Find Criminal History Records in Tooele County
Tooele County criminal history records are available through the Sheriff's Office, the Third District Court, and the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. The county seat is Tooele and the county serves about 75,000 residents across a large area west of Salt Lake County. Criminal history records in Tooele County follow Utah's GRAMA statutes and are generally public unless a court has sealed them or they involve a protected category such as juvenile records or ongoing investigations.
Tooele County Quick Facts
Tooele County Sheriff Criminal History Records
The Tooele County Sheriff's Office preserves criminal records created within the county. The office handles arrest documentation, booking records, incident reports, and GRAMA requests for criminal history. There are two addresses associated with different functions. The Sheriff's Office for unincorporated county areas is located at 47 South Main Street, Tooele, UT 84074, phone (435) 882-5600. The Tooele County Detention Center is at 1960 South Main Street, Tooele, UT 84074, phone (435) 277-4200.
Arrest records in Tooele County contain the suspect's full name, physical description, date of birth, address, booking date and time, arrest type and location, fingerprint information, bail information, officer details, and the final case disposition. These records are public under GRAMA except for juvenile records, information tied to ongoing investigations, Social Security numbers, and certain protected categories under Utah Code § 63G-2-302.
The Tooele City Police Department handles arrests within city limits. Their office is at 50 North Garden Street, Tooele, UT 84074, phone (435) 882-8900. If the arrest occurred inside the city, contact the Police Department rather than the Sheriff. For county-wide or unincorporated area arrests, go to the Sheriff's Office.
Note: Tooele County recorded 186 total arrests in June 2024 according to state crime statistics, with DUI as the leading category at 176 arrests that month.
Tooele County Criminal History Court Records
The Third District Court handles felony criminal cases and major civil matters in Tooele County. The Tooele County Justice Court handles misdemeanor criminal cases and traffic violations. Both courts maintain records that form part of an individual's criminal history in the county. Court records include arrest information, charges filed, hearing dates, pleas, verdicts, and sentencing details.
You can search Tooele County criminal history court records online through the XChange system at $30 per month. This system covers both district and justice court records and lets you search by party name or case number. Free basic case lookups are available through MyCase at casesearch.utcourts.gov. If you visit the courthouse in person, public access terminals are available during business hours. You can also submit a written request to the court clerk for specific documents.
Paper copies from the court cost $0.25 per page. Certified copies carry an additional certification fee. Call the Third District Court clerk in Tooele County before your visit to confirm hours and document fees.
Statewide Tooele County Criminal History at BCI
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129 keeps a statewide database of criminal history records. Tooele County arrests and convictions are reported to BCI and included in this database. BCI is the most complete source for an individual's full criminal history across all Utah counties.
As of July 2025, BCI charges $20 for your own criminal history record, $20 for a name and date of birth search, and $20 for a fingerprint-based check. You must bring a valid photo ID to any in-person request. Acceptable forms of ID include a driver's license, state ID, passport, or consulate ID. Third-party requests require a completed release form with the receiving address. BCI can be reached at (801) 965-4445.
Note: BCI records are drawn from agency reports across the state, so they reflect both Tooele County records and any records from other Utah counties tied to the same person.
GRAMA Requests for Tooele County Records
Utah's open records law, the Government Records Access and Management Act under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, gives the public access to criminal history records held by county agencies. Tooele County agencies must respond within 10 business days of receiving your request. Media outlets get a 5 business day response time. Fees for GRAMA requests include research at $20 per hour after the first 15 minutes and copies at $0.25 per page.
To submit a GRAMA request to the Tooele County Sheriff's Office, your request must include your name and contact information, a specific description of the records you want, the date range, and any known case numbers. You can submit your request by mail to 47 South Main Street, Tooele, UT 84074. For jail booking records, contact the Detention Center at 1960 South Main Street. For court records, submit your request directly to the Third District Court clerk. Each office has its own records officer who processes GRAMA requests under state law.
The warrant database at secure.utah.gov/warrants allows free statewide warrant searches maintained by BCI. The Tooele County Justice Court can also be contacted about warrant inquiries at 74 South 100 East, Suite 12, Tooele, UT 84074, phone (435) 843-3270. Active warrants authorize law enforcement to arrest individuals and remain in force until served or recalled by the court.
State Prison and Offender Records
For individuals in state custody with Tooele County convictions, the Utah Department of Corrections offender search provides current custody status, location, and basic case information. This tool is free and covers individuals serving sentences in state facilities. The Corrections Records Bureau is located at 14717 South Minuteman Drive, Draper, UT 84020, phone (801) 545-5525.
Inmate records at the county level include booking dates, charges, and bond information updated on a regular basis. The Tooele County Detention Center roster can be accessed by contacting the facility by phone or in person during business hours. Telephone inquiries require the full name and date of birth of the individual you are searching for.
Utah Criminal Identification Act
Tooele County criminal history records are governed in part by the Utah Criminal Identification Act found at Utah Code Title 53, Chapter 10. This law sets the rules for how criminal history is collected, stored, and shared in Utah. Under Section 53-10-108, the BCI is the designated repository for criminal history information statewide.
The law defines what information must be reported to BCI by agencies like the Tooele County Sheriff's Office and the courts. It also sets rules on who can access different levels of criminal history. Public records include arrest data and court dispositions. More detailed background check information may require additional authorization. The Justia link above provides the full text of the statutes that apply to Tooele County and all Utah counties.
Cities in Tooele County
Criminal history records for residents of Tooele County are handled through the Sheriff's Office and the Third District Court. City-specific records may also be held by municipal police departments.
Nearby Counties
Tooele County borders several other Utah counties. Each maintains its own criminal history records through local agencies and the state court system.