Search Box Elder County Felony Records
Box Elder County felony records are filed and maintained at the 1st District Court in Brigham City, Utah. These records include all felony criminal cases brought in Box Elder County, from initial charges through final disposition. The county seat of Brigham City is home to the court clerk's office, the Sheriff's Office, and the County Attorney's office. Whether you are searching for a specific case or looking for general conviction records, this guide explains the tools and steps available to access Box Elder County felony records.
Box Elder County Quick Facts
1st District Court Box Elder County
The 1st Judicial District Court handles all felony cases for Box Elder County. This district also covers Cache and Rich Counties. The courthouse sits in Brigham City, which is the Box Elder County seat. You can reach the court at 877-390-2326 for general case inquiries. The court is open Monday through Friday during regular business hours, excluding state holidays.
District courts in Utah have exclusive jurisdiction over felony criminal cases under state law. Felony charges in Box Elder County can cover a wide range of serious offenses. Under Utah Code Title 76, felony classes run from third degree up to capital. Third degree felonies carry penalties of up to five years in prison and a $5,000 fine. Second degree felonies bring one to fifteen years and up to $10,000. First degree felonies carry five years to life. Per Utah Code § 76-3-201, felony sentences are served in a Utah state prison, not the county jail.
The Box Elder County website at boxeldercountyut.gov links to the district court page and other public records resources for the county.
Felony Records Search Methods
The Utah Courts XChange system is the primary online tool for searching Box Elder County felony records. Guest access costs $5 per session plus $0.20 per search. Monthly subscriber accounts are available for $40, which suits those who search frequently. Free public terminals are available at the 1st District Court courthouse in Brigham City. Go to utcourts.gov/xchange to access the system from any internet connection.
XChange allows you to search by party name, case number, or attorney. Search results show case status, charges, and key hearing dates. You will also see the disposition, which tells you whether the case ended in a conviction, dismissal, or other outcome. For full documents and certified copies, you must contact the court clerk in Brigham City. In-person visits let you review the complete case file and order copies on the spot.
The Box Elder County official website is a central portal for county services including court and records information.
Visit boxeldercountyut.gov to find department contacts, court links, and instructions for submitting public records requests in Box Elder County.
Note: XChange does not display all sealed or restricted case records. Some juvenile cases and expunged records are not visible in the system.
Box Elder County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Box Elder County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records, jail booking information, and incident reports. When a person is arrested on a felony charge in Box Elder County, the Sheriff's Office creates a booking record. This record captures basic identifying data, the charge or charges, and the booking date. You can contact the Sheriff's Office at (435) 734-3800 for non-emergency inquiries and records requests.
The Sheriff also enforces outstanding warrants in Box Elder County. You can check active warrants through the state system at secure.utah.gov/warrants. The Box Elder County Sheriff's page is at boxeldercountyut.gov/sheriff.
The Box Elder County Sheriff's Office website provides law enforcement contact information and records request guidance for the county.
The Sheriff's Office at boxeldercountyut.gov/sheriff is the point of contact for arrest records and GRAMA requests related to law enforcement activity in Box Elder County.
Box Elder County Attorney and Criminal Prosecution
The Box Elder County Attorney's Office handles the prosecution of all felony cases in the county. This office decides which cases move forward and files charges in the 1st District Court. The County Attorney also maintains records related to prosecutorial decisions and case filings. You can reach the office at (435) 734-3329 or by email at BEattorney@boxeldercountyut.gov for inquiries about prosecutorial records.
The County Attorney's office releases records for closed cases after any applicable appeal periods have ended. For high-profile or public interest cases, the office may post records through the county website. For standard requests, submit a GRAMA request directly to the office. The office must respond within 10 business days under Utah Code § 63G-2-201.
GRAMA Requests for Box Elder County Felony Records
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act gives you the right to inspect public records held by any Box Elder County office. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, inspection of records is free of charge. Agencies may charge for copies at $0.50 per page and may bill $25 per hour for staff time after the first 30 minutes are provided at no cost. Box Elder County offices must respond within 10 business days. They may request a 10-day extension for complex requests.
Submit GRAMA requests to the office holding the records. For court records, contact the 1st District Court clerk. For arrest and incident records, contact the Sheriff's Office. For prosecution records, contact the County Attorney. You can also file GRAMA requests using the state portal at openrecords.utah.gov. If a request is denied, you may appeal to the State Records Committee within 30 days.
Statewide Criminal History for Box Elder County
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification compiles criminal history records from all Utah counties, including Box Elder County. A name-based criminal history check costs $15. A fingerprint-based check costs $33.25 and is more reliable for official use. Call BCI at (801) 965-4445 or visit bci.utah.gov to request a record check. BCI records pull from court and law enforcement sources across the state, so they may capture Box Elder County felony convictions even if you are unsure where a conviction occurred.
If a past conviction has been expunged, it may no longer appear in BCI records. Learn about eligibility for expungement at bci.utah.gov/expungements. The Utah Department of Corrections also maintains an offender search tool at corrections.utah.gov for those currently under DOC supervision.
Cities in Box Elder County
Box Elder County covers a large area of northern Utah. All felony cases for residents of Box Elder County are filed at the 1st District Court in Brigham City.
Brigham City is the county seat of Box Elder County and the location of the 1st District Court that handles all felony criminal cases for the county.
Nearby Counties
Box Elder County borders several other Utah counties to the east and south. Cases are filed in the county where the offense occurred. Use these links to find felony records in neighboring counties.