Criminal History Records in Utah County
Utah County criminal history records are available through the Sheriff's Office, the Fourth District Court in Provo, the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, and the county's online GRAMA portal. With over 700,000 residents, Utah County is the second most populous county in the state. The county seat is Provo, and cities like Orem, Lehi, and American Fork all fall within this jurisdiction. Criminal history records in Utah County are public under GRAMA unless sealed by a court order or otherwise protected by law.
Utah County Quick Facts
Utah County Sheriff Criminal History Records
The Utah County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for criminal history records across unincorporated Utah County and contract cities. Sheriff Mike Smith leads the office with Under Sheriff Shaun Bufton. The main office is located at the County Security Center, 3075 North Main Street, Spanish Fork, UT 84660. The main office phone is 801-851-4000. The fax is 801-851-4009. The Records Division at the same address can be reached at 801-851-4100 and is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The Utah County Jail is also at 3075 North Main Street, Spanish Fork, UT 84660, phone 801-851-4302. Booking information becomes available 24 hours after a person is booked into the jail. Once booked, the individual's information and photo remain on the online system for 30 days. After that, the photo is removed but the booking information stays for one year before it is removed from the public site entirely. The inmate roster shows arrest date, booking date, booking number, release date, and the arresting agency.
The Utah County Sheriff's inmate search tool lets you look up current inmates by name or arrest date. The status codes in the system indicate the current situation of each person in the jail.
The system is updated regularly and is a useful first step when looking for recent criminal history in Utah County.
Utah County Warrants and Criminal History
The Utah County Sheriff's Office Warrant Division is the primary agency for maintaining and executing warrants in the county. You can reach the Warrant Department at (801)-851-4065. For extradition matters, call (801)-851-4040. The warrant email is warrants@utahcounty.gov. People who owe fines on a warrant can pay online through the Sheriff's website.
You can also check for active warrants in Utah County through the Utah Statewide Warrant Search tool at secure.utah.gov/warrants. This free database covers active warrants across all Utah counties including Utah County. Bench warrants are issued when someone fails to appear in court and remain active until served or recalled by a judge. Arrest warrants authorize officers to take a person into custody based on probable cause.
Note: Having an active warrant in Utah County affects your criminal history. A warrant that is not resolved may appear on background checks and public records searches.
Fourth District Court Utah County Criminal History
The Fourth District Court handles all felony criminal cases and serious civil matters for Utah County. The courthouse is at 125 North 100 West, Provo, UT 84601, phone (801) 429-1000. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Public access terminals are available at the courthouse for searching case information. The court maintains records of all criminal filings, hearings, pleas, verdicts, and sentencing orders entered in Utah County cases.
You can search Utah County criminal history court records through the XChange Public Case Search at $30 per month. This database covers district court records across the state including Utah County. Free basic case information is available through MyCase at casesearch.utcourts.gov. Both tools let you search by party name or case number. Court record requests require a completed form and applicable fees. Paper copies cost $0.25 per page. A Juvenile Court is located separately at 137 N Freedom Blvd, Provo, UT and handles juvenile matters under restricted access rules.
Utah County GRAMA Records Portal
Utah County has a centralized online portal for public records requests. The Utah County NextRequest portal allows you to submit GRAMA requests online for records from all Utah County departments. The portal aims to provide access to public records as efficiently as possible. Each county department has a designated records officer who processes requests under GRAMA. The Utah County Attorney's Office oversees GRAMA compliance for the county.
Under Utah Code ยง 63G-2-201, Utah County must respond to records requests within 10 business days. Fees include $20 per hour for research after the first 15 minutes, and $0.25 per page for copies. For in-person requests at the Sheriff's Office Records Division at 3075 North Main Street, Spanish Fork, bring valid photo ID and specify records with as much detail as possible including case numbers, names, and dates.
The fee schedule at the Utah County Sheriff's Records Division shows $10 for the first 10 pages and $0.25 per additional page for copies of criminal records. You can request free in-person inspection of any public record without paying copy fees if you only need to review the document rather than take a copy.
Statewide Criminal History at BCI
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains the statewide criminal history database that includes Utah County records. Located at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129, phone (801) 965-4445, BCI collects criminal history data from all 29 Utah counties including Utah County. Their database is the most complete source for a full criminal history check.
BCI charges the following fees as of July 2025: $20 for your own record, $20 for a name and date of birth check, and $20 for a fingerprint-based search. An expungement certificate from BCI costs $65. You must bring a valid photo ID to submit a request in person. BCI accepts driver's licenses, state IDs, passports, and consulate IDs. For third-party requests, a completed release form is required along with the receiving address for the record. Mail requests and in-person requests are both accepted.
Note: BCI records reflect criminal history from all Utah counties, so a Utah County check may show records from other jurisdictions as well.
Utah County Criminal History Expungement
Expungement seals Utah County criminal history records from public view. Under Utah's Clean Slate law, which took effect in February 2022, certain eligible records may be automatically expunged without a court petition. For other cases, you can petition the Fourth District Court in Provo. The petition filing fee is $135. BCI charges $65 for the required expungement certificate. Instructions and forms are at utcourts.gov/howto/expunge.
Eligibility depends on the offense type and the time elapsed since the case closed. Felony cases, misdemeanors, and infractions each have different waiting periods before you can apply. Juvenile records in Utah County are handled under a separate set of rules. If you are not sure whether your Utah County criminal history qualifies for expungement, contact the Fourth District Court clerk at 125 North 100 West, Provo for guidance on your specific situation.
State Corrections and Utah County Records
For individuals serving time in a Utah state facility for Utah County convictions, the Utah Department of Corrections offender search provides free access to current custody status and location. The Corrections Records Bureau is at 14717 South Minuteman Drive, Draper, UT 84020, phone (801) 545-5525. The offender search covers all state facilities and is updated regularly.
Utah County criminal history records tied to state prison sentences are also maintained by the Department of Corrections. These include sentence length, offense type, facility assignment, and projected release dates. The offender search tool lets you search by first and last name or offender ID number and is available to the public at no charge.
Cities in Utah County
Utah County includes many large cities. Criminal history records for city residents may be held by municipal police departments in addition to the county Sheriff and Fourth District Court.
Nearby Counties
Utah County borders Salt Lake, Wasatch, Juab, Sanpete, and Carbon counties. Each maintains its own criminal history records through local agencies and state courts.