Brigham City Criminal Court Records
Brigham City criminal court records are maintained by the First District Court located within Brigham City and by the Box Elder County justice court system. As the Box Elder County seat, Brigham City is home to the First District Court that handles felony cases from across the county. Whether you need to search a felony filing, a misdemeanor matter, or an arrest record connected to Brigham City, Utah's public search tools let you find criminal court records by name, case number, or date without a courthouse trip.
Brigham City Quick Facts
Where to Find Brigham City Criminal Court Records
Brigham City is part of the First Judicial District. The Box Elder County First District Court is located at 43 North Main Street, Brigham City, UT 84302. The court can be reached at (435) 734-4600 and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. All felony criminal cases from Brigham City and the surrounding Box Elder County area are filed and heard at this location. Because Brigham City is the county seat, the district courthouse is physically within the city, making in-person access more straightforward than for residents of smaller nearby towns.
Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic citations, infractions, small claims cases up to $11,000, and ordinance violations from Brigham City are handled through Box Elder County's justice court structure. The justice court operates as a court not of record. Appeals from justice court decisions proceed via trial de novo at the district court level. Both the First District Court and the local justice court contribute to the overall body of Brigham City criminal court records accessible to the public.
| Court | Box Elder County First District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 43 North Main Street, Brigham City, UT 84302 |
| Phone | (435) 734-4600 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| State Courts | utcourts.gov/courts |
Note: Sealed cases, juvenile records, and cases under active investigation are not accessible through public search tools even when the case originated in Brigham City.
How to Search Brigham City Criminal Court Records Online
The Utah Courts XChange system is the primary online tool for searching Brigham City criminal court records at the district court level. XChange covers all Utah district courts, including the First District in Brigham City. Case summaries, charge descriptions, party names, filing dates, and hearing schedules are available through the system at utcourts.gov/xchange. A subscription unlocks full document access. Basic searches may be available at no cost. Free public access terminals are available at the Brigham City courthouse for those who prefer to search in person.
If you are a named party in a Brigham City case, MyCase allows you to view your own case documents, check balances, and see upcoming court dates at no charge. Attorneys of record also use MyCase. General public users who are not parties to the case use XChange for name-based lookups. The two tools serve distinct user groups with different levels of access.
In-person searches at the First District Court Clerk's office at 43 North Main Street are available during regular hours. Staff can look up cases by name or case number. Call (435) 734-4600 before visiting to confirm what you need and what fees may apply for certified or plain copies.
Brigham City Justice Court and Local Records
Brigham City misdemeanor and infraction cases are processed through Box Elder County's justice court structure. The justice court handles the lower-level matters that make up a large share of the Brigham City criminal court records most residents encounter. Traffic violations, small claims filings, and ordinance violations all go through this level before any district court involvement.
The Brigham City Police Department at bcutah.gov handles law enforcement for the city and serves as the starting point for arrest record and incident report requests.
Case information for Brigham City is available through the XChange system for district court filings. For justice court cases, contact the court directly or use the online tools provided through the Utah State Courts. Public access terminals at the courthouse on North Main Street are free to use for basic lookups. XChange subscriptions provide broader access for those researching Brigham City criminal court records in detail.
Brigham City Police Records and GRAMA Requests
The Brigham City Police Department records management page at bcutah.gov explains how to submit a GRAMA request for Brigham City police records, including the required forms and procedures.
Brigham City Police Department records clerks are available at (435) 734-6650. A GRAMA request application is required to obtain police records. The form is available in PDF format through the department's website. Requests must be specific and detailed to receive a timely response. Response time is 10 business days for general public requests. Fees may apply for copies. Photo ID is required for all in-person requests.
Arrest records from Brigham City Police show the date of arrest, the charges alleged at booking, and basic incident details. They are separate from criminal court records and do not show case outcomes or court dispositions. For case outcomes, use XChange or contact the First District Court Clerk. Juvenile arrests carry additional protections and are not part of the general public record.
Note: Brigham City Police GRAMA requests are governed by Utah Code 63G-2-101 and require that all requests be specific and include enough detail for the department to locate the records sought.
GRAMA in Brigham City
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2 gives any person the right to request and review government records in Brigham City. GRAMA applies to the police department, city offices, and the courts serving the area. No legal justification is required to make a public records request under GRAMA.
Box Elder County also maintains a public records portal. The Box Elder County GRAMA portal at boxeldercounty.justfoia.com allows residents to submit GRAMA requests to Box Elder County agencies online, which includes departments tied to Brigham City as the county seat.
To request Brigham City criminal court records or police records under GRAMA, direct the request to the appropriate agency. Court records go to the First District Court Clerk at 43 North Main Street, Brigham City, UT 84302. Police records go to the Brigham City Police Department at (435) 734-6650. County records, including Box Elder County Sheriff records, go through the county GRAMA portal or directly to the county attorney's office at BEattorney@boxeldercountyut.gov or (435) 734-3329. Each agency responds within 10 business days for the general public.
BCI Statewide Criminal Records for Brigham City
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains a statewide criminal history database covering all Utah criminal convictions and dispositions, including cases from Brigham City and Box Elder County. BCI records are the most thorough single-source option for a full Utah criminal history. Contact BCI at bci.utah.gov/criminal-records or call 801-965-4445.
As of July 2025, BCI charges $20 per individual criminal history report. Reports include felony and misdemeanor convictions, dismissed cases, and dispositions from all Utah jurisdictions, not just Brigham City. Requests can be submitted in person at the BCI office or by mail. The BCI report is the most complete option for anyone needing a comprehensive view of a person's Utah record beyond what a Brigham City district court search alone would provide.
Expungement of Brigham City Criminal Records
Utah's Clean Slate law allows qualifying criminal records to be automatically expunged without a petition. Eligible offenses are cleared after a waiting period with no new convictions. More details on the automatic process are at cleanslateutah.org.
For Brigham City records that do not qualify under Clean Slate, a manual petition is available. The BCI issues a certificate of eligibility before a petition can be filed. For Brigham City felony cases, the petition goes to the Box Elder County First District Court at 43 North Main Street. For misdemeanor cases handled in justice court, contact the appropriate justice court. Visit bci.utah.gov/expungements for the full eligibility requirements and instructions. Once expungement is granted, those Brigham City criminal court records are sealed and no longer appear in public searches or on BCI reports issued to the public.
Note: High-profile case records held by the Box Elder County Sheriff may be reviewed and redacted before release. Over 3,000 records may be analyzed for certain cases before public access is granted.
Box Elder County Criminal Court Records
Brigham City is the county seat of Box Elder County. All district court criminal cases from Brigham City are part of the First District Court system covering Box Elder County. For county-wide information, courthouse details, and additional resources covering all Box Elder County areas, visit the Box Elder County criminal court records page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Cities near Brigham City span the First Judicial District and beyond. Each has its own court contacts and local resources. Select a city to find its criminal court records information.