Riverton Criminal Records and Public Access
Riverton criminal records are held by the Riverton Police Department and Salt Lake County agencies. Riverton has a population of roughly 45,000 and sits in the southwest corner of Salt Lake County. The Riverton Police Department took over full law enforcement duties from the Unified Police Department on July 1, 2019. The department is located at 12810 South Redwood Road, Riverton, Utah 84065. Criminal court cases from Riverton are processed by the Third District Court. Arrest records, incident reports, and court case files are all public records under Utah GRAMA law.
Riverton Quick Facts
Riverton Police Department Criminal Records
The Riverton Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. RPD provides full law enforcement services and is funded by the Riverton Law Enforcement Service Area. The department is at 12810 South Redwood Road, Riverton, Utah 84065. The office phone is (385) 281-2455. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The office is closed on weekends and major holidays.
For non-emergency dispatch, call 801-840-4000. For emergencies, call 911. The department email for administration is administration@rivertonutahpd.gov. RPD maintains all local arrest records, incident reports, traffic accident reports, and related law enforcement files. The records division processes requests under Utah GRAMA law.
RPD uses a NextRequest portal for online records requests. The portal at cityofrivertonutpd.nextrequest.com lets you submit a written records request and track its status. You can monitor the progress of your request without having to call the department. The department responds within the 10 business day window required by Utah law.
Riverton also has a city records portal separate from the police portal. For general city records not related to police activity, requests go to the City Recorder's Office at 12830 South Redwood Road, phone (801) 208-3126. The city portal follows the same GRAMA procedures as the police portal.
The Riverton Police Department official website provides contact information, office hours, and links to the records request portal. RPD took over from UPD in July 2019 and now handles all law enforcement records for the city.
Riverton Criminal Records via NextRequest Portal
The NextRequest portal is the primary online tool for requesting Riverton Police records. To access a government record, individuals must submit a written records request to the Riverton Police Department. The portal accepts these requests online and provides a tracking system for follow-up. Requests are processed according to GRAMA timeframes.
When arrested in Riverton, individuals are transported to Salt Lake County Jail for booking and processing. The booking record captures personal information, fingerprints, photographs, and property details. These booking records are maintained by the county. The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office online inmate roster shows individuals currently held at the county jail.
VINE at vinelink.com allows victims and witnesses to register for automated alerts about custody status changes. This free service covers inmates at Salt Lake County Jail and state facilities. Alerts are sent by email, text, or phone when a person is released, transferred, or has another status change. The system is available around the clock.
The Riverton Police NextRequest portal handles all online police records requests. Submit a written request, track its status, and receive documents through the secure interface. All requests are processed under Utah GRAMA law.
Note: Initial incident reports are classified as public records. Follow-up investigation reports, photos, video, and audio from Riverton Police cases carry a protected classification and are withheld until all related criminal court activity concludes.
Riverton Public Records Directory and County Resources
Multiple agencies maintain Riverton criminal records. Local, county, and state sources each hold different portions of the full picture. For arrest records and incident reports, the Riverton Police Department is the first point of contact. For broader criminal history, the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office and Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification are the key resources.
The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office plays a role in broader law enforcement for the county. Individuals seeking comprehensive criminal history records can contact BCI at (801) 965-4445. BCI maintains the state's criminal history repository and provides the most complete statewide view. The Bureau also maintains a statewide warrant search at secure.utah.gov/warrants.
The Utah State Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov provides online access to Third District Court records. Riverton criminal cases appear in this system. A $30 monthly subscription is required. You can search by party name or case number and view case type, charges, and status.
The Riverton public records directory lists local and county agencies that maintain criminal records. Riverton Police Department, Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, and BCI are the primary sources. Court records are accessible through the Utah State Courts portal.
Riverton Criminal Court Records at Third District
All Riverton criminal cases go through the Third District Court in Salt Lake County. The court handles felony and class A misdemeanor cases for the entire county. Court records from Riverton cases include case filings, formal charges, plea entries, hearing dates, verdicts, and sentencing orders. These records are public unless sealed by court order.
You can search court records online through XChange at utcourts.gov. The $30 monthly subscription covers access to both district and justice court records statewide. In-person searches are also available at the Salt Lake County courthouse. Court clerks can look up records by name or case number and provide copies of documents. Certified copies carry higher fees than plain copies.
Fingerprinting services are available at the Riverton Police Department. Fingerprint cards are used for background check purposes and for submitting to BCI. Contact RPD at (385) 281-2455 for information on fingerprinting. Fingerprinting helps employers and others verify the identity of a subject before running a criminal history check through BCI.
Note: The statewide warrant database at secure.utah.gov/warrants covers warrants from all Utah courts, including Third District Court warrants issued in Riverton cases. The public can use this tool at no charge to verify active warrants.
Riverton Residents and State Criminal History Records
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains the official state criminal history repository at 4315 South 2700 West Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. BCI records include all arrests and convictions from Utah jurisdictions, including Riverton. Anyone can request their own criminal history from BCI. In-person visits require valid government-issued photo ID and payment of the $20 fee effective July 1, 2025.
For mail requests, download and complete the application from bci.utah.gov. Mail the completed form, a copy of your ID, and the fee to BCI. A third-party release form is available for those who want another person to pick up their record. BCI also handles expungement services and concealed firearm permit processing.
The Utah Department of Corrections offender search at corrections.utah.gov is free and open to all. This database covers individuals currently incarcerated or under supervision in the state system. Search by name or offender number. Results include date of birth, physical description, and current facility. This covers anyone convicted in a Riverton case who received a state prison sentence.
GRAMA gives every person the right to inspect and copy public records. The law is at Utah Code Section 63G-2-101. All Riverton Police Department and city agencies follow GRAMA. Written requests must include your name, address, and phone number, along with a specific description of the record sought.
Salt Lake County Criminal Records
Riverton is in Salt Lake County. The county sheriff, Third District Court, and county agencies maintain criminal records covering the entire county. For county jail records, sheriff records, and broader Salt Lake County criminal resources, visit the Salt Lake County criminal records page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Residents of nearby cities access records through their local agencies.