Draper Felony Records Search
Draper felony records are maintained by the 3rd District Court and the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office. Draper sits on the Salt Lake and Utah County border but falls under Salt Lake County administration. The city has around 50,000 residents. Felony cases involving Draper go through the Salt Lake County court system, and those case records are public documents under Utah law. This page explains how to search Draper felony records online, how to request records under GRAMA, what court filings contain, and where to find conviction history through the state Bureau of Criminal Identification.
Draper Quick Facts
How to Access Draper Felony Records
Draper felony records come from two main sources: court records and law enforcement records. Court records originate with the 3rd District Court and include all filings tied to a felony case from the first charge through sentencing. Law enforcement records come from the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, which provides county-wide law enforcement services and handles GRAMA requests for arrest and incident records involving Draper cases.
The quickest way to search Draper felony records online is through the Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange. XChange lets you search by name or case number across all Utah district courts, including the 3rd District. Guest sessions cost $5 per session plus $0.20 per search result. A monthly subscription runs $40. If you prefer not to pay, free public terminals are available at the 3rd District Courthouse locations. You do not need to create an account to use the terminals in person.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification offers a separate statewide name-based search. BCI charges $15 for a name check and can be reached at (801) 965-4445. Their database draws from conviction records reported by courts statewide, including Draper cases handled by the 3rd District. Visit bci.utah.gov to review BCI services and request options.
Note: XChange shows what was filed and decided in court. BCI records reflect what courts reported to the state as a final conviction outcome. Use both sources for a complete picture.
Draper Felony Records Through the Sheriff
Draper has its own police department at 1020 East Pioneer Road, Draper, UT 84020, reachable at (801) 576-6314. The Records Division there handles incident reports for crimes within city limits. When someone is arrested on felony charges in Draper, the police department generates a report that becomes a public record under the Government Records Access and Management Act, Utah Code Title 63G Chapter 2.
The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office also plays a central role in Draper felony records. The Sheriff provides county-wide law enforcement support and processes GRAMA requests for Sheriff's Office records. The Metro Jail houses inmates from Draper, and inmate lookup for Metro Jail detainees is available through the Sheriff's website. For Sheriff's Office records and county-level arrest information, visit saltlakecounty.gov/sheriff.
The image below shows the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office page, which processes arrest records and GRAMA requests for Draper and the broader county.
Source: saltlakecounty.gov/sheriff
GRAMA requests submitted to either the Draper Police Department or the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office typically receive a response within 10 business days. The first 30 minutes of staff time are free. After that, agencies may charge $25 per hour. Copies cost $0.50 per page under standard GRAMA rules.
Note: The Draper City Recorder's office at (801) 576-6502 handles GRAMA requests for non-police city records. Police records and city records are separate processes with separate contacts.
3rd District Court and Draper Felony Cases
All felony charges filed in Draper go through the 3rd Judicial District Court. This court covers all of Salt Lake County, handling felony arraignments, preliminary hearings, bench and jury trials, and sentencing. The 3rd District has courthouses in downtown Salt Lake City and in West Jordan at 8080 South Redwood Road. Draper cases may be heard at either location depending on scheduling and case type.
Court records from Draper felony cases include the criminal complaint or information listing the charges, bail and bond orders, hearing dates and continuances, plea entries, verdict or judgment forms, and the sentencing order. Any probation or parole conditions set by the court are also part of the record. These documents are filed under the case number. Searches on XChange return the full docket for each case, showing every document filed and the date it was submitted.
Felony case records remain public unless the court seals them. Some records may be restricted under GRAMA if they involve an ongoing investigation. Juvenile records are handled separately from adult felony records and are not available to the public.
What Draper Felony Records Include
A Draper felony record can mean different things depending on where you look. Police records from the Draper Police Department or Salt Lake County Sheriff document the arrest: the date, location, charges, and the reporting officer's account. Court records from the 3rd District cover everything from the first court appearance through the final judgment. BCI records reflect the conviction outcome as reported to the state.
Draper court felony records typically include the following types of documents:
- Criminal complaint or information stating the specific charges
- Arrest warrant or summons if one was issued
- Bail determination and conditions of release
- Defendant's plea entered at arraignment
- Hearing dates, continuances, and docket entries
- Verdict or judgment of the court
- Sentencing order with prison term, fines, and any probation
Not every document in a felony file is public. Courts can seal records or restrict portions under state law. GRAMA also allows agencies to withhold records related to active investigations or records that could endanger someone's safety.
Note: You can check whether a warrant is active for a Draper case using the statewide warrant search at secure.utah.gov/warrants.
Utah Felony Classes in Draper Cases
Utah law defines felony crimes under Utah Code Title 76. The state uses four levels. Capital felonies carry the most severe penalties and include 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 Title 76, a felony conviction means the sentence is served in a state prison, not a local jail. The Utah Department of Corrections manages state prison facilities. All felony levels create a conviction record in the 3rd District Court file and in BCI statewide records for Draper cases. The level of the felony shows up on XChange as part of the case information. Visit corrections.utah.gov for offender search tools covering people in state custody or on supervision.
Note: Utah Code section 76-3-201 establishes that felony sentences are served in state prison. This distinguishes felony convictions from misdemeanor sentences, which are served in county jail.
Expungement of Draper Felony Records
Some Draper felony convictions may qualify for expungement under Utah law. Expungement removes the record from public access and seals it from most searches. Capital felonies and first degree felonies are generally not eligible. Certain second and third degree felonies may qualify after a waiting period following completion of the sentence, probation, and parole.
The Bureau of Criminal Identification manages the expungement certificate process in Utah. BCI issues a certificate of eligibility, after which the petitioner files in the court where the conviction occurred. For Draper cases, that means the 3rd District Court. The court then decides whether to grant the expungement petition. Full details on eligibility and filing steps are at bci.utah.gov/expungements. Utah also maintains an open records portal at openrecords.utah.gov with additional guidance on public record access and restrictions.
Salt Lake County Felony Records
Draper is in Salt Lake County. All Draper felony cases run through the Salt Lake County court system. For county-level resources including the county sheriff, court locations, and broader felony record access options, visit the Salt Lake County felony records page.
Nearby Cities in the Draper Area
Cities near Draper share the same 3rd District Court for felony cases. Select a city below to find felony records information for that area.