South Salt Lake Felony Records
South Salt Lake felony records are public documents held by the 3rd Judicial District Court and the South Salt Lake Police Department. South Salt Lake is a dense urban city of about 25,000 residents that sits fully surrounded by Salt Lake City. All felony cases from South Salt Lake go through the Salt Lake County court system. This page explains how to search South Salt Lake felony records online and in person, how to request police records under GRAMA, what conviction records contain, and how to access criminal history through state tools like BCI and the Utah Courts XChange system.
South Salt Lake Quick Facts
How to Access South Salt Lake Felony Records
South Salt Lake felony records come from two main sources. Court records are held by the 3rd Judicial District Court and cover everything from the initial charge through sentencing. Police records are held by the South Salt Lake Police Department and cover arrest reports and incident documentation for crimes that occurred within city limits. You may need both sources to get a full picture of a felony case.
The Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange is the main online tool for searching South Salt Lake felony cases. XChange lets you search by name or case number. Guest sessions cost $5 per session plus $0.20 per search result. A monthly subscription is $40 for 500 searches. Free public access terminals are available at the 3rd District Court. No account is needed to use the terminals at the courthouse location. South Salt Lake cases are filed under Salt Lake County in XChange.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at bci.utah.gov maintains statewide conviction records including South Salt Lake felony cases. BCI is located at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Salt Lake City, UT 84129. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Phone: (801) 965-4445. BCI charges $15 for a name-based check and $33.25 for a fingerprint-based check. South Salt Lake Police does not do fingerprinting and directs residents to BCI for that service.
South Salt Lake Police Department Felony Records
The South Salt Lake Police Department is located at 2835 S Main Street, South Salt Lake, UT. The department handles arrest records, incident reports, and related files for crimes within city limits. All police records are public under the Government Records Access and Management Act, Utah Code Title 63G Chapter 2. GRAMA requests can be submitted in person at the Records window. Photo ID is required. The GRAMA request form is available at the Records window or as a downloadable form from the city website.
South Salt Lake Police charges $10 for a standard police report. DI-9 accident reports cost $15. The department responds within 10 business days under GRAMA. Under state law, the first 30 minutes of research time is free; after that, the rate is $25 per hour. Certified copies run $10 each, and paper copies cost up to $0.50 per page. The South Salt Lake Police Department also accepts anonymous tips through web and text options available on the city portal.
The South Salt Lake Police Department FAQ on records is available through sslc.gov/FAQ.aspx?QID=156. This page answers common questions about the records request process, including what ID is required and how to pick up records in person.
The South Salt Lake Police FAQ covers how to request police reports for felony arrests in the city, including the fees, ID requirements, and delivery options for records.
South Salt Lake City Online Portal for Criminal Records
The South Salt Lake City online portal at sslc.gov provides a range of city services, including online reporting for non-emergency incidents and information on the GRAMA process for public records. The city portal is also the starting point for downloading the GRAMA request form if you cannot visit the Records window in person. City legal records maintained by the city are subject to GRAMA just like police records.
The South Salt Lake City website is the main hub for residents seeking city records, GRAMA forms, and links to police and court resources related to felony records in South Salt Lake.
Note: City portal records are limited to city-level documents. Felony court records must be obtained through the 3rd District Court or XChange, not through the city portal.
3rd District Court and South Salt Lake Felony Cases
All felony charges filed in South Salt Lake go through the 3rd Judicial District Court, which serves all of Salt Lake County. The court handles felony arraignments, preliminary hearings, trials, and sentencing. Court records from these proceedings are public documents filed under the case number in XChange. The 3rd District Court has multiple locations in Salt Lake County. South Salt Lake cases generally go to the downtown Salt Lake City courthouse. In-person requests are accepted during standard business hours.
South Salt Lake felony case records at the 3rd District include the criminal information or complaint, arrest warrant or summons, bail and bond conditions, the plea entered by the defendant, hearing and trial dates, the verdict or judgment of the court, and the full sentencing order. Probation terms, fines, and any restitution orders are also part of the record. These documents are indexed by case number and remain public unless a judge seals the file. Searching XChange by name returns all Salt Lake County cases tied to that person, including South Salt Lake felony records.
The Salt Lake County website at saltlakecounty.gov provides additional resources for South Salt Lake residents, including links to the county sheriff and other law enforcement agencies that handle cases in the city. The Salt Lake County Sheriff at saltlakecounty.gov/sheriff can process GRAMA requests for records held by the Sheriff's Office.
What South Salt Lake Felony Records Include
South Salt Lake felony records can refer to different documents depending on where you search. Police records from the South Salt Lake Police Department cover the arrest and incident report. Court records from the 3rd District Court cover the legal case from first appearance to final judgment. BCI records show the final conviction as reported to the state. Each source covers a different stage of the felony process.
Court felony records in South Salt Lake typically include the criminal complaint or information, any warrant or summons, bail conditions, the plea, hearing dates, the trial or plea record, the verdict, and the sentencing order. Probation and fines are also part of the file. Some records may be withheld if sealed by the court. Portions of a file may be redacted under GRAMA if they contain private or protected information as defined by state law. Juvenile records are separate from adult felony records and are not public. Under Utah Code section 63G-2-201, every person has the right to inspect public records free of charge, though research time and copies carry fees.
Note: Evidence records and property documentation from South Salt Lake Police are held separately. Photo ID is required and the owner must be present when picking up property or evidence tied to a felony case.
BCI Statewide Records for South Salt Lake Criminal History
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at bci.utah.gov handles statewide criminal history checks for South Salt Lake felony convictions and other crimes across Utah. BCI's records include reports from the 3rd District Court and other courts statewide. The BCI office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The BCI website provides information on name-based and fingerprint-based criminal history checks for South Salt Lake residents and others seeking conviction records from the state database.
BCI also manages the expungement certificate process. Once a South Salt Lake resident qualifies for expungement, BCI issues the certificate and the petitioner files in the 3rd District Court. BCI also provides warrant search access through secure.utah.gov/warrants, which covers active warrants statewide including Salt Lake County warrants tied to South Salt Lake felony cases.
Utah Felony Classes in South Salt Lake Cases
Utah classifies felony crimes under Utah Code Title 76. Four levels apply. Capital felonies carry the most serious penalties, including death or life in prison. 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. All felony convictions carry state prison exposure under Utah Code section 76-3-201.
The felony class in a South Salt Lake case determines the sentence range available to the judge. First and second degree convictions usually mean time in a Utah Department of Corrections facility. Third degree convictions may result in probation or shorter jail time. The felony class also affects future eligibility for expungement. All South Salt Lake felony convictions create a record in the 3rd District Court file and in BCI's statewide database. The Utah Department of Corrections at corrections.utah.gov provides an offender search for people in custody or on supervision following a South Salt Lake conviction.
Expungement of South Salt Lake Felony Records
Some South Salt Lake felony convictions may be eligible for expungement under Utah law. Expungement seals the record and removes it from most public searches. Capital felonies and first degree felonies are generally not eligible. Some second and third degree felony convictions may qualify after waiting periods that start once the full sentence is done, including probation and parole.
BCI reviews eligibility and issues a certificate if the South Salt Lake conviction qualifies. The petitioner then files in the 3rd District Court to seek a court order granting the expungement. The court makes the final decision. For information on eligibility, waiting periods, and how to file, visit bci.utah.gov/expungements. Reach BCI at (801) 965-4445 for questions about the process. If a GRAMA appeal is needed, the State Records Committee at recordscommittee.utah.gov handles those cases separately from court expungements.
Salt Lake County Felony Records
South Salt Lake is in Salt Lake County. All felony cases from South Salt Lake go through the Salt Lake County court and law enforcement system. For more county-level resources on the county sheriff, county court locations, and broader felony record access, visit the Salt Lake County felony records page.
Nearby Cities in Salt Lake County
Other cities in the Salt Lake area use the same 3rd District Court for felony cases. Select a city below to find felony records information for that area.