Weber County Arrest Records

A Weber County arrest record is an official document created by a law enforcement agency that details a person's arrest, detention, or confinement for a criminal offense. Law enforcement officers in Weber County make arrests when individuals are caught or suspected of committing crimes.

Per Utah Code § 77-7-2, peace officers can arrest a person in various situations. These situations include when a crime is being committed in their presence, when there is a valid arrest warrant, or when there is probable cause to believe an individual has committed a crime.

When peace officers arrest a person for criminal offenses, such as sexual assault, theft, burglary, rape, weapons violations, murder, fraud, forgery, etc., they document the arrest, including the arrestee's information, the alleged offense, details of the incident leading to the arrest, and more. This documentation creates what is officially known as an arrest record or report.

The Weber County Sheriff's Office is the county's main custodian of arrest and jail records. However, for arrests made within city limits, the respective city police department (such as the Ogden City Police Department) creates and maintains the arrest records. Interested persons can also find other records created in the criminal justice system, such as Weber County court records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Weber County?

Yes. Arrest records are public records in Weber County under the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA). This Act allows the public to access and/or obtain copies of government records, including arrest records, upon submission of GRAMA requests to the record holders (i.e., law enforcement agencies). However, certain arrest records are not subject to public disclosure under the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA). These include:

• Juvenile arrest records
• Records related to ongoing police investigations
• Information that could compromise victim safety, particularly in domestic violence or sexual assault cases
• Personal identifying information—such as Social Security numbers, driver's license numbers, or financial account information
• Expunged or sealed arrest records
• Any other protected by other state or federal laws.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

A public arrest record in Weber County typically contains the following information:

• Date, time, and location of the arrest
• The arrestee's personal information (name, DOB, address)
• Physical descriptors (eye and hair color and scars/piercings/tattoos)
• Charge or alleged criminal offense
• Details of the circumstances or events leading to the arrest
• Evidence collected at the scene of arrest (if any)
• Arresting office and/or agency
• Outstanding warrants (if any)
• The arrestee's mugshot
• Bail amount (if applicable)
• Date and time of release (if applicable)
• Booking information (number, date, and time).

Weber County Crime Rate

According to the "Crime in Utah Dashboards," Weber County reported a total of 14,394 crimes in 2023. These crimes are categorized into three main types: crimes against persons, property crimes, and crimes against society. The breakdown is as follows:

• Crimes against Persons: There were 3,230 reported cases, including aggravated assault (423), fondling (270), human trafficking (1), incest (5), intimidation (129), kidnapping/abduction (189), murder (11), negligent manslaughter (1), rape (147), sexual assault (8), simple assault (2,005), sodomy (25), and statutory rape (16).
• Property Crimes: There were 6,117 reported cases, including all other larceny (1,019), arson (13), bribery (1), burglary (488), forgery (112), credit card/ATM fraud (330), destruction of property (1,872), embezzlement (4), extortion/blackmail (57), pretenses/swindle/confidence game (378), identity theft (166), impersonation (75), motor vehicle theft (258), pickpocketing (26), purse snatching (27), robbery (75), shoplifting (1,138), and stolen property offenses (78).
• Crimes Against Society: There were 5,047 reported cases, including animal cruelty (40), drug equipment violations (2,308), drug/narcotic violations (2,245), pornography/obscene material (93), prostitution (1), and weapons violations (360).

Weber County Arrest Statistics

Per the "Crime in Utah Dashboards," Weber County reported 2,346 Group B arrests. These arrests included 1,001 for various unclassified offenses, 135 for disorderly conduct, 402 for driving under the influence (DUI), 52 for non-violent family offenses, 50 for liquor law violations, and 706 for trespassing on real property.

Find Weber County Arrest Records

Individuals can submit requests online or in person to the Weber County Sheriff's Office to obtain arrest records in Weber County, including Utah criminal history records. In-person requests should be made at the Weber County Sheriff's Records Section, Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.

Weber County Sheriff's Office
1400 Depot Drive
Ogden, Utah 84401.

For online requests, individuals should use the "electronic GRAMA request form". This form requires the requester to provide their details (name, address, and phone number), a clear description of the requested record, and an uploaded copy of their valid driver's license or a state or federal government-issued photo ID.

The Sheriff's Office charges $15 for copies of arrest reports and inmate records up to 30 pages. Each additional page costs an extra $0.50. According to the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), most records held by the Sheriff's Office are classified as private, protected, or controlled and are only available to individuals who meet specific criteria.

Alternatively, individuals may submit written requests to the relevant city police departments in Weber County to obtain city arrest records. For example, to request arrest records from the Ogden City Police Department, individuals can submit a completed GRAMA Request Form (PDF) in person (at the front desk of the Francom Public Safety Building, 2186 Lincoln Ave., Ogden, UT) or by email.

To obtain arrest records for individuals detained by U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), use the Online Detainee Locator System or contact a local ICE field office by phone or in person. For FBI arrests, use the Federal Inmate Locator.

Free Arrest Record Search in Weber County

Under the provisions of GRAMA, individuals can request arrest records from law enforcement agencies in Weber County. However, the Weber County Sheriff's Office and local police departments usually charge a fee to provide copies of these records. For free access to arrest or inmate records in Weber County, individuals should visit the official websites of local law enforcement agencies to see if they offer free search services. For example, individuals can use the "current inmate roster" on the sheriff's office website to search for inmate records in the county.

Alternatively, individuals may conduct free searches for Weber County arrest records on third-party aggregate websites. These websites aggregate public records, such as arrest records from law enforcement agencies, and make them accessible to the public. Users can search for these records on third-party aggregate sites. While some of these sites offer free searches, others may charge a fee.

Get Weber County Criminal Records

Weber County criminal records, also known as rap sheets, are official documents that provide a detailed account of a person's interactions with the criminal justice system. They provide information on a person's history of arrests, charges, convictions, and sentences related to criminal offenses. The Utah Department of Public Safety is responsible for these records. They keep a central database of criminal history information and provide access to these records through the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI).

Individuals seeking to obtain criminal records in the state, including those of Weber County residents, should submit a completed "Application for Criminal History" form (plus a "Third Party Release" form if the criminal history information is to be released to a third party) in person or by mail to the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI).

Department of Public Safety
Bureau of Criminal Identification
4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300
Taylorsville, Utah 84129
Phone: (801) 965-4445
Fax: (801) 969-7065

The application fee to obtain these records from the BCI is $15.00, payable by checks and money orders (made out to the "Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification") or by credit cards (Visa, MasterCard, Discover Card, or AMEX).

Alternatively, residents of Weber County who want to obtain a copy of their Utah criminal history can visit the Weber County Sheriff's Office to submit their requests. A photo ID (state/federal) and a $15 application fee are required to process criminal history information requests at the sheriff's office.

Weber County Sheriff's Office
1400 Depot Drive
Ogden, Utah 84404.

Weber County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Weber County arrest records document the apprehension and detention of individuals by law enforcement for criminal offenses. These records do not necessarily indicate guilt or a criminal conviction and include details such as the date and location of the arrest, the arresting agency, the alleged crime, mugshots, and the initial charges. The Weber County Sheriff's Office is the primary custodian of arrest records, as they manage the county jail and process most arrests. However, local police departments within the county may also maintain their own arrest records.

Since a criminal record provides a broader picture of a person's interactions with the criminal justice system within and outside Weber County, the primary custodian of these records is state-level agencies. In Utah, the Utah Department of Public Safety is the official custodian of criminal records in the state, while the Bureau of Criminal Identification is tasked with the dissemination of these records to the public. However, the Weber County Sheriff's Office may keep and disseminate local criminal background information.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrests typically remain on a person's record indefinitely in Utah unless they are expunged or sealed. Expungement allows eligible individuals to petition to have their arrest records cleared or sealed. This depends on several factors, including the nature of the offense and the time that has passed since the arrest (i.e., 30 days since the arrest).In some cases, however, law enforcement agencies may automatically restrict a person's arrest record from public view after a certain period if no charges were filed.

Expunge Weber County Arrest Records

Arrest records can be expunged or sealed in Weber County, subject to the eligibility criteria outlined in the Utah Expungement Law. Expungement deletes and erases arrests from records, whereas sealing orders keep the records and sequester them from public disclosure.

A person can get their arrest record expunged in Utah if 30 days have passed since their arrest and they have no pending criminal cases (per the Utah Expungement Act, Chapter 40, Title 77). Other eligibility requirements for persons to file and have their arrest records expunged in Weber County include:

• Depending on the nature of the offense, certain waiting periods after the arrest or completion of any related sentences may apply before expungement is possible.
• There must be no pending criminal charges against the person at the time of the expungement request.
• The arrest must not have resulted in a conviction, or the conviction must have been set aside.
• The law enforcement did not file charges following the arrest
• Where charges were filed, the charges must have been dismissed with or without prejudice.
• The arrestee was acquitted at trial, or the statute of limitation on the criminal offense has expired.

To expunge eligible arrest records, the arrestee must obtain a certificate of eligibility from the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI). With this document, they can file a "petition to expunge records" with the court within ninety (90) days of receiving the certificate. Individuals who cannot file their application within the stipulated 90-day time frame may reapply for the certificate.

Under Utah Rule of Criminal Procedure 42, the court must provide a copy of the petition to the prosecutor handling the case. The prosecutor then has 35 days to review and respond to the petition. The prosecutor may reject the expungement request if the petitioner has not met probation requirements or poses a threat to public safety. If the prosecutor denies the petition, the court must hold a hearing. Once the judge approves the petition and grants an expungement order, the petitioner will be notified to pick up a certified copy of the order by phone or email.

While the court may notify the BCI of the expungement order, the petitioner may obtain and mail copies of the order to law enforcement agencies in Weber County and the BCI to erase and delete the expunged arrests from their records.

In certain situations, arrest records can be automatically expunged through a process called "Auto/Clean Slate expungement". This process is handled automatically between the courts and the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI), without the need for a certificate of eligibility. Per Utah Code 77-40a-201, cases that qualify for "Auto/Clean Slate" expungement include:

• Arrests where all charges were acquitted.
• Cases dismissed with prejudice.
• Cases considered "clean slate" eligible.

For example, a class C misdemeanor arrest can be expunged if the person has remained crime-free for five years, and a class B misdemeanor can be expunged after six years of being crime-free.

Weber County Arrest Warrants

Weber County arrest warrants are a legal order from a judge or magistrate that authorizes law enforcement to arrest someone suspected of a crime. They contain the person's name or precise physical description, the alleged offense, the issuing authority's name and signature, the date and time of issuance, and instructions for the offender's arrest.

The Utah Code of Criminal Procedure (Title 77, Chapter 7) stipulates how arrest warrants should be issued and executed in Weber County. Per Utah law, magistrates (or judges) issue arrest warrants based on evidence of probable cause presented by law enforcement or a prosecutor. The magistrate then reviews this evidence and, if satisfied, issues a warrant specifying the person to be arrested and the offense they committed.

Individuals may have arrest warrants issued against them for criminal offenses and other reasons, such as failing to appear in court, contempt of court (disobeying a court order), or violating probation or parole terms.

Weber County Arrest Warrant Search

To search for and find information on active arrest warrants against persons in Weber County, interested individuals should contact the Weber County Sheriff's Office in person (Monday through Friday, between 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m.) or online via the 'electronic GRAMA/FOIA' request portal.

Weber County Sheriff's Office
1400 Depot Drive
Ogden, Utah 84404
Phone: (801) 778-6600

Individuals may also contact a municipal police department in Weber County to look up an arrest warrant they have obtained for an offender's arrest. However, information on warrants may be limited or restricted if disclosure will affect the execution of the warrant or compromise an ongoing law enforcement investigation. Alternatively, they may use the "Utah Statewide Warrant Search" to find information on individuals wanted for criminal offenses in the state, including Weber County.

Do Weber County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No. Arrest warrants in Weber County do not expire. Once issued, they remain active until executed. However, jurisdictional limitations, the statute of limitations on the offense, or the warrant being quashed or recalled can impact its validity or execution. Warrants are typically recalled or quashed when charges are dismissed, the case is resolved, the warrant is found to be based on false claims, or the statute of limitations on the offense has expired.