Beaver County Criminal History Records
Beaver County criminal history records are maintained by the Beaver County Sheriff's Office and the Fifth District Court. The county seat is Beaver, a small rural community in southwestern Utah. Residents and members of the public can search criminal history through the Sheriff's Office, the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, and the Utah Courts online case system. This page explains how to find Beaver County criminal records, who maintains them, and what steps to follow when making a formal request.
Beaver County Quick Facts
Beaver County Sheriff Criminal History
The Beaver County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency for criminal history records in the county. The office is located at 2270 South Sheriff Dale E. Nelson Drive, PO Box 391, Beaver, UT 84713. You can reach the records division by phone at (435) 438-2467. The Sheriff maintains booking photographs, arrest records, incident reports, and related documents as required by law.
The Beaver County Sheriff's Office can provide copies of Utah criminal history upon request. A valid Utah ID is required, and a fee applies to the service. Records staff are available Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Requests can also be submitted through the online GRAMA Request form on the official website. Under Utah Code § 17-22-2, the sheriff has a statutory duty to keep accurate records of all arrests and bookings made in the county.
The office also operates a Recent Bookings portal on their official website. This portal shows current arrest information for people booked into the Beaver County jail. Each booking entry typically includes the person's full legal name, date of birth, physical description, date and time of arrest, the arresting officer, charges filed, bail amount, and fingerprint records. This information is updated on a regular basis and is available to any member of the public.
The Sheriff's Office also provides fingerprinting services through their Records Division. These services support background checks and criminal history requests processed through the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. If you need a fingerprint-based background check, you can contact the Sheriff's Office to schedule an appointment.
| Sheriff's Office |
Beaver County Sheriff's Office 2270 South Sheriff Dale E. Nelson Drive PO Box 391, Beaver, UT 84713 Phone: (435) 438-2467 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | beaverutahsheriff.com |
How to Search Beaver County Criminal History
There are several ways to search for criminal history in Beaver County. Your options include in-person requests at the Sheriff's Office, online searches through state court systems, and formal requests to the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. Each method works best for a different purpose, depending on how much detail you need.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, known as the BCI, provides the most complete statewide criminal history check available. The BCI is located at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129, and can be reached at (801) 965-4445. Visit bci.utah.gov to learn about your options. As of July 2025, fees are $20 for a right-of-access request (your own record), $20 for a name and date-of-birth check, and $20 for a fingerprint-based check. Fingerprint checks are the most thorough option and are less likely to return false matches. Mail submissions go to 3888 West 5400 South, Taylorsville, UT 84129.
For court-based searches, the Utah Courts XChange system allows you to search District and Justice Court records using party names, business names, and dates. XChange is available at utcourts.gov/xchange and costs $30 per month for a subscription. A free search is also available through MyCase at casesearch.utcourts.gov, which provides basic case information without a subscription fee.
Note: In-person requests at the Beaver County Sheriff's Office require a valid Utah ID and may take additional time to process depending on the age of the records requested.
Court Records in Beaver County
The Fifth District Court handles all criminal cases for Beaver County. The courthouse is located at 2270 South 525 West, Beaver, UT 84713. You can reach the court by phone at (435) 438-5309. Court records include case filings, dispositions, judgments, sentencing information, and docket entries for all criminal proceedings in the county.
To look up a Beaver County criminal case in person, visit the court clerk's office during regular business hours. Staff can search by name or case number. Bring a photo ID and the name of the person you are searching, or the case number if you have it. Older records may require additional processing time. Copies of documents are available for a fee, and certified copies cost more than plain photocopies.
The Beaver County Justice Court is also located at 2270 South 525 West, Beaver, UT 84713. This court handles misdemeanor cases and traffic violations. Case files from the Justice Court are also searchable through XChange. For online access to all public court records, start with casesearch.utcourts.gov and search by the person's name or case number.
Beaver Warrant Records
Active warrants in Beaver County can be checked through two main resources. The Utah statewide warrant database is available at secure.utah.gov/warrants and lists individuals with outstanding arrest warrants across the state. This is a free public resource maintained by Utah law enforcement. You can search by name to see if a warrant is on file for any Utah county, including Beaver.
You can also contact the Beaver County Sheriff's Office directly at (435) 438-2467 to ask about warrants. The Sheriff's records staff can check for active warrants tied to a specific person within the county. Under Utah Code § 77-7-3, individuals with active warrants may be subject to arrest at any time. Addressing an outstanding warrant quickly is always the right move. If you believe a warrant has been issued in error, contact the court that issued it to review your options.
Warrant records are public under GRAMA unless they are part of an active investigation or have been sealed by court order. Most active warrant records in Beaver County are accessible to any member of the public through the statewide search tool.
Expungement in Beaver County
Expungement removes a criminal record from public view in Utah. If you have a conviction or arrest record in Beaver County, you may be eligible to have it expunged. The Utah Courts provide an expungement process that begins with a petition filed at the court where the charges were originally handled.
Utah's Clean Slate law, which took effect in February 2022, allows some offenses to be expunged automatically after a waiting period. For cases that do not qualify for automatic expungement, you must file a petition with the court. The certification fee is $65, and the petition fee is $135. After filing, the court notifies relevant agencies and sets a hearing date. The process can take several months to complete. Full details are available at utcourts.gov/howto/expunge.
The Beaver County Sheriff's Office also provides information on how to expunge your Utah criminal history through the BCI website. You can ask the records staff for guidance when you visit in person, or call (435) 438-2467 for a referral to the right resources. The BCI handles the administrative side of expungements, including updating state records once the court issues an expungement order.
Note: Juvenile criminal history expungements follow a separate process, with forms available through the BCI at bci.utah.gov.
Criminal Records and Public Access
Criminal history records in Beaver County are public records under the Government Records Access and Management Act, known as GRAMA. This law is codified at Utah Code § 63G-2-201. Under GRAMA, any person may request access to government records that are not sealed, restricted, or protected. You do not need to be a party to a case to request criminal records in Beaver County.
The Criminal Identification Act at Utah Code § 53-10-108 governs how the BCI manages statewide criminal history data. This includes rules about who can access records, what information must be included, and how long records are retained. Some records are restricted, such as juvenile records, sealed cases, and records related to ongoing investigations. Most adult criminal history records, including booking data and court case information, are available to the public.
When submitting a GRAMA request to the Beaver County Sheriff's Office, you can use the online form at their website or submit by phone at (435) 438-2467. The agency must respond within 10 business days. If your request is urgent, note that in your submission and the response time may be shortened. For historical records going back many decades, the Utah State Archives may also have relevant documents.
Nearby Counties
Beaver County borders several other counties in southern and central Utah. If you need records from a neighboring area, use the links below to find the right county page.