St. George Warrant Records
St. George warrant records are tracked by the St. George Police Department, the Washington County Sheriff, and the Fifth District Court. Located in the southwest corner of Utah, St. George is the largest city in Washington County and has seen rapid population growth. That growth means more cases and more warrants each year. You can search for warrant records tied to St. George through the free state search portal or by calling the police department at (435) 627-4300. The Fifth District Court and the St. George Justice Court both issue warrants that go into the statewide system.
St. George Warrant Records Quick Facts
St. George Police and Warrant Enforcement
The St. George Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency in the city. You can reach them at (435) 627-4300. Officers serve warrants issued by the St. George Justice Court and the Fifth District Court. The department also works with the Washington County Sheriff on warrant cases that span the wider county area.
When a warrant gets issued in St. George, it goes into the Utah Criminal Justice Information System. This makes the warrant visible to every law enforcement agency in Utah. A St. George warrant can lead to an arrest anywhere in the state, not just within city limits. If you think there might be a warrant out for you in St. George, you can call the police department to check.
The screenshot below shows resources from the St. George Police Department and the Washington County Sheriff's Office, both of which handle warrant records in the St. George area.
These agencies coordinate on warrant enforcement across St. George and the surrounding parts of Washington County.
St. George Justice Court Warrants
The St. George Justice Court handles Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic cases, and local code violations. Bench warrants from this court are common in St. George. They happen when someone misses a hearing or does not pay a fine.
Under Utah Code § 77-7-19, a bench warrant is typically issued 14 days after a court summons goes unanswered. These warrants stay active until resolved. Many people in St. George end up with bench warrants from traffic tickets they forgot about. The Justice Court can usually help you set a new hearing date if you call before the situation gets worse. Dealing with a St. George bench warrant early is always better than waiting.
Justice Court bench warrants in St. George appear in the statewide warrant database just like arrest warrants from the District Court. Both types give law enforcement the right to make an arrest. There is no difference in how they are enforced once they are active in the system.
Fifth District Court and St. George
The Fifth District Court serves Washington County and handles all felony cases and Class A misdemeanors for the area. Arrest warrants for serious crimes in St. George come from this court. These cover offenses like drug trafficking, assault, and theft.
You can look up Fifth District Court cases through the Utah Courts XChange system. This fee-based tool provides access to District Court criminal case data going back over a decade. It shows charges, hearings, and sentencing details. Court records in Utah are public under GRAMA (Utah Code § 63G-2). That means most warrant information tied to St. George cases is available to anyone. Basic case lookups on the Utah Courts site are free, but detailed records through XChange cost a small fee.
Searching St. George Warrant Records
The Utah Statewide Warrants Search is the quickest free way to check for warrants in St. George. The Bureau of Criminal Identification runs this portal. It covers all 29 counties in Utah, including Washington County. Enter a first and last name to search. Results show the person's age, offense, case number, and the court that issued the warrant.
The Bureau of Criminal Identification keeps the database current with warrant records from courts and sheriff offices across Utah. BCI is at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. You can call (801) 965-4445. Hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Be aware that scammers have impersonated BCI officers and asked people for warrant fine payments over the phone. BCI will never do that.
For an in-person search, you can visit the Washington County Sheriff at (435) 634-5731. Bring a valid ID and the full name and date of birth of the person you are looking up. Staff can check local and statewide databases for St. George warrant records.
Washington County Sheriff and Warrants
The Washington County Sheriff's Office enforces warrants throughout the county, including St. George. Call them at (435) 634-5731. The sheriff works with the St. George Police Department to serve warrants and track people with active cases.
Under Utah Code § 77-7-5, arrest warrants in Utah can be served at any time of day or night. They never expire. An officer can arrest someone on a warrant without holding a physical copy, as long as the officer knows it exists per Utah Code § 77-7-11. These rules apply to all warrants enforced in St. George. Because St. George is far from the Wasatch Front, some people think warrants from up north won't follow them here. That is not the case. The statewide system covers every county.
Resolving St. George Warrants
If you have an active warrant in St. George, reach out to the court that issued it right away. For Justice Court warrants, call the St. George Justice Court. For District Court warrants, contact the Fifth District Court.
The Utah Courts criminal justice self-help page has guides on resolving warrants. Utah's Clean Slate law allows for automatic expungement of some qualifying records. Under Utah Code § 76-1-302, the statute of limitations is 2 years for most misdemeanors and 4 years for most felonies. But a warrant pauses that clock, so even old warrants from St. George can still be enforced. Acting quickly gives you the best chance of a good outcome.
If you need a lawyer in St. George, the Utah State Bar runs a referral service at (801) 531-9077. Southern Utah has legal aid groups that can help people who qualify based on income. For minor bench warrants, calling the court and asking to set a new date is often enough to start the process.
Washington County Warrant Records
St. George is in Washington County. All warrant records from St. George courts and police go through the county system as well. For more on the county sheriff and other county-level resources, visit the Washington County warrant records page.
Nearby Utah Cities
St. George is in the far southwest of Utah, away from the major population centers along the Wasatch Front. No other qualifying cities are nearby, but you can browse all major Utah cities below.