Midvale Criminal History Records
Midvale criminal history records are available through local police, the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, and the Third District Court. Midvale is a suburb south of Salt Lake City with about 35,000 residents in Salt Lake County. The Midvale Police Department handles GRAMA requests for local police records. For statewide criminal history background checks, residents use the Utah BCI. Criminal cases go through the Third District Court for Salt Lake County. This page covers how to search and request criminal history records in Midvale.
Midvale Quick Facts
Midvale Police Department Criminal Records
The Midvale Police Department Records Division handles all police records requests for the city. This includes incident reports, arrest records, and traffic accident reports connected to criminal activity in Midvale. All records are released under GRAMA, Utah Code § 63G-2-201. The city has up to 10 business days to respond to any request.
The Records Division is located at 7505 Holden St, Midvale, UT 84047. Phone inquiries go to (801) 256-2500. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can request records in person or through an online form on the city website. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for in-person requests. Fees apply for copies of police reports and other documents. The city will notify you of the cost when your request is reviewed.
Records held by the Midvale Police Department cover incidents within the city limits. Some records may be classified as private or protected under state law. These include records involving ongoing investigations, juvenile offenders, and certain personal data. A denial must be given in writing with the specific legal basis for withholding. You have the right to appeal a denial first to the City Recorder and then to the State Records Committee.
Note: Persons arrested in Midvale are booked at the Salt Lake County Jail, so booking records are held at both the local and county level.
Midvale Criminal History Through Utah BCI
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains the statewide criminal history repository covering all of Utah. BCI is located at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. Phone: (801) 965-4445. For Midvale residents and anyone connected to criminal activity in the city, BCI is the most complete source for criminal history records beyond what the local police department holds.
Three check types are available at BCI. A name and date of birth search costs $20. A fingerprint-based search costs $20 and is more reliable since it is tied to biometric data. Individuals requesting their own record pay $20. Expungement certification costs $65. Fees are current as of July 2025. For fingerprint-based checks, visit the Midvale Police Department to get fingerprinted, then mail the completed application to BCI. Results are mailed to the address on your application.
BCI records include arrests, charges, and case outcomes from courts across the state. The authority for BCI record releases is Utah Code § 53-10-108. BCI can release records for name-based checks and for self-checks. Certain uses, such as checks required by licensing boards, require a fingerprint-based search.
Third District Court Midvale Criminal Records
Criminal cases from Midvale are handled at the Third District Court for Salt Lake County. The court covers all criminal matters within Salt Lake County, including felony, misdemeanor, and criminal traffic cases from Midvale. Court records are public unless sealed or expunged by court order.
You can search court records for free using Utah Courts MyCase. Search by name or case number to find charges, hearing dates, and case status. For full case documents, use the XChange system from utcourts.gov at $30 per month. In-person document requests are handled by the court clerk. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. Contact the Third District Court for current copy fees.
The Salt Lake County Sheriff also holds records for persons booked into the county jail after arrests in Midvale. The sheriff's office is a resource for booking information and jail records separate from what is available through the police department or court system.
GRAMA and Criminal Records Access in Midvale
GRAMA governs all public records access in Utah. Under Utah Code § 63G-2, all government records are presumed public unless specifically classified. Most Midvale police records connected to criminal matters are public. Records from active investigations or records that contain protected personal information may be withheld. The city must respond within 10 business days and, if denying a request, must put the denial in writing with the legal basis.
Your request must be in writing and must identify the records with reasonable specificity. Include names, dates, incident types, and case numbers when you have them. The City Recorder for Midvale coordinates GRAMA requests for all city departments. You can inspect records in person at no charge, or request copies with a fee. Fees are set by city policy and must be reasonable under state law.
The Utah State Archives maintains historical records that may be transferred from local agencies. This is a useful resource when researching older Midvale criminal history records that may no longer be held by the city.
Midvale Warrant Search
You can search for active warrants through the Utah Warrant Search maintained by the Utah Department of Public Safety. Warrants issued by the Third District Court for persons connected to Midvale will appear in this statewide database. A name search shows whether a warrant is active and which court issued it.
Bench warrants are issued for missed court appearances. Arrest warrants are tied to criminal investigations. If you have an active warrant in Midvale, contact the Midvale Police Department at (801) 256-2500 or the Third District Court for guidance on how to address it.
Expungement of Midvale Criminal Records
Midvale residents with eligible criminal records can file for expungement at the Third District Court. The court petition fee is $135. BCI charges $65 for the expungement certificate that must be obtained before filing. Expungement removes a record from standard public searches and stops it from appearing in most background checks.
Utah's Clean Slate Act of February 2022 provides for automatic expungement of qualifying arrests and convictions after a waiting period. No petition is needed for these cases. For records that do not qualify automatically, you file the petition, serve BCI and the prosecution, and attend a hearing if contested. The Utah Courts expungement guide explains each step of the process and the eligibility requirements. Violent felonies and certain other serious offenses cannot be expunged under Utah law.
Note: After expungement, the record is removed from public court searches and from BCI's standard public results. Law enforcement agencies retain access to expunged records for official use.
Salt Lake County Criminal History Resources
Midvale is located in Salt Lake County. For comprehensive county-level criminal history resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Residents of nearby Salt Lake Valley cities can access criminal history records through their local police departments and the Third District Court.