OREM PUBLIC RECORDS

What are Orem Public Records?

Following the provisions of the GRAMA, Orem public records consist of non-private documents generated during the course of public business. They may be in the form of books, letters, papers, maps, images, films, cards, tapes, recordings, electronic data, or other documentary material irrespective of physical form or characteristics. It is important that the records are created, owned, received, or held by a governmental entity. The following records are however not subject to public disclosure:

• Records are restricted pursuant to a court order, a state statute, or federal statute or regulation;
• Copyright and patent materials owned by private persons;
• Materials or documents which are legally owned by private persons;
• Video and audio recordings of interviews or transcripts created at the Children’s Justice Center;
• Preliminary notes and drafts of governmental agencies in carrying out a policy or action;
• Information relating to ongoing disciplinary actions against a government employee;
• Information on proprietary software utilized by government entities;
• Records of a person’s medical history
• Records with information about a person that the disclosure will constitute an unwarranted invasion of personal privacy
• Trade secrets
• Commercial information or financial information
• Records that their disclosure would jeopardize the life or safety of a person

Orem Crime Statistics

The Utah Department of Public Safety provides annual reports of the total index crimes recorded by law enforcement agencies within the state. In the 2019 report, Orem City recorded a total number of 2,064 crimes. This figure covers 89 violent crimes and 1,975 property crimes. The violent crimes consist of two murders, 37 rapes, 11 robberies, and 39 aggravated assaults. The reported property crimes consist of 156 burglaries, 1,673 larcenies, 141 motor vehicle thefts, and five arsons.

Compared with the report of the previous year, the City of Orem saw a significant increase in the total number of reported crimes. Murder, rape, aggravated assault, burglary, larceny, motor vehicle theft, and arson rates increased by 100%, 85%, 8%, 3%, 6%, 42%, and 100% respectively. The rate of robbery declined by 6%.

Are Orem Criminal Records Public?

Orem criminal records are mostly open to the public. They are official documents that contain information about an individual’s criminal history within the city. Criminal records include arrest reports, conviction information, dispositions, and every other report that relates to the criminal activity of the subject. While the majority of criminal records are accessible to the public in Utah, the availability of criminal records depends on the jurisdiction.

The Utah Department of Public Safety (DPS) acts at the state’s central repository of criminal history information. At the same time, the Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) processes requests of interested individuals for copies of criminal records. The criminal records that the BCI provides are mostly compilations of the record’s subject arrest history, information about misdemeanor and felony offenses, and conviction and disposition information. To request copies of criminal records, interested persons should fill out the Application for Criminal History Form, and include the Third Party Release Form - signed or notarized by the record’s subject. Enclose payment and copies of a valid ID with these forms and submit them to:

Department of Public Safety
Bureau of Criminal Identification
3888 West 5400 South
Salt Lake City, UT 84129
Phone: (801) 965-4445

How to Obtain Orem Police Reports and Arrest Records?

The Orem Police Department provides residents with copies of Orem arrest records and police reports. Interested persons can obtain copies of these records by sending an email to policerecords@orem.org. If a requester has questions or inquiries, call (801) 229-7209. Requesters will be required to pay for the records requested. It costs $20 for each police report and $45 for recordings & videos. The Orem Police Department’s location is below:

Orem Police Department
95 East Center Street
Orem, UT 8405

How to Find Sex Offender Information in Orem?

The Utah Department of Corrections maintains sex offender information in the state and makes it available to the public online through the Sex Offender Registry. This registry also provides information about sex offenders living in Orem City. Orem residents can search it for the location, compliance statuses, personal details, and unique identifiers of sex offenders living around them. They can search sex offender information by name, address, zip code, or by their proximity to specific locations within the city. Residents can also Register for Email Alerts to receive timely notifications about changes in offender locations and compliance.

Also, the Utah Department of Corrections, by collaborating with local county sheriff's offices and city police departments, maintains sex offender information in the state. Interested persons can access sex information through the Sex and Kidnap Offender Notification and Registration (SONAR). They can search sex offenders in the area, by name, and non-compliant sex offenders. To search sex offenders residing in the area or location, provide the address, city, zip code, and state into the search boxes. To search by name, provide the sex offender’s first and last name.

How to Find Orem Inmate Records?

The Corrections Division of Utah County Sheriff’s Office is in charge of the county’s jail. It provides an inmate search tool that interested persons can use to search information about arrested persons, booking information, status, charges, and other general information. Users can search by name and arrested date. It also provides a list of inmates currently incarcerated in the jail facility. The list contains information about inmates like name, year of birth, booking date, ID number, and status. The Utah Department of Corrections also has an online offender search tool that Orem residents can use to search inmates held within Utah or other parts of the state. Users can carry out searches by name or using an offender number (if known).

How Do I Visit an Inmate in Orem Jail?

Inmate visitation at the Utah County Jail is done through video monitors located in the public onsite visiting area of the jail and in each housing unit. The Utah County Jail location and contact information are below:

Utah County Jail
County Security Center
3075 North Main
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Phone: (801) 851-4302
Fax: (801) 851-4219

Court Records

Orem court records are recorded and kept by the courts in Utah County. These court records include information about court cases such as evidence presented, affidavits, witness testimonies, expert reports, and judgments. The Utah County court system consists of juvenile courts, district courts, and justice courts. District courts have general jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases including Class A misdemeanors and felonies, while justice courts have limited jurisdiction over particular civil and criminal cases like ordinance violations, infractions, traffic cases, as well as Class B and C misdemeanors.

Location of Courts in Orem

Utah County District Courts
4th District Court - Utah County (American Fork)
75 East 80 North
Suite 202
American Fork, UT 84003
Phone: (801) 756-9654
Fax: (801) 763-0153

4th District Court - Utah County (Provo)
125 North 100 West
Provo, UT 84601
Phone: (801) 429-1000
Fax: (801) 429-1033

4th District Court - Utah County (Salem)
30 West 100 South
P.O. Box 901
Salem, UT 84653
Phone: (801) 423-2770
Fax: (801) 423-2818

4th District Court - Utah County (Spanish Fork)
775 West Center
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Phone: (801) 804-4800
Fax: (801) 804-4699

Utah County Juvenile Courts
4th District Juvenile Court - Utah County (American Fork)
75 East 80 North
Suite 201
American Fork, UT 84003
Phone: (801) 763-894

4th District Juvenile Court - Utah County (Orem)
99 East Center Street
Orem, UT 84057
Phone: (801) 764-5820

4th District Juvenile Court - Utah County (Provo)
2021 South State Street
Provo, UT 84606
Phone: (801) 354-7200

4th District Juvenile Court - Utah County (Spanish Fork)
775 West Center Street
Spanish Fork, UT 84660
Phone: (801) 804-4780

Utah County Justice Courts
Alpine Justice Court
5400 West Civic Center Drive
Suite 4
Highland, UT 84003
Phone: (801) 772-4525
Fax: (801) 763-1850

Genola Justice Court
275 West Main
Santaquin, UT 84655
Phone: (801) 754-5376
Fax: (801) 754-1699

Goshen Justice Court
275 West Main
Santaquin, UT 84655
Phone: (801) 754-5376
Fax: (801) 754-1699

Highland Justice Court
5400 West Civic Center Drive
Suite 4
Highland, UT 84003
Phone: (801) 772-4525
Fax: (801) 763-1850

Lehi Justice Court
154 North Center Street
Lehi, UT 84043
Phone: (385) 201-1090
Fax: (801) 768-8405

Lindon City Justice Court
100 North State Street
Lindon, UT 84042
Phone: (801) 785-1971
Fax: (801) 785-4336

Mapleton Justice Court
125 West 400 North
Mapleton, UT 84664
Phone: (801) 489-7445
Fax: (801) 489-5657

Orem City Justice Court
97 East Center Street
Orem, UT 84057
Phone: (801) 724-3900
Fax: (801) 724-3934

Payson City Justice Court
439 West Utah Avenue
Payson, UT 84651
Phone: (801) 465-5210
Fax: (801) 465-5223

Pleasant Grove Justice Court
Public Safety Building
70 South 100 East
108 South 100 East
Pleasant Grove, UT 84062
Phone: (801) 785-9461
Fax: (801) 785-8304

Provo City Justice Court
75 East 1700 South
Suite 100
Provo, UT 84606
Phone: (801) 852-6878
Fax: (801) 494-1091

Santaquin Justice Court
275 West Main
Santaquin, UT 84655
Phone: (801) 754-5376
Fax: (801) 754-1699

Saratoga Springs Justice Court
1307 North Commerce Drive
Suite 200
Saratoga Springs, UT 84043
Phone: (801) 766-6508
Fax: (801) 766-9794

Springville Justice Court
110 South Main Street
Springville, UT 84663
Phone: (801) 489-2707
Fax: (801) 491-7815

Utah County Justice Court
151 South University Avenue
Suite 3300
Provo, UT 84601
Phone: (801) 851-7200
Fax: (801) 851-7201

Are Orem Court Records Public?

Pursuant to Utah state laws, most district and justice court records are publicly available. Therefore, interested residents can access these records by visiting any of the courthouses at the aforementioned locations. Some records are also considered private. These records are precluded from public access, and they include:

• Juvenile court records;
• Petition for divorce;
• Request for a protective order;
• Petition for guardianship of an adult;
• Motion to waive fees;
• Motion to waive divorce waiting period;
• Motion for temporary orders in a child custody case;
• Victim impact statement;
• Medical records.

The following persons are eligible to access an Orem private court record:

• A party or attorney for a party;
• An interested person to an action under the Uniform Probate Code;
• The person who submitted the record;
• The subject of the record or their attorney;
• The parent or guardian of the subject of the record if the subject is a minor or lacks legal capacity;
• A person with a notarized release from the record’s subject.

Some other Orem court records are “sealed”. Information about these kinds of records is not publicly available. In these kinds of cases, even information about the existence of the case is not publicly available. Only persons with court orders to that effect may be able to access sealed records. Records relating to adoption and expungement are typical examples of sealed court records in Orem.

Can you look up an Orem Court Case Online?

Residents can look up an Orem court case online by using the Xchange Case Search platform available on the District Court’s website. This case search contains case information for district and justice court cases. Information provided by the online search includes names of parties, party addresses (if available), judges assigned, record attorneys, documents filed, hearings held, judgments, and the outcome of concluded cases. Images of non-confidential documents filed in district court cases can also be purchased on Xchange. Private records, sealed records, and juvenile court case records are however not available on Xchange. To utilize the Xchange, interested parties are to subscribe and log into the portal. Many of the courthouses and the Utah State Law Library provide free access to the Xchange portal. Additionally, for Orem court records of more than 50 years old, interested persons are to instead visit the Utah State Archives.

How to Obtain Orem Civil Court Case Records?

Interested persons can obtain Orem civil court case records by utilizing the Xchange Case Search portal. Requesters will have to subscribe and log in to obtain their records of requests. Persons may also contact any of the courthouses or the Utah State Law Library in order to access this service free of charge. Alternatively, residents may make in-person requests for Orem civil court case records by contacting the courthouse that heard the case (if known) or any other courthouse using the contact information earlier mentioned. Justice courts handle small claims cases, while district courts handle all civil cases other than small claims.

How to Obtain Orem Criminal Court Records?

Residents can obtain Orem criminal court case records by using the Xchange Case Search portal. To use the portal, interested persons are required to subscribe to the service and log in to search their record of interest. Requesters can also use the Xchange portal without subscription or fees at courthouses or in the Utah State Law Library. Another option open to applicants is to visit the courthouse that heard the court case they require. Contacts of all the Utah courthouses are mentioned above. Justice courts handle class B and C misdemeanors, ordinance violations, and infractions, while district courts handle class A misdemeanors and all felony cases.

What are Orem Vital Records?

Orem vital records include official documents containing details about life events that occur within the city, such as birth, death, marriage, and divorce records. These records are not available at the city level. Divorce records are managed simultaneously by the Clerk of Utah District Court and the Vital Records office of the Utah Department of Health. Marriage records are managed jointly by the Utah County Clerk, the Utah County Health Department, and the state’s department of health. Birth and Death records can be obtained from either the state or the county’s health department. Only persons designated by the record repository as eligible may be able to request Orem vital records.

Where and How to Obtain Orem Divorce Records?

Orem divorce records are one of the private court records maintained and issued by Utah district courts. To obtain certified copies of Orem divorce records otherwise known as a divorce decree, interested parties are to contact the courthouse that adjudicated the divorce case. Certified copies of Orem divorce records cost 50 cents per page with a $4 cap for the whole document. Residents may also request a special copy of their record known as exemplified copy. This copy attracts a fee of 50 cents per page but with a $6 document fee cap.

Additionally, the Office of Vital Records and Statistics of the Utah Department of Health also issues statewide records of divorce that occurred between 1978 to 2010. In-person requests can be made at any of the offices of the Utah County Health Department at the following locations:

Utah County Health Department
Provo Office
151 South University Avenue, Suite 1100
Provo, UT 84601
Phone: (801) 851-7526
Fax: (801) 851-7009

American Fork Office
599 South 500 East, #2
American Fork UT 84003
Phone: (801) 851-7333
Fax: (801) 851-7338

Payson Office
285 North 1250 East
Payson, UT 84651
Phone: (801) 851-7353

In-person requesters are to provide a completed Divorce Certificate Request Form, appropriate fees, and valid government-issued ID. To request Orem divorce records by mail, send the completed application, required payment, and valid identification to:

Mailing Address:
Vital Records
P.O. Box 141012
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012

Residents can also request Orem divorce records through the Utah Vital Record Online Portal.

Where and How to Get Public Orem Marriage Records?

Residents can get Orem marriage records by requesting them from the Utah County Clerk either in person, or online. To request a certified copy of an Orem marriage record online, use the online search feature to find the record number and verify that Utah County issued the marriage license. Proceed to the “Marriage License Details” page, and click on the “Order Copies Online” button to request a record copy. Requesters will be required to provide a current phone number, email address, and shipping address to mail the record copy to. Only credit and debit card payments are accepted. To make in-person, after searching for the record number, present it together with payment at:

Utah County Marriage License office
111 South University Avenue
Provo, UT 84601

In-person requesters can pay in cash, check, or through a credit/debit card. Orem marriage records cost $10 per copy.

Alternatively, residents can request Orem marriage records from the Office of Vital Records and Statistics of the Utah Department of Health. The office issues records of marriages that occurred within the state between 1978 to 2010. To make in-person requests, complete the Marriage Certificate Request Form, and bring it together with payment and valid ID to any of the Utah County Health Department offices.

Mail requests can be made by sending the completed application, alongside required payment, and valid identification to:

Mailing Address:
Vital Records
P.O. Box 141012
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012

Interested persons can also obtain Orem marriage records via the Utah Vital Record Online Portal.

Where and How to Get Confidential Marriage Records in Orem?

All marriage records in Orem have limited public access. Nevertheless, pursuant to state laws, marriage records become public after 75 years.

Where and How to Find Orem Birth Records?

Residents can obtain Orem birth records by making in-person or mailed requests at the Utah County Health Department. Access to Oren birth records is limited to authorized persons which include the person on record, immediate family members (step-parents and in-laws not included), and legal representatives.

To make in-person requests, requesters must visit any of the offices of the Utah County Health Department with the required payment and a valid ID. To make requests by mail, complete and send the Birth Certificate Request Form (also available in Spanish), together with payment and a valid ID to:

Utah County Vital Records
151 South University Ave Suite 1100
Provo, UT 84601

Also, mail requests for Orem birth records from 1905 till date can be directed to the Office of Vital Records and Statistics of the Utah Department of Health. To do so, requesters must send a completed Birth Certificate Application alongside required payment, and a copy of valid ID to:

Utah Department of Health
Vital Records Department
P.O. Box 141012
Salt Lake City, UT 84114-1012

The Department also offers access to Orem birth certificates through the Online Vital Record Portal.

Where and How to Find Orem Death Records?

To obtain Orem death records in person, record seekers will need to visit any of the locations of the Utah County Health Department with their current photo ID and form of payment. Requests can be made by mail by completing the Death Certificate Request Form and sending it with payment and valid ID to:

Utah County Vital Records
151 South University Avenue
Suite 1100
Provo, UT 84601

At the state level, interested persons can request Orem death certificates from the Office of Vital Records and Statistics of the Utah Department of Health. Send a completed Death Certificate Application alongside required payment, and copy of valid ID to:

Utah Department of Health
Vital Records Department
P.O. Box 141012
Salt Lake City UT 84114-1012

Orem death records are also available on the Department’s Online Portal.