Box Elder County Arrest Records

Box Elder County arrest records are official documents about the arrest of individuals by the county's law enforcement agencies. These documents contain the personal information of arrestees, their criminal offenses, and the circumstances of their arrests. An arrest becomes necessary if a person commits an arrestable offense, there is irrefutable evidence that an individual may commit a criminal offense, or an individual poses risks to self or society.

Several law enforcement agencies in Box Elder County generate arrest records to document information about the persons they take into custody and the circumstances of their arrests. These include the:

• Box Elder County Sheriff's Office
• Brigham City Police Department
• Tremonton Police Department
• Garland Police Department
• Municipal and local police departments.

Box Elder County arrest records may provide preliminary information for criminal case trials within the county's District, Juvenile, or Justice Courts. They may be available as part of Box Elder County court records and Utah court records.

Note: In Box Elder County, the Box Elder County Jail is the primary facility for holding individuals awaiting trials and those sentenced for various criminal convictions. However, individuals who commit federal offenses or are arrested for certain crimes may be transferred to other state or federal correctional facilities.

Are Arrest Records Public in Box Elder County?

Yes, arrest records are public in Box Elder County. According to Section 201, Part 2 of the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), the public has the right to free inspection of government records and to make copies of such documents at reasonable times (this includes accessing Box Elder County arrest records). However, Utah laws recognize the rights of individuals to personal privacy and consider the safety of the record owners. Hence, the public cannot access Box Elder arrest information that relates to:

• Minors
• Sealed or Expunged records
• Victim or confidential law enforcement informant
• Active law enforcement or judicial investigations
• Information that is protected by Utah and federal laws.

Notwithstanding the exemption, restricted Box Elder County arrest records are accessible to the individuals whose names are on the records (if they are adults), law enforcement agencies, judges, prosecutors, and defense attorneys.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

An arrest record contains information about an arrest. Generally, these include:

• Name, gender, date of birth, address, and physical description of the owner of the record
• Time, date, and location of arrest
• Name of the arresting agency
• Charges against the arrestee
• Booking number
• Mugshots
• Bail/Bond information.

Box Elder County Arrest Statistics

The FBI arrest statistics show a decrease in the number of individuals taken into custody by law enforcement agencies in Box Elder County between 2020 and 2022. However, there was an increase in the number of arrests in Box Elder County in 2023. The FBI data shows that UCR participating law enforcement agencies in Box Elder County reported 510, 425, 421, and 460 arrests with the county for 2020, 2021, 2022, and 2023.

Within this period, the highest number of arrests were for simple assault, drug/narcotics violations, and theft. The table outlines the arrest statistics for some common crimes within Box Elder County between 2020 and 2023.

Data Source: FBI Crime Data Explorer.

Find Box Elder County Arrest Records

Unless exempted by the law, Box Elder County arrest records are public documents, and there are several options to access them. Box Elder County arrest information seekers should

• Call the Box Elder County Sheriff's Office at (435) 734-3800 or visit the office at

52 South 1000 West, Brigham City,
UT 84302

• Download an Application for Criminal History Form from the Utah Department of Public Safety website and request access to personal arrest records through criminal records.
• Visit the Box Elder County Jail at the county's Sheriff's Office and request access to inmate arrest records.
• Log in to the Utah Department of Corrections Offender Search Portal and use names and offenders' numbers to look for Box Elder County arrest records through the criminal records of Box Elder inmates.

Free Arrest Record Search in Box Elder County

For free access to Box Elder arrest records, interested individuals should log in to the Utah Department of Corrections Offender Search Portal and use the online tools to look for the arrest records of Box Elder inmates. Alternatively, visit Box Elder District and Justice Courthouses and use the Public Access Terminals to search for the county's arrest records through individuals’ criminal records. In addition, Box Elder County arrest records may be accessible for free through third-party websites. Some private online databases may offer free access to information about Box Elder County arrests.

Box Elder County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Box Elder County arrest and criminal records are crucial law enforcement tools for fighting crimes. Nonetheless, there are differences between both documents. The distinctions between Box Elder County arrest records and Box Elder County criminal records range from their mode of creation to their content and legal implications. The table below outlines some differences between Box Elder County arrest and criminal records.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrest information may stay on a record indefinitely. However, individuals may petition the court to seal or expunge their arrest information if they fulfill the eligibility criteria of the Utah Code Ann. § 77-40-.

Expunge Box Elder County Arrest Records

Per the Utah Code Annotated § 77-40-101, an individual may petition the Box Elder County First District Court to expunge a Box Elder County arrest information if the arrest is without conviction, leads to an acquittal, or dismissal. If the arrest leads to a conviction, it must be for a:

• Class A, B, or C misdemeanor
• Non-violent felony
• Minor traffic infractions or city ordinance violations
• Drug possession offense.

Also, to be eligible for expunging arrest information in Box Elder County, a petitioner must complete the sentence imposed by the court for the crime and make restitution if applicable. In addition, the following waiting period must elapse after completing the sentence for the crime before the individual may petition the court to expunge the arrest information:

• Arrest without conviction - 60 days after the arrest
• Acquittal or Dismissal - immediately after the judgment
• Class C misdemeanors and infractions - 3 years after completing the sentence for the crime and full payment of all fines
• Class B misdemeanors - 4 years after completing the sentence
• Misdemeanor DUI convictions (Class B) - 10 years after completing the sentence
• Felony drug possession (3rd-degree felony) - 5 years after completing the sentence for the crime
• Third-degree felonies (excluding drug possession) - 7 years after completing the sentence
• Juvenile arrest records - One year must elapse after the juvenile court's jurisdiction ends for a non-serious offense. Felonies and violent crimes may attract stiffer conditions. Also, the individual must be 18 years or older.

Any eligible individual who wants to expunge a Box Elder County arrest information should apply the steps:

• Download an Application for a Certificate of Eligibility, fill it out, and submit it to the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) to obtain a Certificate of Eligibility.
• Download the appropriate expungement form from the Utah Judicial Branch's Court Form Page:
  • Complete the form, enclose the certificate from the BCI and a check/money order for $150.00 to cover the filing fees, and file a petition at the Box Elder County District Court. If the petition is through the Box Elder County Justice Court, the filing is $135.00
• Serve a copy of the petition to the Box Elder County Attorney's Office and the law enforcement agency responsible for the specific arrest.
• Attend court hearings on the petition to provide answers to questions or counter any objection that may arise.
• Wait for the court to review the petition. If it is successful, the judge will order the sealing of the record.
• Follow up the court order and ensure the agencies holding the records seal the documents and update their databases.

Box Elder County Arrest Warrants

Box Elder arrest warrants are court documents that authorize law enforcement to take individuals into custody. These documents may be issued by the courts if law enforcement proves probable cause that certain persons committed crimes or are most likely to commit crimes. Also, a Box Elder County court may issue an arrest warrant if the law provides evidence that a person:

• Disobeyed court orders
• Fail to appear for a court hearing to answer charges for a criminal offense.
• Wants to flee the jurisdiction to avoid prosecution for an offense.

An arrest warrant must contain the following information to be valid:

• Name, aliases, last known address, and physical description of the subject
• Name of the issuing authority
• The subject/defendant's name
• Charges against the defendant/subject
• Date of issuance of the warrant
• The geographical area where the warrant is enforceable
• Instructions on how law enforcement should execute the warrant
• The date by which law enforcement must return the warrant to the court.

Do Box Elder County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, there are no expiration dates for Box Elder County arrest warrants. Once a judge or magistrate of a Box Elder County court issues an arrest warrant, it will remain active until law enforcement apprehends the subject of the warrant. However, a Box Elder arrest warrant will become inactive at the subject's demise or if the court quashes it.