Duchesne County Felony Cases and Records
Duchesne County felony records are held by the 7th District Court and the Duchesne County Clerk/Auditor in the county seat of Duchesne. These records cover all felony cases filed and decided in this rural northeastern Utah county. You can search Duchesne County felony records online through the state court system or submit a GRAMA request to county offices. Access to Duchesne County criminal records is available to any member of the public under Utah law.
Duchesne County Quick Facts
7th District Court Felony Records
The 7th Judicial District Court handles all felony criminal cases for Duchesne County. This court serves six counties in eastern Utah. Felony charges in Duchesne County are filed by the county attorney, and all case records, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and conviction documents are maintained by the court clerk. The 7th District Court is the primary source for official Duchesne County felony records.
You can search Duchesne County felony cases through the Utah Courts XChange system. Guest access costs $5 per session plus $0.20 per search. A $40 monthly subscription provides unlimited access. Free public terminals are available at the courthouse during regular business hours. Court staff can also search by name or case number if you visit in person. Bring a valid photo ID when visiting the court clerk in Duchesne.
The 7th District Court handles all categories of felony in Duchesne County, from third degree property crimes to first degree violent offenses. All conviction records are part of the permanent court file and accessible to the public under Utah Code § 63G-2-201.
Note: The 7th District Court also serves Carbon, Emery, Grand, San Juan, and Uintah counties, so when searching XChange, confirm the case county is Duchesne.
Accessing Duchesne County Criminal Records
There are several ways to access Duchesne County criminal records and felony case information. Online access through XChange is the fastest method for most people. In-person visits allow you to review full case files. GRAMA requests work well when you need copies of specific documents held by county agencies.
The Duchesne County Clerk/Auditor processes GRAMA requests for county-held records. You can reach this office through the county website at duchesne.utah.gov/clerk-auditor. Under Utah law, the clerk must respond to your request within 10 business days. The first 30 minutes of staff time is free. After that, agencies may charge $25 per hour. Copies cost $0.50 per page under the standard GRAMA fee schedule. You may inspect records free of charge during business hours without triggering copy fees.
For statewide criminal history, the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at bci.utah.gov provides name-based checks for $15 and fingerprint checks for $33.25. The BCI at (801) 965-4445 serves Duchesne County residents as well as those across the state. A BCI report covers all Utah felony convictions, not just Duchesne County cases.
Duchesne County Felony Records Online
The Duchesne County official website at duchesne.utah.gov provides access to county department information, GRAMA contact details, and links to records resources for felony conviction records and criminal history.
This page serves as the central hub for Duchesne County government, with links to all departments that maintain criminal history and felony case records.
The Duchesne County Clerk/Auditor page at duchesne.utah.gov/clerk-auditor handles official county records and GRAMA requests. This office maintains commission minutes, marriage licenses, and county administrative records.
Contact the Duchesne County Clerk/Auditor through the county website for information on submitting a GRAMA request for county felony records.
Duchesne County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Duchesne County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency for this rural county. The Sheriff maintains arrest records, booking records, incident reports, and jail records for anyone charged with a felony in Duchesne County. These records are separate from court conviction records and provide information about arrests that may or may not have resulted in a conviction.
You can request Duchesne County arrest records by submitting a GRAMA request to the Sheriff's Office through duchesne.utah.gov/sheriff. The Sheriff's Office also provides county-wide patrol services and operates the county jail. Incident reports and booking information are among the most frequently requested felony records from this office.
Note: Arrest records from the Duchesne County Sheriff show who was booked on felony charges, but a charge is not a conviction. Court records from the 7th District Court show the final case outcome.
GRAMA Requests in Duchesne County
GRAMA is Utah's public records law. It covers all government records held by Duchesne County agencies, including felony case files, arrest records, and court documents. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, the public has the right to inspect and copy records from any Duchesne County government office, subject to limited exceptions for sealed or protected materials.
To submit a GRAMA request in Duchesne County, write a letter or fill out the county's request form. Include your name, your contact information, and a clear description of the records you want. The more specific your request, the faster the agency can respond. All Duchesne County felony records that are public may be inspected free of charge. Copies are $0.50 per page. If an office needs more than 10 business days, they must notify you in writing and give a new date. Denied requests can be appealed to the Utah State Records Committee.
The Duchesne County Recorder at duchesne.utah.gov/recorder maintains land records and property documents that may relate to financial matters tied to felony cases, such as liens or forfeitures. These records are also public under GRAMA.
What Duchesne County Conviction Records Show
A Duchesne County felony record from the 7th District Court includes the full criminal case file. This covers all documents filed from the initial charges through sentencing. Felony conviction records in Duchesne County are part of the permanent public record and do not expire.
Typical Duchesne County felony records include the information sheet filed by the prosecutor, any preliminary hearing transcripts, pretrial motions, plea agreements or trial records, the conviction judgment, and the sentencing order. Restitution orders and probation conditions are also part of the file. The Utah corrections system at corrections.utah.gov tracks inmates who are serving sentences resulting from Duchesne County felony convictions.
Property and financial records held by the Duchesne County Recorder may also appear in cases involving asset forfeiture or restitution tied to felony convictions.
Utah Felony Classes and Penalties
Duchesne County courts apply Utah's four felony classifications to all criminal cases. The class of felony determines the prison term and fine that a judge may impose. Under Utah Code § 76-3-201, all felony sentences are served in state prison rather than the county jail.
Capital felonies carry the most severe penalties, including death or life without parole. First degree felonies in Duchesne County 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 fines up to $10,000. Third degree felonies carry up to five years in prison and fines up to $5,000. Courts may also impose probation or suspended sentences in some cases. The Utah Criminal Code at Title 76 lists all felony offenses and their classifications.
When you search Duchesne County felony records, the felony degree shown in the court file tells you how serious the offense was under Utah law. Repeated felony offenses can lead to enhanced penalties for defendants in Duchesne County.
Note: The felony class in a conviction record reflects the charge at sentencing, which may be lower than the original charge due to a plea agreement or amended charges.
Expunging Duchesne County Felony Records
Utah law allows some people with felony convictions to petition for expungement. If granted, an expungement seals the Duchesne County felony record from public view. Not all felony offenses qualify. Capital felonies, first degree felonies, and certain violent crimes are not eligible under Utah law.
To begin the process, apply for a Certificate of Eligibility from the Utah BCI expungements program. The BCI reviews your full criminal history to determine if you meet the waiting period and eligibility rules. If you receive a certificate, you then file a petition for expungement with the 7th District Court in Duchesne County. The court holds a hearing and issues an order if the petition is approved. All agencies holding your Duchesne County felony records must then seal those records. Contact the BCI at (801) 965-4445 for details on the expungement process.
Duchesne County Courthouse and Communities
Duchesne County is a rural county in the Uinta Basin of northeastern Utah. The county seat is Duchesne, where the courthouse and main county offices are located. All felony cases for Duchesne County residents are filed at the 7th District Court in Duchesne.
Communities in Duchesne County include Roosevelt, the largest city, along with Myton, Altamont, and Tabiona. The county also includes portions of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation. Felony records for all areas of the county are part of the 7th District Court system based in Duchesne.
Nearby Counties
Duchesne County is surrounded by other eastern Utah counties. Felony cases are filed in the county where the offense occurred. Contact the 7th District Court in Duchesne if you are unsure which county handled a particular case.