Search Sevier County Warrant Records
Sevier County warrant records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Richfield and the Sixth District Court. You can look up active warrants for free through the state portal or contact the local office for help. The Sheriff's Office works with the Bureau of Criminal Identification to keep warrant data current in the statewide system. Sevier County is a rural county in central Utah, and most warrant checks go through a few key offices. This page covers the main ways to find and search warrant records in Sevier County, from the free online tool to in-person visits at the courthouse.
Sevier County Quick Facts
Sevier County Sheriff Warrant Records
The Sevier County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency for warrant records in Sevier County. Call them at (435) 896-2600. The office is in Richfield, the county seat. Staff can run a warrant check if you call or walk in with a valid ID. Provide the full name and date of birth of the person you want checked. They will search both the local system and the statewide warrant database.
Deputies serve warrants issued by both the Sixth District Court and the Justice Court. Under Utah Code § 77-7-5, arrest warrants in Sevier County can be served any time, day or night. Warrants do not expire. Once a judge signs one, it stays active until the person is picked up or the court pulls it back. All warrant data from Sevier County goes to BCI so officers across Utah can see it.
The Utah State Courts website provides links to court resources that serve Sevier County, including case search tools and district court pages.
Use this site to access court records and warrant search tools for Sevier County and the rest of the state.
How to Search Sevier County Warrants
The fastest way to check for warrant records in Sevier County is the Utah Statewide Warrants Search. It is free. It runs around the clock. Type in a first and last name. The system pulls results from all 29 counties in Utah, which includes Sevier County. Results show the person's age, the charge, the case number, and the court that issued the warrant.
In-person searches work too. Go to the Sevier County Sheriff's Office in Richfield with your ID. Ask at the front desk. Staff will check the system for you. You can also call (435) 896-2600 and give them a name and date of birth to check.
The Utah Courts XChange system has court case records that go back 12 to 14 years. It costs a fee. You can search by name or case number. If you just want to know whether a warrant is active, use the free statewide tool first.
Note: Served or recalled warrants drop from the statewide database, so only active Sevier County warrants will show up in search results.
Sixth District Court in Sevier County
The Sixth District Court serves Sevier County. This court handles felonies and issues arrest warrants and search warrants. Under Utah Code § 77-7-2, a judge must find probable cause before signing an arrest warrant. Search warrants need probable cause too, per Utah Code § 77-23-201. The court keeps records of every warrant it issues, and most of those records are open to the public.
The courthouse in Richfield has public access terminals. You can look up case records on your own there. Staff at the clerk's office can help you track down warrant records tied to a case in Sevier County. Certified copies cost a small fee. The court is open Monday through Friday.
Sevier County Justice Court Warrants
The Sevier County Justice Court handles Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic cases, and local ordinance violations. This court issues bench warrants when people fail to show up for hearings. Bench warrants are the most common type of warrant in Sevier County. Under Utah Code § 77-7-19, a bench warrant can be put out 14 days after a court summons goes unanswered.
Call the clerk if you think you have a bench warrant from the Sevier County Justice Court. You can often fix it by setting a new court date. The court may let you post bail or work out a plan for any fines. These bench warrants go into the statewide system just like any other warrant.
Sevier County Warrant Record Requests
The Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) gives you the right to access most government records in Utah. That includes warrant records in Sevier County. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, you can ask for copies of warrant records from any county office. The agency has 10 business days to get back to you. You can request faster processing under Utah Code § 63G-2-204, which brings it down to 5 business days.
Put your GRAMA request in writing. Include the person's name, what kind of record you need, and a date range if you have one. Send it to the Sevier County Clerk's Office or the Sheriff's Office. Some warrant records tied to active cases may be sealed. Most are open to anyone.
Statewide Search Tools for Sevier County
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification runs the statewide warrant database that holds Sevier County records. BCI can be reached at (801) 965-4445. They also do criminal history checks for $20. Those checks can show past warrants and arrests from Sevier County and all of Utah.
The Utah State Courts website links to the Sixth District Court page and the XChange records system. Between BCI and the courts site, you can find most warrant records tied to Sevier County from your own computer.
Types of Warrants in Sevier County
Three types of warrants show up in Sevier County records. Arrest warrants come from a judge when probable cause exists that a crime was committed. Bench warrants go out for people who miss court dates. They are by far the most common in Sevier County. Search warrants let officers look through a specific place for evidence. Under Utah Code § 77-23-205, search warrants must be served within 10 days and returned to the court within 3 days after.
- Arrest warrants: signed by a judge, stay active until served
- Bench warrants: issued when someone skips a court date
- Search warrants: valid for 10 days only
- Civil warrants: for contempt or child support matters
Every active warrant from Sevier County gets entered into the Utah Criminal Justice Information System. That means any law enforcement officer in the state can see them.
Nearby Counties
Sevier County borders several other Utah counties. If you are not sure which county issued a warrant, use the statewide search tool or call the Sevier County Sheriff's Office.