Grand County Warrant Records Lookup

Grand County warrant records are available through the sheriff's office and the Seventh District Court in Moab. Whether you need to check for an active arrest warrant or look up a bench warrant tied to a missed court date, Grand County has several ways to search. The free statewide portal covers Grand County warrants alongside every other county in Utah. You can also call the Grand County Sheriff or visit the courthouse in Moab to get warrant information in person. Here is what you need to know about searching warrant records in Grand County.

Grand County Sheriff Warrant Records

The Grand County Sheriff's Office handles warrant enforcement across the county. The office is at 25 South 100 East in Moab, UT 84532. You can call (435) 259-8115 to check on active warrants or ask about a specific case. Deputies carry out arrest warrants and bench warrants issued by the courts.

The Grand County Sheriff's Office website provides access to local government resources for residents of Grand County.

Grand County is home to Moab, and the sheriff serves all areas within county lines.

Under Utah Code § 77-7-5, arrest warrants in Grand County can be served any time of day or night. They do not expire. If you think you have a warrant in Grand County, the best step is to call the sheriff or check the state portal. Turning yourself in on a warrant is usually better than waiting to be picked up on a traffic stop or other contact with law enforcement.

Seventh District Court Grand County

The Seventh District Court in Grand County sits at 125 East Center Street in Moab, UT 84532. You can reach the court at (435) 259-1355. This is where judges sign arrest warrants and bench warrants for felony and misdemeanor cases in Grand County. Pursuant to Utah Code § 77-7-5.1, warrant information from this court gets entered into the statewide warrant system.

The court clerk keeps records of all warrants issued through the Seventh District Court. You can call or visit the clerk to ask about a case. Court records are generally public under the Government Records Access and Management Act. The clerk can tell you if a warrant is still active and what the charges are. Grand County cases in this court go back many years.

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

Grand County Justice Court Records

The Grand County Justice Court is at 125 East Center Street in Moab, UT 84532. The phone number is (435) 259-1330. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. This court handles misdemeanor cases and can issue bench warrants when people miss court dates for traffic tickets or minor offenses in Grand County.

Justice court warrant records in Grand County feed into the statewide database. That means a bench warrant from the Grand County Justice Court will show up on the state search portal just like one from the district court. If you have an old ticket or missed a court date in Moab, call the justice court to find out your options before a warrant gets issued.

Grand County Online Warrant Search

The Utah Statewide Warrants Search covers Grand County along with all 29 counties in Utah. This free tool runs 24/7. Type in a first and last name to see if someone has an active warrant. Results include the person's age, the offense, the case number, and the court that issued the warrant.

The Bureau of Criminal Identification keeps the database current with warrant records from every county. BCI is at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. Phone is (801) 965-4445. Grand County courts send their warrant data to the Utah Criminal Justice Information System so that it stays up to date in the portal.

The Utah State Courts also run the XChange system for fee-based searches. XChange has case data going back 12 to 14 years. It shows charges, hearings, judgments, and sentencing details for cases across Utah, including Grand County.

Warrant Records Laws in Grand County

All warrant records in Grand County follow Utah state law. Under Utah Code § 77-7-2, only a magistrate who can hear criminal cases may sign an arrest warrant. Bench warrants under Utah Code § 77-7-19 are issued 14 days after a court summons goes unanswered. Search warrants must be served within 10 days per Utah Code § 77-23-205 and officers must return them to the court within 3 days.

Public access to Grand County warrant records falls under GRAMA. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, all government records are public unless a specific law says otherwise. Agencies must respond to records requests within 10 business days. You can submit a GRAMA request to the Grand County Sheriff or the Seventh District Court clerk for records not in the online database.

Note: Some warrants may be sealed if they are tied to an ongoing investigation, but most Grand County warrant records are open to the public.

Grand County Criminal History Checks

The BCI Criminal History Records page handles criminal history checks for Grand County and all of Utah. A criminal record check costs $20. Fingerprint-based checks cost the same and are available by appointment at BCI in Taylorsville. These can reveal warrant records and other criminal history linked to a person.

Grand County residents looking to clear old records should check the Utah Courts criminal justice self-help page. Utah's Clean Slate law provides automatic expungement of some qualifying records. BCI handles applications and can tell you if you qualify. Juvenile warrant records follow different rules and are usually sealed.

Resolving Warrants in Grand County

If you have a warrant in Grand County, act on it soon. For bench warrants, call the Seventh District Court clerk at (435) 259-1355 and ask to set a new court date. Many judges in Grand County will recall a bench warrant once you schedule a hearing. The Grand County Justice Court at (435) 259-1330 handles the same process for minor cases. Walk-ins are welcome Monday through Friday, 8 to 5.

Arrest warrants need more care. Talk to a lawyer before you do anything. You can also turn yourself in at the Grand County Sheriff's Office at 25 South 100 East in Moab. Under § 77-7-5, any officer in Utah can serve a Grand County warrant at any time. Getting ahead of it is almost always better than being picked up on a routine stop. Grand County warrant records stay in the system until the court takes action to clear them.

Nearby Counties

Grand County is in eastern Utah and shares borders with several other counties. Make sure you search the right county for the warrant you need.

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