Emery County Warrant Records

Emery County warrant records can be searched through the county sheriff and state court system in Castle Dale. The Emery County Sheriff's Office keeps track of active warrants for this rural part of central Utah. You can check for arrest warrants, bench warrants, and search warrants tied to Emery County cases by using the free state portal or by calling the sheriff. The Seventh District Court also handles warrant records for Emery County. This page covers the main ways to look up warrant records in Emery County and what you should know before you start your search.

Emery County Sheriff Warrant Search

The Emery County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency that handles warrant records in Emery County. The sheriff serves the whole county from the office in Castle Dale. Deputies carry out arrest warrants and enforce bench warrants that come from the court. You can call the sheriff to ask about a specific warrant or to check if someone has an active case in Emery County.

The office is at 1850 North 1400 East in Castle Dale, UT 84513. The phone number is (435) 381-2434. Staff can help you look up warrant records during business hours. If you need to check on a warrant after hours, the statewide online search tool is the best option for Emery County residents.

Under Utah Code § 77-7-5, arrest warrants in Emery County can be served at any time of day or night. They do not expire. A peace officer can make an arrest on a warrant even without holding a copy of it, as long as the officer knows the warrant exists per Utah Code § 77-7-11.

Seventh District Court Emery County

The Seventh District Court serves Emery County and handles all felony and misdemeanor cases. Judges in this court sign arrest warrants and bench warrants for cases in Emery County. When someone fails to show up for a court date, the judge can issue a bench warrant under Utah Code § 77-7-19. These bench warrants are typically issued 14 days after a court summons goes unanswered.

The court clerk keeps records of all warrants issued through the Seventh District Court in Emery County. You can contact the clerk to ask about case details or to check on the status of a warrant. Court records in Utah are generally public under the Government Records Access and Management Act, also called GRAMA. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, most warrant records are open to the public.

Note: The Seventh District Court also serves Carbon, Grand, and San Juan counties alongside Emery County.

Emery County Justice Court Records

The Emery County Justice Court handles misdemeanor cases and small claims. This court can issue warrants for minor offenses within Emery County. If someone misses a court date for a traffic ticket or a Class B or C misdemeanor, the justice court judge can put out a bench warrant.

Justice court warrant records in Emery County feed into the same statewide database as district court warrants. That means a warrant from the Emery County Justice Court will show up on the state search portal. You can call the justice court clerk to ask about specific cases or check your own warrant status in Emery County.

Emery County Statewide Warrant Search

The fastest way to check for warrants in Emery County is through the Utah Statewide Warrants Search. This free tool is run by the Utah Department of Public Safety Bureau of Criminal Identification. It covers all 29 counties, including Emery County. You just need a first and last name to run a search.

Results show the person's age, the offense, the case number, the city, and which court issued the warrant. The data comes from courts that send records to the Utah Criminal Justice Information System. Emery County courts upload their warrant data to this system so that it stays current. The search runs 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.

The BCI homepage gives access to the statewide warrant search tool and other criminal justice resources used across Utah, including Emery County.

BCI also provides fingerprinting services by appointment for those who need to submit prints as part of a records request.

You can also reach BCI by phone at (801) 965-4445 or by email at support@utahpost.org. Office hours are Monday through Thursday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Emery County residents who prefer to search in person can visit the BCI office at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129.

Note: The statewide warrant search only shows active warrants. Once a warrant is recalled or served, it drops out of the database.

Warrant Records and GRAMA in Emery County

Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act sets the rules for public access to warrant records in Emery County. Under GRAMA, all government records are public unless a specific law says otherwise. This means most Emery County warrant records are open to anyone who asks.

Agencies must respond to records requests within 10 business days. Urgent requests get a 5-day response window under Utah Code § 63G-2-204. Some warrants may be sealed if they involve an ongoing case or could put someone at risk. But most warrant records in Emery County are available to the public. You can submit a GRAMA request to the Emery County Sheriff or to the Seventh District Court clerk for records that are not in the online database.

Types of Warrants in Emery County

Three main types of warrants get issued in Emery County. Arrest warrants come from a judge when there is probable cause to believe someone committed a crime. Under Utah Code § 77-7-2, only a magistrate who can hear criminal cases may sign an arrest warrant. These stay active until the person is caught or the court pulls the warrant back.

Bench warrants are the most common type in Emery County. A judge issues one when someone fails to show up for a court date. Search warrants let law enforcement search a place or seize items. Under Utah Code § 77-23-201, a search warrant must be based on probable cause. Search warrants expire after 10 days under Utah Code § 77-23-205. All three types end up in the statewide database once they are active.

Emery County Criminal History Checks

The BCI Criminal History Records page is the place to go for criminal history checks tied to Emery County. BCI keeps records of arrests, charges, and convictions from across Utah. The cost for a criminal record check is $20, with that fee going up starting July 1, 2025.

Fingerprint-based checks are also available. BCI offers Livescan, digital, and wet ink fingerprinting by appointment at their Taylorsville office. These checks can show warrant records and other criminal history tied to a person's prints. Emery County residents can use these services to verify their own records or check for errors.

Note: Criminal penalties and civil fines can apply if someone gets BCI records in a way that breaks the law or gives them to people who should not have them.

Nearby Counties

Emery County borders several other Utah counties. If you are not sure which county handles a warrant, check the address where the offense took place. Warrants are tied to the court that issued them.

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