Utah County Warrant Records Search
Utah County warrant records are managed by the sheriff's warrants division and the Fourth District Court in Provo. The county is the second most populous in the state, and the sheriff runs a dedicated warrants unit with its own phone line. You can search for active warrants in Utah County through the free state portal, call the warrants division at (801) 851-4200, or use the county's online arrested person search tool. The county seat is Provo, and all serious criminal cases go through the Fourth District Court. This page covers every way to find, check, and access warrant records in Utah County.
Utah County Warrant Records Quick Facts
Utah County Sheriff Warrants Division
The Utah County Sheriff's Office Warrants Division is the main unit that handles warrant records in Utah County. This division sits within the Judicial Services section of the sheriff's office. The warrants division processes incoming warrants from the courts, assigns deputies to serve them, and keeps a current database of active cases. You can call them at (801) 851-4200. The office is at 3075 North Main Street in Spanish Fork, UT 84660. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
The warrants division handles multiple types of warrants in Utah County. Arrest warrants come in when a judge finds probable cause for a criminal charge. The division assigns warrant squad deputies to track down the person. They use several databases to find addresses, work locations, and other information. Deputies can serve warrants at a home, at a job, or during a traffic stop. Once the person is picked up, they are taken to the Utah County Jail or given a citation with a court date depending on the charges.
Bench warrants are the most common type handled by the Utah County warrants division. These come from the courts when someone skips a hearing. Under Utah Code 77-7-19, bench warrants are typically issued 14 days after a summons goes unanswered. Many bench warrants in Utah County carry a "no bail" tag, which means the person must see a judge before getting out. Civil warrants also come through the division, including those for child support enforcement and contempt of court.
To ask about a warrant in Utah County, have these details ready:
- Full legal name of the person
- Date of birth
- Case number if you have it
- Approximate date the warrant may have been issued
Note: Utah County deputies may serve warrants at any time of day or night under Utah Code 77-7-5. Arrest warrants do not expire in Utah.
Utah County Arrested Person Search
The Utah County Sheriff runs a public arrested person search tool on their site. This tool gives you free access to recent arrest data in Utah County. You can search by name or by arrest date. The system covers all inmates past and present in the last two years.
When you run a search, the results show the booking number, inmate name, booking date and time, the arresting agency, charges with Utah Code citations, bond amounts, and whether other agencies have holds on the person. The system also shows a status code for each inmate. An "A" means active in custody. A "WA" charge type means the arrest was on an outstanding warrant. "WBW" means a bench warrant. These codes help you tell which arrests in Utah County were tied to warrant records.
The Utah State Courts homepage offers statewide court case searches, which can also reveal warrant-related filings from Utah County and other districts.
You can use the courts website to look up case details tied to warrants filed through the Fourth District Court in Utah County.
Booking photos are shown for 30 days after booking. After that, the photo drops off but the record stays for up to one year. After one year, you need to file a GRAMA request to get historical booking records from Utah County. The jail at 3075 North Main Street in Spanish Fork holds about 950 inmates and runs three security levels: maximum, medium, and minimum.
Fourth District Court Warrant Records
The Fourth District Court serves Utah County and issues warrants for felonies and Class A misdemeanors. Judges sign arrest warrants when a magistrate finds probable cause under Utah Code 77-7-2. Only a magistrate who can hear criminal cases may sign an arrest warrant. The court also issues bench warrants when people miss their hearings in Utah County.
The Utah County Justice Court handles smaller matters. It is located at 151 South University Avenue, Suite 3300, Provo, UT 84601. Call (801) 851-8920 for the Justice Court. This court deals with Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic tickets, and local ordinance cases. Bench warrants from the Justice Court are very common in Utah County, especially for missed traffic hearings. Multiple justice courts operate within Utah County, including courts in Provo, American Fork, Lehi, Springville, Spanish Fork, Pleasant Grove, and other cities.
| Sheriff |
Utah County Sheriff's Office 3075 North Main Street Spanish Fork, UT 84660 Main: (801) 851-4100 Warrants: (801) 851-4200 |
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| Justice Court |
151 South University Ave, Suite 3300 Provo, UT 84601 Phone: (801) 851-8920 |
| District Court | Fourth District Court |
Search Utah County Warrants Online
The Utah Statewide Warrants Search is the fastest free tool for checking warrant records in Utah County. Type in a first and last name. Results show the person's age, charges, case number, and which Utah County court put out the warrant. This portal runs 24/7 and pulls data from courts and sheriff offices across the state.
The Utah Courts XChange system gives you access to Utah County District Court records going back 12 to 14 years. XChange is fee-based for detailed records but basic searches are free at courthouse terminals. You can see charges, hearing dates, judgments, and sentencing for cases in Utah County. The system covers both the Provo and American Fork district court locations.
The Utah County Attorney's Office reviews warrant applications from law enforcement to make sure they meet legal standards before going to a judge. If you have questions about pending charges tied to a warrant in Utah County, the attorney's office can point you in the right direction.
Note: The statewide warrant portal only shows active warrants. Once a warrant is served or recalled in Utah County, it drops from the public search results.
Warrant Laws in Utah County
Utah County warrant records follow state law. Under Utah Code 77-23-201, search warrants must be based on probable cause and describe the place to be searched. Officers must serve them within 10 days, per Utah Code 77-23-205. After serving a search warrant in Utah County, officers file a return with the court within 3 days that lists everything they took.
Public access to warrant records in Utah County falls under GRAMA, Utah Code 63G-2. Most warrant records are public. Agencies must respond to record requests within 10 business days. You can file requests with the Utah County Sheriff or the court clerk. Under Utah Code 77-7-11, any peace officer who knows about an active warrant can arrest the named person without holding a physical copy of the warrant. This applies across all of Utah County and the state.
Statutes of limitations affect warrant enforcement. Under Utah Code 76-1-302, most misdemeanors have a 2-year limit and most felonies have 4 years. But issuing a warrant pauses that clock. So even old warrants can still be served in Utah County years after they were first put out.
Cities in Utah County
Utah County has many cities and towns. All warrant cases go through the Utah County Sheriff and the Fourth District Court. City police departments also work with the sheriff on warrant enforcement.
Nearby Counties
Utah County borders several other counties. If you live near the edge of Utah County, your warrant might be filed in a neighboring county depending on where the offense happened or where the court hearing was set.