Daggett County Criminal History Records
Daggett County criminal history records are maintained by the Daggett County Sheriff's Office and the Eighth Judicial District Court in Manila. Daggett County is Utah's least populated county, located in the northeastern corner of the state near the Flaming Gorge Reservoir. The county seat is Manila. Despite its small size, Daggett County follows the same public records access rules as every other Utah county. This page explains how to search criminal history in Daggett County, what offices to contact, and what to know about the county's unique jail situation.
Daggett County Quick Facts
Daggett County Sheriff Criminal History
The Daggett County Sheriff's Office is located at 590 South Sheriff's Way, Manila, UT 84046. The main phone is (435) 784-3255 and the fax is (435) 784-3251. The jail line is (435) 784-3518, though as noted below, the local jail has been closed since 2017. The Sheriff's Office operates under Utah Code § 17-22-2, which outlines sheriff record-keeping duties, and continues to maintain arrest records and incident reports despite the jail closure.
The official Daggett County website at daggettcounty.gov provides county office contact information and resources. Criminal records requests can be submitted to the Sheriff's Office using a GRAMA form. You can submit your request in person, by mail, or electronically. Provide the full name of the individual, their date of birth if known, the approximate date of the arrest or case, and any case number you have. The Sheriff's Office must respond within 10 business days under Utah Code § 63G-2-204, or within 5 days if you have an urgent need.
It is important to know that the Daggett County Jail was closed in 2017 following a review by the Utah Department of Corrections. Since then, individuals arrested in Daggett County have been transported to detention facilities in neighboring counties. Despite the jail closure, the Sheriff's Office still maintains all arrest records and handles records requests for Daggett County criminal history. For historical jail records from before 2017, write to Daggett County Sheriff, Attn: Jail Records, 2350 Highway 43, MP5, PO Box 579, Manila, UT 84046.
| Sheriff's Office |
Daggett County Sheriff's Office 590 South Sheriff's Way Manila, UT 84046 Phone: (435) 784-3255 Fax: (435) 784-3251 Jail Inquiries: (435) 784-3518 |
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| Historical Jail Records |
Daggett County Sheriff Attn: Jail Records 2350 Highway 43, MP5 PO Box 579, Manila, UT 84046 |
| Website | daggettcounty.gov |
How to Search Daggett County Criminal History
Daggett County is small, and the options for searching criminal history are the same as any other Utah county. In-person requests go to the Sheriff's Office or the courthouse. Online searches use state tools. Comprehensive background checks go through the BCI.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification is the best source for a full statewide criminal history check that includes Daggett County. The BCI is at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. Phone: (801) 965-4445. Visit bci.utah.gov for details. As of July 2025, BCI fees are $20 for a right-of-access request, $20 for a name and date-of-birth check, and $20 for a fingerprint check. Mail submissions go to 3888 West 5400 South, Taylorsville, UT 84129. Fingerprint-based checks return the most complete results and are less likely to return errors tied to common names.
For court-based searches, use the Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange. This service costs $30 per month and provides access to criminal case records for all Utah district and justice courts, including the Eighth District Court in Manila. A free basic search is available through MyCase at casesearch.utcourts.gov. Search by name or case number to find publicly available case information. The Eighth District Court also maintains case files that can be requested in person at the courthouse during business hours.
Note: Because Daggett County is very small and remote, in-person visits should be planned in advance. Calling ahead to confirm office hours and what you need to bring will save you a long drive.
Court Records in Daggett County
The Eighth Judicial District Court handles all criminal cases for Daggett County. The court is located at 95 North 100 West, Manila, UT 84046. You can reach the court by phone at (435) 784-3154. The Daggett County Courthouse is at 95 North 1st West, Manila, UT 84046, and is open Monday through Friday from 9:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Court records in Daggett County include all criminal case filings, dispositions, judgments, hearing records, and sentencing documents. To access records in person, visit the court clerk's office at the Manila courthouse during business hours. Provide the name of the person you are searching, their date of birth, or a case number. Staff can locate the case file and provide copies. For online searches, use XChange or MyCase to find case information without visiting the courthouse.
For court records going further back in time, the Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov maintains historical government records for all Utah counties. Older Daggett County criminal records that are not in active court databases may be available through an Archives research request. Processing time for Archives requests varies depending on the age and complexity of the records sought.
Daggett County Warrant Records
Active warrants for Daggett County can be checked through the Utah statewide warrant search database. Go to secure.utah.gov/warrants and search by name. This tool is free and covers all Utah counties, including Daggett. It is updated regularly by law enforcement agencies across the state.
You can also contact the Daggett County Sheriff's Office at (435) 784-3255 to ask about specific warrants. Under Utah Code § 77-7-3, active warrants make an individual subject to arrest at any time. If you believe a warrant may be outstanding in Daggett County, contact the Eighth District Court in Manila at (435) 784-3154 or speak with a local attorney. Addressing a warrant before it results in an arrest is the safest course of action.
The Daggett County Sheriff's records division maintains information about individuals with outstanding warrants. They can provide warrant status verification upon request. This information is public under GRAMA unless the warrant relates to an active investigation or has been sealed by court order.
Expungement in Daggett County
Utah's expungement process applies to criminal cases handled in Daggett County just as it does throughout the rest of the state. Expungement seals a record from public access. Utah's Clean Slate law, which became effective in February 2022, created automatic expungement for some qualifying offenses after a set waiting period. If your record does not qualify automatically, you must file a petition with the court where the charges were originally handled.
For Daggett County cases, the expungement petition goes to the Eighth Judicial District Court in Manila. The certification fee is $65, and the petition fee is $135. After filing, the court notifies the Daggett County Sheriff's Office, the BCI, and other relevant state agencies. A hearing may be set. The process can take several months to complete. Get step-by-step guidance and all required forms at utcourts.gov/howto/expunge.
The BCI at bci.utah.gov handles the state-level update once the court issues an expungement order. After the process is complete, the record is sealed from standard public searches, including XChange and the statewide warrant database. Keep a copy of your expungement order in a safe place, as you may need to present it if questions arise about your record in the future.
Criminal Records and Public Access
Criminal history records in Daggett County are public under the Government Records Access and Management Act. GRAMA is found at Utah Code § 63G-2-201 and gives any member of the public the right to request and view records that are not restricted by law. You do not have to be a party to a criminal case in Daggett County to access the records.
The Criminal Identification Act at Utah Code § 53-10-108 governs how the BCI manages statewide criminal history data. It establishes rules on access, record retention, and what a criminal history report must contain. Records that are restricted from public view include juvenile files, sealed cases, and files tied to active investigations. Most adult arrest and court records in Daggett County are open to the public.
Because the Daggett County Jail has been closed since 2017, individuals arrested in the county are held in facilities in neighboring counties. Arrest records are still maintained by the Daggett County Sheriff's Office, but inmate location information will reflect a facility in a neighboring county. The Utah Department of Corrections offender search at corrections.utah.gov can help you find where a person is currently held if they are in state custody.
Nearby Counties
Daggett County is bordered by Uintah County to the south, Rich County to the west, and Duchesne County to the southwest. Since the local jail is closed, neighboring counties are especially relevant for criminal justice matters in this area.