South Jordan Criminal History Records

South Jordan is a growing suburban city in the southwest Salt Lake Valley with a population near 80,000. Criminal history records for South Jordan residents are held at several levels: the city police department, the Salt Lake County courts, and the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. You can search criminal history for South Jordan using state and local tools. This page explains how to find those records, what each source provides, and how to reach the right office for your needs.

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South Jordan Police Department Criminal Records

The South Jordan Police Department Records Division handles all public records requests for law enforcement activity in the city. The Records Division is at 1600 W Towne Center Dr, South Jordan, UT 84095. You can call (801) 254-4708 for records inquiries. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.

You can request records in person or through the online portal. Most records are ready within 5 to 10 business days. Bring a valid photo ID when picking up records or submitting a request in person. Fees apply for copies of reports and certified documents. South Jordan Police records cover incidents within city limits, including arrest reports and incident records tied to criminal cases.

South Jordan follows the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act, commonly called GRAMA. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, most government records are public unless classified as private or protected. The city must respond to a records request within 10 business days. Some criminal justice records are partially restricted depending on the stage of a case.

Note: Records with open investigations may be withheld until the case is closed, even if a general right of access exists under GRAMA.

How to Find South Jordan Criminal History

South Jordan criminal history can be found through three main channels: the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, the Utah Court System, and local police department records. Each source covers a different type of record and serves a different purpose.

The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) is the primary source for statewide criminal history in Utah. BCI maintains the master criminal history database for all Utah arrests, charges, and dispositions. To get a criminal history report on yourself, you submit an application to BCI at 4315 South 2700 West Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129, phone (801) 965-4445. The fee is $20 for a name and date of birth search. Fingerprint-based searches are also $20. South Jordan residents access the same BCI system as all other Utah residents.

The Utah Courts offer two online tools. MyCase is a free public portal where you can search court case information by name. It shows party names, case numbers, charges, and hearing dates for cases filed in Utah District Courts including the Third District, which serves South Jordan. For deeper access, the XChange system provides full document access for $30 per month.

Note: MyCase shows case data but not sealed or expunged records, and not all case types appear in the public view.

South Jordan Court Records

Criminal cases from South Jordan are handled by the Third Judicial District Court. The court serves all of Salt Lake County, including South Jordan. Felony charges, misdemeanor cases above the justice court level, and major criminal matters all go through the Third District.

The Third District Court is located at 450 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84114, phone (801) 238-7300. You can reach the court clerk to look up case status, get copies of court orders, or obtain certified copies of judgments. Court records in Utah are governed by the Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure and GRAMA. Most court records filed in a criminal case become public once the case is active.

To search South Jordan criminal court records online, start with casesearch.utcourts.gov. You can search by full name or case number. The system shows charge codes, filing dates, case status, and scheduled hearings. If you need complete court documents, contact the Third District Court clerk or subscribe to XChange at utcourts.gov/xchange.

Criminal Background Checks for South Jordan Residents

South Jordan residents who need a criminal background check on themselves can request one from BCI. The process is straightforward. Download the Criminal History Record Application from bci.utah.gov, fill it out, and mail it with the $20 fee to BCI at 3888 West 5400 South, Taylorsville, UT 84129. You can also request an expungement eligibility certificate from BCI for $65, which shows whether your record qualifies for sealing.

Third-party background check requests require written consent from the subject. Employers, landlords, and others who run checks must follow the rules set by Utah Code Title 53, Chapter 10, which governs the Criminal Identification Act. Fingerprint-based checks cost $20 through BCI and provide a more thorough result than name-only searches.

The Utah Department of Corrections also maintains an offender search tool at corrections.utah.gov/offender-search. This is separate from BCI and shows current and past inmates in the state corrections system. South Jordan residents with prior state sentences may appear in this database.

The Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov holds older criminal records that have been transferred from active court systems. For historical records or very old cases, the Archives may be a useful secondary resource.

Expungement for South Jordan Residents

Utah's Clean Slate law took effect in February 2022 and allows some criminal records to be automatically sealed without a petition. Eligible offenses include certain lower-level misdemeanors and infractions after a waiting period with no new convictions. If your record does not qualify for automatic sealing, you can file a petition.

The petition process starts at utcourts.gov/howto/expunge. You will need an expungement eligibility certificate from BCI, which costs $65. The petition filing fee at the court is $135. South Jordan residents file their expungement petitions with the Third District Court. Once granted, BCI removes the record from public access. The court order sealing the record is also filed with the Third District Court.

Note: Not all offenses are eligible for expungement in Utah, including most felony convictions involving serious violence or certain sex crimes.

Warrant Records Near South Jordan

Active warrant records in South Jordan fall under the jurisdiction of the Third District Court and the South Jordan Police Department. Utah maintains a statewide warrant search tool at secure.utah.gov/warrants. You can search by name to check for active warrants across the state.

Warrants issued by the Third District Court for South Jordan cases are part of the statewide court system. If a warrant has been issued, the subject's name will typically appear in court records accessible through MyCase. The South Jordan Police Department also has access to active warrant databases and can confirm warrant status.

If you believe you have an outstanding warrant, contact the South Jordan Police Department at (801) 254-4708 or consult the Third District Court clerk at (801) 238-7300. Resolving a warrant before it leads to an arrest is almost always the better path. The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office can also provide information on warrants at the county level.

Accessing South Jordan Records Under GRAMA

GRAMA is the main law governing public records access in Utah. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, government records are presumed to be public unless a specific exemption applies. South Jordan Police Department records, city records, and Salt Lake County records all follow GRAMA.

To submit a GRAMA request to South Jordan City, contact the City Recorder's Office. You can submit a request online or in writing. The city must respond within 10 business days. Some records may require additional review time if they contain information that is private or protected under GRAMA. Fees may apply for copying and staff time. If your request is denied, you have the right to appeal.

For court records, GRAMA applies differently. The Utah Courts have their own access rules, and some court records are governed by court rules rather than GRAMA. Use the court's public search tools or contact the clerk for guidance on specific record types.

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Salt Lake County Criminal History Records

South Jordan is part of Salt Lake County. All criminal cases from South Jordan go through the Salt Lake County court system. For county-wide resources, the full fee schedule, and related criminal history information, visit the Salt Lake County criminal history page.

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