Brigham City Felony Records
Brigham City felony records are public documents maintained by the 1st District Court and the Brigham City Police Department. As the county seat of Box Elder County, Brigham City has around 19,000 residents, and all felony cases from within the city go through the Box Elder County court system. This page explains how to search Brigham City felony records online, how to submit a records request under GRAMA, what police and court records contain, and how to access conviction history through the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification.
Brigham City Quick Facts
How to Find Brigham City Felony Records
Felony records in Brigham City come from two main sources. Court records are held by the 1st Judicial District Court and cover everything from the initial charge through sentencing. Police records are held by the Brigham City Police Department and cover arrest reports and incident files. Getting a full picture of a felony case often means pulling records from both places.
The Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange is the primary online tool for searching Brigham City felony cases. You can search by name or by case number. Guest access costs $5 per session plus $0.20 per search result. A monthly subscription runs $40 for 500 searches. Free public terminals are available at most courthouse locations, including the 1st District Court that serves Box Elder County. No account is needed at the public terminals.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification also maintains statewide conviction records. BCI charges $15 for a name-based check and $33.25 for a fingerprint-based check. Call BCI at (801) 965-4445 or visit bci.utah.gov. Their records include felony convictions from Brigham City cases that courts have reported to the state database.
Brigham City Police Department Felony Records
The Brigham City Police Department handles arrest records, incident reports, and related documentation for crimes that occur within city limits. When someone is arrested on felony charges in Brigham City, a police report is created. That report is a public record under the Government Records Access and Management Act, Utah Code Title 63G Chapter 2. You can request a copy through the department's GRAMA process.
The Brigham City GRAMA process has specific rules. Requests cost $15.00 per report, which covers the first copy. The department has up to 10 business days to respond. If more time is needed, the Chief can authorize an additional 14-day extension. If you are not submitting the request in person, you must include a notarized request along with a copy of your photo ID. This requirement protects both the requester and the department under state law.
The Brigham City administration manages city records and GRAMA requests through their office at 20 North Main Street, Brigham City, UT 84302. Phone: (435) 734-6600. The city recorder is the point of contact for questions about record classifications. Records may contain information marked as "controlled," "private," or "protected" under Utah Code sections 63G-2-304, 63G-2-302, and 63G-2-305, which means some details may be redacted before release.
The Brigham City administration manages city records and GRAMA contacts through their website. If a GRAMA request is denied, you have 30 days to file an appeal with the City Council.
The city contact page lists the city administrator and city recorder, who handle GRAMA appeals and records-related questions for Brigham City residents.
Note: Records that are marked "controlled" under GRAMA may still be available to the person named in the record, their attorney, or others with a valid legal interest.
1st District Court and Brigham City Felony Cases
All felony charges filed in Brigham City go through the 1st Judicial District Court. This court handles felony arraignments, preliminary hearings, trials, and sentencing for Box Elder County. The court can be reached at 877-390-2326. Court records are accessible through the XChange system or in person at the courthouse. Box Elder County maintains the District Court page through their website, which provides location and contact details.
The 1st District Court serves Brigham City and all of Box Elder County for felony, civil, and family law matters. Court filings in felony cases become part of the permanent public record unless sealed by a judge.
Felony case records from the 1st District Court include the criminal complaint, bail orders, hearing transcripts, plea entries, verdict forms, and sentencing orders. Sentencing may include prison time, fines, probation, or a combination. These documents are filed under a case number and remain available through XChange. The Box Elder County Attorney prosecutes felony cases originating in Brigham City. The County Attorney's office can be reached at (435) 734-3329 or BEattorney@boxeldercountyut.gov.
The Box Elder County Sheriff at (435) 734-3800 handles county jail records and arrest documentation for cases that involve county law enforcement. The Sheriff also processes GRAMA requests for records held by the Sheriff's Office. Major case records are posted publicly after appeal periods expire. You can find more information at boxeldercountyut.gov.
What Brigham City Felony Records Include
A felony record in Brigham City can cover a wide range of documents. Police records from the Brigham City Police Department focus on the arrest: the date, location, charges, and the officer's written account of events. Court records from the 1st District Court cover the full legal process, from the first court appearance through the final sentencing order. BCI records reflect the outcome of the case as reported to the state.
Court felony records in Brigham City typically contain the criminal information or complaint, any arrest warrant or summons, bail and bond conditions, plea entered by the defendant, trial dates and continuances, the verdict or judgment, and the sentencing order. Probation or parole terms are also included when ordered by the court. These documents are indexed by case number in the XChange system and remain public records unless a judge orders them sealed or restricted.
Not every part of a file is always available. Some records may be withheld during an active investigation. Juvenile records are kept separate and are not public. Portions of a file may be redacted under GRAMA if they contain protected information. Under Utah Code section 63G-2-201, every person has the right to inspect public records free of charge, though copies and research time may cost extra.
Brigham City Felony Case Classifications Under Utah Law
Utah law defines felony crimes under Utah Code Title 76. The state uses four felony levels. Capital felonies carry the most serious penalties, including death or life in prison without parole. First degree felonies carry five years to life in state prison and fines up to $10,000. Second degree felonies carry one to fifteen years in prison and fines up to $10,000. Third degree felonies carry up to five years in prison and fines up to $5,000. Under Utah Code section 76-3-201, all felony convictions are punishable by a term in state prison.
The felony class affects where a person serves time and for how long. First and second degree sentences typically mean a Utah Department of Corrections facility. Third degree convictions may result in jail time, probation, or a suspended sentence depending on the judge's order. All classes create a conviction record visible in the 1st District Court file and in BCI's statewide database. The Utah Department of Corrections at corrections.utah.gov also provides an offender search for people currently in state custody or under supervision.
Note: The felony class shown in a court record reflects the charge as filed and convicted. Plea agreements sometimes reduce a charge to a lower class before sentencing, which changes the final record.
Expungement of Brigham City Felony Records
Some felony convictions in Brigham City may qualify for expungement under Utah law. Expungement removes the conviction from public view and seals it from most searches. Capital felonies and first degree felonies are generally not eligible. Some second and third degree felonies may qualify after a waiting period once the sentence is complete, including any probation or parole.
The Bureau of Criminal Identification manages the expungement certificate process in Utah. BCI reviews eligibility and issues a certificate if the conviction qualifies. The petitioner then files that certificate in the 1st District Court, which handled the original Brigham City case. The court decides whether to grant the expungement. For full details on eligibility, waiting periods, and steps, visit bci.utah.gov/expungements.
If your expungement request is denied by the court, you may appeal that decision. The State Records Committee at recordscommittee.utah.gov handles appeals related to GRAMA record denials, while court expungement denials go through the standard appellate process.
GRAMA Records Requests for Brigham City Criminal History
The Government Records Access and Management Act governs how public records are released in Utah. For Brigham City felony records held by the city, the standard response time is 10 business days. The first 30 minutes of staff research time is free under state GRAMA rules. After that, the rate is $25 per hour for research time. Paper copies cost a maximum of $0.50 per page, and certified copies run $10 each. The openrecords.utah.gov portal provides a statewide GRAMA request system for state-level records, though city and county agencies each handle their own requests directly.
Brigham City adds its own requirements on top of state minimums. The $15 per report fee applies to police records. Requests submitted by mail or online must include a notarized signature and a copy of photo ID. In-person requests at the police department or city offices do not require notarization. If a request is denied, the 30-day appeal window to the City Council starts from the date of the denial letter.
Note: The Box Elder County Sheriff at (435) 734-3800 handles GRAMA requests for records held by the Sheriff's Office, which covers arrests and incidents that occurred in unincorporated Box Elder County rather than within Brigham City limits.
Box Elder County Felony Records
Brigham City is the county seat of Box Elder County. All felony cases from Brigham City go through the Box Elder County court and law enforcement system. For more county-level information, including resources on the county sheriff, county attorney, and broader felony record access options, visit the Box Elder County felony records page.
Nearby Cities in Northern Utah
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