West Valley City Felony Records
West Valley City felony records come from two main sources: the West Valley City Police Department and the 3rd Judicial District Court. West Valley City is the second largest city in Utah with about 140,000 residents. It sits in Salt Lake County, and all felony cases from the city go to the 3rd District Court for prosecution and adjudication. This page explains how to find West Valley City felony records online, how to request police records through GRAMA, what those records contain, and what options exist for expungement under Utah law.
West Valley City Quick Facts
Searching West Valley City Felony Records Online
The Utah Courts XChange system is the starting point for searching West Valley City felony records tied to court cases. XChange is accessible at utcourts.gov/xchange. You can search by the defendant's name or by case number. Guest access costs $5 per session plus $0.20 per search result. A monthly plan costs $40 and covers unlimited sessions. Free public terminals are available at the 3rd District Courthouse in Salt Lake City.
XChange shows the case docket for felony matters. This includes the charges, filing dates, hearing history, and case outcome. It does not show every document in the file, but it gives you enough information to identify a case and then request copies of specific documents from the court clerk.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification provides a name-based felony conviction search for West Valley City and all of Utah. The BCI phone number is (801) 965-4445 and a name check costs $15. Their records pull from convictions reported by courts statewide. Go to bci.utah.gov for more information. BCI is especially useful when you want a summary of conviction history rather than the full case file.
Note: The Utah open records portal at openrecords.utah.gov can also help you identify the right agency to contact when searching for West Valley City felony records from government offices.
West Valley City Police Felony Records and GRAMA
The West Valley City Police Department maintains arrest records and incident reports for crimes within city limits. When police in West Valley City make a felony arrest, they generate a report. That report is a government record subject to public access under the Government Records Access and Management Act, Utah Code Title 63G Chapter 2. Most felony arrest reports are public unless there is an active investigation that makes release harmful.
West Valley City has a dedicated records request page for police records. You can submit a GRAMA request online through wvc-ut.gov/1204/Request-a-Police-Record. The page explains what to include in your request and how to submit it. West Valley City must respond to GRAMA requests within 10 business days under state law. Expedited handling is available for certain qualifying requests.
The image below shows the West Valley City police records request page, where residents can submit GRAMA requests for felony arrest records and incident reports.
Source: wvc-ut.gov/1204/Request-a-Police-Record
Fees for West Valley City police records follow the GRAMA schedule. 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 type and volume of records you request affects the total cost.
Some areas of West Valley City are served by the Unified Police District, a multi-agency law enforcement organization. If the incident involved UPD rather than the West Valley City Police Department, you may need to direct your GRAMA request to the Unified Police District instead. The Salt Lake County Sheriff at saltlakecounty.gov/sheriff can also assist with questions about which agency handled a specific arrest in the area.
3rd District Court and West Valley City Felony Cases
West Valley City felony cases are heard at the 3rd Judicial District Court. The main courthouse is at 450 South State Street in Salt Lake City. The 3rd District also operates a West Jordan courthouse at 8080 South Redwood Road, West Jordan, UT 84088, phone (801) 207-9400. West Valley City cases may be assigned to either location depending on scheduling and case type. Call ahead to confirm which location handles your case.
The 3rd District handles every stage of a felony case for West Valley City. This includes the first appearance, bail hearing, preliminary hearing, arraignment, pretrial motions, trial, and sentencing. Each step creates documents that go into the case file. Those documents become public records once filed. Court records for West Valley City felony cases are accessible through XChange or at the courthouse clerk's office.
Note: West Valley City's Justice Court handles misdemeanors and infractions but not felonies. Felony cases go straight to the 3rd District Court after the arrest and booking process.
What West Valley City Felony Records Show
West Valley City felony records from the 3rd District Court typically include the criminal information or complaint, bail orders, all hearing dates and outcomes, plea agreements, jury or bench trial verdicts, and the sentencing order. A sentencing order for a felony in West Valley City will state the prison or jail term, any fines imposed, and any conditions of probation or parole.
Police arrest records from the West Valley City Police Department cover the circumstances of the arrest. They include the date and location, the charges, the arresting officer, and a narrative of the events that led to the arrest. These are separate from the court case record but are often requested together when someone wants a complete felony record for a West Valley City case.
Felony Classes Under Utah Law
Utah categorizes felonies by severity under Utah Code Title 76. Capital felonies are the most serious and include crimes like aggravated murder. First degree felonies carry five years to life in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. Second degree felonies carry one to fifteen years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. Third degree felonies carry up to five years in prison and up to $5,000 in fines.
Each class creates a separate record in the 3rd District Court system. West Valley City felony records show which class of crime was charged and what sentence the court imposed. Conviction records for all classes are reportable to the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, where they remain as part of a person's criminal history unless later expunged.
The Utah Department of Corrections manages state prison facilities for people sentenced on felony convictions from West Valley City and across Utah. You can search for current and former inmates at corrections.utah.gov.
Expunging West Valley City Felony Records
Utah allows expungement of some felony convictions from West Valley City. The process starts with a certificate of eligibility from the Bureau of Criminal Identification. Not every felony is eligible. Capital and first degree felonies are generally excluded. Certain second and third degree felonies may qualify after a set waiting period once all terms of the sentence have been served, including probation.
After BCI issues the certificate, the petitioner files in the court where the conviction occurred. For West Valley City felonies, that means the 3rd District Court. If the court approves the expungement, the record is sealed and no longer appears in most public searches. The Utah active warrants database at secure.utah.gov/warrants is a separate system and is not affected by expungement. Full expungement details and forms are at bci.utah.gov/expungements.
Salt Lake County Felony Records
West Valley City is in Salt Lake County. Felony cases from West Valley City are prosecuted through the Salt Lake County court system. For more county-level resources on felony records, court locations, and related access options, visit the Salt Lake County felony records page.
Nearby Cities
These nearby cities are also in Salt Lake County and use the same 3rd District Court for felony cases. Select a city to find felony record information for that area.