Tooele County is part of the 3rd Judicial District of Utah. The county is one of the state’s lowest-density counties, with a population of just 79,934, but a coverage area of a sizable 7,286 square miles.
Some notable cities in Tooele County include:
- Tooele
- Grantsville
- Stansbury Park
- Erda
- Lake Point
Each county handles their cases differently. Susanne Gustin has worked with local authorities in Tooele County for decades and understands the nuances of receiving a favorable outcome.
Local Attorneys Devoted to Criminal Defense
With our offices in Salt Lake City, Susanne Gustin is dedicated to local, dedicated legal defense for criminal misconduct. Attorney Gustin has developed a reputation for her aggressive legal defense tactics and passionate defense.
If you or a loved one have been charged with a crime in Tooele County, you are in need of an excellent defense attorney. Attorney Gustin provides defense for drug, sex, and property crimes, to name a few.
Call Susanne Gustin today at (801) 243-2814 to set up your initial consultation and discuss your legal options.
Susanne Gustin serves clients in Tooele, Grantsville, Stansbury Park, Erda, Lake Point, Dugway, Wendover, Stockton, Rush Valley and Vernon.
Tooele County Attorney
The Prosecuting Attorney for Tooele County is Scott Broadhead. The office of the County Attorney is responsible for prosecuting criminal acts that occur within Tooele County. The office prosecutes felony, juvenile and misdemeanor cases within Tooele County.
In addition, the County Attorney’s Office oversees the county’s drug court program.
Diversion Programs in Tooele County, UT
Drug Court in Tooele County
The state of Utah established drug courts in 1996, with the first court opening in Salt Lake County. Since then, however, these state-sponsored courts have made their way throughout the state. Tooele County supports the drug court of the third district court. The drug court of Tooele County works with local law enforcement, treatment providers, public defenders and more to find restorative justice solutions to drug offenders.
Offenders, referred to as “clients” while in the program, undergo treatment and counseling and are treated as addicts, not as criminals.
Toole County Youth Court
Reinstated in 2019, the Youth Court of Tooele County is an alternative court system for juvenile offenders. If law enforcement chooses to refer their charge to the Youth Court, the offender is adjudicated by a group of youth under the supervision of adult advisors and the coordinator. If successful, the offender will complete the punishment or restorative justice actions set out by the court and will not have the charge placed on their juvenile record.
Tooele County Plea Bargains
According to Tooele County: “There are simply not enough resources within our office, the court system, and law enforcement to take most cases to trial.” Therefore, the county employs “plea bargains” for low-risk cases, or cases that can be solved quickly.
Tooele County’s policy for determining plea bargains are based on:
- Severity of the crime;
- Expressed desires of victims;
- Safety of victims, witnesses, and the community;
- Strength of admissible inculpatory and exculpatory evidence;
- Rehabilitation opportunities for defendant;
- Cooperation of defendant;
- Defendant’s criminal history;
- Defendant’s prior probation/parole history;
- Extent of defendant’s participation in charged crimes; and
- Any aggravating or mitigating facts or circumstances
Tooele County Sheriff’s Department
The Sherrif’s Department of Tooele County is responsible for assisting the cities of Tooele, Stansbury Park and other small cities in the county, as well for providing law enforcement in the unincorporated parts of Tooele County. As of 2024, the sheriff of Tooele County is Paul J. Wimmer.
1960 S. MainTooele, UT 84074
435.882.5600
Tooele City Police Department
Employing 40 officers and 9 civilians, the TCPD is fairly well staffed at a little over 1 officer per 1,000 residents. The chief of police is Adrian Day. The department provides a number of services, including fingerprinting, goodwill (missionary) letters, victim services and online police report filing. The department does employ officers who live outside the county and requires the use of body cams.
50 North Garden Street
Tooele, UT 84078
435.882.5600
Tooele County Safety Roster
The TCPD also manages a list of known residents with Autism, Developmental Disabilities or Mental Health Diagnoses. The list is volunteer driven, and is created with the intention of providing officers with additional information when responding to the scene of a potential crime.
The form can be completed by any close relative to the person online.
Courtrooms in Tooele County, Utah
There are 5 major courtrooms in Tooele County, at the following locations:
Tooele County – Tooele District Court
(435) 833-8000
Tooele, UT 84074
Tooele County – Third District Juvenile Court
(435) 833-8040
Tooele, UT 84074
Tooele County Justice Court
(435) 843-3230
Tooele, UT 84074
Grantsville Justice Court
(435) 884-6271
Grantsville, UT 84029
Tooele County Justice Court – Wendover Precinct
(435) 665-7000
Wendover, UT 84083
Additional Resources
Civil Process Summary – View Utah’s Civil Process Flowchart to understand the overall timeline and next steps for civil complaints.
Criminal Court Process – Read the following summary from the state of Utah Judiciary to understand the breakdown of criminal processes. The summary includes descriptions of each part of the court process, such as jury selection, opening statements and witness and evidence presentation.
Tooele City Police Department Records Request – If you need to request records from the Tooele City Police Department, the easiest way is to do so in person. However, it is also possible to request records by mail, email or by fax.
Hire a Criminal Defense Attorney Today in Tooele County
With our offices in Salt Lake City, Susanne Gustin is dedicated to local, dedicated legal defense for criminal misconduct. Attorney Gustin has developed a reputation for her aggressive legal defense tactics and passionate defense.
If you or a loved one have been charged with a crime in Tooele County, you are in need of an excellent defense attorney. Attorney Gustin provides defense for drug, sex, and property crimes, to name a few.
Call Susanne Gustin today at (801) 243-2814 to set up your initial consultation and discuss your legal options.
Susanne Gustin serves clients in Logan, Smithfield, Hyrum, Providence, Nibley, North Logan, Hyde Park, Wellsville, Richmond, Lewiston and other cities in Cache County.
