Brigham City Criminal History Records
Brigham City criminal history records are maintained by the Brigham City Police Department, the First District Court, and the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. Brigham City is the county seat of Box Elder County with a population of about 20,000 people. It is the northernmost major city along the Wasatch Front. Criminal cases from Brigham City go through the First District Court, which is located right in the city. This page covers how to request police records, search court cases, and access background check and expungement resources in Brigham City.
Brigham City Quick Facts
Brigham City Police Criminal Records
The Brigham City Police Department Records Division handles all police records requests. The division is located at 20 N Main St, Brigham City, UT 84302. Call (435) 734-6650 for records inquiries. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Records can be requested in person or through the online GRAMA portal. Most requests are processed within 10 business days. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for all requests.
All requests must be submitted in writing as a GRAMA request. You describe the records with reasonable specificity, including the incident date, names of people involved, and any case or incident numbers. The department will tell you if any records are classified as protected or private under GRAMA. Police reports tied to open investigations may not be released until the case is resolved. Fees apply for copies of reports and other documents.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at bci.utah.gov maintains the official statewide criminal history database. Local police reports from Brigham City feed into that system when arrests and charges are formally entered. For a full criminal history that goes beyond individual incident reports, BCI is the better starting point than a local police department request.
BCI provides name-based and fingerprint-based criminal history record checks for Utah residents and agencies. Brigham City residents can access these services through the BCI website or by visiting the main office in Taylorsville.
How to Find Brigham City Criminal History
BCI at bci.utah.gov is the main resource for statewide criminal history. The office is at 4315 South 2700 West Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. Phone is (801) 965-4445. A right of access check on your own record costs $20. A name and date of birth check also runs $20. Fingerprint-based checks, which are more accurate and thorough, cost $20 as well. BCI mails results to the address on your application.
Court records for Brigham City cases are in the First District Court system. The free MyCase portal at casesearch.utcourts.gov lets you search case information by name or case number. For full document access, the XChange service at utcourts.gov/xchange costs $30 per month and provides statewide court record access. You can also visit the First District Court clerk in person to view files and order copies.
The Utah Department of Corrections offender search at corrections.utah.gov/offender-search covers current and recent inmates and people on probation or parole in Utah. If you are looking for someone with a Brigham City conviction who may be in state custody, this is a useful tool.
Note: Some Box Elder County records, particularly older ones, may require an in-person visit to the First District Court clerk since not all historical records have been digitized in the online systems.
Brigham City Court Records
Brigham City is the county seat of Box Elder County, and the First District Court is located in the city itself. This is convenient for residents who need to visit in person to review records or file documents. The court handles felony cases, serious misdemeanors, and civil matters for all of Box Elder County. Lower-level cases may be handled at the Box Elder County Justice Court.
| Court | First Judicial District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 43 North Main Street Brigham City, UT 84302 |
| Phone | (435) 734-4200 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | utcourts.gov |
Court records in Brigham City are public unless a judge has ordered them sealed. You can search the Utah Courts system online or request copies directly from the court clerk. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. Bring photo ID when visiting the courthouse.
Background Checks for Brigham City Residents
The BCI process for background checks is the same across all of Utah, including Brigham City. You submit a Criminal History Record Application, provide fingerprints, and pay the applicable fee. Right of access for your own record is $20. Name and date of birth checks are $20. Fingerprint-based checks are $20. Results are mailed, not emailed or faxed.
The Utah Criminal Identification Act at § 53-10-108 governs how BCI collects, stores, and releases criminal history records. BCI's database draws from law enforcement agencies statewide, including the Brigham City Police Department. This makes it more complete than a single police department records request when you need a full picture of someone's criminal history in Utah.
Expungement Resources in Brigham City
Utah's Clean Slate law created automatic expungement for qualifying convictions statewide. Brigham City and Box Elder County residents with eligible records may qualify without filing a petition. The Utah Courts expungement page explains the full process, what qualifies, and what steps to take if your case does not qualify for automatic review.
For records that require a formal petition, you first get a Certificate of Eligibility from BCI at a cost of $65. The court filing fee for a petition is $135. Once a judge signs the expungement order, BCI and the First District Court both update their records. The Brigham City Police Department also receives notice to update local files. After an expungement, the sealed record is no longer available in standard criminal history searches.
Box Elder County cases handled at the First District Court are subject to the same expungement rules as other Utah courts. Some offenses, including violent felonies and sex offenses, do not qualify. Contact the First District Court clerk at (435) 734-4200 for questions about specific cases.
Warrant Records in Brigham City
Active warrants from Brigham City and Box Elder County appear in the Utah statewide warrant search at secure.utah.gov/warrants. This tool searches by name across all Utah jurisdictions. Both bench warrants issued by the First District Court and arrest warrants from law enforcement will show here once entered.
If you believe there is a warrant in your name from a Brigham City case, call the Brigham City Police Department at (435) 734-6650 or contact the First District Court clerk at (435) 734-4200. Resolving the warrant proactively is far better than waiting for an unexpected arrest. The court clerk can tell you the status of specific warrants and what you need to do to address them.
Note: Warrant information in the statewide system depends on timely entry by the issuing agency, so very recent warrants may not appear immediately in the online search tool.
GRAMA and Public Records in Brigham City
Brigham City handles public records requests through its City Recorder's Office under Utah Code § 63G-2-201. GRAMA gives all Utah residents the right to request government records in writing. The City Recorder coordinates requests for city administrative records. The Police Department handles police report requests separately.
Requests must describe the records with reasonable specificity. That means you should include dates, names, and document types whenever possible. The city has 10 business days to respond to standard requests. Urgent requests may be handled in 5 days with proper documentation showing public benefit. Some records are protected or private under GRAMA and require additional steps to access. Denied requests can be appealed to the State Records Committee.
Brigham City is the county seat for Box Elder County, so both city and county records are relevant for criminal history research here. The Box Elder County Sheriff's Office handles records for areas outside the city limits. For county-wide criminal history and court records, the Box Elder County government website is an additional resource. Start your statewide search at BCI and narrow down from there.
The Utah Courts XChange system provides online access to court records statewide, including Box Elder County cases filed at the First District Court in Brigham City.
Box Elder County Criminal History Resources
Brigham City is in Box Elder County. For county-level criminal history resources, court contacts, and background check information, visit the Box Elder County criminal history page.
Nearby Utah Cities
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