Pleasant Grove Arrest Records
Pleasant Grove arrest records are held by the Pleasant Grove Police Department in Utah County. The city is between Orem and American Fork along the Wasatch Front. The police department handles all law work in the city and keeps arrest files in its records system. You can request records through the Open Records Request process or use state search tools to find court and criminal data tied to Pleasant Grove arrests. This page goes over the main ways to search for arrest records in Pleasant Grove and what to know about the process.
Pleasant Grove Police Department
The Pleasant Grove Police Department manages all arrest records from cases in the city. The department offers an Open Records Request option for getting police files. This falls under GRAMA, the state law for public records access in Utah. The Pleasant Grove Police Department page has details on how to reach the office and start a request.
You must put your request in writing. Give the name of the person, the date, or the case number tied to the arrest. The more detail you provide, the faster the office can find your Pleasant Grove arrest records. Vague requests take longer to process and may be sent back for more information.
The screenshot below shows the Pleasant Grove Police Department page, where you can find contact details and records request information.
From this page, you can find links to forms and learn about what the department releases to the public under GRAMA.
Requesting Pleasant Grove Arrest Records
All records requests in Pleasant Grove follow the GRAMA process. GRAMA stands for Government Records Access and Management Act. It is the Utah law that gives the public a right to view most government files. Under GRAMA, the city has up to ten business days to respond to your request. If they need more time, a written notice must be sent.
Fees apply. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Staff time past the first 15 free minutes costs $20 to $25 per hour. Certified copies may cost more. The city can ask for payment up front on large requests. These rates are the same across most Utah cities.
If a record is denied, Pleasant Grove must tell you why. They must cite the part of the law that blocks the release. You have the right to appeal through the local records committee or at the state level.
Arrest Record Details in Pleasant Grove
An arrest record is not a conviction. It shows police had probable cause to take someone in. The record captures the facts from that moment. Once charges are filed, the court creates its own set of records.
Pleasant Grove arrest records may include:
- Full name and date of birth
- Date, time, and location of the arrest
- Charges at the time of booking
- Arresting officer name
- Case or report number
Some data may be held back. State law protects victims, minors, and active cases from full public view.
Note: An arrest record from Pleasant Grove only shows the police side of the event, not the court outcome.
State Search Tools for Pleasant Grove
Utah has state-level tools that pull arrest and court data from all cities, including Pleasant Grove. These are helpful when you want to search from home or check more than one source.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification keeps the statewide criminal records file. BCI is at 3888 West 5400 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84129. A check costs $15 in person. Bring a valid photo ID. They accept cash, checks, and cards. BCI data includes arrest and conviction records from across Utah, so Pleasant Grove cases will show up if they are in the system.
The Utah Courts XChange portal gives access to court records for $0.10 per page. You can search by name or case number. The data goes back to the early 1990s and updates in real time. Any Pleasant Grove arrest case that went to court will appear in XChange. It covers district courts, justice courts, and more across the state.
The screenshot below shows the Utah GRAMA statute page, the backbone of all records access rules in Pleasant Grove and across Utah.
GRAMA defines the four types of records: public, private, controlled, and protected. Most Pleasant Grove arrest records fall in the public type.
Pleasant Grove Records and Background Checks
Many people search for Pleasant Grove arrest records as part of a background check. The process depends on who is asking. Individuals can request their own records from the police department or from BCI at the state level. Third parties may get public records but not private or protected data under GRAMA.
BCI runs both name-based and fingerprint-based checks. A name check costs $15 in person at the BCI office in Salt Lake City. Fingerprint checks take longer and serve certain state and federal needs. The Utah Department of Corrections offender search is free and open to the public. If a Pleasant Grove arrest led to prison time, the person will show up in that search. It shows sentence data, release dates, and offense facts without needing a GRAMA request.
Victim Alerts for Pleasant Grove
Victims tied to a Pleasant Grove arrest case can use the VINELink system for free custody alerts. VINELink sends notes by phone, email, or text when the person in custody has a status change. It works all day, every day. The system covers all jails and prisons in Utah. You do not have to call the Pleasant Grove police to check on custody status if you use VINELink.
Under Utah Code 53-10-108, misuse of criminal history data from Pleasant Grove or any other city in Utah carries criminal penalties. Use records only for lawful purposes.
Utah County Resources
Pleasant Grove sits in Utah County. The county runs its own court system, jail, and sheriff's office. Arrest records from Pleasant Grove often move to county files when charges go past the city level. For more on county-level arrest data and court records, visit the Utah County page.