Criminal Court Records in Box Elder County
Box Elder County criminal court records are filed and maintained by the First District Court Clerk at 43 North Main Street in Brigham City, Utah. The First District serves Box Elder, Cache, and Rich counties. Whether you are looking for felony case filings, misdemeanor case records, court dockets, or arrest records held by the Sheriff's Office, this guide explains how to search Box Elder County criminal court records using the Utah Courts XChange system, the county's GRAMA portal, and other official sources.
Box Elder County Quick Facts
First District Court Box Elder County
The First District Court in Brigham City handles all felony criminal cases and Class A misdemeanors filed in Box Elder County. It also presides over civil cases above $11,000, domestic relations matters, probate, and juvenile cases. The court is located at 43 North Main Street, Brigham City, UT 84302. The main phone number is (435) 734-4600. Court hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, though the clerk's office closes at 4:00 PM. Call ahead before visiting to confirm clerk hours.
All proceedings at the First District Court are recorded verbatim, making it a court of record. This means transcripts can be obtained for any hearing. Criminal court records generated here include the charging documents, arraignment records, motion filings, plea agreements, trial records, sentencing orders, and all post-conviction proceedings. These case records are maintained indefinitely and are accessible to the public unless sealed or restricted by court order.
The First Judicial District also covers Cache County and Rich County. If a case was filed in one of those counties, it will not appear in Box Elder County court records even though both share the same district number. Always confirm the county of filing before searching.
| Court |
First District Court 43 North Main Street Brigham City, UT 84302 Phone: (435) 734-4600 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Clerk closes at 4:00 PM) |
| Website | utcourts.gov |
How to Find Box Elder County Court Records
The primary online tool for searching Box Elder County criminal court records is the Utah Courts XChange system. XChange is subscription-based and costs $30 per month or $240 annually. Once registered, you can search by party name, case number, or date range. Results display case summaries, docket entries, party information, hearing schedules, and document images where available. Image downloads are priced at $0.10 per page.
XChange does not show sealed records, expunged cases, or records from juvenile court. For any of those, you must contact the First District Court Clerk directly. Court staff can confirm whether records exist and arrange for copies once fees are paid. Copies are $0.25 per page. If you are a party to an active case, the MyCase portal gives you free access to your filings and case documents in real time.
Box Elder County court records going back to the county's formation in 1856 represent one of the longer historical records in Utah. Older pre-digital records may require an in-person request or referral to the Utah State Archives. For recent criminal case records, XChange is the fastest and most complete resource available.
Note: Free public access terminals at the Brigham City courthouse allow basic case searches without a subscription during regular court hours.Box Elder County Arrest Records
Arrest records in Box Elder County are held by the Box Elder County Sheriff's Office, located at 52 South 1000 West, Brigham City, UT 84302. The main phone number is (435) 734-3800. For records requests and GRAMA inquiries, contact the records division at (435) 734-3822. Booking records include the individual's name, date of birth, charges, booking date, bond information, and current custody status.
View the Box Elder County Sheriff and Corrections page for jail information, booking records, and contacts.
The corrections page provides information on jail operations, booking procedures, and how to submit records requests.
The Sheriff's Office processes GRAMA requests within 10 business days. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for requests involving private or protected information. Publicly classified arrest records can be requested by any person. Response times may vary based on the complexity of the request. For warrant verification, call (435) 734-3800. The VineLink system provides free inmate lookup by offender name or ID for anyone wanting to check custody status.
GRAMA Records Access in Box Elder County
Box Elder County uses the JustFOIA/NextRequest online portal for electronic GRAMA submissions. Visit the Box Elder County GRAMA portal to submit a new request, track an existing one, and receive digital responses.
Submit a GRAMA request through the Box Elder County JustFOIA portal here.
The JustFOIA system lets you describe records needed, receive status updates, and download responses electronically once processed.
Under Utah Code ยง 63G-2-201, government records in Box Elder County are public unless a specific exemption applies. The standard response time is 10 business days. Standard copy fees are $0.25 per page for black-and-white and $0.50 per page for color. Electronic records on CD or DVD are $10. Staff research time beyond the first 15 free minutes is charged at the employee's hourly rate.
Box Elder County Clerk Tammy Gibson (tgibson@boxeldercountyut.gov) handles general county records at 01 South Main Street, Room 10, Brigham City, UT 84302, phone (435) 734-3314. For county-level criminal records and public records broadly, the GRAMA portal is the most direct route. Fee waivers are available for media, public benefit requests, and requestors who demonstrate financial hardship. All denials include a written explanation citing the specific statutory exemption.
Note: If your request is denied, you may appeal in writing to the Box Elder County Records Committee or petition the District Court directly.Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification compiles statewide criminal history records from courts and law enforcement agencies throughout Utah, including Box Elder County. The BCI report is more comprehensive than a single-county search because it aggregates data from every jurisdiction in the state. This is the right tool when you need a full picture of an individual's criminal history rather than records from one county alone.
Individuals can request their own BCI criminal history for a $20 fee effective July 1, 2025. The BCI office is located at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. In-person visits require a valid government-issued photo ID. The BCI is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. You can call (801) 965-4445 for phone inquiries.
The Utah Department of Corrections maintains a free offender search that shows information on individuals who have been in the Utah prison system, including those with Box Elder County cases.
Box Elder County Expungement and Clean Slate
Utah's Clean Slate Utah program, created by HB 431 and active since February 10, 2022, automatically expunges qualifying criminal records without requiring the individual to file a petition. Records eligible for automatic expungement include Class A misdemeanor drug possession convictions, most Class B and C misdemeanors, and infractions, after the applicable waiting period passes. Waiting periods are five years for Class C misdemeanors and infractions, six years for Class B misdemeanors, and seven years for Class A drug offenses.
Felony convictions are not eligible for automatic expungement under Clean Slate. A petition-based process is available for certain felonies and other offenses that do not qualify automatically. The BCI expungement page has forms, eligibility guidelines, and step-by-step filing instructions. Once granted, an expungement removes the record from XChange and BCI public searches, though it may still be accessible to certain government agencies under limited circumstances.
Visit the Box Elder County homepage for information on county government services and office contacts.
The Box Elder County homepage links to court information, the clerk's office, corrections, and other public services relevant to criminal records.
Cities in Box Elder County
Box Elder County stretches across a large area of northern Utah, from the Great Salt Lake to the Idaho and Nevada borders. The county seat and largest city is Brigham City, which is also the location of the First District Court. Other communities include Tremonton, Bear River City, Corinne, and Garland. All criminal court records for residents throughout Box Elder County are filed at the First District Court in Brigham City.
Nearby Counties
Box Elder County borders Cache County to the east, Weber County to the south, and Rich County to the northeast. If you are not certain which county court filed a case, check the county of residence or the location where the alleged offense occurred.