Access Draper Criminal Court Records
Draper criminal court records are managed through the Third District Court for felony matters and the Salt Lake County Justice Court system for misdemeanors and traffic cases. Located at the southern end of the Salt Lake Valley in Utah's tech corridor, Draper is a fast-growing city of about 50,000 people. Whether you need to search a recent criminal filing, look up an old case, or pull documents for a legal matter, this guide covers all official ways to find Draper criminal court records using online tools and in-person clerk access.
Draper Quick Facts
Where to Find Draper Criminal Court Records
Draper is part of Salt Lake County and falls within Utah's Third Judicial District. Felony cases filed in Draper are processed at the Third District Court. The Scott M. Matheson Courthouse at 450 South State Street in Salt Lake City is the main district courthouse, reachable at (801) 238-7300. Felony charges, criminal district court filings, grand jury matters, and appeals from the justice court all reside here. These are the Draper criminal court records that carry the most weight in legal proceedings.
Misdemeanor criminal matters, traffic violations, and small claims cases up to $20,000 in Draper go through the Salt Lake County Justice Court system. The local justice court serving Draper is located at 1020 East Pioneer Road, Draper, UT 84020. The court phone is (801) 576-6544. Both the district court and the justice court contribute to the pool of Draper criminal court records accessible to the public.
| Court | Third Judicial District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 450 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84114 |
| Phone | (801) 238-7300 |
| Justice Court | 1020 East Pioneer Road, Draper, UT 84020 |
| Justice Court Phone | (801) 576-6544 |
| Website | utcourts.gov/courts |
Note: Sealed records, juvenile cases, and files tied to ongoing investigations are excluded from public access regardless of where in the Third District they were filed.
How to Search Draper Criminal Court Records Online
The Utah Courts XChange system is the primary tool for searching Draper criminal court records online. XChange spans all Utah district and justice courts and lets you search by party name, case number, citation number, or attorney. You get access to case summaries, charge descriptions, filing dates, hearing schedules, and party information. The system is available at utcourts.gov/xchange. Monthly and annual subscriptions are offered for full document access.
Draper residents who are parties to a case can use the free MyCase portal to view their own filings, payment balances, upcoming hearing dates, and case documents without charge. MyCase covers both district and justice court cases. Non-party members of the public use XChange or request records in person at the clerk's office.
For in-person access to Draper criminal court records, visit the Third District Court Clerk at 450 South State Street in Salt Lake City during normal business hours. Staff can retrieve files by name or case number and provide copies. Certified copies carry a higher fee than standard copies. Call (801) 238-7300 before your visit to confirm what identification and payment are required.
Draper Justice Court Criminal Records
The Salt Lake County Justice Court system handles Draper misdemeanor and traffic cases. The Draper location at 1020 East Pioneer Road covers Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic violations, infractions, and small claims up to $20,000. Most Draper citations can be resolved by paying fines online through the Utah State Courts payment system, by mail, or in person at the courthouse. The court follows the Utah Uniform Bail Schedule for standard fine amounts.
Draper City's official website at draperutah.gov connects residents to court contacts, city departments, and public records resources.
Online case lookup and payment are available through the MyCase portal at mycase.utcourts.gov. MyCase shows active balances, filed documents, and scheduled dates for anyone with an open Draper case. Traffic school and deferred prosecution are available for qualifying violations and can prevent points from being added to your driving record. Appeals from Draper Justice Court decisions must be filed at the Third District Court within 28 days for a trial de novo.
Note: If a violation is listed in the Uniform Bail Schedule as requiring mandatory appearance, you cannot resolve it by simply paying online and must appear before the judge.
Draper Police Records and Arrest Information
Draper City has its own police department that handles law enforcement within city limits. Arrest records, incident reports, and other police documents generated by the Draper Police Department are separate from court case records. These records are public under GRAMA and can be requested through the department's records division. Draper PD can be contacted through the city's main website at draperutah.gov.
To submit a GRAMA request for Draper police records, provide a written description of the specific document you need along with your name and contact information. The department has up to 10 business days to respond to standard public requests. Media requests receive a 5-business-day turnaround. Copy fees and research time charges apply per the state GRAMA fee schedule. The first 15 minutes of staff research time is generally free. After that, an hourly fee applies.
Arrest records from Draper PD show the arrest date, charges at the time of booking, and basic incident details. They do not include case outcomes or court dispositions. For final case results, search XChange or contact the Third District Court Clerk directly.
Note: The Utah DOC offender search at corrections.utah.gov can be used to locate individuals currently incarcerated or under state supervision as a supplement to Draper criminal court records.
GRAMA in Draper
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act is codified at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2. Under GRAMA, any person may request access to public records held by Utah government agencies. This applies to all Draper agencies including the police department, the justice court, and Draper City administrative offices.
To request records from a Draper agency, identify which office holds them. Police records go through Draper PD. Court records for district court cases go through the Third District Court Clerk in Salt Lake City. Justice court records go through the clerk at the Draper Justice Court location. City administrative records such as permits, ordinances, and city council minutes go through the Draper City Recorder. All GRAMA requests should include the requestor's name, contact information, and a specific description of the record sought. Agencies must respond within 10 business days. Denial decisions may be appealed to the agency's appeals officer and then to the State Records Committee.
BCI Statewide Criminal Records for Draper Residents
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains a statewide criminal history database that includes all Utah court cases, including Draper criminal court records from the Third District and local justice courts. This is the most thorough source for a full Utah criminal history. The BCI is located at 3888 West 5400 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84129. Contact the BCI at 801-965-4445 or at bci.utah.gov/criminal-records.
As of July 2025, BCI criminal history reports cost $20 per individual. The report includes felony convictions, misdemeanor convictions, dismissed charges, and other dispositions from every Utah jurisdiction. Draper residents can submit requests by mail or in person at the BCI office. Third-party release forms let you authorize another party to receive a copy of your record. A BCI report is the best single document for showing a person's complete Utah criminal background.
Expungement of Draper Criminal Records
Utah's Clean Slate law enables automatic expungement of qualifying low-level convictions after a waiting period. Class B misdemeanors become eligible after 6 years without new convictions. Class C misdemeanors and infractions are eligible after 5 years. Acquittals clear after 60 days and dismissals with prejudice after 180 days. These records are cleared without requiring a petition or court hearing. Full details are at cleanslateutah.org.
Draper criminal records that do not qualify under Clean Slate can be addressed through a petition filed at the court where the case was originally decided. The BCI must issue a certificate of eligibility before the petition can be submitted. Visit bci.utah.gov/expungements to review eligibility rules and start the process. Once an expungement order is entered, the relevant Draper criminal court records are sealed and removed from public searches, including XChange and BCI public reports.
Note: Sex offenses requiring registration, domestic violence convictions, DUIs, and weapons offenses are excluded from automatic expungement under Utah's Clean Slate law.
Salt Lake County Criminal Court Records
Draper is part of Salt Lake County. All Third District Court felony cases filed in Draper flow through the Salt Lake County court system. For county-wide resources, courthouse details, and information covering all cities in Salt Lake County, visit the Salt Lake County criminal court records page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Cities near Draper share the Third Judicial District and Salt Lake County court resources. Select a city to find its criminal court records information.