Provo Criminal Court Records
Provo criminal court records are maintained by the Fourth Judicial District Court and the Provo City Justice Court. As the Utah County seat and home to roughly 115,000 residents, Provo handles a large volume of criminal case filings each year. Felony cases go through the district court, while misdemeanors, traffic violations, and infractions are processed at the justice court level. You can search Provo criminal court records online using the Utah Courts XChange system or visit the Provo Justice Court directly for case details and payment information.
Provo Quick Facts
Where to Find Provo Criminal Court Records
Provo is the county seat of Utah County and falls within the Fourth Judicial District. Felony criminal cases for Provo residents are filed at the Utah County District Court. The district courthouse is located in Provo at 125 North 100 West, Provo, UT 84601. This is where felony charges, grand jury indictments, and felony trial records are housed for all of Utah County, including Provo.
The Provo City Justice Court handles Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic citations, infractions, and small claims cases up to $20,000. It is located at 97 East Center Street, Provo, UT 84057. The court's phone number is 801-724-3900. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM. You can also reach the court by text at 801-229-7000 or by email at jcorem@utcourts.gov for general inquiries.
| Justice Court | Provo City Justice Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 97 East Center Street, Provo, UT 84057 |
| Phone | 801-724-3900 |
| Text | 801-229-7000 |
| Hours | Monday-Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:45 PM |
| Website | provo.gov/253/Justice-Court |
Court proceedings are recorded and open to the public. Any person may attend hearings at the Provo Justice Court unless the court has specifically closed a session.
How to Search Provo Criminal Court Records
The Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange provides online access to Provo criminal court records from both the district court and the justice court. XChange lets you search by party name or case number and returns case summaries, charge descriptions, hearing dates, and disposition information. A subscription gives full access, while basic searches are available at no cost to the public.
Named parties in a Provo criminal case can register on the MyCase portal to view their own case documents, check balances, see upcoming hearing dates, and make payments online. MyCase is free for case participants. Non-parties looking up other people's Provo criminal court records should use XChange.
Multiple payment options exist for Provo Justice Court citations. You can pay online through the court's portal, in person at the court, by phone at 801-724-3900, or by mail with a check or money order made out to the City of Provo Justice Court. The court also has a kiosk for checking fine balances and making payments on site.
Note: Mandatory appearance citations, including DUI and reckless driving charges, cannot be resolved by paying online. Those cases require a court date at the Provo Justice Court before the record can be updated.
Provo City Justice Court Criminal Records
The Provo City Justice Court is a full-time court that handles a wide range of Provo criminal court records at the misdemeanor and infraction level. Class B and C misdemeanor cases, traffic violations, and small claims matters all fall under justice court jurisdiction. The court follows the Utah Uniform Fine and Bail Schedule for all citations. Non-mandatory citations can be resolved without a court appearance by paying online.
The Provo Justice Court page at provo.gov lists case resolution options, court forms, and contact details for handling Provo criminal citations.
The court offers a Deferred Traffic Prosecution program for qualifying violations. Applications must be submitted within 21 days of receiving the citation. Traffic school is available as an option for certain moving violations, but you must contact the court before paying your citation online if you want to pursue that path. A Plea in Abeyance form is available online for qualifying charges. Spanish interpretation is available upon request.
Private probation providers approved by the court include Crossroads Court Services, AMP Probation, Judicial Supervision Services, and Vida Utah. Contact the prosecutor at prosecutor@orem.gov or 801-229-7097 for matters after arraignment. Wait until after your arraignment to contact the prosecutor about any active Provo case.
Provo Police Records and Arrest Information
The Provo Police Department maintains arrest records, incident reports, and other law enforcement records that are separate from Provo criminal court records. These records are subject to GRAMA and can be requested through the Provo Police Department's records office. Provo Police can be reached at their non-emergency line, and records requests follow the standard GRAMA process under Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2.
Standard GRAMA response times in Provo are 10 business days for the public and 5 business days for media. The first 15 minutes of staff time for locating and preparing records is free. Photocopies are $0.25 per page. Records that are part of active investigations may be withheld until the investigation concludes. Arrest records show charges alleged and booking details but do not reflect court outcomes.
For court case outcomes in Provo, use XChange to look up the case status and disposition. Arrest records and court records together give you the most complete picture of a criminal matter in Provo.
GRAMA in Provo
The Government Records Access and Management Act covers all public records held by Provo city agencies, courts, and the police department. Under Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2, Provo criminal court records and police records are presumed public unless specifically classified as private, controlled, or protected by law. Any person can submit a GRAMA request for records in Provo.
Submit your GRAMA request to the specific agency holding the records. Court records go to the relevant court clerk. Police records go to the Provo Police Department records office. City administrative records go to the Provo City Recorder. Be specific: include the record type, date range, and any case or citation numbers you have. Provo must respond within 10 business days. If a denial is issued, you have the right to appeal to the city's chief administrative officer and then to the Utah State Records Committee.
Note: GRAMA requests in Provo do not automatically grant access to sealed, expunged, or protected records even if a formal request is submitted correctly.
BCI Statewide Records for Provo Residents
Utah County residents in Provo can request a complete statewide criminal history report from the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at bci.utah.gov/criminal-records. BCI reports include records from all Utah courts, covering Provo criminal court records from both the Fourth District Court and the Provo Justice Court. The BCI can be reached at 801-965-4445. The fee as of July 2025 is $20 per report.
A BCI report covers the full scope of an individual's Utah criminal history rather than a single city or jurisdiction. It includes felony and misdemeanor convictions, dismissed charges, and other dispositions filed anywhere in the state. This makes it the most thorough option when a complete record review is needed.
Expungement of Provo Criminal Records
Provo residents with eligible criminal records may qualify for automatic expungement under Utah's Clean Slate law. Qualifying offenses are sealed after a waiting period if no new convictions occur. Learn more at cleanslateutah.org. Not every conviction qualifies, and more serious offenses require the manual petition process.
For non-automatic expungements, Provo residents start by getting a certificate of eligibility from the BCI. Applications are at bci.utah.gov/expungements. Once eligibility is confirmed, you file a petition with the court where the original Provo case was heard. If the court grants the expungement, the records are sealed and removed from XChange and BCI public reports. Sealed records are no longer visible to the general public.
Utah County Criminal Court Records
Provo is the seat of Utah County, and all felony cases from Provo are filed through the Fourth District Court, which serves all of Utah County. For county-wide court resources, additional courthouse locations, and information covering all cities in Utah County, visit the Utah County criminal court records page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Cities neighboring Provo share the Fourth District Court but operate their own justice courts. Find criminal court records resources for cities near Provo below.