Search Box Elder County Criminal History

Box Elder County criminal history records are maintained by the Box Elder County Sheriff's Office and the First District Court in Brigham City. Box Elder County covers a large stretch of northwestern Utah, from the shores of the Great Salt Lake to the Nevada and Idaho borders. The county is home to several cities and towns, each with their own justice courts. This page explains how to obtain criminal history records in Box Elder County, what offices to contact, and how state resources like the BCI and XChange can help.

Box Elder County Sheriff Criminal History

The Box Elder County Sheriff's Office is the main custodian of criminal history and arrest records in the county. The office is located at 52 South 1000 W., Brigham City, UT 84302. Main phone is (435) 734-3800. You can also reach the office toll-free at 877-390-2326. The jail line is (435) 734-3838 and the fax is (435) 734-3867. The Sheriff maintains arrest reports, incident reports, jail booking logs, and related criminal records as part of their official duties.

The official Box Elder County website at boxeldercounty.org provides contact details and public records resources for the county. Records requests are handled by the Sheriff's Office using GRAMA forms. You can visit in person during regular business hours, Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, or submit a request remotely by mail, email, or fax. When making a records request, you must provide the full name of the individual, their date of birth if known, the approximate date of the arrest, and a case number if you have one. A valid government-issued photo ID is required for all requests.

Fees for record retrieval in Box Elder County include a search fee of $10.00, a copy fee of $0.25 per page, and an additional $2.00 per document for certified copies. Remote requests can be submitted by mail to the Sheriff's Office address above, or by email and fax with completed GRAMA forms attached. The County Clerk's office can also be reached at (435) 734-3393 for records questions under GRAMA.

How to Search Box Elder Criminal History

You have several options when looking up criminal history in Box Elder County. The right method depends on what you need. In-person visits give you direct access to the files. Online tools let you search quickly from home. State agencies like the BCI provide the most thorough statewide records.

The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification handles comprehensive criminal background checks for the entire state, including Box Elder County. The BCI is located at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129, and can be reached at (801) 965-4445. Go to bci.utah.gov to review your options. As of July 2025, BCI fees are $20 for a right-of-access request (your own record), $20 for a name and date-of-birth check, and $20 for a fingerprint-based check. Mail requests go to 3888 West 5400 South, Taylorsville, UT 84129. Fingerprint checks return the most complete results and reduce the chance of a name-based mismatch.

For court case searches, the Utah Courts XChange system gives you access to District and Justice Court records statewide. XChange is available at utcourts.gov/xchange and costs $30 per month. For free basic case information, use MyCase at casesearch.utcourts.gov. Both tools let you search by name or case number to find criminal cases filed in Box Elder County. The agencies must respond to formal records requests within 10 business days as required by Utah Code § 63G-2-204.

Court Records in Box Elder County

The First District Court serves Box Elder County. It is located at 43 N. Main, Brigham City, UT 84302. You can reach the court at (435) 734-4600 or by email at boxelder_po@utcourts.gov. The First District Court handles all felony criminal cases, domestic relations, civil matters, and appeals from the county's justice courts.

The Box Elder County Justice Court handles misdemeanor cases and traffic violations. You can reach that court at (435) 734-3390. Several cities in Box Elder County also operate their own Municipal Justice Courts. Garland can be reached at (435) 257-8352. Mantua is at (435) 723-7054. Tremonton is at (435) 259-9509. Willard is at (435) 723-2634. Each of these courts maintains records of cases filed within their jurisdiction.

Court records can be accessed using the Utah Division of Archives and Records Service for historical records. Current cases are available through the XChange system. For in-person access, visit the clerk's office at the First District Court in Brigham City during regular business hours. Bring the person's name and date of birth, or the case number if you have it. Copy fees are $0.25 per page, with certified copies costing more.

Note: For records related to juvenile cases, contact the First District Juvenile Court in Brigham City, as those records have different access rules than adult criminal files.

Box Elder County Warrant Records

Outstanding warrants for Box Elder County can be searched through the Utah statewide warrant database at secure.utah.gov/warrants. This free public tool lists individuals with active arrest warrants issued anywhere in the state. You can search by name and see whether a warrant exists for a specific person in Box Elder County or other Utah counties.

You may also contact the Box Elder County Sheriff's Office directly at (435) 734-3800. The records staff can check for active warrants tied to a name within the county. Under Utah Code § 77-7-3, a person with an active warrant is subject to arrest at any time. If you think a warrant has been issued in error or you need to address one, contact the court that issued it. In most cases, this will be the First District Court in Brigham City or one of the county's justice courts.

Expungement in Box Elder County

If you have a criminal record in Box Elder County, you may qualify to have it expunged under Utah law. Expungement seals a criminal record from public view. Utah's Clean Slate law, effective February 2022, allows automatic expungement for some offenses after a waiting period. For records that do not qualify automatically, you must file a petition with the court where the charges were handled.

Filing fees for the expungement process include a $65 certification fee and a $135 petition fee. After your petition is filed with the First District Court in Brigham City, the court notifies relevant agencies including the Box Elder County Sheriff's Office and the BCI. A hearing may be scheduled. The entire process can take several months depending on case complexity. Visit utcourts.gov/howto/expunge for step-by-step instructions and the forms you need.

The BCI at bci.utah.gov handles the state-level records update once the court issues an expungement order. After expungement, the record is sealed from most public searches, including the XChange system and the statewide warrant database. However, law enforcement agencies may still access sealed records under certain conditions.

Public Access to Box Elder Criminal Records

Criminal history records in Box Elder County are public under the Government Records Access and Management Act, codified at Utah Code § 63G-2-201. GRAMA gives the public the right to request and review government records that are not restricted by law. You do not have to be a party to a criminal case to request the records.

When making a GRAMA request to the Box Elder County Sheriff's Office, you can complete a request form available at the office or downloadable from the county website. Submit in person, by mail, by fax, or by email to the records department. Provide specific details about the records you are looking for, including the full name of the individual, their date of birth, the approximate date of the arrest or case, and a case number if known. The agency must respond within 10 business days under Utah Code § 63G-2-204.

Some records are protected under GRAMA, including juvenile records, active investigation files, and records sealed by court order. Most adult arrest and court records are accessible. For historical criminal records, the Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov may hold older documents not available through current county offices.

Cities in Box Elder County

Box Elder County includes several incorporated cities and towns. Criminal cases for residents anywhere in the county are filed at the First District Court in Brigham City, or at the relevant justice court for misdemeanor matters.

Brigham City is the county seat of Box Elder County and the location of the First District Court, the Sheriff's Office, and the county's main public records offices.

Nearby Counties

Box Elder County shares borders with several other Utah counties to the south and east. Use the links below if you need records from a neighboring area.

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