Tooele Criminal History Records
Tooele is a city of about 40,000 and serves as the county seat of Tooele County. It is the largest city in a county that covers a wide area west of Salt Lake. Criminal history records for Tooele residents are held by the Tooele Police Department, the Third Judicial District Court in Tooele, and the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. This page walks through how to find criminal history in Tooele, what each source provides, and where to submit requests for official records.
Tooele Quick Facts
Tooele Police Department Criminal Records
The Tooele Police Department Records Division processes all public records requests for the city. The Records Division is at 50 N Garden St, Tooele, UT 84074. Call (435) 882-8900 for records inquiries. The email address for electronic requests is records@tooelecity.gov. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Records can be requested in person, by mail, or online. Most requests are processed within 10 business days. Bring a valid photo ID for in-person requests. Fees apply for copies of reports and accident reports. The Tooele Police Department maintains records for all criminal incidents within city limits, covering arrest reports, incident reports, and citations tied to criminal matters in the city.
Tooele County also has its own Sheriff's Office at 47 South Main Street, Tooele, UT 84074, phone (435) 882-5600. The Sheriff handles criminal records for unincorporated Tooele County, while the Tooele Police Department covers incidents within city boundaries. The Tooele County Detention Center is at 1960 South Main Street, Tooele, UT 84074, phone (435) 277-4200.
Under Utah Code ยง 63G-2-201, Tooele City and Tooele County must respond to GRAMA records requests within 10 business days. Arrest records in Tooele County are considered public information under GRAMA unless specific exemptions apply.
How to Find Tooele Criminal History
Criminal history in Tooele is accessible through the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, the Utah Court System, and local police records. BCI has the broadest data because it covers all of Utah.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains the statewide criminal history database. BCI is at 4315 South 2700 West Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129, phone (801) 965-4445. Also noted as providing background checks at this same office. To request your own criminal history, download the Criminal History Record Application from bci.utah.gov, complete it, and mail it with the $20 fee to 3888 West 5400 South, Taylorsville, UT 84129. Fingerprint-based checks are also $20.
The free court search tool MyCase covers the Third Judicial District Court, which handles criminal matters for Tooele. Search by name or case number to find case filings, charge descriptions, and case status. For full document access, subscribe to XChange for $30 per month.
Note: Tooele County recorded 186 total arrests in June 2024 alone, with DUI as the highest arrest category. BCI and the Utah Summary Reporting System provide county-level crime statistics and arrest data dashboards.
Tooele Court Records
Criminal cases from Tooele are heard in the Third Judicial District Court at its Tooele County location. The Third District Court Tooele is at 74 South 100 East, Suite 14, Tooele, UT 84074. This courthouse serves Tooele City and the broader county for felony and major criminal matters.
The Tooele County Justice Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases and traffic violations. The Justice Court is at 74 South 100 East, Suite 12, Tooele, UT 84074, phone (435) 843-3270. Justice court records are separate from district court records but can also be requested through the clerk.
Court records in Tooele include charging documents, hearing minutes, plea records, sentencing orders, and final dispositions. You can search case information at casesearch.utcourts.gov. The system covers all Utah district courts including the Tooele division of the Third District. For sealed records, contact the court clerk directly with appropriate documentation.
Criminal Background Checks for Tooele Residents
Tooele residents can obtain a criminal background check from BCI for $20 (name and DOB) or $20 (fingerprint). The fingerprint option is more thorough. Mail your completed application and fee to BCI in Taylorsville. Turnaround times vary but are typically within a few weeks for mail submissions.
BCI operations are governed by Utah Code Title 53, Chapter 10, the Criminal Identification Act. Under this law, BCI stores arrest and disposition data for all of Utah. The records include outcomes of all types: convictions, acquittals, dismissals, and deferred sentences. Tooele County arrest data flows through this same statewide system.
The Utah Department of Corrections at corrections.utah.gov/offender-search provides a free public search for state-level offenders. This is separate from BCI but useful for quickly checking whether a person has served time in Utah state prison facilities.
Utah's Criminal Identification Act at Title 53, Chapter 10 provides the legal basis for how criminal history records are collected, stored, and shared across the state, including for Tooele County residents.
Expungement for Tooele Residents
Tooele residents with prior criminal records may qualify for expungement under Utah law. The Clean Slate Act of 2022 provides automatic sealing for eligible lower-level offenses. For records not covered by automatic sealing, a petition process is available through the Third District Court.
Start by getting an expungement eligibility certificate from BCI for $65. This document tells you which of your specific charges are eligible for sealing. Then file a petition with the Third District Court in Tooele. The filing fee is $135. If granted, BCI removes the record from public access and the court seals its own case file. Instructions are at utcourts.gov/howto/expunge.
Filing locally with the Third District Court Tooele is more convenient than traveling to Salt Lake City. The process is identical statewide, but having the courthouse in Tooele makes it easier to handle in-person steps. Tooele residents can call the Third District Court Tooele for guidance on current procedures.
Note: Felony convictions involving violence and most sex offense convictions are not eligible for expungement under Utah law. Always obtain the BCI eligibility certificate first.
Warrant Records in Tooele
Warrants for Tooele residents are issued by the Third District Court or the Tooele County Justice Court. Utah's statewide warrant search is at secure.utah.gov/warrants. You can search active warrants by name across the entire state. The Tooele County Justice Court at (435) 843-3270 and the Tooele County Sheriff at (435) 882-5600 can both confirm warrant status for county-related matters.
The Tooele Police Department at (435) 882-8900 handles warrant inquiries for city-specific cases. Active warrant information for court cases can also be seen through MyCase when a warrant is linked to an open case. If you have an outstanding warrant, contact an attorney and consider arranging a voluntary surrender to minimize the impact on your criminal record.
Tooele County Criminal History Records
Tooele City is the county seat of Tooele County. All criminal cases from Tooele are processed through the Tooele County Third District Court. For county-wide resources and additional criminal history information, visit the Tooele County criminal history page.
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