Washington County Warrant Records
Washington County warrant records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office, the St. George Police Department, and the Fifth District Court. This is one of the fastest-growing counties in Utah, centered around St. George in the southwest corner of the state. If you need to search for an active warrant in Washington County, you have several options. The free statewide warrant tool is the quickest starting point. You can also call the Sheriff's Office or visit the courthouse. This page breaks down every method to search for warrant records in Washington County and what each source provides.
Washington County Quick Facts
Washington County Sheriff Warrant Records
The Washington County Sheriff's Office is the main county-level agency for warrant records. Call them at (435) 634-5731. The office is located at 620 South 5300 West in Hurricane. Staff can check the warrant database for you if you call or visit in person with a valid ID. Provide the full name and date of birth of the person you want looked up. They search both the local system and the statewide warrant database.
Washington County deputies serve warrants from the Fifth District Court and local justice courts. Under Utah Code § 77-7-5, arrest warrants can be served at any time, day or night. Warrants do not expire. They stay active until the person is picked up or the court recalls them. All warrant data goes to BCI so officers across Utah can access Washington County warrant records during stops and other encounters.
The Sheriff's Office also runs a Most Wanted list on their website. That list shows individuals with active warrants for serious crimes in Washington County. Each entry includes a photo when one is available, the charges, and a warrant date.
St. George Police Warrant Records
The St. George Police Department handles warrant records within St. George city limits. St. George is the largest city in Washington County and the county seat. The police department works alongside the Sheriff's Office on warrant service. If you live in or near St. George, you can contact this department for warrant checks and records tied to city cases.
The St. George Police website provides information on services and contact details for their records division.
Use this site to reach the St. George Police Department for warrant checks and city-level records in Washington County.
Note: Warrants issued by the St. George Justice Court also appear in the statewide database, so you can find them through the free online search tool too.
Search Washington County Warrants Online
The Utah Statewide Warrants Search is the fastest way to check for active warrants in Washington County. It is free and runs 24 hours a day. Type in a first and last name. The system pulls from all 29 counties, Washington County included. Results show the person's age, the charge, the case number, and which court issued the warrant.
For court case records, the Utah Courts XChange system has records from the Fifth District Court going back over a decade. There is a fee. You can search by name or case number. If you just need to confirm an active warrant, use the free statewide tool first.
In-person checks are another option. Visit the Washington County Sheriff's Office in Hurricane or the courthouse in St. George. Bring a valid ID. Staff at either location can look up warrant records for you.
Fifth District Court Washington County
The Fifth District Court serves Washington County. This court handles felony cases 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. Court records for every warrant are kept and open to the public in most cases.
The Fifth District also covers Iron County and Beaver County. The courthouse in St. George has public access terminals for looking up case records. Staff at the clerk's office can help you find warrant records tied to specific Washington County cases. Certified copies of court documents cost a small fee. The court is open Monday through Friday during regular hours.
Washington County Justice Court Warrants
The Washington County Justice Court handles Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic cases, and local ordinance violations. Bench warrants are the most common type from this court. They get issued when someone misses a hearing. Under Utah Code § 77-7-19, a bench warrant can be put out 14 days after a court summons goes unanswered.
If you think you have a bench warrant from a Washington County Justice Court, call the clerk's office. You can often fix it by setting a new court date. The court may let you post bail or arrange a payment plan for unpaid fines. These bench warrants show up in the statewide system alongside every other active warrant in Utah.
Washington County Record Requests
The Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) gives the public access to most government records in Utah. Warrant records from Washington County fall under this law. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, you can ask for copies of warrant records from any county office. The office has 10 business days to respond. You can ask for faster processing under Utah Code § 63G-2-204, which drops the window to 5 business days.
Put the request in writing. Include the person's name, the type of record, and a date range. Send it to the Washington County Clerk or the Sheriff's Office Records Division. Records tied to active investigations may be restricted, but most warrant records are open to the public in Washington County.
Types of Warrants in Washington County
Washington County warrant records cover several types. Arrest warrants come from a judge when probable cause points to a crime. These apply to felonies and Class A misdemeanors. Bench warrants are for missed court dates and make up the bulk of warrants in Washington County. 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
- Bench warrants: for failure to appear at a scheduled hearing
- Search warrants: valid for 10 days after issuance
- Civil warrants: for contempt of court or child support
- Federal warrants: served by U.S. Marshals in Washington County
All active warrants from Washington County go into the Utah Criminal Justice Information System. Any officer in the state can pull them up during a stop or contact.
Statewide Tools for Washington County
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification runs the statewide warrant database that includes Washington County records. Reach BCI at (801) 965-4445. They also do criminal history checks for $20 each. Those checks can show past warrants and arrests from Washington County and all of Utah.
The Utah State Courts website links to the Fifth District Court page and the XChange records system. Between BCI and the courts site, you can find most warrant records for Washington County from home.
Cities in Washington County
Washington County includes St. George and Washington City. St. George is the county seat and the largest city in the county. Warrant records for cases within city limits may be handled by city police departments, while county-level cases go through the Sheriff's Office. All warrants from cities in Washington County feed into the same statewide system.
Nearby Counties
Washington County borders two other Utah counties. If you are not sure which county issued a warrant, use the statewide search or call the Washington County Sheriff's Office at (435) 634-5731.