Weber County Warrant Records
Weber County warrant records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Ogden, the Ogden City Police Department, and the Second District Court. Weber County sits in northern Utah along the Wasatch Front and is one of the more populated counties in the state. If you need to search for an active warrant in Weber County, you have several options. The free statewide warrant search tool is the quickest way to start. You can also call the Sheriff's Office, check the inmate roster, or submit a GRAMA request for detailed records. This page covers every method to find warrant records in Weber County.
Weber County Quick Facts
Weber County Sheriff Warrant Records
The Weber County Sheriff's Office is the main county-level agency that handles warrant records. The office is at 1400 Depot Drive, Ogden, UT 84404. Call (801) 778-6600. Staff are available Monday through Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. for in-person warrant checks. Bring a valid ID. Provide the full name and date of birth of the person you want checked. They will search the local database and the statewide warrant system.
Weber County arrest warrants contain the person's name, the alleged offense, the issuing authority's name and signature, the date and time of issuance, and instructions for arrest. Magistrates issue these warrants based on evidence of probable cause. Under Utah Code § 77-7-5, arrest warrants in Weber County can be served at any time. They do not expire. All warrant data goes to BCI so officers statewide have access.
The Weber County Sheriff's website also hosts an inmate roster that shows current booking information. The roster lists booking date, name, age, gender, and release date. It can help you see who was recently picked up on a warrant in Weber County. Keep in mind the site notes it is not an official roster and should be used only as directed.
The Weber County Sheriff's Office website provides direct access to warrant information and records services.
Use this site to check the inmate roster and find contact details for the Weber County Sheriff's Office.
Ogden Police Warrant Records
The Ogden City Police Department handles warrant records within Ogden city limits. Call them at (801) 629-8221. Ogden is the county seat and the largest city in Weber County. The police department works with the Sheriff's Office to serve warrants and keep records up to date. If you live in Ogden, you can contact this department for warrant checks on city-level cases.
Warrants from the Ogden City Justice Court also feed into the statewide system. That means you can find them through the free online search tool along with all other active warrants in Weber County.
Search Weber County Warrants Online
The Utah Statewide Warrants Search is the fastest free method to check for active warrants in Weber County. It runs 24 hours a day. Enter a first and last name. The system pulls from all 29 counties. Results show the person's age, the charge, the case number, and which court issued the warrant. Law enforcement uses this same tool.
For deeper case records, the Utah Courts XChange system has Second District Court data going back over a decade. There is a fee. 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 available at the Weber County Sheriff's Office at 1400 Depot Drive in Ogden. Bring a valid photo ID. You can also call (801) 778-6600 and staff will check for you over the phone.
Note: The statewide warrant search only shows active warrants, so served or recalled warrants from Weber County will not appear in results.
Second District Court Weber County
The Second District Court serves Weber 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 of every warrant are kept and open to the public in most situations.
The Second District Court also covers Davis and Morgan counties. The courthouse in Ogden has public access terminals for case lookups. Staff at the clerk's office can help you find warrant records tied to Weber County cases. Certified copies cost a small fee. The court is open Monday through Friday during normal hours.
Weber County Justice Court Warrants
The Weber County Justice Court handles Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and local ordinance cases. This court puts out bench warrants when someone fails to appear for a hearing. Under Utah Code § 77-7-19, a bench warrant can be issued 14 days after a summons goes unanswered. Bench warrants are the most common type in Weber County.
If you think you have a bench warrant from a Weber County Justice Court, call the clerk. You can often resolve it by setting up a new court date. The court may allow bail or a payment plan for unpaid fines. These bench warrants show up in the statewide system alongside every other active warrant in Utah.
Weber County Warrant Record Requests
The Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) gives the public access to most government records in Utah. Warrant records from Weber County fall under this law. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, you can ask for copies of warrant records from any Weber County office. The office has 10 business days to respond. Expedited processing under Utah Code § 63G-2-204 cuts that to 5 business days.
The Weber County Sheriff's Office accepts GRAMA requests through an electronic portal powered by NextRequest. You can also submit a request in writing. Records you can ask for include case reports, DI-9 accident reports, inmate records, and warrant information. You will need to upload a valid photo ID with your request. Fees vary by record type. Traffic accident reports cost $15 and are available through the BuyCrash platform per Utah State Traffic Code UCA 41-6A-404.
The Weber County Attorney's Office can also provide information about active cases and warrant status in Weber County.
Statewide Tools for Weber County
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification runs the statewide warrant database that includes Weber County records. BCI can be reached at (801) 965-4445. Criminal history checks cost $20 and show past warrants and arrests from Weber County and all other counties in Utah.
The Utah State Courts website links to the Second District Court page and the XChange case search system. Between BCI, the courts site, and the Weber County Sheriff's inmate roster, you can access most warrant records tied to Weber County without leaving home.
Types of Warrants in Weber County
Weber County warrant records cover several types. Arrest warrants come from a judge when probable cause exists that a crime was committed. These apply to felonies and Class A misdemeanors. Bench warrants are the most common kind in Weber County and go out when someone misses a court date. Search warrants let officers search a specific location. Under Utah Code § 77-23-205, search warrants must be executed within 10 days and returned to the court within 3 days after.
- Arrest warrants: judge-signed, no expiration date
- Bench warrants: for failure to appear at a hearing
- Search warrants: valid for 10 days after issuance
- Civil warrants: for contempt of court or child support
- Out-of-county warrants: served by Weber County deputies on request
Every active warrant from Weber County enters the Utah Criminal Justice Information System. Any officer in the state can pull it up during a traffic stop or field contact.
Cities in Weber County
Weber County includes Ogden and Roy as its major cities. Ogden is the county seat and has its own police department that handles warrant records within city limits. Roy also has a city police force. Warrant records from all cities in Weber County feed into the same statewide system, so you can search for them through one tool.
Nearby Counties
Weber County borders several other Utah counties. If you need to check a warrant from a nearby area, use the statewide search tool or call the Weber County Sheriff at (801) 778-6600.