Summit County Criminal Felony Records
Summit County felony records are maintained by the 3rd Judicial District Court, which serves Salt Lake, Summit, and Tooele Counties. The county seat is Coalville, and the district court clerk there holds criminal case files for all felony matters filed in Summit County. Searching Summit County felony records can be done online through the Utah Courts XChange system or in person at the courthouse in Coalville. The Summit County Sheriff's Office and the state Bureau of Criminal Identification also hold related records that support criminal history searches in Summit County.
Summit County Quick Facts
Summit County District Court Felony Records
The 3rd Judicial District Court handles all felony cases in Summit County. The district court clerk in Coalville maintains the full case file for every felony matter from the initial filing through sentencing and any post-conviction proceedings. These files are the official source of Summit County felony records. The clerk's office can search by party name or case number and provide copies of documents on file.
Summit County is one of three counties served by the 3rd District. The others are Salt Lake and Tooele. Each county has its own courthouse location within the district. For Summit County felony records specifically, visit or contact the court in Coalville. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, you have the right to inspect most court records without charge. Copies cost $0.50 per page for standard copies.
Note: Sealed or expunged records will not appear in standard public searches of Summit County felony records, even through the court clerk's office.
Online Search for Summit County Felony Records
The Utah Courts XChange system provides online access to court case data from all counties, including Summit County. The Summit County Sheriff's Office website at summitcounty.org offers additional resources for accessing county services and law enforcement information.
The Summit County government website at summitcounty.org connects you to the Sheriff's Office, Clerk, and other offices that hold records related to felony cases in Summit County.
To use XChange for Summit County felony records, go to utcourts.gov/xchange. Guest access is $5 per session plus $0.20 for each search you run. A monthly subscription costs $40 and covers unlimited searches across all Utah counties. Free access terminals are available at the Summit County courthouse in Coalville, so you can search Summit County felony records at no cost during courthouse hours.
XChange lets you search by the full name of a party or by case number. Results show the charges, case status, court dates, and disposition. For full documents, you need to contact the clerk in Coalville directly.
Summit County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Summit County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement throughout the county, including the unincorporated areas around Park City and the Coalville area. When the Sheriff's Office makes an arrest for a felony, it creates arrest and booking records that tie to the court case. These records are part of the broader picture of Summit County felony records.
You can request arrest records from the Summit County Sheriff's Office through a GRAMA request. Write your request and send it to the records officer at the Sheriff's Office. Include the name of the person, approximate date of arrest, and any known case number. The Sheriff's Office has 10 business days to respond. The first 30 minutes of staff time is free. After that, the agency can charge $25 per hour and $0.50 per page. The county website at summitcounty.org has contact information for the Summit County Sheriff's Office.
GRAMA Requests in Summit County
GRAMA is the Government Records Access and Management Act, found at Utah Code § 63G-2. It gives everyone the right to ask for government records in Utah. Summit County agencies, including the Sheriff's Office, the district court, and the county clerk, must all follow GRAMA rules when responding to record requests.
To request Summit County felony records through GRAMA, submit a written request to the specific agency that holds what you need. For court records, contact the 3rd District Court clerk in Coalville. For arrest records, contact the Summit County Sheriff's Office. Agencies must respond within 10 business days. If the record is public, the agency must allow inspection for free. Copies cost $0.50 per page. If your request is denied, you can appeal to the chief administrative officer of the agency, and then to the State Records Committee if the denial stands. You can also use openrecords.utah.gov to submit electronic GRAMA requests to state-level agencies holding Summit County data.
Note: GRAMA applies to government agencies in Summit County, not to private companies that aggregate public record data from court sources.
Felony Classifications in Summit County
Utah law sets out four categories of felonies. All of them carry state prison time under Utah Code § 76-3-201. The class of felony charged in Summit County affects the potential sentence and the time needed before expungement eligibility.
Capital felonies are the most serious and can result in death or life in prison with no chance of parole. First degree felonies carry five years to life in prison and a fine of up to $10,000. Second degree felonies carry one to fifteen years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Third degree felonies carry a prison sentence of up to five years and a fine up to $5,000. Summit County felony records from the 3rd District Court will specify the class of felony and the sentence imposed for each conviction.
What Summit County Felony Records Include
A Summit County felony record from the 3rd District Court shows you the defendant's full name, case number, and the date the case was filed. It lists all charges and the specific Utah statutes cited. The record tracks each hearing date and shows whether the defendant appeared in court.
The disposition section of a Summit County felony record tells you how the case ended. If there was a guilty plea or conviction at trial, the record will show the specific charge of conviction, the class of felony, and the sentence. If the case was dismissed or the defendant was acquitted, that outcome also appears. The record may also show probation terms, fines imposed, or restitution ordered by the Summit County court.
Summit County felony conviction records are public under Utah law. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, any person may inspect these records. Summit County felony records are accessible to anyone who asks through the proper channels, not just parties to the case.
Expungement Options for Summit County Felonies
People with Summit County felony convictions may be eligible to petition for expungement after meeting waiting period requirements. The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification manages the expungement process statewide. Details about eligibility are at bci.utah.gov/expungements.
For third degree felonies from Summit County, the waiting period is typically seven years from the end of supervision. Second degree felonies require a longer waiting period. Capital and first degree felonies are generally not eligible for expungement under Utah law. If the Summit County 3rd District Court grants an expungement, the record is sealed and will not appear in standard public searches. The BCI updates its statewide database to reflect the expungement as well.
Note: An expungement petition for a Summit County felony must be filed with the 3rd District Court that originally handled the case in Coalville.
Counties Near Summit County
Summit County borders several other Utah counties. Felony cases are filed in the county where the alleged offense occurred. If you are not sure which county holds the records you need, use the location of the incident as your guide.