Tooele Felony Records Search
Tooele felony records are held by the 3rd District Court and the Tooele City Police Department. Tooele is the county seat of Tooele County, with around 36,000 residents. Felony cases from Tooele go through the county court system, and those records are public documents under Utah law. This page explains how to find Tooele felony records online, how to request police arrest records through GRAMA, what court filings contain, and how to use the state Bureau of Criminal Identification for conviction history.
Tooele Quick Facts
How to Find Tooele Felony Records
Tooele felony records come from two main sources. Court records come from the 3rd District Court and include all filings, charges, verdicts, and sentencing documents. Police records come from the Tooele City Police Department and cover arrest reports and incident files. Each source captures a different stage of the felony process. You may need both to get the full picture of a case.
The best starting point for a Tooele felony records search is the Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange. XChange lets you search by name or case number. Guest access costs $5 per session plus $0.20 per search result. A monthly subscription is available for $40. Free public terminals are located at the 3rd District Court Tooele location. You do not need an account to use the in-person terminals.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification offers a name-based conviction check. BCI charges $15 for a name search and can be reached at (801) 965-4445. Their records pull from statewide conviction data, which covers Tooele felony convictions. Visit bci.utah.gov for more on BCI services and how to request a record.
Note: Court records show what was filed and decided in a specific case. BCI records reflect the final conviction history that courts have reported to the state, so the two sources may not match exactly.
Tooele City Police GRAMA Records
The Tooele City Police Department keeps arrest records and incident reports for crimes that happened inside city limits. When someone is arrested in Tooele on felony charges, the department creates a report. 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 GRAMA process.
The Tooele City Police Department uses an online portal for public records requests. The NextRequest system lets you submit a GRAMA request electronically and track the status online. You do not need to visit the department in person to file a request. Most requests receive a response within 10 business days as required by Utah law. The first 30 minutes of staff time to process a request is free. After that, GRAMA allows agencies to charge $25 per hour. Copies run $0.50 per page.
The image below is from the Tooele City Police NextRequest portal, where residents can submit GRAMA requests for arrest records and incident reports.
Source: tooelecitypolice.nextrequest.com
The NextRequest portal saves time by letting you monitor your request without follow-up phone calls. Tooele City felony arrest records requested through this system will be provided or partially withheld based on GRAMA rules.
Tooele County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Tooele County Sheriff's Office provides countywide law enforcement and runs the county jail. Inmates arrested in Tooele City on felony charges may be booked into the county jail, which is operated by the Sheriff. The Sheriff's Office processes GRAMA requests for its own records separately from the city police.
If you are looking for arrest records that fall outside city limits, or records involving the county jail, the Sheriff's Office at tooelecounty.gov/sheriff is the right contact. Arrest records from the Sheriff are subject to the same GRAMA timelines and fee schedule as city records. The county may have records that the city police do not, depending on which agency made the arrest.
Note: GRAMA applies to both city and county records in Utah. The 10-business-day response window and fee rules are the same regardless of which agency holds the record you are requesting.
3rd District Court and Tooele Felony Cases
All felony charges filed in Tooele go through the 3rd Judicial District Court. This court handles felony arraignments, preliminary hearings, trials, and sentencing for Tooele County. The Tooele courthouse is the location where Tooele County felony proceedings take place. Court staff can help with in-person record requests during business hours on weekdays.
Felony case records from the 3rd District Court include the criminal complaint or information, bail and bond orders, hearing transcripts, jury instructions, verdict forms, and the judgment of conviction or acquittal. Sentencing orders with prison terms, fines, and probation conditions are also part of the file. These documents are filed under the case number and remain public unless the court seals them. XChange searches show the full docket for each case, with every filing listed by date.
Tooele is the county seat of Tooele County, which means county-level judicial functions run through the city. The 3rd District also serves Salt Lake County, but Tooele cases are handled at the Tooele courthouse rather than the downtown Salt Lake location.
What Tooele Felony Records Include
A Tooele felony record can cover different things depending on where it comes from. Police records from the Tooele City Police Department focus on the arrest: date, location, charges listed, and the officer's account. Court records from the 3rd District cover the legal proceedings from first appearance through sentencing. BCI records reflect the final conviction status as reported to the state.
Court felony records in Tooele typically include:
- Criminal complaint or information listing the charges
- Arrest warrant or summons if one was issued
- Bail determination and bond conditions
- Plea entered by the defendant
- Trial dates, continuances, and hearing notes
- Verdict or judgment of the court
- Sentencing order with prison term, fines, and probation
Some parts of a file may be sealed or withheld under GRAMA. Juvenile records are not public. Ongoing investigation files may also be restricted from disclosure until the case closes.
Felony Classes in Tooele Court Cases
Utah defines felony crimes under Utah Code Title 76. The state uses four levels. Capital felonies are the most serious 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 and fines up to $10,000. Third degree felonies carry up to five years and fines up to $5,000.
The felony class determines where a person serves their sentence. Under Utah Code Title 76, felonies result in state prison time rather than local jail. The Utah Department of Corrections manages state prison facilities and supervision. You can look up current and past offenders at corrections.utah.gov. All felony classes leave a conviction record in the 3rd District Court file and in BCI records for Tooele cases.
Note: Third degree felony sentences sometimes result in probation or jail rather than state prison, depending on the judge's order and the defendant's history.
XChange and BCI Access for Tooele Records
Two statewide systems cover most Tooele felony record searches. The Utah Courts XChange system lets you search the court docket for any filed case. BCI provides conviction history reports based on what courts have submitted to the state database.
XChange is the most detailed option for Tooele court records. You can see every document filed in a case, every hearing date, and the final outcome. Guest access runs $5 per session. The $40 monthly plan works for people who search frequently. Free in-person terminals are available at the Tooele courthouse. The Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov may also hold older case records not yet in digital systems.
BCI is the right tool when you want a conviction summary rather than case-by-case detail. The $15 name check returns all convictions on file for that name statewide. It does not show dismissed charges or acquittals. You can also use the Utah open records portal at openrecords.utah.gov to find the right agency for specific requests.
Expungement of Tooele Felony Records
Some Tooele felony convictions may qualify for expungement under Utah law. Expungement seals the record from public access and removes 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 once the full sentence, including probation or parole, is complete.
BCI handles the expungement certificate process in Utah. After BCI issues a certificate of eligibility, the petitioner files a petition in the court where the conviction happened, which for Tooele cases means the 3rd District Court. The court then decides whether to grant the expungement order. More details on eligibility and the steps to apply are at bci.utah.gov/expungements.
Tooele County Felony Records
Tooele is the county seat of Tooele County. All felony cases from Tooele go through the Tooele County court system. For county-level resources, including the county sheriff, courthouse locations, and broader felony record access options, visit the Tooele County felony records page.
Nearby Cities
Salt Lake City is the nearest major city to Tooele and uses a different county court system. Select the link below to find felony records information for that area.