Usually, a Utah court record is accessible to the public. Most court records are a matter of public record, including criminal cases, divorces, traffic offenses, and other legal issues. Yet there are a few deviations to the law. An individual connected to a case may request the court to seal certain documents about the case. This suggests the information in question will not show up on the general public record. Having said that, an excellent reason is needed before a judge will sign off on the request.