Search Rich County Felony Records
Rich County felony records are kept by the 1st Judicial District Court, which serves Cache, Rich, and Box Elder counties in northern Utah. The county seat is Randolph. You can search Rich County felony records online through the Utah Courts XChange system or by visiting the court in person. This page explains how to find felony conviction records, arrest records, and other criminal history information for Rich County, Utah.
Rich County Quick Facts
Accessing Rich County Felony Records Online
The easiest way to search Rich County felony records is through the Utah Courts XChange system. XChange is the official statewide court records portal. You can search by name or case number and find case summaries, charge details, hearing dates, and dispositions for Rich County felony cases. Guest access costs $5 per session plus $0.20 per search. A monthly subscription is available for $40 if you need frequent access.
The Utah Courts XChange portal covers all 29 Utah counties including Rich County. This means you can search Rich County felony records alongside records from other counties in a single session. Free public terminals are available at courthouse locations for those who do not want to pay the online fee.
The image below shows the Utah Courts XChange search portal, which is the primary tool for searching Rich County felony records and other criminal case history across Utah.
XChange returns case numbers, party names, charge codes, and hearing history. For complete case documents, you must contact the 1st District Court clerk or visit the courthouse in person.
1st Judicial District Court
The 1st Judicial District Court handles felony cases filed in Rich County. This district covers Cache, Rich, and Box Elder counties in northern Utah. When someone is charged with a felony in Rich County, the case is processed through the 1st District Court. All court records from those proceedings are kept by the clerk's office and are available as public records under GRAMA.
Felony cases in Rich County go through the full court process at the 1st District level. This includes initial appearances, preliminary hearings, arraignments, pretrial motions, and sentencing. Each step produces documents that become part of the case file. Rich County felony records available from the court include criminal informations, plea agreements, jury verdicts when applicable, and sentencing orders.
If a person is convicted of a felony in Rich County, the sentence is served in a Utah state prison facility under the supervision of the Utah Department of Corrections. Under Utah Code Title 76, felony convictions result in state prison rather than county jail time. The court record in Rich County will show what sentence was imposed and when it was to begin.
Note: Contact the 1st Judicial District Court clerk directly for in-person records access. Rich County is a small rural county, so staffing may be limited on certain days.
Rich County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Rich County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records and incident reports for the county. When someone is arrested on felony charges in Rich County, the Sheriff's Office creates an arrest record. These records are public under Utah's GRAMA statute and can be requested from the Sheriff's Office directly.
To request arrest records from Rich County, submit a written GRAMA request to the Rich County Sheriff's Office. Include the full name of the subject, the date of arrest if known, and any case number you have. The office has 10 business days to respond. The first 30 minutes of staff time is provided at no charge. After that, the agency may bill $25 per hour. Copies are priced at up to $0.50 per page under state GRAMA rules.
Rich County Sheriff records cover incidents throughout the county. The county jail houses inmates awaiting trial on Rich County felony charges. The Sheriff's Office is the primary source for pre-conviction arrest information. Once charges are filed with the court, the 1st District Court becomes the official keeper of the case record in Rich County.
My Case Portal and State Resources
Utah courts offer the My Case portal as a free way to check basic case status. You can find case numbers, parties, and current status for Rich County felony matters without paying XChange fees. My Case is a good starting point when you only need to confirm that a case exists or check a hearing date.
The image below shows the Utah My Case portal, which provides free public access to basic criminal case information including Rich County felony records.
Visit utcourts.gov My Case to search for Rich County felony records at no cost. For more detailed documents and filings, you will need to use XChange or contact the court clerk.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at bci.utah.gov also maintains statewide criminal history. A BCI name check costs $15 and covers all Utah counties including Rich County. The BCI phone number is (801) 965-4445. This is useful if you need a comprehensive criminal history rather than just records from one county. The BCI also administers the Utah warrant database at secure.utah.gov/warrants.
GRAMA and Public Records in Rich County
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act gives every person the right to view public records. Under Utah Code ยง 63G-2-201, you do not need to be a party to a case to request records. Rich County felony records are public records unless specifically restricted by court order or statute.
The Rich County Clerk/Auditor processes GRAMA requests for county government records. For court records, submit your request to the 1st Judicial District Court clerk. For arrest and incident records, submit to the Rich County Sheriff's Office. Each agency handles its own records. Be specific in your request to get the fastest response.
Agencies in Rich County must respond within 10 business days. If the agency needs more time, it must notify you before the deadline and give a new response date. If your request is denied, you can appeal to the agency head first and then to the State Records Committee. The Utah Open Records Portal has GRAMA forms and guides for submitting requests statewide.
Note: Some Rich County felony records may only exist in paper form at the courthouse. If you cannot find a record through online search, an in-person visit or written request may be necessary.
Utah Felony Classes in Rich County Cases
Rich County felony records identify the class of felony charged in each case. Utah law establishes four classes of felonies, each with specific sentencing ranges. Knowing the class helps you understand how serious a charge was and what penalties the defendant faced.
Capital felonies are the most serious and may result in the death penalty or life imprisonment without parole. First degree felonies carry a sentence of five years to life in prison plus a fine of up to $10,000. Second degree felonies carry one to fifteen years in state prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Third degree felonies carry up to five years in state prison and a fine of up to $5,000. All of these sentences are served in state prison, not a county jail, under Utah Code.
The specific Utah statute violated is always listed in Rich County court records. Common felony statutes cover drug offenses, property crimes, violent crimes, and fraud. You can look up any statute at le.utah.gov to understand exactly what conduct was charged in a Rich County felony case.
Expunging a Rich County Felony Record
Some Rich County felony convictions may be eligible for expungement under Utah law. Expungement seals a felony record from public view. The process requires obtaining a certificate of eligibility from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and filing a petition with the 1st Judicial District Court in Rich County.
Not every felony is expungeable. Capital felonies and first degree felonies are generally excluded. Most second and third degree felony convictions may qualify after a waiting period has passed and all terms of the sentence have been completed. The BCI at bci.utah.gov/expungements provides eligibility information and the required forms. The $15 BCI name check is often the first step in determining whether expungement is available for a particular Rich County felony record.
Once expungement is granted, the Rich County felony record is sealed and no longer appears in public searches. Law enforcement agencies retain access under limited circumstances defined by Utah law. If you are seeking to expunge a felony record from Rich County, speaking with a Utah attorney before filing is a good first step.
Rich County Communities and Court Jurisdiction
Rich County is located in northeastern Utah near the Bear Lake area. The county seat is Randolph, which is where the county government offices are based. All felony cases arising from anywhere in Rich County are filed with the 1st Judicial District Court. Whether an arrest happens near Randolph, Garden City, or anywhere else in the county, the court process runs through the 1st District.
Rich County is a small, rural county with a low population compared to most Utah counties. The limited number of felony cases per year means records are manageable in volume. However, the county's smaller staff means response times for in-person records requests may be longer during busy periods. Calling ahead before visiting in person is always a good practice when searching Rich County felony records.
Counties Near Rich County
Rich County borders several other Utah counties. If the felony case you are looking for was filed in a neighboring county, you will need to search that county's records. The 1st Judicial District covers Cache and Box Elder counties in addition to Rich County.