American Fork Criminal History Records
American Fork criminal history records come from several sources depending on what you need. This Utah County city of about 35,000 people is served by the American Fork Police Department and the Fourth District Court in Provo. You can search criminal history for American Fork through the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, the Utah Courts online system, and local police records requests. Each source holds a different piece of the picture, so knowing where to look helps you get the right records fast.
American Fork Quick Facts
American Fork Police Criminal Records
The American Fork Police Department Records Division handles all police records requests for the city. The division is located at 75 E Main St, American Fork, UT 84003. You can reach them at (801) 763-3020 during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Records requests can be submitted in person or online through the state's open records portal.
To request police records from American Fork, you need to submit a GRAMA request form. The Government Records Access and Management Act, found at Utah Code § 63G-2-201, gives the public the right to access records held by government entities. You must describe the records you want with reasonable detail. That means including dates, names, incident numbers, and addresses where possible. The department has up to 10 business days to respond. Urgent requests can sometimes be handled in 5 days with proper documentation.
Valid photo ID is required for all requests. Fees apply for copies of reports and other documents. Police reports that are part of open investigations may not be released until the case is resolved. The Records Division can tell you the current status of a specific case before you make a formal request.
The Saratoga Springs Police Department, a neighboring Utah County city, uses the NextRequest portal for police report requests under GRAMA. The image below shows how this online GRAMA process works across Utah County cities. American Fork uses a similar process for records requests.
This shows the standard GRAMA police report process used by Utah County area police departments, including the requirement for government-issued photo ID and specific incident details for the request.
How to Find American Fork Criminal History
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification is the main state agency for criminal history record checks. BCI is located at 4315 South 2700 West Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129, and can be reached at (801) 965-4445. A name and date of birth check costs $20. A fingerprint-based check also costs $20. You can request your own record, known as a right of access check, for the same $20 fee.
The Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange lets you search court case records statewide for a monthly subscription of $30. This includes criminal cases filed in the Fourth District Court, which handles American Fork criminal matters out of Provo. For free basic case information, the MyCase portal at casesearch.utcourts.gov lets you look up case numbers, party names, and hearing dates at no charge.
Several methods exist for searching American Fork criminal history:
- BCI name or fingerprint check for a full state criminal history
- Utah Courts MyCase portal for free case lookups
- XChange subscription for full court record access
- American Fork Police Department GRAMA request for local police records
- In-person request at the Fourth District Court in Provo
Note: BCI records reflect arrests and convictions reported by law enforcement agencies statewide, but some older records may be incomplete if agencies did not submit reports at the time.
American Fork Court Records
Criminal cases in American Fork are heard at the Fourth District Court in Provo. The Utah County Justice Court handles lower-level misdemeanor cases and infractions that originate within American Fork city limits. District court cases include felonies and more serious misdemeanor charges. All case files are maintained by the court clerk and can be accessed in person or through the online systems.
| Court | Fourth Judicial District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 125 North 100 West Provo, UT 84601 |
| Phone | (801) 429-1000 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | utcourts.gov |
Court records are public under GRAMA unless sealed or expunged. You can search by case number or party name through the court clerk. The MyCase portal gives free access to basic case information. Full document copies require a visit to the clerk's office or a subscription to XChange.
Background Checks for American Fork Residents
American Fork residents who need a criminal background check on themselves can request one directly from BCI. This is called a right of access request. The fee is $20. You fill out a criminal history application, provide your fingerprints at a law enforcement agency or BCI's office, and submit payment. BCI mails the report to the address you list on the application. Results cannot be sent by fax or email.
For a name and date of birth check, BCI charges $20. A fingerprint-based background check, which is more thorough and more accurate, also runs $20. Fingerprinting can be done at the American Fork Police Department. The Utah Criminal Identification Act at § 53-10-108 governs how BCI maintains and releases criminal history records in Utah.
Note: Fingerprint-based checks are more reliable than name-based checks since they eliminate confusion caused by similar names or name changes.
Expungement Resources in American Fork
Utah's Clean Slate law took effect in February 2022 and expanded access to automatic expungement for eligible cases. If you have a conviction from American Fork or Utah County, you may qualify to have it removed from your criminal history record. The Utah Courts expungement page has guides and forms for the petition process.
Before filing a petition, you need a Certificate of Eligibility from BCI. That certificate costs $65. If the court approves your petition, the filing fee is $135. Once an expungement is granted, the arrest and conviction records are sealed and no longer appear in most criminal history searches. BCI and the courts both update their records when an order is entered.
Some offenses do not qualify for expungement in Utah. Violent felonies, sex offenses, and DUI convictions have different rules. The court can tell you if your specific case qualifies. You can also review the statute at § 53-10-108 for eligibility details.
Warrant Records in American Fork
The Utah statewide warrant search tool is available at secure.utah.gov/warrants. This tool lets you search for active warrants by name across all Utah jurisdictions, including American Fork. The database is updated regularly by law enforcement agencies throughout the state.
Active warrants from American Fork cases are entered into the state system by the American Fork Police Department or the Fourth District Court. Bench warrants are issued when a person fails to appear in court. Arrest warrants come from probable cause findings in criminal cases. Both types will appear in a statewide warrant search if they have been properly entered.
If you believe you have an active warrant, contact the American Fork Police Department at (801) 763-3020 before any formal encounter. You can also call the Fourth District Court clerk to ask about open warrants on a specific case. Resolving a warrant quickly is almost always better than waiting for an unplanned arrest.
GRAMA and Public Records in American Fork
GRAMA, found at Utah Code § 63G-2-201, gives every person the right to request public records from Utah government agencies. American Fork City handles GRAMA requests through the City Recorder's Office. Requests can be submitted in person, by mail, or online through the Utah State Open Records Portal. The city has 10 business days to respond to a standard request and 5 days for an urgent one with supporting documentation.
Some records are classified as private or protected under GRAMA and require additional steps to access. Records related to open investigations, juvenile cases, and certain personal data fall under these protections. If your request is denied, you have the right to appeal the decision. The City Recorder can explain what records are public and what steps to take if access is denied.
American Fork City records requests can be submitted to the City Recorder. The American Fork Police Department handles police-specific requests separately. For non-police city records, contact the City Recorder's Office directly. The state's open records portal at BCI also serves as a starting point for many types of criminal history searches in Utah County.
Note: GRAMA requests for records held by state agencies like BCI follow state-level procedures, not city-level procedures, even when the subject lives in American Fork.
Utah County Criminal History Resources
American Fork is in Utah County. For county-level criminal history resources, court contacts, and background check information, visit the Utah County criminal history page.
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