Getting a Copy of Your Utah Criminal Record
Which Utah agency keeps criminal history records, how to request your own record, and the fee.
Short answer: The Utah Department of Public Safety's Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) lets you get a copy of your own Utah criminal history in person at its Taylorsville office (8 a.m.-5 p.m. Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, Obtain a Copy of Your Own Criminal History Record
| Getting a copy of your criminal record | The Utah Department of Public Safety's Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) lets you get a copy of your own Utah criminal history in person at its Taylorsville office (8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays) or by mailing the Criminal History Record Application with the fee. The fee is $20 (cash, personal check, VISA or MasterCard, money order or cashier's check). A valid government-issued photo ID must accompany the request; Utah Driving Privilege Cards are not accepted. You may obtain only your own record. BCI: 801-965-4445. |
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| What relief the state offers | Utah offers "expungement." The court seals all records about a case, no one can see them without court permission, and the person can say the arrest or conviction never happened. Expungement happens in two ways: automatically under Utah's "Clean Slate" law, or by petition. Adults use the Utah Expungement Act (Utah Code Title 77, Chapter 40a), and juveniles have a separate process. Utah also allows a motion to reduce the level of a conviction and pardons from the Board of Pardons and Parole. |
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FAQ
How do I check my own criminal record in Utah?
The Utah Department of Public Safety's Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) lets you get a copy of your own Utah criminal history in person at its Taylorsville office (8 a.m.-5 p.m. weekdays) or by mailing the Criminal History Record Application with the fee. The fee is $20 (cash, personal check, VISA or MasterCard, money order or cashier's check). A valid government-issued photo ID must accompany the request; Utah Driving Privilege Cards are not accepted. You may obtain only your own record. BCI: 801-965-4445.
Can you get a criminal record expunged in Utah?
Utah offers "expungement." The court seals all records about a case, no one can see them without court permission, and the person can say the arrest or conviction never happened. Expungement happens in two ways: automatically under Utah's "Clean Slate" law, or by petition. Adults use the Utah Expungement Act (Utah Code Title 77, Chapter 40a), and juveniles have a separate process. Utah also allows a motion to reduce the level of a conviction and pardons from the Board of Pardons and Parole.
General legal information, not legal advice. Laws change and local rules can differ; check the linked official source or talk to a lawyer about your situation.