Tooele County Felony Records Search
Tooele County felony records come from the 3rd Judicial District Court, which serves Salt Lake, Summit, and Tooele Counties. The county seat of Tooele is also the largest city in the county and one of the featured cities in our records database. Anyone searching Tooele County felony records can access the Utah Courts XChange portal, visit the court clerk in person, or submit a GRAMA request to the Tooele County Sheriff's Office. State resources through the Utah Courts system and the Bureau of Criminal Identification supplement local records access for Tooele County.
Tooele County Quick Facts
Accessing Tooele County Court Records
The Utah Courts XChange portal at utcourts.gov/xchange is the main online tool for searching Tooele County felony records. Guest access costs $5 per session plus $0.20 per search. A monthly plan is $40 and covers unlimited searches across all Utah counties. Free public terminals are available at the Tooele County courthouse during normal business hours for anyone who wants to search without paying online fees.
The Utah Courts XChange system shows case-level data for Tooele County felony records, including charges, court dates, and case dispositions. For full copies of court documents, contact the 3rd District Court clerk in Tooele directly.
The 3rd Judicial District Court handles all felony criminal cases filed in Tooele County. The court clerk's office holds the full case file for each matter, including charging documents, motions, plea records, trial transcripts, and sentencing orders. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, the public has the right to inspect most court records at no charge. You can visit the clerk's office in person during business hours to view Tooele County felony records or to get copies.
Note: The Tooele County government website at tooelecounty.gov may have DNS connectivity issues at times, so using the state courts portal is a reliable alternative for accessing Tooele County felony case data.
State Resources for Tooele County Felony Records
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains a statewide criminal history database that includes Tooele County felony convictions. BCI compiles records reported by courts and law enforcement agencies across all Utah counties. A name-based criminal history check through BCI costs $15. Call (801) 965-4445 or visit bci.utah.gov to request a check.
The BCI database is updated when the 3rd District Court reports Tooele County felony convictions. It is one of the fastest ways to get a broad overview of someone's criminal history across all Utah counties. The BCI also manages the expungement process and can confirm whether a Tooele County felony record has been sealed.
The Utah Attorney General's office and the Utah Department of Corrections also maintain records related to felony cases in Tooele County. Visit corrections.utah.gov for information on offender supervision and incarceration status for individuals with Tooele County felony convictions who are in the state prison system.
Tooele County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Tooele County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services throughout the county, including unincorporated areas and smaller communities. When the Sheriff makes a felony arrest, that creates booking and arrest records that connect to the district court case. These are an important part of Tooele County felony records before and during court proceedings.
GRAMA requests for Tooele County Sheriff arrest records should be submitted in writing to the Sheriff's Office records officer. Include the name of the person, the approximate date of the arrest, and any case number you have. The Sheriff's Office must respond within 10 business days. The first 30 minutes of staff time to process your request is free. After that, fees of $25 per hour and $0.50 per page apply. Use the county website at tooelecounty.gov to find current contact details for the Tooele County Sheriff's Office, or check with the county clerk if the website is unavailable.
The Tooele City Police Department uses a separate online portal through NextRequest at tooelecitypolice.nextrequest.com for GRAMA requests. If your records relate to incidents handled by the Tooele City Police rather than the Sheriff's Office, submit your request through that platform. The same GRAMA rules and timelines apply.
Tooele County Felony Classifications
Utah law divides felonies into four classes based on severity. Under Utah Code § 76-3-201, all felony sentences in Tooele County are served in a state prison rather than the county jail. The class of felony determines the range of the prison term and the maximum fine.
Capital felonies are the most severe and can result in the death penalty or life in prison without parole. First degree felonies carry five years to life in prison and fines up to $10,000. Second degree felonies carry one to fifteen years and a fine of up to $10,000. Third degree felonies are the least severe class, with up to five years in prison and a maximum fine of $5,000. Tooele County felony records from the 3rd District Court will show the specific class and sentence for each conviction.
Note: Knowing the class of a Tooele County felony helps you understand both the potential punishment and the timeline before expungement eligibility begins under Utah law.
GRAMA Requests for Tooele County Records
The Government Records Access and Management Act at Utah Code § 63G-2 governs how public records are requested and released in Utah. This law applies to all Tooele County government offices, including the Sheriff, the district court, and the county clerk. Anyone can file a GRAMA request for Tooele County felony records.
To request records, write to the records officer at the office that holds what you need. For Tooele County court records, that is the 3rd District Court clerk. For law enforcement records, contact the Tooele County Sheriff's Office or the Tooele City Police Department depending on which agency handled the case. The state portal at openrecords.utah.gov is also available for electronic submissions to state-level agencies. The agency must respond within 10 business days, and fees for copies are $0.50 per page after the first 30 minutes of free staff time. If your GRAMA request is denied, you may appeal to the agency's chief administrator and then to the State Records Committee.
What Tooele County Felony Records Show
A Tooele County felony record from the 3rd District Court includes the defendant's name, case number, filing date, and the specific charges listed with the relevant Utah statutes. The record shows all court hearings and whether the defendant appeared at each one. Bail amounts, attorney information, and any pre-trial motions are also part of the file.
The disposition section of a Tooele County felony record tells you the final outcome. It shows whether the defendant was convicted by plea or trial, what specific offense was the conviction, and the sentence imposed by the court. If the case was dismissed or the defendant was found not guilty, the record reflects that as well. Tooele County felony conviction records are public under Utah law and accessible to anyone through proper channels, as confirmed by Utah Code § 63G-2-201.
Expungement of Tooele County Felony Records
Some Tooele County felony convictions may be eligible for expungement after the required waiting period. Expungement seals the record from public view. The process is managed by BCI, and guidelines are available at bci.utah.gov/expungements. Third degree felonies from Tooele County typically require a seven-year wait after the end of supervision. Second degree felonies have a longer waiting period. Capital and first degree felonies are generally not eligible for expungement in Utah.
An expungement petition for a Tooele County felony case is filed with the 3rd District Court in Tooele. The court reviews eligibility and, if approved, orders the record sealed. BCI and the Tooele County Sheriff's Office also update their records to reflect the expungement after the court order is issued.
Cities in Tooele County
Tooele County includes the city of Tooele, the county seat and largest city in the county. All felony cases for residents of Tooele County are filed at the 3rd District Court located in Tooele.
Tooele city is the seat of county government and the location of the 3rd District Court that handles all Tooele County felony cases.
Counties Near Tooele County
Tooele County borders several other Utah counties as well as the state of Nevada. Felony cases are filed in the county where the offense occurred. If you are not certain which county holds the records you need, use the location of the incident as your guide.
Tooele County also borders Elko County, Nevada to the west. Nevada felony records are handled separately through Nevada courts and are not accessible through the Utah Courts system.