Juab County Warrant Records Search
Juab County warrant records are held by the Sheriff's Office and the Fourth District Court in Nephi. This is a small county in central Utah, but warrants still go through the same legal channels as every other part of the state. The Sheriff's Office works with BCI to keep all warrant data in the statewide system. You can look up active warrants for free through the state portal or call the Juab County office. If you need to check on a warrant or find case details, this page covers all the ways to get that done in Juab County.
Juab County Quick Facts
Juab County Sheriff Warrant Records
The Juab County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency that handles warrant records in Juab County. You can reach them at (435) 623-1344. 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 Juab County serve warrants that come from local courts. Under Utah Code § 77-7-3, individuals with active warrants may be subject to arrest at any time. Arrest warrants can be served day or night per Utah Code § 77-7-5 and do not expire. Once a judge signs the warrant, it stays in force 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 Juab County official site provides access to county departments and services, including the Sheriff's Office contacts for warrant records.
Contact details for other Juab County offices are also on the site.
How to Search Juab County Warrants
The fastest way to check for warrant records in Juab County is through the Utah Statewide Warrants Search. This tool is free. It runs 24 hours a day. You just type in a first and last name and hit search. The system pulls from every county in Utah, and that includes Juab County. Results show the person's age, the charge, the case number, and which court put out the warrant. This is the same tool that law enforcement uses to check for active warrants across the state.
You can also search in person at the Juab 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) 623-1344 and give them the name and date of birth you want checked.
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.
Note: The statewide warrant search only shows active warrants in Juab County and the rest of Utah, so served or recalled warrants drop from the public database.
Fourth District Court Juab County
The Fourth District Court serves Juab 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 in compliance with Utah Code § 77-23-209, and those records are open to the public in most cases.
The Fourth District also covers Utah County, Wasatch County, and Millard County. The clerk's office at the Juab County location can help you find warrant records tied to specific cases. Staff are on hand during normal business hours on weekdays.
Juab County Justice Court Warrants
The Juab County Justice Court is at 160 North Main Street in Nephi, UT 84648. You can call (435) 623-1141. This court deals with Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic cases, and local ordinance violations. It 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 Juab County.
If you think you may have a bench warrant from the Juab 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.
Note: Bench warrants for missed traffic court dates in Juab County can lead to a license hold if not resolved promptly.
Juab 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 Juab County. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, you can ask to see or get copies of warrant records from any Juab 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 Juab 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. Some warrant records tied to ongoing cases may be sealed, but most are open to anyone who asks in Juab County.
Statewide Search Tools for Juab County
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification runs the statewide warrant database that includes Juab 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 Juab County and everywhere else in Utah.
The Utah State Courts website is another resource. It connects you to the Fourth District Court page and the XChange records system. Between BCI and the courts website, you can find nearly all warrant records tied to Juab County from your computer at home.
Types of Warrants in Juab County
Three types of warrants show up in Juab County records. Arrest warrants come from a judge when there is probable cause that a crime took place. These are for serious charges like felonies or Class A misdemeanors. Bench warrants are for people who skip court. They are the most common type in Juab 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 Juab County get entered into the Utah Criminal Justice Information System. That means any law enforcement officer in the state can see them during a traffic stop or other encounter.
Nearby Counties
Juab 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.