Kane County Warrant Records
Kane County warrant records are managed by the Sheriff's Office and the Sixth District Court in Kanab. This is a rural county in southern Utah near the Arizona border, so most warrant checks go through a small set of offices. The Sheriff's Office works with BCI to feed all warrant data into the statewide system. You can look up active warrants for free through the state portal or call the office in Kanab for help. If you need to check on an active case or find out if someone has an open warrant in Kane County, this page walks through every option.
Kane County Quick Facts
Kane County Sheriff Warrant Records
The Kane County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency that handles warrant records in Kane County. The office is at 76 North Main Street in Kanab, UT 84741. You can reach them at (435) 644-2351. 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 Kane 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 Kane County official site provides access to county departments and services, including the Sheriff's Office contacts for warrant records.
You can also find phone numbers and hours for other Kane County offices through this site.
How to Search Kane County Warrants
The fastest way to check for warrant records in Kane 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 Kane 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 Kane 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) 644-2351 and give them the name and date of birth you want checked. They can tell you if there is an active warrant in Kane 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.
Sixth District Court Kane County
The Sixth District Court serves Kane 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 Sixth District also covers Garfield, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne counties. If a case gets filed in a neighboring area, warrants may still tie back to a Kane County address. The clerk's office can help you find warrant records tied to specific cases. Staff are available during normal business hours on weekdays. If you need copies of any court documents, the clerk can make them for you. Certified copies cost a small fee.
Kane County Justice Court Warrants
The Kane County Justice Court is at 76 North Main Street in Kanab, UT 84741. You can call (435) 644-2351. 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.
Bench warrants are the most common type of warrant in Kane County. If you think you may have one from the 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 Kane County Justice Court show up in the statewide database just like any other warrant in Utah.
Note: Kane County sits near the Arizona border, so people who live in both states should check warrant databases in each state separately.
Kane 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 Kane County. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, you can ask to see or get copies of warrant records from any Kane 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 Kane 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.
Statewide Tools for Kane County
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification runs the statewide warrant database that includes Kane 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 Kane County and everywhere else in Utah.
The Utah State Courts website is another resource. It connects you to the Sixth District Court page and the XChange records system. Between BCI and the courts website, you can find nearly all warrant records tied to Kane County from your computer at home.
Types of Warrants in Kane County
Three types of warrants show up in Kane 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. 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 Kane 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
Kane 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.