Tooele County

Tooele County is located in the north-central portion of Utah, approximately 30 miles west of Salt Lake City. Tooele County seat is Tooele City, and Tooele County includes approximately 7,286 square miles, making it one of Utah's larger counties by area. As of recent census estimates, Tooele County has a population of over 75,000 residents. Tooele County is bordered by the Great Salt Lake to the north and includes portions of the Great Salt Lake Desert and the Stansbury Mountains. Major communities include Tooele, Grantsville, Stansbury Park, Wendover, and Stockton. Tooele County is home to significant federal installations including Dugway Proving Ground and Tooele Army Depot. Historic landmarks include the Benson Grist Mill, the Donner-Reed Museum, and the historic downtown Tooele County area. Tooele County's economy has historically been based on mining, military installations, and agriculture, though residential development has increased substantially in recent decades as Tooele County has become a bedroom community for Salt Lake City workers. Tooele County Recorder's office, located at 47 South Main Street in Tooele area, maintains land records and documents. Tooele County Clerk/Auditor, also at 47 South Main Street, handles vital records, business filings, and election administration. Tooele County Assessor, situated at the same address in Tooele County building complex, manages property tax assessments and maintains parcel data. The Bonneville Salt Flats, partially in Tooele County near Wendover, attract international attention for land speed racing events.

Sheriff & Law Enforcement

Tooele County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in the unincorporated areas of Tooele County. It oversees Tooele County jail, processes arrests, and maintains criminal records. The office is involved in various community programs and has specialized divisions such as a K-9 unit and a search and rescue team.

Police Departments

Law enforcement in Tooele County is provided by Tooele County Sheriff's Office and several municipal police departments. The Tooele City Police Department, Grantsville City Police Department, and Wendover City Police Department serve their respective cities. These agencies collaborate on major crimes and emergencies, making sure of full coverage across Tooele County. Each department has jurisdiction within its city limits, while the Sheriff's Office covers the broader county area.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

Tooele County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 47 South Main Street in Tooele, Utah 84074, provides law enforcement services to unincorporated areas of Tooele County and operates Tooele County Detention Center. Inmate lookup for Tooele County Detention Center is available through Tooele County website under the Sheriff's section, where citizens can search current inmates by name or booking number.

• Requests for arrest records can be submitted to the Sheriff's Office or individual police departments, typically requiring completion of a GRAMA request form.
• Mugshots and booking photos are generally considered public records in Utah and may be available through direct request to the detention center or the arresting agency.
• Processing fees may apply for copies of arrest reports and related documents.
• Citizens seeking records should specify the nature of the request, the time frame, and any known case or booking numbers to expedite processing.

Criminal Records

Criminal records in Tooele County, UT are maintained by local law enforcement agencies and the court system. Background checks are typically obtained through state-level repositories or authorized vendors. For an authoritative source, see Tooele, UT Police Records, Contact Info.

Arrest Records

Arrest records in Tooele County, UT are public under most state public-records laws unless sealed or expunged by a court. They are maintained by the arresting agency, primarily the County Sheriff's Office and municipal police departments.

Jail & Inmate Records

The Tooele County jail is operated by the County Sheriff's Office and houses pretrial detainees and short-sentence inmates. Inmate locator tools allow public searches by name or booking number.

• Look up current inmates and booking information at Tooele Jail, UT Inmate Roster, Municipal Jail Info.
• Sheriff's Office: Tooele County – Sheriff's Office.
• The bond and bail process allows release of detainees under conditions set by the court; inquiries about recently arrested individuals can be directed to the jail's administrative office.

Tooele County is served by the Third Judicial District Court, located at 74 South 100 East, Tooele, Utah 84074 This court handles felony criminal cases, civil matters over $10,000, domestic relations, probate, and appeals from lower courts. The court is part of the Utah State Courts system, and case information can be searched online through the Utah Courts Public Case Search at www.utcourts.gov/xchange. Justice Courts in Tooele County handle misdemeanor criminal cases, small claims up to $15,000, traffic violations, and preliminary hearings for felonies.

• Online case searches are free, though certified copies of court documents require fees, typically $5 for the first page and 50 cents per additional page.
• In-person requests can be made at the clerk's office during business hours, Monday through Friday.

Tooele County Recorder's Office, located at 47 South Main Street, Room 220, Tooele, Utah 84074, maintains all land and property records for Tooele County. The office records deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, reconveyances, easements, liens (including mechanics liens and judgment liens), subdivision plats, and other documents affecting real property title. The Recorder's office website at www.tooeleco.org/recorder provides access to an online document search system where the public can search recorded documents by name, parcel number, or recording date.

• Viewing documents online may be free, while certified copies cost approximately $8 for the first page and $2 for each additional page.
• Certified copies of recorded documents can be requested in person, by mail, or in some cases online.
• All requests must comply with Utah Code §17-21-18.5 regarding recorder fees and §59-2-102 regarding property tax record access.

Vital records for Tooele County are maintained by multiple agencies depending on the record type. Birth and death certificates are primarily issued by the Utah Department of Health and Human Services, Office of Vital Records and Statistics, located at 288 North 1460 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84116. Birth certificates cost $25 for a certified copy, and death certificates cost $20, with additional copies ordered at the same time costing less. Processing typically takes 4-6 weeks by mail or 3-5 business days for expedited service with an additional fee.

• Online ordering is available through the VitalChek service at https://www.vitalchek.com, though convenience fees apply.
• Both parties must appear in person with valid photo identification, and the fee is approximately $50.

Business licensing and registration in Tooele County involves both county and state-level processes. Tooele County Clerk/Auditor's Office at 47 South Main Street, Room 318, Tooele, Utah 84074, handles fictitious business name registrations (DBAs) and certain county business licenses. DBA filings must be recorded with the County Clerk and published in a newspaper of general circulation in Tooele County as required by Utah Code §42-2-6.

• Tooele County Chamber of Commerce, website www.tooelechamber.com, provides resources for business owners and economic development information.
• Most county business license information is public record and can be requested under GRAMA.

Explore public records for 8 cities and communities in Tooele County, Utah.

Tooele County's economy is diverse, anchored by federal government installations, mining, manufacturing, agriculture, and growing residential development. Major employers include the Tooele Army Depot, Dugway Proving Ground (a U.S. Army facility conducting chemical and biological defense testing), and the former Deseret Chemical Depot site. Tooele County has long been associated with mining, particularly copper, gold, silver, and other minerals, with historic operations in communities like Stockton and Ophir.

• The median household income in Tooele County is estimated at approximately $75,000-$80,000, somewhat higher than the Utah state median, reflecting the prevalence of federal employment and commuter workers.

Elections in Tooele County are administered by Tooele County Clerk/Auditor's Office, located at 47 South Main Street, Room 318, Tooele, Utah 84074. The elections division can be contacted through the office’s website, and election information is available at www.tooeleco.org/clerk. Voter registration in Utah can be completed online at https://vote.utah.gov, by mail, or in person at the County Clerk's office. The registration deadline is 11 days before an election for online and by-mail registration, and Election Day for in-person registration at designated locations.

• Utah is a vote-by-mail state; all active registered voters automatically receive mail ballots approximately 21 days before each election.
• These records can be requested from the County Clerk under GRAMA.
• Tooele County provides transparency by posting unofficial election results online on election night and certified results after the canvass period.
• Citizens may request to observe ballot processing, counting, and canvassing activities by contacting the Clerk's office in advance.