Provo Felony Records Search
Provo felony records come from the 4th Judicial District Court and the Provo Police Department. Provo is the county seat of Utah County and home to about 115,000 residents. All felony cases from Provo are handled by the 4th District Court, which serves all of Utah County. Police arrest records for Provo felonies are available through the Provo Police Department GRAMA process. This page covers where to find Provo felony records, how to request them, what court and police records contain, and what options exist for expungement in Utah County.
Provo Quick Facts
4th District Court and Provo Felony Records
The 4th Judicial District Court is the court that handles all felony cases for Provo and all of Utah County. The courthouse is at 125 North 100 West, Provo, UT 84601. Phone: (801) 429-1000. The court is open Monday through Friday during standard business hours. This is where felony arraignments, preliminary hearings, trials, and sentencing take place for Provo residents charged with a felony offense.
Provo felony court records include the criminal information listing the charges, bail and bond orders, all hearing dates and outcomes, plea agreements, trial records, verdict forms, and the final sentencing order. A sentencing order from a Provo felony case will state the prison term, fines imposed, and any conditions like probation or parole. All of these documents become public records once filed. They are accessible through the Utah Courts XChange system or in person at the 4th District clerk's office.
The Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange lets you search Provo felony case records by defendant name or case number. Guest access costs $5 per session and $0.20 per search result. A monthly subscription is $40. Free public terminals are available at the 4th District Courthouse in Provo. No account is needed to use the in-person terminals. The docket you find on XChange lists every filing in the case with dates, which lets you then request specific documents from the clerk.
Note: Provo also has a Municipal Court that handles misdemeanors and infractions. Felony cases are not heard at the Municipal Court. They go directly to the 4th District Court after the arrest and booking process.
Provo Police Department Felony Records
The Provo Police Department keeps arrest records, incident reports, and related files for crimes that happen within Provo city limits. When police make a felony arrest in Provo, they create a report. That report is a public government record under the Government Records Access and Management Act, Utah Code Title 63G Chapter 2. GRAMA gives you the right to request copies of those records from the city.
The Provo Police Department processes GRAMA records requests through an online system. Submit requests at provo.gov/621/Request. The page explains the request process, what information to include, and how fees work. Provo must respond to GRAMA requests within 10 business days. The first 30 minutes of staff search time are free. After that, the city can charge $25 per hour. Copies cost $0.50 per page.
The image below shows the Provo Police Department records request page, where you can submit GRAMA requests for felony arrest records and police incident reports.
Source: provo.gov/621/Request
Police records from the Provo Police Department cover the arrest side of the felony record. They show the date and location of the arrest, the charges, the arresting officer, and the officer's account of what happened. These are separate from the court case record but together they give a full picture of a Provo felony case from arrest through sentencing.
BCI and Statewide Felony Conviction Records
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains statewide criminal history records, including all felony convictions from Provo and Utah County. BCI records reflect what courts have reported to the state after a conviction becomes final. This is different from a court record search. A BCI name check costs $15. Call (801) 965-4445 or visit bci.utah.gov to request a record check.
BCI is useful when you want a summary of someone's felony conviction history in Provo or elsewhere in Utah without pulling the full court case file. Court records through XChange show more detail, including the specific charges, each hearing date, and the exact terms of the sentence. Using both sources together gives the most complete picture of Provo felony records for a given person.
You can also check active warrants issued by the 4th District Court and other Utah courts at secure.utah.gov/warrants. This database is free and does not require registration.
What Provo Felony Records Include
Provo felony records cover the full range of criminal case documentation from the 4th District Court. They also include police records from the Provo Police Department. Together these records provide information about both the arrest and the court case.
Typical Provo felony court records contain:
- Criminal complaint or information with specific charges
- Bail and bond determination from the first appearance
- Preliminary hearing record and findings
- Arraignment and defendant's plea
- Motions, rulings, and pretrial hearing notes
- Jury or bench trial record or plea agreement
- Sentencing order with prison term, fines, and probation terms
Some documents in a Provo felony case file may be sealed or restricted. Juvenile records are not public. Ongoing investigations may result in temporary withholding of records. If a request is denied, GRAMA gives you the right to appeal the denial and receive a written explanation from the agency.
Utah Felony Classes in Provo Cases
Utah law defines four levels of felony offense under Utah Code Title 76. Capital felonies are the most serious. First degree felonies carry five years to life in prison and fines up to $10,000. Second degree felonies carry one to fifteen years and fines up to $10,000. Third degree felonies carry up to five years and fines up to $5,000. The class of the felony determines the sentencing range the 4th District Court uses in Provo cases.
Provo felony records from the 4th District Court show which class of felony was charged and what the court imposed at sentencing. People sentenced to prison time on Provo felony convictions serve their terms in Utah Department of Corrections facilities. Check current offender status at corrections.utah.gov. The Utah County Sheriff's Office also operates a jail that houses inmates from Provo prior to and during court proceedings. Their inmate search is at sheriff.utahcounty.gov/corrections/inmateSearch.
Expungement of Provo Felony Records
Some felony convictions in Provo may be eligible for expungement under Utah law. The process begins with the Bureau of Criminal Identification. BCI reviews whether the conviction is eligible based on the felony class and the time passed since completing the sentence. Capital and first degree felonies generally do not qualify. Some second and third degree felony convictions may qualify after a waiting period.
After BCI issues a certificate of eligibility, you file an expungement petition in the 4th District Court in Provo, where the original conviction occurred. The court reviews the petition and decides whether to grant it. If the expungement is approved, the record is sealed and removed from most public searches. For detailed instructions and eligibility criteria, visit bci.utah.gov/expungements.
Note: An expungement in Provo seals the conviction from BCI records and court public access, but it does not erase the underlying facts from law enforcement systems. Some government agencies may still see sealed records depending on the purpose of their search.
Utah County Felony Records
Provo is the county seat of Utah County. All felony cases from Provo are processed through the Utah County court system under the 4th District. For more county-level resources on felony records, court access, and related information, visit the Utah County felony records page.
Nearby Cities in Utah County
These cities are near Provo in Utah County. Each uses the 4th District Court for felony cases. Select a city to find felony record information for that area.