Wasatch County Criminal History Records

Wasatch County criminal history records are held by the Sheriff's Office and the Fourth District Court in Heber City. The county has about 35,000 residents and was established in 1862 when Utah was still a U.S. territory. Heber City serves as the county seat. Criminal history records in Wasatch County are public under GRAMA except for records that involve juveniles, sealed cases, or protected information under Utah law. This guide explains where to find records and how to request them.

Wasatch County Sheriff Criminal History Records

The Wasatch County Sheriff's Office is the lead agency for criminal history records in the county. The office is committed to proactively serving and protecting neighborhoods, schools, and businesses. The Sheriff's Office handles case report requests, arrest records, and GRAMA submissions. To request a case report, you must complete a GRAMA request form and pay any applicable fees. Requests can be submitted by mail, fax, or email.

The Sheriff's Office mailing address is 1361 South Highway 40, Heber City, Utah 84032. The fax number is (435) 657-3580. The email for records is wcsorecords@wasatch.utah.gov. The Sheriff's non-emergency line is (435) 654-1411. The Wasatch County Jail is at the same address and the jail phone is (435) 657-1619. The jail is a medium-security facility with a 100-bed capacity for inmates serving less than one year.

Walk-in fingerprint services are also available through the Sheriff's Office on Monday through Friday from 8 to 10 a.m. on a first come, first served basis. The fee is $25 by credit card only for two cards.

Wasatch County Criminal History in the Fourth District Court

The Fourth District Court in Heber City handles felony criminal cases, civil cases, family law, and probate matters for Wasatch County. The courthouse is at 1361 South Highway 40, Suite 110, Heber City, UT 84032, phone (435) 654-4676, fax (435) 654-5281. Criminal cases include felonies and serious misdemeanors not handled by the Justice Court.

Court records are available through MyCase, which is free for basic case lookups. The XChange system provides more detailed access at $30 per month. XChange is also available for free at public access terminals at the Wasatch County District Court office. Parties to a case can use MyCase at no charge at the courthouse as well. Paper copies cost $0.25 per page and can be ordered by completing a Request for Court Record form.

The Wasatch County Justice Court handles Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic violations, infractions, and small claims cases up to $11,000. The Justice Court is located at 1361 South Highway 40, Heber City, UT 84032, phone (435) 654-2679. Traffic violations and minor criminal offenses from Wasatch County are the primary case types at the Justice Court. The Heber City Justice Court is at 301 South Main Street, Suite 101, Heber City, UT 84032, phone (435) 654-1662.

GRAMA Requests for Wasatch County Criminal History

Court records in Wasatch County are generally public documents accessible under the Government Records Access and Management Act, Utah Code § 63G-2-201. GRAMA gives any person the right to inspect and copy public records from Wasatch County agencies. The county must respond within 10 business days. Fees include $20 per hour for research after the first 15 minutes, and $0.25 per page for copies.

To request Wasatch County criminal history records under GRAMA, write to the Sheriff's Office at 1361 South Highway 40, Heber City, Utah 84032. Include your name and contact details, a specific description of the records you need, the time period, and any known case numbers. You can also submit by email to wcsorecords@wasatch.utah.gov or by fax to (435) 657-3580. Juvenile cases, adoption records, and certain sensitive matters are restricted and cannot be released as public records in Wasatch County.

Note: The Wasatch County Clerk-Auditor's Office at 25 North Main, Heber City, UT 84032, phone (435) 657-3190, maintains official county records and may have additional documents related to civil matters that intersect with criminal history cases.

Statewide Criminal History Through BCI

The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification holds statewide criminal history that includes Wasatch County arrests and convictions. BCI is located at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129, phone (801) 965-4445. All Utah county agencies report criminal activity to BCI, making it the most complete source for a full criminal history check that may span multiple counties.

BCI fees as of July 2025 are $20 for your own record, $20 for a name and date of birth search, and $20 for a fingerprint-based search. An expungement certificate costs $65. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID when you visit in person. BCI accepts driver's licenses, state IDs, passports, and consulate IDs. Third-party requests need a completed release form and the receiving address for the record.

Online Resources for Wasatch County Records

Several online tools support searches for Wasatch County criminal history. The warrant database at secure.utah.gov/warrants provides free statewide warrant information maintained by BCI. You can check for active Wasatch County warrants through this tool at no cost. The Utah Department of Corrections offender search lets you check the custody status and location of individuals in state facilities, including those with Wasatch County cases.

For historical criminal records in Wasatch County, the Utah State Archives provides a research guide and access to older state government documents. The Wasatch County Library at 465 E 1200 S, Heber City, UT 84032 may also have local history resources that can assist with older records. Court records retention in Utah requires felony files to be kept for 75 years after case closure, so older Wasatch County records should still be accessible at the courthouse.

Wasatch County Criminal History Expungement

You can seal Wasatch County criminal history records through the Utah expungement process. Utah's Clean Slate law, effective February 2022, provides automatic expungement for certain eligible convictions. For other records, file a petition with the Fourth District Court in Heber City. The petition fee is $135 at the court. BCI charges $65 for the required expungement certificate.

Forms and full instructions are available at utcourts.gov/howto/expunge. Eligibility depends on offense type and time elapsed since the case ended. Felony cases, misdemeanors, and infractions have different waiting periods. Once granted, an expungement seals the record from public access. Law enforcement may still access sealed records in limited circumstances under state law. Contact the Fourth District Court clerk in Heber City to ask about the status of a specific Wasatch County case.

Note: The Utah Criminal Identification Act at Utah Code Title 53, Chapter 10 governs how criminal history is collected and maintained in Wasatch County and across the state.

Nearby Counties

Wasatch County borders Utah, Salt Lake, Summit, Duchesne, and Carbon counties. Each maintains its own criminal history records system through local agencies and courts.

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