Find West Jordan Felony Records
West Jordan felony records are available through the 3rd Judicial District Court and the West Jordan Police Department. West Jordan is a Salt Lake County city with about 120,000 residents. Felony charges here are prosecuted in the 3rd District, and the resulting court records are public documents. The West Jordan Police Department uses the NextRequest portal for GRAMA records requests. This page explains how to access West Jordan felony records, what those records contain, and how the local court and police systems work together in the felony process.
West Jordan Quick Facts
West Jordan Police Felony Records and GRAMA Requests
The West Jordan Police Department maintains arrest records and incident reports for felony offenses within the city. These records are government documents subject to the Government Records Access and Management Act, Utah Code Title 63G Chapter 2. Most felony arrest records are releasable to the public once the investigation is not ongoing. West Jordan uses the NextRequest system to accept and process GRAMA records requests electronically.
The image below shows the West Jordan city NextRequest records portal, where you can submit GRAMA requests for felony arrest reports and police incident records.
Source: cityofwestjordan.nextrequest.com
Submit your GRAMA request through cityofwestjordan.nextrequest.com. The portal lets you track the status of your request online. West Jordan must respond within 10 business days under state law. The first 30 minutes of staff search time are free under GRAMA. After that, the city may charge $25 per hour. Copies run $0.50 per page. Requests for large volumes of records or records that require significant redaction will cost more.
The West Jordan Police Department also operates a separate NextRequest portal for police department records specifically. That portal is at cityofwestjordanutpd.nextrequest.com. Use this one when your request is specifically for police department records such as arrest reports, incident reports, or officer records. The city portal handles other municipal records.
The image below shows the West Jordan Police Department dedicated NextRequest portal for police records requests.
Source: cityofwestjordanutpd.nextrequest.com
Both portals are easy to use. You create an account, describe the records you need, and submit the request. The system sends updates as the city processes your request. This makes it simpler to track the status of West Jordan felony record requests compared to a paper-based process.
Note: The West Jordan City Clerk at 8000 South Redwood Road also accepts in-person GRAMA requests for general city records. Police records requests should go through the NextRequest portals listed above.
3rd District Court for West Jordan Felony Cases
All felony cases from West Jordan are heard at the 3rd Judicial District Court. The 3rd District has a West Jordan courthouse at 8080 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84088, phone (801) 207-9400. This location is convenient for West Jordan residents compared to traveling to the downtown Salt Lake City courthouse. The court handles every step of the felony process, from the first appearance through sentencing.
West Jordan felony records from the court include the criminal complaint, bail and bond orders, hearing dates and results, plea agreements or trial records, and the final judgment. Sentencing records show the prison term, fines, and any conditions like probation or parole. These documents are filed publicly under the case number and can be searched using the Utah Courts XChange system.
The XChange portal at utcourts.gov/xchange lets you search West Jordan felony case records by name or case number. Guest access costs $5 per session and $0.20 per search. A monthly subscription is $40. Free in-person terminals are at both the downtown Salt Lake City courthouse and the West Jordan courthouse location. The court clerk can also provide copies of documents from the case file for a per-page fee.
What West Jordan Felony Records Contain
Felony records for West Jordan cases cover both the police investigation and the court proceedings. Police records show the arrest details: the date, location, charges, officer narrative, and any evidence documentation. Court records show what happened after the arrest: the formal charges filed by the prosecutor, the hearings, any plea deal or trial, and the final outcome.
West Jordan felony court records typically contain:
- Criminal information or complaint with specific charge codes
- Bail order and any conditions set at the first appearance
- Preliminary hearing findings
- Arraignment and plea entered by the defendant
- Pretrial motions and court rulings
- Trial record or plea agreement documentation
- Sentencing order with term, fines, and supervision conditions
Some portions of a record may be sealed by the court or withheld under GRAMA. Juvenile records are not public. Records tied to active investigations may also be withheld until the case is resolved.
Utah Felony Classifications in West Jordan Cases
Utah organizes felonies into four levels 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.
West Jordan felony records show the class of the offense charged. Sentencing for each class differs. Some felony convictions in West Jordan result in prison time served at a Utah Department of Corrections facility. Others result in jail terms, probation, or a combination. All felony convictions are reported to the Bureau of Criminal Identification regardless of the class. Check inmate status at corrections.utah.gov.
BCI Criminal History for West Jordan Residents
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains statewide criminal history records that include West Jordan felony convictions. BCI records are separate from court records. They reflect what courts have reported to the state after a conviction is final. A BCI name check costs $15 and covers convictions from across Utah, not just West Jordan. Call BCI at (801) 965-4445 or visit bci.utah.gov to request a search.
BCI records are useful when you want a summary of someone's conviction history without pulling the full court file. Court records give more detail, including the charges, hearing history, and exact sentence terms. Both sources have a place in a thorough West Jordan felony records search. You can also check active warrants for West Jordan through the Utah statewide database at secure.utah.gov/warrants.
Note: The Utah active warrants database is publicly accessible and does not require a login. It covers warrants issued by courts statewide, including the 3rd District Court that handles West Jordan felony cases.
Expungement of West Jordan Felony Records
Utah law allows expungement of some felony convictions, including those from West Jordan cases. Eligibility depends on the class of felony and how much time has passed since the sentence was completed. Capital and most first degree felonies do not qualify. Certain second and third degree felony convictions may be expunged after a waiting period once all probation and parole terms have ended.
The Bureau of Criminal Identification issues certificates of eligibility for expungement. After receiving the certificate, you file a petition in the 3rd District Court, which is where West Jordan felony convictions originate. The judge reviews the petition and decides whether to grant the expungement. If granted, the record is sealed. Full information on the Utah expungement process is available at bci.utah.gov/expungements.
Salt Lake County Felony Records
West Jordan is in Salt Lake County. Felony cases originating in West Jordan are handled through the Salt Lake County court system. For more county-level resources on felony records, court access, and related information, visit the Salt Lake County felony records page.
Nearby Cities
These nearby cities are also in Salt Lake County. Each one uses the 3rd District Court for felony cases. Select a city to find felony record information for that area.