Utah documents about 87,900 arrests statewide annually, and approximately 400 of these arrests occur in Box Elder County. Arrest records in the state are accessible to the public under the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA). Individuals can review these records for a fee of $15.
However, certain records, including those related to juvenile offenses, sealed by the courts, or containing non-public details like social security numbers, are typically confidential. Access to these records is limited to parties authorised by state laws or courts, such as legal representatives, law enforcement agencies, and the County Attorney's Office.
Several government bodies maintain arrest records in Box Elder County, including the Sheriff's Office, local Police Departments, the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI), and local courts.
The Box Elder County Sheriff's Office manages official records of arrests made by peace officers within its jurisdiction. Anyone who desires to inspect or obtain these records may contact or visit the office at:
Sheriff's Office
52 S. 1000 West
P. O. Box 888
Brigham City, UT 84302
Phone: (435) 734-3800
Local Police Departments in Box Elder County may release arrest records to the public upon request. To access these records, contact the department's Records Division or Custodian directly or visit its office location. Most departments may require that record requests be submitted in writing, including information about the arrest incident. Interested individuals may also use public records portals to submit such requests online, if provided on the arresting agency's official website. Major Police Departments in the county include:
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) maintains criminal history records, including arrest information, convictions, and other criminal details. The agency may release criminal history records that are not sealed or expunged to the public.
To request a copy of your Utah criminal history, you can visit the BCI Office during work hours on weekdays to apply in person at:
Department of Public Safety
Bureau of Criminal Identification
4315 South 2700 West
Suite 1300
Taylorsville, UT 84129
Phone: (801) 965-4445
Fax: (801) 965-4749
Alternatively, process your application by completing the applicable criminal history records forms and mailing them to the BCI Office address. A criminal history records application costs $15, and you can pay with cash, check, money order, or credit/debit card.
Arrest records resulting in formal charges are available at the local courthouses in Box Elder County. The Justice Court handles all misdemeanors (except Class A) and infractions, while the District Court handles all adult offenses for Class A misdemeanors and felonies.
Interested persons may obtain case records maintained by the District Court and Justice Court by visiting the local courthouses located at:
First District Court
43 North Main Street
Brigham City, UT 84302
Phone:(435) 734-4600
Box Elder County Justice Court
81 North Main Street
Brigham City, UT 84302
phone: (435) 734-3390
Registered users may also access arrest-related District Court and Justice Court case information online via the Utah State Courts Public Case Search platform.
Box Elder County arrest records are also accessible on third-party websites like InfoTracer. Users can easily find these records using the search criteria offered by these platforms.
Box Elder County has an annual arrest rate of 63.7 per 10,000 residents. Some of the arrest statistics for the county are shown in this table:
| Arrest type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder | 0 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Rape | 2 |
| Aggravated Assault | 19 |
| Larceny | 24 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2 |
| Burglaries | 11 |
| Arson | 1 |
| Total Violent Crimes | 23 |
| Total Property Crimes | 38 |
| Total Arrests | 399 |
Source: Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification
It is situated in Box Elder county, Utah with a total number of 84 employees - 4 female, 22 male officers and 58 civilians. Box Elder County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is UT0020000, it belongs to the Mountain division in the West region with a region code of Region IV.
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Brigham City Police Department | 20 N Main St | (435)734-6650 |
| Tremonton Police Department | 102 South Tremont Street PO Box 100 | (435)257-2632 |