Find Criminal History Records in Garfield County
Garfield County criminal history records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office, the Sixth District Court, and the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. Garfield County is one of Utah's most rural counties, with a population of around 5,000 and a county seat of Panguitch. Searching criminal history in Garfield County involves knowing which agency holds the records you need and following the proper request process. This page covers each avenue for obtaining Garfield County criminal history.
Garfield County Quick Facts
Garfield County Sheriff Criminal History
The Garfield County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. The office is located at 375 North 700 West, Panguitch, UT 84759. The general phone is (435) 676-2678, and the fax is (435) 676-1182. The Sheriff's Office maintains current inmate listings on its website, which update automatically every two hours. Due to House Bill HB228, the office no longer shows photos of arrestees on its website.
The Sheriff's Office holds arrest records, booking logs, and incident reports as public records under Utah's GRAMA. You can request these documents in person during office hours or by submitting a written GRAMA request. All requests must include identification and enough detail to locate the records. The office processes requests within 10 business days for standard requests.
The Garfield County Sheriff's website provides direct access to inmate booking information and GRAMA records request forms.
The Garfield County Sheriff's Office website is the starting point for inmate searches and public records requests tied to Garfield County criminal history.
Garfield County Sheriff GRAMA Records
The Garfield County Sheriff's Office has a dedicated GRAMA records request page that spells out exactly what you need to submit and what fees apply. The page covers several important rules about what records can be released and to whom.
Private or protected Garfield County criminal history records are only released to the person who is the subject of the record. Under Utah Code ยง 63G-2-202, the subject of a record is defined as the victim, suspect, or other person described in the record. Controlled records are not subject to release at all. Toxicology results from Garfield County cases may only go to the subject, the subject's attorney, or another government agency using them for the purpose for which they were gathered.
The Garfield County Sheriff's GRAMA fee schedule is as follows:
- Black and white copies: $10.00 for 1 to 10 pages, then $0.25 per page after that
- Color copies: $0.50 per page
- Dashcam or bodycam video: $25.00 per DVD or USB drive
- Staff research time may be billed separately for large requests
Full payment of the estimated fee is required before the office begins processing any request. Payment may be made by cash, money order, or cashier's check payable to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office. The office will have up to 10 business days from receipt of a complete request to respond.
The Garfield County Sheriff GRAMA records request page lists all fees, release rules, and requirements for obtaining criminal history documents from the Sheriff's Office.
Note: You must present valid government-issued photo ID before the office will release any private or protected Garfield County record. Utah Driving Privilege Cards are not accepted as valid ID for this purpose.
Sixth District Court and Garfield County Cases
The Sixth Judicial District Court handles all major criminal cases in Garfield County. The court serves the southern Utah region, covering Garfield and several other rural counties. Cases from Garfield County include felony charges, gross misdemeanors, and family law matters with criminal components. Court records from Garfield County cases are maintained by the court clerk and are part of the statewide Utah Courts system.
You can search Garfield County court case information free at casesearch.utcourts.gov. Search by name or case number to find basic case details including charges, hearing dates, and disposition. For full docket access, the XChange subscription costs $30 per month and covers all Utah district courts. In-person visits to the court clerk's office allow you to review full case files and obtain certified copies of judgments, orders, and other filed documents.
Statewide Criminal History Checks for Garfield County
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at bci.utah.gov is the official source for complete criminal history background checks in Utah. BCI collects and stores records from all law enforcement agencies in the state, including the Garfield County Sheriff and the Sixth District Court. A BCI check covers arrests, charges, convictions, and dispositions from across Utah, not just Garfield County.
BCI is located at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129, phone (801) 965-4445. As of July 2025, the fee for a name and date of birth check is $20. Fingerprint-based checks also cost $20 and require you to be fingerprinted at a law enforcement agency. To request your own criminal history, download the Criminal History Record Application from the BCI website, complete it, and mail it with your fingerprint card and payment. BCI mails the results back to you. Results cannot be sent by fax or email.
Third-party requests for Garfield County criminal history require a signed Third Party Release Form attached to the completed application. Valid government-issued photo ID is required. The BCI cannot process requests without proper authorization when the records concern another person's criminal history.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification is the central state resource for complete criminal history background checks that include Garfield County arrests and convictions.
Sex Offender Registration and Warrants in Garfield County
Sex offender registration for Garfield County is handled at the Sheriff's Office, Monday through Friday, 9 AM to 5 PM, by appointment only. Contact Tom at (435) 676-1126 to schedule an appointment. Online sex offender registration is also available through the Sheriff's Office website. Registered sex offenders in Garfield County and across Utah are searchable through the Utah Department of Corrections.
For active warrants in Utah, use the statewide warrant search at secure.utah.gov/warrants/. This database is maintained by state agencies and includes warrants issued by the Sixth District Court and the Garfield County Justice Court. Outstanding warrants remain active until served by law enforcement or recalled by the issuing court.
Note: The Garfield County Sheriff's website no longer displays arrestee photos due to the requirements of House Bill HB228 under Utah law.
Utah Corrections and Garfield County Records
People convicted of felonies in Garfield County and sentenced to state prison serve time in Utah Department of Corrections facilities. You can search for current and past state inmates at corrections.utah.gov/offender-search/. The tool searches by name and covers anyone sentenced to a state facility following a Garfield County criminal case.
The Utah State Archives also holds historical criminal records that may be relevant to older Garfield County cases. The Archives research guide for criminal records is at archives.utah.gov/research/guides/criminal.html. This resource covers how to find records that predate electronic databases.
Nearby Counties
Garfield County borders several other southern and central Utah counties. Cases that span county lines may involve records held by more than one agency.