Criminal Court Records in Rich County
Rich County criminal court records are filed and maintained at the First District Court in Randolph, Utah. Rich County sits in the Bear Lake region of northeastern Utah, near the Idaho border. The county handles criminal cases through the First Judicial District, which also covers Cache and Box Elder counties. You can search Rich County criminal court records online using the Utah Courts XChange system or by visiting the courthouse in Randolph. The county clerk and court staff can assist with records requests by phone or in person.
Rich County Quick Facts
First District Court in Rich County
Rich County falls under Utah's First Judicial District. The First District Court in Randolph handles felony criminal cases, civil matters, and family law for Rich County. The court is located at 20 South Main Street in Randolph. Misdemeanors, traffic citations, and small claims go to the Rich County Justice Court, also in Randolph. Both courts keep public criminal court records that you can request under state law.
The First District Court serves Box Elder, Cache, and Rich counties. For Rich County specifically, court sessions take place in Randolph at the county courthouse. Because Rich County is rural and sparsely populated, the court schedule is less frequent than in urban Utah counties. It is smart to call the court clerk before traveling to Randolph to confirm hearing schedules and office hours.
The Rich County government website at richcounty.gov provides department contacts and links to court, clerk, and GRAMA resources for criminal court record requests.
Rich County also maintains a court information page at richcounty.gov/court. This page covers local court details and how to contact court staff in Randolph. The county clerk can be reached at (435) 793-2415 with questions about criminal court records or GRAMA requests.
| Court | First District Court, Rich County 20 South Main Street Randolph, UT 84064 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (435) 793-2415 |
| Court Info | richcounty.gov/court |
| State Courts | utcourts.gov/courts |
How to Search Rich County Criminal Court Records
Searching for criminal court records in Rich County is straightforward once you know which tools to use. The Utah Courts XChange system gives online access to district and justice court records statewide, including Rich County cases. You can also visit the courthouse in Randolph directly or submit a written GRAMA request by mail. Each method has its strengths depending on what type of records you need.
Utah Courts XChange at utcourts.gov/xchange is the state's main court record search system. You can search by party name, case number, business name, or date range. Fees apply: $0.35 per search and $1.00 per document download. A guest account costs $10 to set up. Monthly subscriptions run $40 for 500 searches. XChange draws data in real time from the state's Courts Information System and covers both district and justice court records. Note that sealed, juvenile, and certain protected records are not accessible through XChange.
You can also use MyCase for a free basic case status check without creating an account. For full documents and certified copies, contact the Rich County court clerk in Randolph.
The Rich County court page at richcounty.gov/court covers local court hours, contacts, and steps for accessing criminal court records in Randolph.
Rich County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Rich County Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records, booking logs, jail records, and incident reports for the county. The sheriff's office serves the entire county, including the Bear Lake area and unincorporated communities. Arrest records include the name of the person booked, date and location of arrest, charges, and booking details. Mugshots and booking photos are generally public records under Utah law.
To request arrest records from the Rich County Sheriff, call (435) 793-2410 or submit a written GRAMA request to the county offices at 20 South Main, PO Box 218, Randolph, UT 84064. The sheriff's office responds within 10 business days under state law. Active investigations and records that could compromise ongoing cases are protected from release. Warrant information is available through the court or sheriff's office. Fees are set per Utah Code based on actual production costs.
Note: Records of arrests that did not lead to charges, or where charges were later dismissed, may still appear in county criminal records though they may not appear in BCI reports.
GRAMA Public Access in Rich County
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, codified at Utah Code Title 63G Chapter 2, governs all public records requests in Rich County. GRAMA gives any person the right to inspect or copy most government records, including criminal court records, sheriff reports, and court filings. Agencies must respond within 10 business days of receiving a written request.
Rich County provides a GRAMA Request Form through the county clerk's website at richcounty.gov/code. You can download the form, fill it out, and submit it to the County Clerk/Auditor at 20 South Main in Randolph. You can also email the clerk at apeart@richcounty.gov. Be specific about which records you need, including names, dates, and case numbers where possible. A detailed request leads to faster processing, especially in a small county office with limited staff.
The Rich County code and GRAMA page at richcounty.gov/code is where you find the GRAMA request form and information about accessing Rich County public records including criminal court records.
If the county denies your request, they must give a written explanation citing the GRAMA provision used. You may appeal the denial to the county's chief administrative officer. Expedited responses within 5 business days are available for members of the media.
BCI Criminal History for Rich County
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification operates the statewide criminal history repository. A BCI check covers arrests and convictions from all Utah courts, including those in Rich County. This is the most complete way to review a person's Utah criminal history without searching each county separately.
BCI is at 3888 W 5400 S in Taylorsville and can be reached at (801) 965-4445. Name-based criminal history checks are available, as are fingerprint-based checks for more thorough results. Starting in July 2025, the fee for a name-based search is $20. Fingerprint-based checks cost more and take longer to process. The BCI Criminal History Record Application form is required for all requests. You can get forms and details at bci.utah.gov/criminal-records. Typical turnaround is 3 to 4 weeks for fingerprint requests.
A BCI report is useful when you need a full Utah criminal history rather than records from Rich County alone. For court documents or certified case records, contact the First District Court directly.
Expungement in Rich County
Utah residents with criminal records from Rich County courts may qualify for expungement. An expungement seals a criminal record so it no longer appears in most public searches. Utah law provides two routes: automatic expungement under the Clean Slate program and petition-based expungement through the court.
Utah's Clean Slate law automatically expunges certain class B and C misdemeanor convictions and infractions after a set waiting period without new offenses. No filing is required from the individual. This program can apply to older Rich County criminal records that meet the criteria. Learn more at cleanslateutah.org.
For offenses that do not qualify under Clean Slate, you can file a petition with the First District Court in Randolph. The BCI reviews petitions and the court holds a hearing. If granted, the expungement order goes to all agencies that hold the record. Full details and eligibility requirements are at bci.utah.gov/expungements. Violent felonies and sex offenses are generally not eligible for expungement in Utah.
Note: Expunged records in Rich County are not destroyed but are sealed from public access, including from court searches through XChange.
Cities in Rich County
Rich County is a rural county in northeastern Utah. Randolph is the county seat and the location of the First District Court that handles all criminal court records for Rich County. There are no additional incorporated cities in our database for this county. Residents of the Bear Lake area, including Garden City, file criminal cases through the Rich County court in Randolph.
Nearby Counties
Rich County borders Cache, Box Elder, Morgan, and Summit counties. If you are researching criminal court records and need to check multiple counties, the XChange system lets you search across all Utah courts at once.