Summit County Warrant Records Lookup
Summit County warrant records are held by the Sheriff's Office in Coalville and the Third District Court. If you want to check for an active warrant in Summit County, there are several free and paid ways to search. The statewide warrant tool run by the Utah Department of Public Safety is the fastest option. You can also call the Sheriff's Office or visit in person. Summit County covers the area around Park City and the eastern Wasatch Range, so the Third District Court handles most of the serious cases. This page explains each method to search for warrant records in Summit County.
Summit County Quick Facts
Summit County Sheriff Warrant Records
The Summit County Sheriff's Office handles warrant records for the county. Call them at (435) 336-3600. The office is based in Coalville, the county seat. Staff can run a warrant check if you call or come in with a valid ID. Give them the full name and date of birth of the person you want looked up. They will check both the local database and the statewide warrant system.
Deputies in Summit County serve warrants from the Third District Court and the local Justice Court. Under Utah Code § 77-7-5, arrest warrants can be served at any hour. A warrant does not expire on its own. It stays in the system until the court recalls it or the person is taken into custody. The Sheriff's Office sends all warrant data to BCI so law enforcement across Utah has access to Summit County warrant records.
The Summit County official website connects you to the Sheriff's Office and other county departments that handle warrant records.
Check this site for office hours, contact details, and services from the Summit County Sheriff.
How to Search Summit County Warrants
The Utah Statewide Warrants Search is the fastest way to check for active warrants in Summit County. The tool is free. It runs 24 hours a day. Enter a first and last name. The system searches all 29 counties, Summit County included. Results show the person's age, the charge, the case number, and which court issued the warrant. Law enforcement uses this same tool across the state.
You can also check in person at the Summit County Sheriff's Office in Coalville. Bring your ID and ask at the front desk. Phone calls work as well. Dial (435) 336-3600 and provide the name and date of birth you want checked. Staff can tell you if a warrant is active right then.
For deeper case records tied to warrants, try the Utah Courts XChange system. It holds court records going back over a decade. There is a fee to use it. You can search by name or case number.
Third District Court Summit County
The Third District Court serves Summit County. It handles felony cases and issues arrest warrants and search warrants. A judge at this court must find probable cause before signing any warrant, as set out in Utah Code § 77-7-2. Search warrants also need probable cause under Utah Code § 77-23-201. Records of every warrant are kept by the court and are open to the public in most situations.
The Third District also covers Salt Lake County and Tooele County, so it is one of the busiest districts in the state. The courthouse has public access terminals for case lookups. Staff at the clerk's office can help you find warrant records tied to Summit County cases. Certified copies of court documents cost a small fee. The court is open weekdays during regular business hours.
Note: The Third District Court processes a high volume of cases, so wait times for in-person requests in Summit County may vary by season.
Summit County Justice Court Warrants
The Summit County Justice Court deals with Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and local ordinance cases. This court issues bench warrants when someone does not show up for a hearing. Bench warrants are the most common type in Summit County. Under Utah Code § 77-7-19, a bench warrant can go out 14 days after a court summons is not answered.
If you believe you have a bench warrant from the Summit County Justice Court, contact the clerk right away. You can usually resolve it by scheduling a new court date. The court may allow bail or a payment plan for unpaid fines. Bench warrants from this court appear in the statewide database along with every other active warrant in Utah.
Summit County Warrant Record Requests
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) gives the public a right to most government records. Warrant records from Summit County fall under this rule. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, you can ask for copies of warrant records from any Summit County office. The agency must respond within 10 business days. If you need it sooner, you can ask for expedited processing under Utah Code § 63G-2-204, which cuts it to 5 days.
Write your request and send it to the Summit County Clerk or the Sheriff's Office. Include the person's name, the record type, and a date range. Some records for open cases may be restricted. Most warrant records in Summit County are available to anyone who files a proper request.
Statewide Tools for Summit County
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification runs the statewide warrant database that includes Summit County records. BCI is based in Taylorsville. Call them at (801) 965-4445. Criminal history checks cost $20 and can show past warrants and arrests from Summit County and all other counties.
The Utah State Courts website links to the Third District Court page and the XChange case search. Between BCI and the courts website, you can track down most Summit County warrant records without leaving home.
Types of Warrants in Summit County
Summit County warrant records include three main types. Arrest warrants are issued by a judge when probable cause shows a crime was committed. These cover felonies and serious misdemeanors. Bench warrants go out for missed court dates and are the most common type across Summit County. Search warrants allow officers to search a specific location for evidence. Under Utah Code § 77-23-205, search warrants must be used within 10 days and sent back to the court within 3 days.
- Arrest warrants: judge-signed, no expiration
- Bench warrants: for failure to appear at a hearing
- Search warrants: must be served within 10 days
- Civil warrants: tied to contempt or support cases
- Out-of-county warrants: served by Summit County deputies on request
All active Summit County warrants go into the Utah Criminal Justice Information System. Any officer in the state can access them during a contact or stop.
Nearby Counties
Summit County borders several other Utah counties. If you need to check a warrant from a neighboring area, try the statewide search or call the local sheriff office.