Search Duchesne County Warrant Records
Duchesne County warrant records are managed by the Sheriff's Office and the Eighth District Court in the town of Duchesne. This rural county in the Uintah Basin has a small population, but warrants still get issued through the same courts and law enforcement channels as the rest of Utah. The Sheriff's Office sends all warrant data to BCI for the statewide system. You can search for active warrants online for free or call the local office. If you need to find out about an open case or check on a warrant in Duchesne County, the steps below lay out every option.
Duchesne County Quick Facts
Duchesne County Sheriff Warrant Records
The Duchesne County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency that handles warrant records in Duchesne County. The office is at 21554 West 9000 South in Duchesne, UT 84021. You can reach them at (435) 738-2400. Staff are on hand during normal business hours on weekdays. Bring a valid ID if you go in person to ask about a warrant. Give them the full name and date of birth of the person you want to check. The Sheriff's Office runs warrant checks and keeps track of all active warrants in its local system.
Deputies in Duchesne County serve warrants that come from local courts. Under Utah Code § 77-7-5, arrest warrants can be served at any time of day or night. They do not expire. Once a judge signs the warrant, it stays active until the person is caught or the court pulls it back. The Sheriff's Office sends all warrant data to BCI so that other agencies in Utah can see it too.
The Duchesne County Sheriff's website provides access to department contacts and services related to warrant records in the county.
You can also find phone numbers and hours for other Duchesne County offices through this site.
How to Search Duchesne County Warrants
The fastest way to check for warrant records in Duchesne County is through the Utah Statewide Warrants Search. This tool is free. It runs all day, every day. You just type in a first and last name and hit search. The system pulls from every county in Utah, and that includes Duchesne County. Results show the person's age, the charge, the case number, and which court put out the warrant.
You can also search in person at the Duchesne County Sheriff's Office. Walk in with your ID and ask at the front desk. Staff will check the local database and the statewide system for you. Phone calls work too. Call (435) 738-2400 and give them the name and date of birth you want checked. They can tell you if there is an active warrant in Duchesne County or anywhere else in Utah.
For court case records tied to warrants, the Utah Courts XChange system has District Court data going back 12 to 14 years. It is a fee-based service. You can search by name or case number. If you just need to know if a warrant is active, stick with the free statewide search first.
Eighth District Court Duchesne County
The Eighth District Court serves Duchesne County. This court handles felony cases and issues arrest warrants and search warrants. A judge at this court must find probable cause before signing an arrest warrant, as stated in Utah Code § 77-7-2. Search warrants also need probable cause under Utah Code § 77-23-201. The court keeps records of every warrant it puts out, and those records are open to the public in most cases.
The Eighth District also covers Uintah and Daggett counties. If someone in Duchesne County has a case in a neighboring area, the warrant records may overlap between courts. The clerk's office can help you find warrant records tied to specific cases. Staff are on hand during normal business hours on weekdays. If you need copies of any court documents, the clerk can make them for you.
Note: Certified copies of Duchesne County court records cost a small fee, so bring cash or a check if you plan to pick up documents in person.
Duchesne County Justice Court Warrants
The Duchesne County Justice Court deals with Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic cases, and local ordinance violations. This court issues bench warrants when someone fails to show up for a hearing. Under Utah Code § 77-7-19, a bench warrant can be put out 14 days after a court summons goes unanswered. These are the most common type of warrant in Duchesne County.
If you think you may have a bench warrant from the Duchesne County Justice Court, call the clerk. You can often resolve it by setting up a new court date. The court may let you post bail or work out a payment plan for any fines you owe. Bench warrants from the Justice Court show up in the statewide database just like any other warrant in Utah.
Duchesne County Warrant Record Requests
Utah law gives the public a right to access most government records. The Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) says all records are public unless a specific law says otherwise. That rule applies to warrant records in Duchesne County. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, you can ask to see or get copies of warrant records from any Duchesne County office. The agency has 10 business days to respond, or 5 days if you ask for faster processing under Utah Code § 63G-2-204.
Send your GRAMA request to the Duchesne County Clerk's Office or the Sheriff's Office. Put the request in writing. Include the name of the person, the type of record you want, and a date range if you have one.
Statewide Tools for Duchesne County
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification runs the statewide warrant database that includes Duchesne County records. BCI sits at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. You can call them at (801) 965-4445. BCI also handles criminal history checks for $20 each. These checks can show past warrants and arrests from Duchesne County and everywhere else in Utah.
The Utah State Courts website is another resource. It connects you to the Eighth District Court page and the XChange records system. Between BCI and the courts website, you can find nearly all warrant records tied to Duchesne County from your computer at home.
Types of Warrants in Duchesne County
Three types of warrants show up in Duchesne County records. Arrest warrants come from a judge when there is probable cause that a crime took place. Bench warrants are for people who skip court. They are the most common type in Duchesne County and across Utah. Search warrants let officers search a specific place for evidence. Under Utah Code § 77-23-205, search warrants must be used within 10 days and returned to the court within 3 days after that.
- Arrest warrants: signed by a judge, no expiration date
- Bench warrants: issued for failure to appear in court
- Search warrants: must be served within 10 days
- Civil warrants: related to contempt or child support matters
All active warrants from Duchesne County get entered into the Utah Criminal Justice Information System. Any law enforcement officer in the state can see them during a traffic stop or other encounter.
Note: Duchesne County shares the Eighth District with Uintah and Daggett counties, so warrant records from all three may appear in the same court system.
Nearby Counties
Duchesne County borders several other Utah counties. If you are not sure which county handles a warrant, check the statewide search tool or call the local sheriff office for help.