Search Wasatch County Felony Records

Wasatch County felony records are public documents held by the 4th Judicial District Court in Heber City. These records cover criminal cases filed against adults charged with felony offenses in Wasatch County. The county sits east of Salt Lake County and has grown quickly in recent years. Searching Wasatch County felony records lets you find case outcomes, conviction details, and court filings. You can search online through the Utah courts system or visit the courthouse in Heber City in person.

Wasatch County District Court Records

The 4th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases filed in Wasatch County. This court has general jurisdiction over serious criminal matters. Felony cases in Wasatch County are prosecuted by the County Attorney and heard by district court judges. The court clerk keeps all case files and is the official record holder for Wasatch County felony records.

The Wasatch County district court is located at 1361 South Highway 40, Suite 110, in Heber City. You can reach the court by phone at (435) 654-4676. Court staff can search records by name or case number. In-person visits give you access to the full case file, including charging documents, plea agreements, and sentencing orders. The 4th District also covers Utah, Juab, and Millard Counties, so Wasatch County cases are grouped with that district.

The image below is from the Wasatch County official website at wasatchcounty.gov.

The county website lists contact information for the Sheriff, County Attorney, and other offices that hold felony-related records in Wasatch County.

How to Find Wasatch County Felony Records

You have several ways to look up Wasatch County felony records. The fastest method for many people is the Utah Courts XChange system. This is the statewide online portal for court case records. A guest session costs $5 and lets you run searches at $0.20 each. A monthly subscription runs $40 and covers all searches for the month. Free public terminals are available at the courthouse in Heber City for those who prefer to search at no cost.

To search the XChange system, you can use a person's full name or a case number. Results show case status, charges, court dates, and outcomes. Basic case information appears without extra fees. For copies of actual court documents, you contact the court clerk in Heber City or submit a records request.

In-person access at the 4th District Court in Heber City gives you the most complete view of Wasatch County felony records. Staff can locate older cases that may not appear online. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit. Copy fees apply per page under the court's standard schedule.

Note: The Wasatch County website has some broken links, so calling the court or clerk's office directly is often the most reliable way to confirm hours and procedures before traveling to Heber City.

Wasatch County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Wasatch County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated parts of the county. The Sheriff maintains arrest records for individuals taken into custody in Wasatch County. You can reach the Sheriff's Office at (435) 657-3180 or through the county website at wasatchcounty.gov.

One important detail about Wasatch County: the county does not operate its own jail facility. Arrestees are transferred to a regional detention center after booking. This means inmate location information requires a call to the Sheriff's Office directly. Arrest records held by the Sheriff include incident reports and booking details for felony arrests in Wasatch County.

GRAMA requests for law enforcement records go to the Sheriff's Office. You can submit a written request by mail or in person. The Sheriff's records cover arrests made by county deputies. City police departments in Wasatch County handle their own records separately.

GRAMA Records Requests in Wasatch County

Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, found at Utah Code section 63G-2-201, gives the public the right to inspect government records. Wasatch County follows this law for all departments. GRAMA requests are the standard way to get copies of records not available online.

For Wasatch County records, submit your GRAMA request to the relevant office. County-level records go to the Wasatch County Clerk-Auditor at 25 North Main Street, Heber City, UT 84032, phone (435) 657-3190. Court records go to the 4th District Court clerk. Sheriff records go to the Sheriff's Office. Each office handles its own records under the GRAMA process.

Under GRAMA, agencies must respond within 10 business days. The first 30 minutes of staff research time is free. After that, the county charges $25 per hour. Copies cost $0.50 per page. If your request involves a large volume of records, the county may ask for an estimate of fees before proceeding.

Note: If a GRAMA request is denied, you can appeal to the State Records Committee at recordscommittee.utah.gov for review of the decision.

Utah Felony Classes in Wasatch County Cases

Utah law divides felonies into four classes. Each carries a different range of prison time and fines. Understanding the classification helps you read Wasatch County felony records accurately. The class of offense appears on the charging document and in any conviction record.

Capital felonies are the most serious. They can result in a life sentence or the death penalty in extreme cases. First degree felonies carry a sentence of five years to life in state prison and fines up to $10,000. 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. Under Utah Code Title 76, all felony convictions result in a state prison sentence rather than county jail time.

Wasatch County felony records will show the degree of the offense charged. A conviction record shows the final sentence imposed. The degree can change if a plea agreement reduces the charge. Always look at the final disposition in the record for the actual outcome.

What Wasatch County Felony Records Show

Wasatch County felony records contain several types of information. A typical case file includes the charging document, also called the information or indictment. It shows the defendant's name, the charges, the offense date, and the class of felony. The file also holds court hearing dates, bail or bond information, and any motions filed by either side.

Conviction records in Wasatch County show the final outcome of the case. This includes the charges the defendant was convicted of, the sentence imposed, and the date of sentencing. If the defendant received probation rather than prison, that will appear in the record. Plea agreements and pre-sentence reports may also be part of the case file, though some documents may be sealed by the court.

The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, known as BCI, maintains a statewide database of criminal history records. You can request a name-based check through BCI for $15. BCI records draw from court conviction data and law enforcement submissions across Utah, including Wasatch County cases.

Wasatch County Attorney and Prosecution Records

The Wasatch County Attorney's Office prosecutes all felony cases in Wasatch County. The office is reachable at (435) 654-2909. The County Attorney decides which felony charges to file based on evidence gathered by the Sheriff and other law enforcement agencies in Wasatch County.

Prosecution files held by the County Attorney are separate from court records. Some of these records may be available through a GRAMA request. Charging decisions, plea offers, and other prosecutorial records may have different access rules than court files. Contact the County Attorney's office at wasatchcounty.gov to ask about specific records.

Note: Victim advocate services are available through the Wasatch County Attorney at (435) 657-3300 for those involved in felony cases in Wasatch County.

Expungement of Wasatch County Felony Records

Some people with felony convictions in Wasatch County may qualify to have their records expunged. Expungement seals the record from most public searches. Not all felony convictions qualify. Capital felonies and first degree felonies are generally not eligible. Some second and third degree felony convictions may qualify after a waiting period.

The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification handles expungement applications. The BCI expungements page has forms and instructions for Wasatch County residents. You must petition the court that handled the original case, which would be the 4th Judicial District Court in Heber City. After the court grants the expungement, BCI seals the record in the statewide database.

A criminal defense attorney can advise on whether a specific Wasatch County felony conviction qualifies for expungement. Eligibility depends on the offense, the sentence served, and the time passed since the conviction.

Heber City and Wasatch County

Heber City is the county seat of Wasatch County and the location of the 4th Judicial District Court. All Wasatch County felony cases are filed and heard in Heber City. The county also includes communities such as Midway, Charleston, and Wallsburg. Residents of any community in Wasatch County have their felony cases handled by the same district court in Heber City.

The county has grown significantly as a popular mountain community east of Salt Lake. Population growth has increased the caseload handled by the 4th District Court in Wasatch County.

Nearby Counties

Wasatch County borders several other Utah counties. Felony cases are always filed in the county where the offense occurred. If you are unsure which county applies, check the location of the alleged offense.

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