Riverton Criminal Court Records Database
Riverton criminal court records are maintained by the Third District Court for felony cases and the Riverton City Justice Court for misdemeanor and traffic matters. This south Salt Lake Valley suburb has its own city court and a dedicated police department that took over local law enforcement duties in 2019. Whether you are searching Riverton criminal court records by name or case number, or need to request documents from the city recorder, several official channels make the process straightforward. This guide covers every source available.
Riverton Quick Facts
Where to Find Riverton Criminal Court Records
Riverton is located in Salt Lake County and falls within the Third Judicial District. Felony charges and serious criminal cases originating in Riverton go to the Third District Court. The main Third District courthouse is the Scott M. Matheson Courthouse at 450 South State Street in Salt Lake City, reachable at (801) 238-7300. Felony filings, criminal dockets, and grand jury records from Riverton cases are all maintained there. These are the Riverton criminal court records most often needed for legal proceedings involving serious charges.
The Riverton City Justice Court handles Class B and C misdemeanors and infractions occurring within Riverton city limits. The court is located at Riverton City Hall, 12830 South Redwood Road, Riverton, Utah 84065, in Court Clerk Room 112 and Courtroom Room 115. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The court phone number is 385-237-3444. The presiding judge is the Honorable Christopher Bown. Court clerk contacts can be reached at stephaniek@utcourts.gov or nylam@utcourts.gov.
| Court | Third Judicial District Court |
|---|---|
| District Address | 450 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84114 |
| Justice Court | 12830 South Redwood Road, Riverton, UT 84065 |
| Justice Court Phone | 385-237-3444 |
| Website | utcourts.gov/courts |
Note: Sealed records, juvenile files, and active investigation materials are withheld from public access regardless of which Riverton court processed them.
How to Search Riverton Criminal Court Records Online
The Utah Courts XChange system is the main online resource for searching Riverton criminal court records. XChange provides access to case summaries, party names, charge descriptions, filing dates, and hearing schedules across all Utah district and justice courts, including the Third District Court and the Riverton City Justice Court. You can reach XChange at utcourts.gov/xchange. A monthly or annual subscription is required for full document access.
Riverton residents named in a case can use the free MyCase portal to check balances, view filed documents, see hearing dates, and make online payments at no charge. MyCase covers both the district court and the Riverton Justice Court. Non-party members of the public rely on XChange or an in-person clerk visit for full access to case documents.
In-person access to Riverton criminal court records is available at the Third District Court Clerk in Salt Lake City during regular business hours. Call (801) 238-7300 before visiting to confirm identification requirements and copy fees for your specific request.
Riverton City Justice Court Records
The Riverton City Justice Court handles all Class B and C misdemeanors and infractions occurring within Riverton city limits. The court is at Riverton City Hall, 12830 South Redwood Road, Room 115, Riverton, Utah 84065. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, closed weekends and major holidays. The court upholds both Riverton City ordinances and applicable Utah state statutes. Court hearings can be conducted in person or via Webex video. Email the clerk at stephaniek@utcourts.gov or nylam@utcourts.gov to request a WebEx link.
The Riverton City Court page at rivertonutah.gov outlines payment options, small claims procedures, and expungement filing information for Riverton residents.
Riverton offers several ways to pay fines and citations. Online payment is available through the Utah State Courts payment portal. In-person payment can be made at the court clerk's window at City Hall. Mail payments are also accepted. Deferred Traffic Prosecution is available to qualifying Riverton motorists who want to keep points off their driving records. Small claims filings and expungements are only accepted at the Riverton Justice Court on Wednesdays and Thursdays, so plan accordingly if you need to submit documents in person.
Utah's Clean Slate automatic expungement program applies to qualifying low-level offenses processed through the Riverton court. Details on which cases qualify are at cleanslateutah.org. Appeals from Riverton Justice Court decisions must be filed at the Third District Court within 28 days of the judgment for a trial de novo.
Note: Contact the Riverton Justice Court clerk by email rather than phone when requesting a WebEx video hearing link, and do so well before your scheduled court date.
Riverton Police Records and Arrest Information
The Riverton Police Department took over local law enforcement duties from the Unified Police Department on July 1, 2019. The department is funded by the Riverton Law Enforcement Service Area and provides full police services to Riverton residents. The RPD is located at 12810 South Redwood Road, Riverton, Utah 84065. For emergencies, call 911. Non-emergency dispatch is at 801-840-4000. The office line is 385-281-2455. General administration can be reached at administration@rivertonutahpd.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The Riverton Police Department page at rivertonutah.gov provides contact information, records request guidance, and general department information for Riverton residents.
All Riverton Police records requests must be submitted in writing through the GRAMA process. The request must include a description of the record that identifies it with reasonable specificity. Include your name and contact information. The department has up to 10 business days to respond to standard requests. Media requests are processed within 5 business days. Copy fees and staff time charges may apply as described in the GRAMA fee schedule. No charge is made for the first 15 minutes of staff search and retrieval time.
Arrest records from Riverton PD show the date and nature of the arrest along with the charges at booking. They do not include court dispositions or final case outcomes. For case outcomes, search XChange or contact the Third District Court Clerk directly.
Riverton City Recorder Public Records
The Riverton City Recorder handles GRAMA requests for city administrative records that are not held by the police department or the courts. These include city council minutes, ordinances, resolutions, permits, and other municipal documents. To request records, submit a written request to the Riverton City Recorder's Office describing the record with reasonable specificity.
The Riverton City records request page at rivertonutah.gov provides the formal GRAMA request form and instructions for submitting requests to the city recorder or the police department.
When Riverton City receives a records request, it has ten business days to respond. Fees may be charged for staff time involved in compiling, formatting, or summarizing records beyond the first 15 minutes. An hourly rate applies but may not exceed the salary of the lowest-paid employee with the necessary skills to complete the task. You may specify a not-to-exceed dollar amount in your request to limit costs. For discovery-related requests in active litigation, a separate process applies. Contact the city attorney's office for those matters.
GRAMA in Riverton
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act is found at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2. Riverton City complies with all GRAMA requirements. Under the law, any person can request access to public records held by Riverton agencies. This includes Riverton criminal court records from the justice court, police reports from Riverton PD, and administrative records from the city recorder.
To request records, identify the specific agency that holds what you need and submit a written request through that agency's GRAMA process. Court records for district-level cases go through the Third District Court Clerk in Salt Lake City. Local misdemeanor case records go through the Riverton Justice Court at City Hall. Police reports go through Riverton PD. City administrative records go through the city recorder. Denied requests may be appealed first to the agency's appeals officer, and then to the State Records Committee if the appeal is not resolved in your favor.
Note: Records tied to active criminal investigations, protected by court order, or involving juvenile proceedings may be withheld or partially redacted under GRAMA.
BCI Statewide Criminal Records for Riverton Residents
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification keeps a statewide database that covers all criminal cases filed across Utah courts, including Riverton criminal court records from both the justice court and the Third District. The BCI is the most comprehensive single source for a complete Utah criminal history. Contact the BCI at 801-965-4445 or visit bci.utah.gov/criminal-records. The office is at 3888 West 5400 South, Salt Lake City, Utah 84129.
As of July 2025, BCI criminal history reports cost $20 per individual. The report covers felony convictions, misdemeanor convictions, dismissed charges, and other dispositions from all Utah jurisdictions, not just Riverton. Riverton residents can submit requests by mail or in person at the BCI. Third-party release forms let you authorize someone else to receive your record. The Utah DOC offender search at corrections.utah.gov is a separate tool for looking up individuals under state supervision.
Expungement of Riverton Criminal Records
Utah's Clean Slate law provides automatic expungement of qualifying low-level convictions after defined waiting periods. Class B misdemeanors become eligible after 6 years. Class C misdemeanors and infractions become eligible after 5 years. Acquittals are eligible after 60 days. Dismissals with prejudice are eligible after 180 days. No petition is required for offenses that qualify. Details and eligibility checks are available at cleanslateutah.org.
For Riverton criminal records that do not qualify for automatic expungement, a petition can be filed at the court where the case was decided. The BCI must first issue a certificate of eligibility. Visit bci.utah.gov/expungements to review the eligibility criteria and begin the petition process. Remember that Riverton Justice Court accepts expungement filings only on Wednesdays and Thursdays, so plan your submission date accordingly. Once granted, the expunged Riverton criminal court records are sealed and removed from public access in XChange and BCI reports.
Note: Registrable sex offenses, domestic violence convictions, DUIs, weapons charges, and simple assault convictions are excluded from automatic expungement under Utah's Clean Slate law.
Salt Lake County Criminal Court Records
Riverton is part of Salt Lake County. All Third District Court felony cases filed in Riverton flow through the Salt Lake County court system. For county-wide courthouse information, resources, and details covering all cities in Salt Lake County, visit the Salt Lake County criminal court records page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Cities near Riverton share the Third Judicial District and many Salt Lake County court resources. Select a city to find its criminal court records information.