Cottonwood Heights Felony Records
Cottonwood Heights felony records come from two main sources: the 3rd Judicial District Court and the Unified Police Department, which serves Cottonwood Heights under a contract with Salt Lake County. Cottonwood Heights sits in the southeast part of the Salt Lake Valley with a population of around 34,000. Felony cases involving residents or incidents in Cottonwood Heights go through the same Salt Lake County court system used by other cities in the county. This page explains how to search Cottonwood Heights felony records online, how to request police records, and where to find conviction history through state resources.
Cottonwood Heights Quick Facts
How to Find Cottonwood Heights Felony Records
Felony records for Cottonwood Heights are available from two separate systems. Court records come from the 3rd District Court and cover the full legal process, from the initial charge through sentencing. Police records come from the Unified Police Department and cover arrests, incident reports, and related documentation. Both types of records are public under Utah law, though some portions may be restricted or sealed depending on the case.
The Utah Courts XChange system is the fastest way to search Cottonwood Heights court records online. XChange is available at utcourts.gov/xchange. You can search by name or case number. Guest access costs $5 per session plus $0.20 per search result. A monthly subscription runs $40. If you prefer to search without a fee, free public terminals are available at the 3rd District Courthouse located at 450 South State Street in Salt Lake City. You do not need an account to use those terminals.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification is another option for conviction history. BCI maintains a statewide criminal history database that includes felony convictions from Cottonwood Heights cases. A name-based check costs $15. Reach BCI at (801) 965-4445 or visit bci.utah.gov for details on available services.
Note: Court records show what was filed and decided in a case. BCI records show the final conviction outcome as reported to the state. They are separate systems and may not always match exactly.
Unified Police Department Records for Cottonwood Heights
Cottonwood Heights does not have its own police department. The city contracts with the Unified Police Department, which handles law enforcement for several Salt Lake County cities. When a felony arrest happens in Cottonwood Heights, the Unified Police Department creates the incident report. That report is a public record under the Government Records Access and Management Act.
The UPD records contact number is (385) 468-9755, available Monday through Thursday. Report pickup is done by appointment at 5190 Heath Ave in Kearns. The fee for an incident or traffic report is $10 per report. Processing time is normally within 10 business days. This is true for Cottonwood Heights felony arrest records as well as other incident types handled by UPD.
The image below is from the UPD records request page, which is where Cottonwood Heights residents submit GRAMA requests for police records related to felony arrests and other incidents.
Source: unifiedpoliceut.gov/records-request
The UPD handles records for multiple cities under contract with Salt Lake County. Requests for Cottonwood Heights felony records go through the same UPD process used by other contract cities in the county.
For city-level legal records not related to police, the Cottonwood Heights City Clerk maintains GRAMA requests at 1265 E Ft Union Blvd #250, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84047. Response time at the city clerk level is typically 5 to 10 business days.
3rd District Court and Cottonwood Heights Felony Cases
All felony charges filed in Cottonwood Heights go through the 3rd Judicial District Court. This is the same court that handles felony cases for Salt Lake City, Murray, Sandy, Midvale, and other cities in Salt Lake County. The main courthouse is at 450 South State Street in Salt Lake City. Phone: (801) 238-7330. A second location sits at 8080 South Redwood Road in West Jordan.
Felony case records from the 3rd District include the criminal complaint, bail and bond orders, hearing transcripts, plea records, trial records, verdict forms, and the sentencing order. Probation terms and fines are also part of the official record. All of these documents are filed under the case number and remain public unless the court seals them. XChange shows the full docket for each case, which lists every filing with the date it was entered.
Note: The XChange system is updated as new filings occur. If a case is very recent, the record may not appear immediately.
What Cottonwood Heights Felony Records Include
A felony record in Cottonwood Heights can mean different things depending on the source. UPD police records focus on the arrest: the date, location, charges filed by officers, and the account of what occurred. Court records from the 3rd District cover the full legal process from arraignment through sentencing. BCI records reflect the final conviction as reported to the state after the case closes.
Court felony records for Cottonwood Heights cases typically include the criminal information or indictment, any arrest warrant, bail determinations, plea entered by the defendant, hearing notes and continuances, trial records, the verdict, and the sentencing order. Fines and restitution amounts are also documented. Some records may be restricted under GRAMA if they contain protected personal information or if the court has sealed portions of the file.
Utah Code 63G-2-201 gives the public the right to inspect records free of charge. Copies cost $0.50 per page under standard GRAMA rules. Research time beyond the first 30 minutes is billed at $25 per hour. Visit openrecords.utah.gov for information on filing GRAMA requests and understanding your rights as a requester.
Utah Felony Classes in Cottonwood Heights Cases
Utah law sets out four levels of felony under Utah Code Title 76. Each level carries different sentencing ranges. Capital felonies are the most serious and apply to crimes like aggravated murder. First degree felonies carry five years to life in 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 76-3-201, felony convictions result in state prison time rather than local jail. The Utah Department of Corrections manages felony sentences. Their offender search tool is available at corrections.utah.gov and can be used to check whether someone from a Cottonwood Heights case is currently in state custody or under supervision.
The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office also maintains jail records for the county's Metro Jail, which houses inmates from Cottonwood Heights while they await trial or serve shorter terms. The Salt Lake County Sheriff can be reached through saltlakecounty.gov.
Note: Misdemeanor cases are handled by the same court but carry lighter penalties. They are not classified as felonies and follow a different sentencing structure under Utah law.
Expungement of Cottonwood Heights Felony Records
Some felony convictions from Cottonwood Heights cases may qualify for expungement. Expungement seals the record from public view and removes it from most searches. Not every felony is eligible. Capital felonies and first degree felonies are generally not expungeable. Certain second and third degree felonies may qualify after a waiting period following the end of the full sentence, including any parole or probation.
The Bureau of Criminal Identification starts the process by issuing a certificate of eligibility. After BCI issues that certificate, the person files a petition in the 3rd District Court, where the original Cottonwood Heights conviction was entered. The court then decides whether to grant the expungement. More information about the steps, waiting periods, and eligible offenses is at bci.utah.gov/expungements.
Salt Lake County Felony Records
Cottonwood Heights is part of Salt Lake County. All felony cases from Cottonwood Heights run through the Salt Lake County court system. For county-level resources including the county sheriff, additional court locations, and broader record access options, visit the Salt Lake County felony records page.
Nearby Cities in Salt Lake County
Cities near Cottonwood Heights share the same 3rd District Court for felony cases. Select a city below for felony records information in that area.