Uintah County Felony Records
Uintah County felony records are held by the 7th Judicial District Court in Vernal, the county seat of this northeastern Utah county. Uintah County sits in the Uinta Basin and includes portions of the Uintah and Ouray Indian Reservation. People looking to search Uintah County felony records can use the Utah Courts XChange system online, visit the courthouse in Vernal, or submit GRAMA requests to county agencies. State resources such as the Bureau of Criminal Identification and the Utah Department of Corrections also provide access to criminal history data tied to Uintah County felony cases.
Uintah County Quick Facts
Uintah County District Court Felony Records
The 7th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases in Uintah County. The 7th District serves six counties in eastern Utah. For Uintah County felony records, the relevant location is the courthouse in Vernal where the district court clerk maintains the full case file for each criminal matter. These files are the official record of charges, hearings, pleas, verdicts, and sentences for every Uintah County felony case.
Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, any person has the right to inspect public court records without charge. You can go to the 7th District Court clerk's office in Vernal during business hours to view Uintah County felony records in person. Bring a name or case number to help the clerk locate the file. Copies cost $0.50 per page.
The Utah Courts XChange portal at utcourts.gov/xchange gives online access to Uintah County felony records. Guest access is $5 per session and $0.20 per search. A monthly plan is $40 for unlimited searches. Free public terminals at the Vernal courthouse let you search at no cost during courthouse hours. XChange shows charges, case status, hearing dates, and dispositions but does not provide full document copies.
Note: The Uintah County government website at uintahcounty.gov may experience DNS connectivity issues, so the state courts portal is a reliable alternative for accessing Uintah County felony case data.
State Agencies and Uintah County Felony Records
The Utah Department of Corrections maintains records on all individuals sentenced to state prison for Uintah County felony convictions. The department tracks current incarceration status, supervision terms, and release information. Visit corrections.utah.gov to search for individuals under DOC supervision from Uintah County.
The Utah Department of Corrections updates its database as individuals move through the system following a Uintah County felony conviction. This is useful for finding current status on someone who received a prison sentence in the 7th District Court.
The Utah Attorney General's office handles cases that involve statewide or multi-county felony matters that may include Uintah County. The office website at attorneygeneral.utah.gov provides information about major criminal investigations and enforcement actions that may touch Uintah County.
The Attorney General's office works with local prosecutors in Uintah County on serious felony cases involving organized crime, public corruption, and other major offenses that cross county lines.
Uintah County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Uintah County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated parts of the county. When the Sheriff makes a felony arrest, booking records are created that eventually tie to the 7th District Court case. These arrest records are part of the broader set of Uintah County felony records available to the public.
Submit a written GRAMA request to the Uintah County Sheriff's Office to obtain arrest records. Address it to the records officer and include the subject's name, approximate arrest date, and any case number you have. The Sheriff's Office has 10 business days to respond under Utah law. The first 30 minutes of staff time for processing is free. After that, the office may charge $25 per hour and $0.50 per page for copies. Use the county website at uintahcounty.gov to find current contact details for the Sheriff's Office, or try calling the office directly in Vernal.
Note: Arrest records from the Uintah County Sheriff's Office show that someone was taken into custody but do not by themselves prove a conviction in the 7th District Court.
BCI Criminal History Checks for Uintah County
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains a statewide database of criminal history records that includes Uintah County felony convictions. BCI receives reports from courts and law enforcement agencies across Utah and compiles them into a single searchable database. A name-based criminal history check costs $15 and can be requested by calling (801) 965-4445 or visiting bci.utah.gov.
When the 7th District Court enters a Uintah County felony conviction, that information is reported to BCI. The BCI record provides a summary of all criminal history in Utah for an individual, not just Uintah County cases. This makes it a useful starting point when you need a broad overview before digging into specific Uintah County felony records at the district court level.
Utah Felony Classes in Uintah County Cases
Utah felony law applies uniformly across all counties, including Uintah County. Under Utah Code § 76-3-201, all felony sentences are served in a state prison rather than a county jail. The class of felony determines the range of punishment.
Capital felonies can result in death or life in prison without the possibility of parole. First degree felonies carry five years to life and a fine of up to $10,000. Second degree felonies carry one to fifteen years in prison and a maximum fine of $10,000. Third degree felonies, the least severe class, carry up to five years and a fine up to $5,000. Uintah County felony records from the 7th District Court will show which class applies to the offense and what sentence was imposed.
Note: The felony class shown in Uintah County felony records affects the waiting period before a person may apply for expungement under Utah law.
GRAMA and Public Records in Uintah County
GRAMA, the Government Records Access and Management Act at Utah Code § 63G-2, governs public records access in Uintah County as it does across all of Utah. Under GRAMA, every person has the right to request records from government agencies. Uintah County offices must respond within 10 business days.
To request Uintah County felony records through GRAMA, write to the records officer at the agency that holds what you need. For court records, contact the 7th District Court clerk in Vernal. For arrest and law enforcement records, contact the Uintah County Sheriff's Office. You can also use the state portal at openrecords.utah.gov for electronic submission of requests to state agencies. Fees are $0.50 per page for copies after the first 30 minutes of free staff time. If your request is denied, appeal to the agency's chief administrative officer. After that, you may appeal to the State Records Committee, which has authority to order record release if the denial was improper.
What Uintah County Felony Records Contain
A Uintah County felony record from the 7th District Court includes the full name of the defendant, the case number, the date the case was filed, and the specific charges listed with applicable Utah statutes. It tracks all court hearings and shows whether the defendant was present. Bail amounts, attorney assignments, and all significant motions are part of the case file.
The disposition section of a Uintah County felony record shows how the case ended. If the defendant was convicted, the record states the specific offense of conviction, the felony class, and the sentence imposed by the 7th District Court judge. If the case was dismissed or the defendant was acquitted at trial, that outcome appears as well. Restitution orders, probation conditions, and any appeals filed are also reflected in the Uintah County felony case record. These records are public under Utah law and accessible to anyone through proper channels.
Expungement of Uintah County Felony Records
People with Uintah County felony convictions may qualify for expungement after meeting state requirements. The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification manages the statewide expungement process. Information on eligibility and the steps to follow is at bci.utah.gov/expungements.
For third degree felonies from Uintah County, the typical waiting period is seven years after the end of supervision. Second degree felonies have a longer wait. Capital and first degree felonies are generally not eligible under Utah law. If the 7th District Court grants an expungement for a Uintah County felony, the record is sealed from public view. BCI updates its statewide database after the court order is issued, removing the conviction from standard criminal history reports.
Counties Near Uintah County
Uintah County is in the northeastern corner of Utah and shares borders with several other counties. Felony cases are filed in the county where the offense occurred. If you are not sure which county holds the records you need, use the location of the incident as your guide.