Weber County Criminal History Records
Weber County criminal history records are available through the Sheriff's Records Bureau in Ogden and the Second District Court. The county has about 270,000 residents and Ogden serves as the county seat. Criminal history in Weber County is public under GRAMA except for records that are sealed, involve juveniles, or fall under another protected category. This page explains the offices, fees, and tools you need to find and request criminal history records in Weber County.
Weber County Quick Facts
Weber County Sheriff Criminal History Records Bureau
The Weber County Sheriff's Records Section is the primary office for criminal history records requests in the county. The Records Section is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding holidays. To access a record, you must submit a written request to the Weber County Sheriff's Office. Requests can be submitted online or in person at 1400 Depot Drive, Ogden, UT 84401.
Your request must include your name, address, and daytime phone number; a description of the records you want with enough detail to identify them; and an uploaded or presented copy of a valid driver's license or government-issued photo ID. Most records held by the Sheriff's Office are classified as private, protected, or controlled under GRAMA. They are released only to individuals who meet specific criteria. The GRAMA ten-day grace period applies to all records requests in Weber County.
The Weber County Sheriff's Office main website provides information on the full range of services, divisions, and how to contact the office for criminal history records.
Sheriff Ryan Arbon has led the Weber County Sheriff's Office since 2018. The office is dedicated to protecting lives and property, upholding constitutional rights, and maintaining public trust throughout Weber County.
Weber County Sheriff Records Fee Schedule
Weber County residents who want their own criminal history can request it at the Sheriff's Office between 8:00 AM and 5:00 PM on weekdays. A $15.00 fee applies at the time of application, and you must bring state or federal government-issued photo ID. The fee schedule for other Sheriff's Office records is listed below.
The Weber County Sheriff's Office fee schedule for records includes the following charges:
- Police or accident report: $15.00 per copy
- Accident report with statement: $15.00
- GRAMA request up to 30 pages: $15.00
- Each additional page beyond 30: $0.50
- CDs of photos or CSI photos: $35.00 per case
- Audio or video recordings without redaction: $35.00 per case
- Mug shots up to 9 per page: $10.00
Note: Inmate telephone call recordings cost $25.00 for up to 1,000 calls and $4.00 for each additional 1,000. Weber County also accepts electronic GRAMA and FOIA requests through the NextRequest portal for any county department.
Second District Court Weber County Criminal History
The Second District Court in Ogden handles all felony criminal cases and Class A misdemeanors for Weber County. The main courthouse is at 2525 Grant Avenue, Ogden, UT 84401, phone 801-395-1079. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding holidays. The court also has a Roy courthouse location at 805 S 2300 W, Roy, UT 84067. Criminal cases, civil cases, family law, and probate matters for Weber County are all handled through the Second District Court system.
You can search Weber County criminal history court records through the XChange Public Case Search at $30 per month. XChange covers district court case information, justice court records, case status updates, party information, hearing schedules, and judgment details. Free basic lookups are at casesearch.utcourts.gov. To use XChange, create a user account and select Weber County from the jurisdiction dropdown. Public access terminals are also available at both courthouse locations during business hours.
Court records in Weber County are generally public documents under GRAMA. Restricted records include sealed cases, juvenile court records, mental health proceedings, adoption records, and records containing private information. Paper copies of court documents cost $0.25 per page. Felony case files in Utah are kept for 75 years after closure, civil files for 20 years, and domestic relations files for 30 years after judgment.
Weber County Criminal History at BCI
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains a statewide criminal history database that includes Weber County records. BCI is located at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129, phone (801) 965-4445. All law enforcement agencies in Weber County report criminal history to BCI under the Utah Criminal Identification Act. BCI is the most complete and official source for a full criminal history check in Weber County and across the state.
BCI fees as of July 2025: $20 for your own record, $20 for a name and date of birth check, $20 for a fingerprint-based search, and $65 for an expungement certificate. Bring a valid photo ID for in-person requests. Acceptable IDs include driver's licenses, state IDs, passports, and consulate IDs. Third-party requests need a completed release form with the receiving address. Both in-person and mail requests are accepted at the Taylorsville office.
Note: BCI records for Weber County residents may also include criminal history from other Utah counties if the individual has been arrested in multiple jurisdictions.
GRAMA and Weber County Public Records Access
Weber County criminal history records are governed by Utah Code ยง 63G-2-201, which gives the public the right to inspect and copy records held by county agencies. The Weber County Sheriff's Office must respond to GRAMA requests within 10 business days. Standard GRAMA fees for Weber County are $20 per hour for research after the first 15 minutes. The GRAMA request fee for copies from the Sheriff's Office is $15 for the first 30 pages and $0.50 per page after that, which differs slightly from the general state rate.
Weber County also accepts electronic GRAMA requests through the NextRequest platform for any county department. This is the same kind of portal used by Utah County. Submit requests online, specify which department holds the records you want, and include all relevant details such as case numbers, names, and dates. The Weber County Attorney's Office or department records officers will process your request and respond within the statutory timeframe. For in-person submissions, go to the Sheriff's Records Bureau at 1400 Depot Drive, Ogden, UT 84401 during business hours.
Warrants and Corrections Records for Weber County
Weber County warrant information is available through the statewide warrant database at secure.utah.gov/warrants. This free tool is maintained by BCI and covers active warrants across all Utah counties. For Weber County-specific warrant questions, contact the Sheriff's Office at 1400 Depot Drive, Ogden, UT 84401. Bench warrants in Weber County are issued by the Second District Court when a person fails to appear. Arrest warrants are based on probable cause from an investigation.
For individuals in state custody for Weber County convictions, the Utah Department of Corrections offender search provides current custody status and location at no cost. The Corrections Records Bureau is at 14717 South Minuteman Drive, Draper, UT 84020, phone (801) 545-5525. Search by first and last name or offender ID number. The tool is updated regularly and covers all Utah state facilities.
Cities in Weber County
Weber County includes Ogden and Roy. Criminal history records for city residents may also be held by municipal police departments in addition to county and state agencies.
Nearby Counties
Weber County borders Davis, Morgan, Box Elder, and Cache counties. Each maintains its own criminal history records system through local agencies and the state court system.