Welcome to the Hot Springs County, Wyoming Clerk of District Court Department
Maintaining and preserving the records of cases filed with the Fifth Judicial District Court of Hot Springs County.
About the Clerk of District Court
The Hot Springs County Clerk of District Court and staff are responsible for maintaining and preserving the records of all cases filed with the 5th Judicial District Court of Hot Springs County.
Our staff is dedicated to respectfully, efficiently, and effectively assisting Hot Springs County citizens, as well as other individuals and agencies in need of District Court services.
District Court Services
The Clerk of District Court provides case filing, recordkeeping, payment collection, and public-record services.
Case and Payment Services
- Child support collections
- Disbursements and maintenance of case records
- Filing of civil, criminal, probate, guardianship, juvenile, and adoption cases
- Information regarding appeals from lower courts and appeals to the Wyoming Supreme Court
Records and Research
- Criminal fines
- Fees and restitution collection
- Felony criminal background, civil, and estate research
- Access to or copies of public District Court records, subject to applicable fees
Court Proceedings and Hearing Schedule
We appreciate your interest in the proceedings of the Hot Springs County District Court and look forward to assisting you.
The public is invited to monitor Hot Springs County District Court case-filing activity and the schedule of upcoming hearings. A Court Calendar showing scheduled weekly hearings is available on this page.
Many factors can affect the Court’s schedule, and hearings are subject to change. Please confirm with the District Court Office at 307-864-3323 or
Attending Court in Person
Unless otherwise indicated, physical access to Hot Springs County District Court is available for proceedings that are not confidential by law.
Visitors should arrive a few minutes early and check in at the District Court Office before entering the courtroom.
Court Location
Hot Springs County Courthouse
415 Arapahoe Street
Third Floor, West Side
Thermopolis, Wyoming
From the main staircase, turn to the right.
Remote Hearing Access
Some hearings may be conducted by videoconference. Remote access may or may not be available, and the District Court cannot ensure remote access for every hearing.
To request remote access to a specific hearing, email
Include the hearing date and time, the names of the parties, and the case number, if known. The District Court Office does not make the final decision regarding remote access but will assist in forwarding the request to the appropriate parties.
Accessing Public Court Records
- Any member of the public may request a Records of Action (ROA) list of public filings in a public case through the District Court Clerk’s Office.
- ROA requests should be emailed to
This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. . - Please include the case number with your request.
- If the case number is unknown and staff must research it, a fee will be required. Call 307-864-3323 with questions.
- Documents in public Hot Springs County District Court cases may be accessed without charge at the Public Records Terminal in any Wyoming District Court Clerk’s Office.
- Cases filed before 2014 may not have every document scanned. Physical-file access may be arranged in person through the Hot Springs County District Court Office.
- Weekly District Court hearing schedules are generally posted on the County website and outside the courtroom door on the Friday before the hearings.
District Court Calendar
Review the currently posted District Court hearing schedule.
District Court Fee Schedule
Effective July 1, 2023
| Action Type | Filing | Court Automation | Indigent Civil Legal Services | Total |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Civil Action (W.S. §5-3-206) | $110 | $40 | $10 | $160.00 |
| Modification or Reopening of a Civil Action After a final order has been entered |
$110 | $40 | $10 | $160.00 |
| Foreign Judgment | $110 | $40 | $10 | $160.00 |
| Circuit Court Judgment Registration in District Court |
$50 | $40 | $10 | $100.00 |
| Abatement/Objection of Child Support (W.S. §20-2-305) | $10 | — | — | $10.00 |
| Jury Demand – 6 (WRCP 38(b)(ii)) | $50 | — | — | $50.00 |
| Jury Demand – 12 (WRCP 38(b)(ii)) | $150 | — | — | $150.00 |
| Adoption | $110 | $40 | $10 | $160.00 |
| Confidential Intermediaries | $110 | $40 | $10 | $160.00 |
| Probate (W.S. §2-2-401) | $110 | $40 | $10 | $160.00 |
| Guardianship | $110 | $40 | $10 | $160.00 |
| Conservatorship | $110 | $40 | $10 | $160.00 |
| Inventory and Appraisal Fees See Probate Fee Schedule |
Valued at $5,000 or more, up to $10,000 | $5.00 | ||
| Inventory and Appraisal Fees | For each additional $10,000 in value | $5.00 | ||
| Filing of Will Without Probate | No Filing Fee | |||
| Appeals | Filing | Court Automation | Indigent Civil Legal Services | Total |
| Lower Court Appeal Municipal or Circuit | $50 | $40 | $10 | $100.00 |
| Petition for Review from an Administrative Agency | $110 | $40 | $10 | $160.00 |
| District Court Appeal to Supreme Court | $50 | $40 | $10 | $100.00 |
| Fee to Supreme Court (W.S. §5-2-202) | $90 | $40 | $10 | $140.00 |
| Transcript Appeal to Supreme Court | $90 | $40 | $10 | $140.00 |
| District Court Fee and Supreme Court Fee: $240.00 total. Separate payments are required and are payable when filing a Notice of Appeal. | ||||
| Criminal | Filing | Court Automation | Indigent Civil Legal Services | Total |
| Expungement of Certain Felonies (W.S. §7-13-1502) | $300 | — | — | $300.00 |
Miscellaneous Fees
| Service | Authority | Fee |
|---|---|---|
| Acknowledgments, Certifications, and Seals Per Document | W.S. §5-3-206(a)(vi) | $0.50 |
| Copies – First Page | W.S. §5-3-206(a)(vi) | $1.00 |
| Copies – Additional Pages | W.S. §5-3-206(a)(vi) | $0.50 |
| Facsimile Per Page | WRCP 5(e) | $1.00 |
| Authentication or Exemplification Fee | WRFCDC 7 | $5.00 |
| Record Search Per Name | WRFCDC 2 | $10.00 |
| Service by Hot Springs County | $50.00 |
Passport Applications
Visit the U.S. Department of State website for information about passport application requirements and acceptance locations.
Local applicants may contact the Worland Post Office at 307-347-3321 or the Riverton Post Office at 307-856-3725 to schedule passport photo and application processing.
Pro Se Packets
Pro Se resources may include forms and information for divorce, modification of custody, modification of child support, and other matters.
Visit the Wyoming Judicial Branch website and select the Self-Help Center.
Criminal, Civil, and Estate Research
Requests for felony criminal background research, civil research, and estate research must be submitted in writing with payment of $10 per name.
Payment arrangements may be made by calling the District Court Office at 307-864-3323.
