Tooele County Criminal Records Search Guide
Tooele County criminal records are produced and maintained by the Tooele County Sheriff's Office, the Tooele County Detention Center, and the Third District Court. The county sits west of Salt Lake County and is one of the largest counties in Utah by land area. Criminal records here cover arrest history, booking data, conviction records, and court case filings for residents and anyone processed through the Tooele County system. This guide covers each access point and explains the steps to find Tooele County criminal records through official and public-facing tools.
Tooele County Quick Facts
Tooele County Sheriff's Office and Arrest Records
The Tooele County Sheriff's Office serves as the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas and county-level criminal matters. The office is at 47 South Main Street, Tooele, UT 84074. The main phone is (435) 882-5600. Deputies patrol the county around the clock, generating arrest and booking records that form the core of Tooele County criminal records accessible to the public.
The Tooele City Police Department also handles law enforcement within city limits. That office is at 50 North Garden Street and can be reached at (435) 882-8900. Arrest records from both agencies are part of the broader Tooele County criminal records system. When researching an incident that took place inside city limits, contacting Tooele City Police directly may be the faster route to a specific report.
The screenshot below shows publicly available arrest records and booking data for Tooele County, Utah.
The arrest records directory aggregates booking information from the Sheriff's Office and Detention Center, making it a useful starting point for most Tooele County arrest record searches.
| Sheriff's Address | 47 South Main Street, Tooele, UT 84074 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff's Phone | (435) 882-5600 |
| Tooele City Police | 50 North Garden Street, (435) 882-8900 |
| Annual Arrests | ~6,500 |
| DUI Arrests (Annual) | 176 |
Note: The Sheriff's Office address listed for mail is 1960 South Main Street, which is also the location of the Detention Center. Use 47 South Main Street for walk-in visits to the main office.
Tooele County Detention Center and Jail Records
The Tooele County Detention Center is at 1960 South Main Street, Tooele, UT 84074. The jail phone is (435) 277-4200. The facility sees roughly 6,500 arrests per year with an average daily population of about 325 inmates. Weekly turnover runs around 55%, meaning the roster changes frequently. Searching current inmate data requires checking regularly or using the VINE system for automatic updates.
Tooele County criminal records from the Detention Center include the full booking record for each person processed through the jail. That record covers the subject's full legal name, aliases, date of birth, physical description, booking photo, home address, SID and FBI identification numbers, booking number, booking date and time, and the charges listed at the time of arrest.
To request historical jail records, write to: Tooele County Sheriff, Att: Jail Records, 1960 South Main, Tooele, UT 84074. Include the person's full name, any known aliases, date of birth, the date range you are researching, and the crime charged or convicted of. This information helps staff locate the correct file faster and reduces processing delays.
The screenshot below shows publicly available criminal records and court filing data for Tooele County, Utah.
The criminal records directory connects searchers to both recent and historical records maintained by the Sheriff's Office and Detention Center in Tooele County.
| Detention Center Address | 1960 South Main Street, Tooele, UT 84074 |
|---|---|
| Jail Phone | (435) 277-4200 |
| Avg. Daily Population | 325 inmates |
| Weekly Turnover | ~55% |
Third District Court Tooele and Court Records
The Third District Court - Tooele handles felony criminal cases, serious misdemeanors, and civil matters arising within the county. The court is at 74 South 100 East, Suite 14, Tooele, UT 84074, and can be reached at 435-833-8000. Court records include case filings, hearing dates, judgments, sentencing data, and dispositions. These documents are part of the public record unless a judge has ordered them sealed or restricted.
The County Clerk's Office is at 47 South Main Street and can be reached at (435) 843-3100. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. The Clerk's Office handles county-level record requests and can direct you to the right court division for specific case types.
The Utah Courts online portal allows public case searches by name or case number across all Utah districts, including Tooele County. Some records require in-person access based on how they are classified. Public terminals are available at the Tooele County Justice Center and the Clerk's Office for free on-site viewing.
Court records for Tooele County can also be accessed through the XChange system. A free account lets you select Tooele County, and detailed access to individual case records costs $5 per name search. This is a cost-effective option for researchers who need to check multiple names or cases within a defined time period.
Note: In-person inspection of public court records at the Justice Center or Clerk's Office is free under GRAMA. Per-page copy fees apply when you need printed documents.
Tooele County Criminal Records Types and Retention
Tooele County criminal records fall into several categories. They include arrest records, conviction records, felony records, and misdemeanor records. Each type has different retention rules under Utah law. Felony arrests are kept permanently. Misdemeanor records are retained for 10 years. Infraction records are held for 5 years. Juvenile records are retained until the subject reaches age 21.
June 2024 arrest data from Tooele County shows a total of 186 arrests in that month alone. On an annual basis, DUI arrests account for 176 incidents. All other offense categories combined produce about 339 arrests. This gives a sense of scale for the volume of criminal records generated each year in the county.
Identifying information in Tooele County criminal records includes the subject's full legal name, any known aliases, date of birth, physical description, booking photo, last known address, and state and federal identification numbers. This detail level makes the records useful for background research when working from a specific name and date of birth.
The Tooele Transcript Bulletin publishes a police blotter that covers recent arrest activity in the county. This is a secondary source but a useful one for checking recent incidents without submitting a formal records request.
GRAMA Requests for Tooele County Criminal Records
Tooele County criminal records are public under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act. Utah Code section 63G-2-203 gives the public the right to inspect records in person at no cost. Per-page fees apply when you need printed copies. Fee waivers are available under Utah Code section 63G-2-203(5) for requesters who qualify as impecunious or who are seeking records for a clear public benefit.
Requests should be submitted in writing. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, the approximate date range, and the specific type of record you are requesting. Submitting more detail speeds up the process. The standard response window is 10 business days. Requests that are denied must include a citation to the specific statutory basis for withholding the record and instructions for filing an appeal.
Note: Free in-person inspection applies to records already cleared for public release. If you need a copy or if the request requires staff research time, fees may apply beyond the 15-minute threshold allowed under state law.
VINE Inmate Tracking in Tooele County
The VINE system (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) allows anyone to look up the current custody status of a person held in the Tooele County Detention Center or a Utah state facility. VINE is free, operates 24 hours a day, and provides automatic notifications by phone, text, or email when an inmate's status changes.
To search, enter the inmate's full name or booking number. VINE pulls directly from the Detention Center roster and updates when changes occur. This tool is used by family members, attorneys, and crime victims to track whether someone is still in custody without making repeated calls to the jail.
Note: Signing up for VINE alerts does not require you to explain why you are tracking a specific person. Notifications are sent automatically when custody status changes, saving time compared to manual checks.
Utah BCI and Statewide Criminal History for Tooele County
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) maintains full statewide criminal history records, including all Tooele County criminal records entered into the state system. BCI is located in Taylorsville and can be reached at (801) 965-4445. A BCI report is the most complete source for a person's full Utah criminal history, combining records from all 29 counties.
Fingerprint-based BCI submissions produce the most accurate results. Name-based searches can miss records if a person has used aliases or if data entry variations exist in older records. BCI processes public requests for personal records and also handles submissions from courts and law enforcement under separate access protocols.
The image below represents Utah state courts records resources, which connect Tooele County criminal filings to the statewide case management system.
State court records cover all felony and serious misdemeanor cases from Tooele County processed through the Third District Court system.