Find Criminal Court Records in Midvale
Midvale criminal court records are held by the Third District Court and the Salt Lake County Justice Court, which handles misdemeanor and traffic cases for the city. Midvale is a mid-valley suburb in Salt Lake County, located between Salt Lake City and Sandy along the I-15 corridor. If you need to look up a felony case, a misdemeanor filing, or a traffic matter connected to Midvale, Utah's online court search tools let you search criminal court records by name, case number, or date without a courthouse visit.
Midvale Quick Facts
Where to Find Midvale Criminal Court Records
Midvale is within the Third Judicial District. Felony cases filed in connection with Midvale are processed at the Third District Court, located at 450 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84114. The courthouse is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM and can be reached at (801) 238-7300. Felony charges, grand jury indictments, and serious criminal filings for Midvale residents all go through this court.
Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic citations, and small claims cases up to $11,000 from Midvale are handled at the Salt Lake County Justice Court, located at 2001 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84190. The county justice court can be reached at (385) 468-8600. Together, these two courts make up the main sources of Midvale 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 | Salt Lake County Justice Court, (385) 468-8600 |
| Website | utcourts.gov/courts |
Note: Juvenile records, sealed filings, and cases under active investigation are not accessible through public court search portals regardless of where the Midvale case was originally filed.
How to Search Midvale Criminal Court Records Online
The Utah Courts XChange system is the main tool for searching Midvale criminal court records from any internet-connected device. XChange provides access to case summaries, party names, charge descriptions, filing dates, and scheduled hearings for all district court cases across Utah, including those connected to Midvale. You can reach the system at utcourts.gov/xchange. A subscription is required for full document access. Basic name and case number searches may be available at no cost, and free public terminals are available at the courthouse for walk-in users.
Named parties in a Midvale case can use MyCase at no charge to view case documents, balances, and upcoming court dates. Attorneys of record also access cases through MyCase. Members of the general public who are not parties to the case rely on XChange for name-based lookups. The two systems serve different users and have different access rules.
For records not found through XChange, in-person searches at the Third District Court Clerk's office are available. Staff can locate Midvale cases by name or case number. Bring a photo ID and call (801) 238-7300 ahead of your visit to confirm current fees for certified or plain copies.
The Midvale City Recorder can help direct requests for city administrative records. The Midvale City Recorder is located at 655 W Center St, Midvale, UT 84047, and can be reached at (801) 567-7207.
Midvale Justice Court Records
Midvale misdemeanor and traffic cases are processed through the Salt Lake County Justice Court. The county justice court is a court not of record, meaning proceedings are not formally transcribed in the same manner as district court cases. If you want to appeal a decision from the county justice court, it proceeds via trial de novo at the district court level.
The Midvale City website at midvale.utah.gov provides contact information for city departments including city court and records resources for Midvale residents.
Online payment of citations tied to Midvale cases is available through the Salt Lake County Justice Court portal. You can also pay by mail or in person. Contact the court at (385) 468-8600 for specific instructions related to a particular case. Having the case or citation number ready before you call will speed up the process.
Midvale Police Records and Arrest Information
Public records information for Midvale at publicrecordcenter.com outlines the types of records held by city agencies and how to request them under GRAMA.
The Midvale Police Department is located at 7912 S Main St, Midvale, UT 84047. The non-emergency line is (801) 256-2500. The department maintains arrest records, incident reports, and booking information that are separate from court case files. GRAMA requests for Midvale police records go to the department's records division. A valid government-issued photo ID is required. Response time is generally 10 business days for public requests.
Arrest records show the date, charges alleged at booking, and basic incident information. They do not reflect case outcomes or court dispositions. For case outcomes, search XChange or contact the district court clerk. Arrestees from Midvale are typically held at the Salt Lake County Jail, where the county sheriff also maintains booking records that may be useful alongside Midvale Police Department records.
Note: Ongoing investigations and juvenile arrests in Midvale carry additional confidentiality protections under state law and are not part of the general public record.
GRAMA Requests in Midvale
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2 gives any person the right to request access to government records held by Midvale city agencies, the Midvale Police Department, and the courts serving the area. GRAMA applies across all government bodies in the state and does not require a legal reason for submitting a request.
When submitting a GRAMA request for Midvale records, direct the request to the agency holding the specific records. Court records go to the Third District Court Clerk or the Salt Lake County Justice Court. Police records go to the Midvale Police Department. City administrative records go to the Midvale City Recorder at 655 W Center St, Midvale, UT 84047. Each agency must respond within 10 business days for the general public and 5 business days for media. The first 15 minutes of staff time is often provided at no charge. After that, fees may apply.
BCI Statewide Criminal Records for Midvale
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains a statewide criminal history repository covering all Utah convictions and court dispositions, including cases from Midvale. BCI records are the most thorough single-source option for a person's complete 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. The report includes felony and misdemeanor convictions, dismissed cases, and dispositions from all Utah jurisdictions. Midvale residents can submit requests in person at the BCI office or by mail. The report covers the full Utah record, not just Midvale cases.
Expungement of Midvale Criminal Records
Utah's Clean Slate law provides for automatic expungement of qualifying criminal records without requiring a petition. Eligible offenses are cleared after a waiting period if no new convictions have occurred during that time. Learn more at cleanslateutah.org.
For Midvale records that do not qualify under the automatic Clean Slate process, a manual petition is available. The Midvale City Prosecutor reviews expungement petitions for cases handled in city court. The BCI must issue a certificate of eligibility before a petition is filed in the originating court. Visit bci.utah.gov/expungements for eligibility rules and the step-by-step petition process. Once expungement is granted, those Midvale criminal court records are sealed and no longer appear in public searches.
Salt Lake County Criminal Court Records
Midvale is part of Salt Lake County. All district court criminal cases from Midvale run through the county's Third District Court system. For county-wide courthouse details, additional resources, and information covering all Salt Lake County cities, visit the Salt Lake County criminal court records page.
Nearby Utah Cities
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