Natrona County court records in Wyoming are maintained by the Clerk of the District Court and are accessible through online tools, official court portals, and directly at the court office. NatronaCourt.us allows you to find public information about court records in this county. Additional sources include the Wyoming Judicial Branch portal, the Clerk of District Court office, and other county government resources.
Natrona Court System Overview
Natrona County is part of the 7th Judicial District of Wyoming. The District Court of the 7th Judicial District (District Court, 7th Judicial District) handles cases at the general jurisdiction level, while the lower Circuit Court serves less severe case categories. The Clerk of the District Court is Jill Kiester, and the Clerk of the Circuit Court is Heather Eastin. Both courts are located in the courthouse in Casper.
County court records have been maintained since the 1890s. The court operates on weekdays; for specific hours, please contact the provided phone number.
Courts Serving Natrona
District Court, 7th Judicial District (Natrona County)
Circuit Court, 7th Judicial District (Casper)
U.S. District Court for the District of Wyoming
The federal bankruptcy court is served through the U.S. Bankruptcy Court for the District of Wyoming in Cheyenne. The Casper Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations.
What Types of Cases Natrona Courts Hear
Natrona County courts hear a wide range of cases. Here are the main categories:
- Criminal cases: felonies, misdemeanors, infractions
- Civil lawsuits and small claims
- Family law: divorce, custody, child support, paternity
- Probate cases, guardianship, conservatorship
- Juvenile and child protection cases
- Adoptions (confidential)
- Traffic violations and DUI
A detailed distribution between the courts is described below.
District Court Cases in Natrona
The District Court is a court of general jurisdiction and permanent records. Felonies are transferred here after a preliminary hearing in Circuit Court, civil cases exceeding the jurisdictional limit of the lower court, and appeals from Circuit Court decisions. The Clerk of District Court handles cases in categories such as civil, criminal, probate, paternity, and others. Cases are distributed among district court judges according to the internal rules of the 7th Judicial District. Post-conviction proceedings — motions for sentence review or expungement — are also filed with this court.
Magistrate Court Cases in Natrona
In Wyoming, the Circuit Court performs the functions of a magistrate court. In Natrona County, the Circuit Court of the 7th Judicial District handles misdemeanors, infractions, preliminary hearings in felony cases, traffic violations, and DUI cases. Civil claims in Circuit Court are limited to $50,000 according to Wyoming law. Small claims are heard up to a limit of $6,000. The court also conducts arraignments and hearings on protection orders. This is the first court most residents encounter — from speeding tickets to minor civil disputes.
Family Law, Probate, and Juvenile Matters in Natrona
Family Law. Divorce, child custody, child support, civil protection orders, paternity establishment, and termination of parental rights are all handled by the District Court. Cases can be found through the court case search on the county's website.
Probate Cases. Probate includes inheritance cases, appointment of guardians and conservators, and trust issues. These cases are also under the jurisdiction of the district court.
Juvenile Matters. Proceedings under the Juvenile Corrections Act and Child Protective Act are conducted by the District Court. All juvenile cases are confidential. Adoption cases are also closed to public access.
How Cases Move Through the Natrona Court System
- Case Initiation. A criminal case begins with a complaint or indictment; a civil case starts with the filing of a complaint or petition. Documents are filed with the clerk of the respective court, or through the eFiling system.
- Judge Assignment. The case is distributed among judges according to the internal rules of the 7th Judicial District.
- Initial Hearings. In criminal cases, an arraignment is held; in civil cases, a planning conference is conducted.
- Pre-Trial Phase. Parties file motions, exchange evidence (discovery), and negotiate plea deals or settlements.
- Trial or Resolution. The case concludes with a jury verdict, plea agreement, settlement, or default judgment.
- Post-Judgment. Sentencing, filing an appeal to the Wyoming Supreme Court, or enforcement of the judgment.
Court Administration, Local Rules, and Public Access in Natrona
The administrative judge of the 7th Judicial District coordinates the work of the courts in Natrona County. Local court rules and necessary forms are available on the District Court page on the Wyoming Judicial Branch website.
According to the Wyoming Public Records Act (W.S. § 16-4-201 et seq.), most court records are public, except for juvenile cases, adoptions, and certain sealed cases. Court documents can be viewed for free at designated terminals in the courthouse. To submit a public records request, use the county's online portal.
Hearings are usually held in person at the courthouse located at 115 North Center Street, Casper. For information on remote participation, contact the court office at 307-235-9243.
Court Records and Related Court Resources in Natrona
- Court Case Search. The county's online case search allows you to search civil, criminal, family, probate, and juvenile cases (confidential categories are not displayed).
- Recorded Document Search. The county clerk offers record search through iDoc Market — land records are available from June 1994, historical records from 1887. Note: data on iDoc Market is not an official record.
- Warrant Search. The sheriff's warrant search page is updated daily on weekdays and covers warrants from the 7th Judicial District Court and Circuit Court.
- County Clerk. The Clerk's Office (Tracy Good) at 200 N. Center ST, Room 157, Casper, WY 82601, phone 307-235-9206, is responsible for licenses, records, and titles.
- Sheriff Records Request. To obtain records from the Sheriff's Office, use the records request form.
- State Criminal History. The DCI Criminal Records Unit maintains state-level criminal history according to W.S. § 7-19-107.
- Inmate Search. The Wyoming Offender Locator allows you to find individuals under the supervision of the Wyoming Department of Corrections.
- Property Information. The county's property resources include assessment search, tax bill search, and NRGC GIS map.
- Electronic Document Filing. The eFiling system of the Wyoming Judicial Branch is available for filing documents with state courts.
- State Archives. The Wyoming State Archives preserves historical government records and can be useful for researching old court materials.
For any additional questions regarding Natrona County court records, contact the court office or use resources on NatronaCourt.us.