Cache County Criminal Background Check Guide

Cache County sits in the northeast corner of Utah, home to roughly 140,000 people anchored by the city of Logan. Running a background check in Cache County means working with several distinct sources: the Cache County Sheriff's Office, the First District Court in Logan, the Cache Online Records Express portal, and the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. This guide walks through each resource, explains how to submit a formal records request under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, and covers what a criminal history report from this county typically contains.

Cache County Sheriff Records Office

The Cache County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement body serving unincorporated Cache County. The Sheriff maintains arrest records, criminal case files, warrant data, and the county jail booking roster. The office is located at 1225 West Valley View Drive, Suite 100, Logan, UT 84321, and can be reached by phone at (435) 755-1000. Office hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

One of the most useful public tools offered by the Sheriff is the current jail booking roster, sometimes called the "Who's Been Booked" list. This roster is publicly accessible and shows recently booked individuals along with their charges and booking dates. It is updated on a rolling basis and requires no account or fee to view. For arrest records outside of recent bookings, you will need to submit a formal request.

To request records in person, visit the Records Department at the address above. Bring a valid government-issued ID and any case numbers you have. Staff will provide a GRAMA Request Form to complete on site. Fees follow the standard Utah schedule: $10.00 for the first ten pages and $0.25 for each additional page. Allow up to ten business days for the office to respond, provide the records, deny the request, or notify you of a delay due to extraordinary circumstances.

The Cache County Sheriff's Office in Logan handles criminal records and the public jail roster for the Cache County area.

How to Run a Background Check in Cache County

A thorough Cache County background check generally requires pulling from more than one source. No single agency holds every record. The Cache County Sheriff holds arrest and booking data for its own deputies' cases. Logan City Police and other municipal departments hold records for their respective jurisdictions. The First District Court holds case filings and dispositions. The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification holds the statewide criminal history database.

For a statewide criminal records search, the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification is the most complete source. BCI maintains fingerprint-based criminal history records for the entire state. Under the Right of Access provision, a person can request their own record for a fee of $20.00 (effective July 1, 2025). Requests can be submitted to BCI's Criminal Records Section by mail at 3888 West 5400 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84129. BCI's main office is at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129, phone (801) 965-4445, open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.

Combining the Sheriff's booking data, the court case system, and the BCI statewide file gives the most complete picture of a person's criminal history in Cache County. Each source covers a different piece of the record, and gaps can appear if you rely on only one.

BCI is the central repository for Utah criminal history and processes Right of Access requests from individuals statewide.

Note: The BCI Right of Access fee of $20.00 applies when you request your own record; third-party access follows separate authorization rules under Utah Code Section 53-10-108.

Cache County Criminal Records and Court History

Criminal records in Cache County are generated when law enforcement makes an arrest. Those records move through the First District Court, which serves Cache County and is located at 135 North 100 West, Logan, UT 84321, phone (435) 750-1300. Court records include case filings, charges, plea entries, trial outcomes, sentencing orders, and any conditions of probation or supervision. These records are generally public under Utah law.

The Utah Courts system offers two main online tools. MyCourtCase is a free public portal where anyone can look up basic case information by name or case number without creating an account. It shows active and closed cases across all Utah district courts. For more detailed records, including document images and historical filings, XChange is the Utah Courts subscription service. XChange requires registration and charges a per-use fee, but it provides far more depth than the free viewer.

Court records reflect the formal legal process, not the underlying arrest. A person may have an arrest record at the Sheriff's Office without a corresponding court case if charges were not filed. Conversely, court records may exist for cases transferred from other jurisdictions. Cross-referencing both sources is the most reliable approach.

Inmate Search and Jail Booking Records

The Cache County jail booking roster is publicly available through the Sheriff's website and shows current inmates by name, booking date, and charge. This roster updates regularly and is one of the faster ways to check whether a person was recently booked in Cache County. No account is needed and there is no fee to view it.

For individuals no longer in the local jail, the Utah Department of Corrections Offender Search covers people under active state supervision including those on parole or probation. The Utah Courts system also provides a Sex Offender Registry lookup as part of its public access tools. Vinelink, operated by the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children, allows searches by offender ID or name for inmates and former inmates across many Utah facilities.

Cache Online Records Express, known as CORE, is the county's primary online portal for property records, marriage licenses, business licenses, and some court case information. While CORE is most useful for civil records, it can help confirm identity information when cross-referencing against criminal record searches.

Active Warrant Checks in Cache County

Warrant information in Cache County is maintained by the Sheriff's Office and by the First District Court. The BCI also operates the Statewide Warrants file, commonly referred to as the SWW, which consolidates active warrants from agencies across Utah. Members of the public can check the SWW through BCI's online tools or by calling the Sheriff's Office directly at (435) 755-1000.

In-person warrant inquiries can be made at the Sheriff's Office during normal business hours. Bring valid ID. The First District Court clerk's office at (435) 750-1300 can also confirm whether a warrant has been issued in connection with an open court case.

Warrants are issued by courts, not law enforcement agencies. A bench warrant means a judge ordered the arrest of someone who failed to appear for a court date. An arrest warrant means law enforcement presented probable cause and a judge approved it. Both types appear in the SWW and in the First District Court system.

Note: Checking the SWW shows only warrants entered into the statewide system; some local bench warrants may not appear until they are formally entered by court staff.

GRAMA Records Request Process for Cache County

Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act governs how you request public records from any government agency in the state. The full statute is available at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2. Under GRAMA, an agency must respond within ten business days: either provide the record, deny the request with a written explanation, or notify you that more time is needed due to extraordinary circumstances.

To submit a GRAMA request to the Cache County Sheriff, visit the Records Department at 1225 West Valley View Drive, Suite 100, Logan, UT 84321, or contact the office by phone at (435) 755-1000 to ask about mail submissions. Your request should identify the record you are seeking as specifically as possible: full name, date of birth, date of incident, and case number if known. Vague requests take longer and may result in clarification delays.

The state also maintains the GRAMA Portal at openrecords.utah.gov, which allows you to submit records requests to participating agencies online. Not all Cache County agencies use this portal, so confirm before submitting electronically. Standard copy fees apply: $10.00 for the first ten pages and $0.25 per additional page for paper copies.

Expungement and Record Clearing in Cache County

Utah law allows certain criminal records to be expunged after a waiting period tied to the severity of the offense. Under Utah Code Title 77, Chapter 40a, the waiting periods are as follows: DUI convictions require ten years, felony convictions require seven years, Class A misdemeanors require five years, Class B misdemeanors require four years, and Class C misdemeanors or infractions require three years. These periods run from the date of conviction or release from supervision, whichever is later.

The process starts with BCI. You must apply for a Certificate of Eligibility through BCI's expungement unit. The fee is $65.00 per offense. Processing typically takes four to six months. Once BCI confirms eligibility, you petition the court that handled the original case. For Cache County records, that means the First District Court in Logan. The court reviews the petition, may schedule a hearing, and issues a final order if approved.

An expungement seals the record from most public searches. It does not destroy the record, and some agencies may still access it under specific legal circumstances. Consulting a licensed Utah attorney before beginning the process can help you understand what records qualify and what the likely outcome will be for your specific history.