Criminal History in South Salt Lake
South Salt Lake is a small city of about 25,000 residents that borders Salt Lake City to the south. Despite its size, it has its own police department and falls under the Third Judicial District Court for criminal matters. Criminal history records for South Salt Lake residents are available through the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, the Utah Court System, and the South Salt Lake Police Department. This page walks through how to obtain those records and what tools are available to residents of South Salt Lake.
South Salt Lake Quick Facts
South Salt Lake Police Criminal Records
The South Salt Lake Police Department Records Division manages all police records requests for the city. The Records Division is located at 2835 S Main St, South Salt Lake, UT 84115. Call (801) 464-2757 for records inquiries. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
You can request records in person, by mail, or online. Most records are ready within 5 to 10 business days. You must show a valid photo ID when picking up records in person. Fees apply for copies of reports and certified documents. Police department records in South Salt Lake include arrest reports, incident reports, and citation records related to criminal cases within city limits.
South Salt Lake operates under the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act. Under Utah Code ยง 63G-2-201, government records are public by default unless an exemption applies. The city must respond within 10 business days of a GRAMA request. If records are withheld, you receive a written explanation and have a right to appeal.
How to Search South Salt Lake Criminal History
Finding South Salt Lake criminal history records involves using state-level tools and local police records. The main sources are BCI, the Utah Court System, and the Department of Corrections offender search.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification holds the comprehensive statewide criminal history database. BCI is located at 4315 South 2700 West Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129, and can be reached at (801) 965-4445. To obtain your own criminal history record, complete BCI's Criminal History Record Application and mail it with the $20 fee. Fingerprint-based checks are also available for $20 and are more thorough than name-and-DOB searches.
The Utah Courts' free search tool, MyCase, lets anyone look up court records by name. It shows criminal case filings, charge codes, and case status for Third District Court cases that cover South Salt Lake. The XChange portal offers full document access for subscribers at $30 per month. Both tools are available statewide and include South Salt Lake case data.
Note: Court records that have been sealed or expunged will not appear in public search results through MyCase or XChange.
South Salt Lake Court Records
All criminal cases from South Salt Lake go through the Third Judicial District Court. This court serves the entire Salt Lake County area. The main courthouse is at 450 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84114, phone (801) 238-7300.
Court records for South Salt Lake criminal cases include charging documents, hearing minutes, sentencing orders, and final dispositions. You can obtain certified copies of court documents by contacting the District Court Clerk. Certified copies carry a fee, while plain copies cost less. The court clerk can tell you the current rates when you call or visit.
For a free online search, use casesearch.utcourts.gov. Enter a full name or case number to pull up case information. The system covers all Utah district courts including the Third District. For complete case documents, subscribe to XChange or visit the courthouse in person.
The Third District Court also handles appeals from South Salt Lake's justice court, which handles lower-level misdemeanors and infractions. Justice court records are separate from district court records but can also be requested through proper channels.
Background Checks for South Salt Lake Residents
South Salt Lake residents who need a background check report can obtain one from BCI. The agency runs two types of searches: name and date of birth ($20) and fingerprint-based ($20). Fingerprint checks are more reliable because they tie the record to a specific person rather than just a name match.
The Utah Criminal Identification Act at Title 53, Chapter 10 governs how BCI collects and shares criminal history. Under this law, criminal history records are maintained for all arrests and dispositions in Utah, not just convictions. The law also sets rules on who can access certain records and for what purposes.
The Utah Department of Corrections maintains a separate offender search tool at corrections.utah.gov/offender-search. This shows individuals who have served or are currently serving sentences in the state corrections system. It is not the same as a full BCI criminal history but provides useful public information about state-level offenders.
The Utah Department of Corrections offender search is a free public tool. It covers individuals who have been incarcerated in state facilities and may include South Salt Lake residents with prior prison terms.
Expungement for South Salt Lake Residents
Utah's Clean Slate Act, which took effect in February 2022, created an automatic sealing process for some lower-level offenses. If you qualify, your record may be sealed without any action on your part. For offenses not covered by automatic sealing, a petition process is available.
The petition process is explained at utcourts.gov/howto/expunge. You start by getting an expungement eligibility certificate from BCI, which costs $65. Then you file a petition with the Third District Court. The court filing fee is $135. If the petition is granted, BCI updates the record to remove it from public view. South Salt Lake residents file their expungement petitions with the Third District Court in Salt Lake City.
Not every offense qualifies for expungement. Most felony convictions and offenses involving serious violence or sex crimes are not eligible. The eligibility certificate from BCI tells you whether your specific record can be sealed under Utah law.
Warrant Records in South Salt Lake
Warrant records for South Salt Lake are part of the statewide system. Utah provides a public warrant search at secure.utah.gov/warrants. This tool lets you search active warrants by name across the state.
Warrants issued by the Third District Court for South Salt Lake cases are visible in the court system. You can also check through MyCase to see if a warrant appears on an active case. The South Salt Lake Police Department at (801) 464-2757 can also provide information about warrants tied to local cases.
Note: Resolving an outstanding warrant through a voluntary appearance at the court or with an attorney is always better than waiting for law enforcement to execute the warrant.
Salt Lake County Criminal History Records
South Salt Lake is in Salt Lake County. All criminal court filings for South Salt Lake cases are processed through the Salt Lake County court system. Visit the Salt Lake County criminal history page for county-wide resources and additional information.
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