Find Ogden Criminal Court Records
Ogden criminal court records are maintained by the Second District Court and the Ogden City Justice Court in Weber County. As the Weber County seat and a historic city of around 90,000 residents, Ogden handles a substantial volume of court case filings each year. Whether you need to search a felony case, look up a misdemeanor, or review traffic citation records, multiple public tools let you access Ogden criminal court records without visiting a courthouse in person.
Ogden Quick Facts
Where to Find Ogden Criminal Court Records
Ogden sits within the Second Judicial District, which covers Weber County. Felony cases and serious criminal charges filed in Ogden are handled at the Weber County District Court, the district courthouse for the Second District. All first, second, and third degree felonies as well as Class A misdemeanors charged alongside felonies run through district court. The clerk's office handles public records requests and can pull case files by name or case number.
Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic violations, infractions, and small claims matters filed within Ogden city limits go to the Ogden City Justice Court. The justice court is housed in the Ogden City Municipal Building and can be reached at (801) 629-8560. Both courts contribute to the pool of Ogden criminal court records available to the public under state law.
| Court | Second Judicial District Court |
|---|---|
| Justice Court | Ogden City Justice Court, Ogden City Municipal Building |
| Phone | (801) 629-8560 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | utcourts.gov/courts |
Note: The Ogden City Justice Court only processes charges that occurred within Ogden city limits, not Weber County-wide cases that fall under district court jurisdiction.
How to Search Ogden Criminal Court Records
The Utah Courts XChange system is the primary tool for searching Ogden criminal court records online. XChange covers case summaries, party names, filing dates, charge descriptions, and hearing schedules for cases across all Utah district and justice courts. Access it at utcourts.gov/xchange. Subscriptions run $30 per month or $240 per year for full access. Free search terminals are available at the Weber County courthouse during regular business hours for those who do not have a subscription.
Anyone named as a party in an Ogden case can use the MyCase portal to view their own court documents, hearing dates, and account balances at no charge. MyCase is limited to case parties. Members of the public who are not parties to a specific case use XChange or visit the courthouse clerk to search criminal case records.
In-person searches at both the Second District Court clerk and the Ogden Justice Court are an option for those who want to pull full file documents. Bring a valid photo ID and be prepared to pay for copies. Certified copies carry a higher fee than plain paper copies.
Ogden City Justice Court Criminal Records
The Ogden City Justice Court handles all Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic citations, infractions, and small claims cases arising within Ogden city limits. Traffic citations should be paid within 14 days from the citation date. Certain violations including DUI and reckless driving require a mandatory court appearance and cannot be resolved by simply paying a fine.
The Ogden City Justice Court page at ogdencity.gov includes links to online payment, a rights sheet, and information about WebEx virtual hearing options for qualifying cases.
The Ogden Justice Court offers online payment for citations that do not require a mandatory appearance. If you want to admit the charge and post bail, payment options are listed on the court website. WebEx virtual hearings are available for certain cases, and the court provides a how-to guide for connecting to a remote hearing. A rights sheet is available on the website so defendants understand their options before appearing.
The court also maintains a separate page for traffic citations at council.ogdencity.com with details on the citation resolution process.
Note: Appeals from Ogden Justice Court rulings must be filed in the Second District Court within 28 days of the judgment and result in a new trial rather than a review of the justice court record.
Ogden Police Records and Arrest Information
The Ogden City Police Department maintains arrest records, incident reports, and traffic accident reports that are separate from court case filings. These are public records under Utah's GRAMA law and can be requested through the Ogden Police Department records division.
Arrest records from Ogden PD show the date of arrest, the charges alleged at the time of booking, and basic incident information. They are not the same as Ogden criminal court records and do not reflect final case outcomes or court dispositions. For case outcomes, use XChange or visit the Second District Court clerk's office.
Ogden City also maintains a parking services division that handles civil parking citations separately from criminal court records. Parking matters are handled through the Ogden Parking Services office, which can be reached at (801) 629-8960. Informal and formal appeals for parking citations must be filed within 10 days of the citation date. A $25 non-refundable fee is required with a parking hearing application.
GRAMA and Public Records Access in Ogden
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, found at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2, gives residents the right to request government records including Ogden criminal court records and police reports. GRAMA applies to all government bodies in Utah, including Ogden City courts, the police department, and city administrative offices.
To submit a GRAMA request in Ogden, identify the specific agency that holds the records you want. Court records go through the Ogden Justice Court clerk or the Second District Court clerk. Police records go to Ogden City Police. City administrative records go to the Ogden City Recorder. Standard requests must be answered within 10 business days for the public. Media requests get a 5-business-day response window.
The first 15 minutes of staff research time is free. After that, time is billed at the agency's set rate. Records sealed by court order, part of an active investigation, or otherwise protected under Utah law may be withheld even after a formal GRAMA request is submitted. Denied requests can be appealed first to the agency head, then to the Utah State Records Committee.
BCI Statewide Records for Ogden Residents
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains a statewide database covering all criminal cases filed across Utah, including Ogden criminal court records from the Second District. This is the most thorough source for a complete Utah criminal history across all counties. Reach the BCI at bci.utah.gov/criminal-records or call 801-965-4445, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
As of July 1, 2025, the BCI charges a $20 fee per individual criminal history report. Reports include felony and misdemeanor convictions, dismissed charges, and court dispositions from across all Utah jurisdictions, not just Ogden or Weber County. Ogden residents can submit a request by mail or in person. The Utah DOC offender search at corrections.utah.gov is also available free of charge for individuals under state incarceration or supervision.
Expungement of Ogden Criminal Records
Utah's Clean Slate law, enacted as HB 431 and live since February 2022, provides for the automatic expungement of qualifying criminal records after a waiting period, with no petition required. The waiting period varies by offense type. Not every record qualifies for the automatic process, and some offenses require a manual petition.
Ogden residents who need to petition for expungement manually can do so through the Second District Court. The BCI must issue a certificate of eligibility first. Visit bci.utah.gov/expungements for the steps and eligibility details. Information on the Clean Slate automatic program is at cleanslateutah.org.
After expungement is granted, the Ogden criminal court records tied to that case are sealed and removed from all public-facing search tools. XChange will no longer show the case, and BCI reports issued to the public will not include it.
Weber County Criminal Court Records
Ogden is the county seat of Weber County. All Second District Court criminal cases filed in Ogden are part of the broader Weber County court system. For county-wide courthouse information and resources covering all cities in Weber County, visit the Weber County criminal court records page.
Nearby Cities in Northern Utah
Cities near Ogden share the Second Judicial District court system. Select a city below to find its specific criminal court records resources and justice court information.