Grand County Utah Criminal History Records
Grand County criminal history records are held by the Sheriff's Office, the Seventh District Court in Moab, and the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. Grand County covers the Moab area in southeastern Utah and has a population of around 10,000. The county is known for its outdoor recreation and tourism, and the Sheriff's Office works alongside Moab Police, Utah Highway Patrol, National Parks, and Bureau of Land Management. This page explains how to search and request Grand County criminal history records from each agency.
Grand County Quick Facts
Grand County Sheriff Criminal Records
The Grand County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the unincorporated areas of Grand County. The office is located at 25 S 100 E, Moab, UT 84532. The main phone is (435) 259-8115, and the fax is (435) 259-8651. The Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records, incident reports, and booking logs. These records are public under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act unless sealed or otherwise restricted.
Grand County Sheriff posts monthly statistics publicly. According to Moab Sun News, the Sheriff's Office received 1,100 calls through dispatch and 448 emergency 911 calls in one February alone. In that same month, deputies conducted 387 traffic stops, made 10 arrests, and served 28 legal papers. Sheriff Jamison Wiggins shares these numbers publicly on the department's Facebook page as part of a broader transparency effort for Grand County residents and visitors.
The Grand County Sheriff's Office works closely with the Moab Police Department, which uses the same computer system. This shared system makes it easier to cross-reference Grand County criminal history data between the two agencies. The Major Crimes Task Force covers serious offenses and is funded by the Department of Homeland Security and Grand County.
Grand County GRAMA Records Requests
Grand County has a clear process for public records requests under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act. The Grand County official forms and documents page links to the GRAMA request form you need to complete. You must fill out the Grand County Sheriff Government Records Access and Management Act Records Request Form and include specific information about what you want.
Required items for a Grand County GRAMA request include: a photo ID, the date or dates of the incident, a description of the records and your reason for requesting them, and a case number if you have one. You can submit the form in person at the Sheriff's Office, or you can send it by email to Ronnie McCurdy at rmccurdy@grandcountyutah.gov. You will receive a response by email when the records are ready, or by phone if you did not provide an email address. If you choose to pick up records in person, you must present ID again at pickup and pay any fees at that time.
Grand County also has a dedicated open records page at grandcountyutah.net/592/Open-Records-Request-GRAMA, which covers the county's overall GRAMA policies and procedures beyond just Sheriff records.
The Grand County official forms page is where you find the GRAMA request form needed to obtain criminal history documents from county agencies.
Note: Copies of police reports are generally not released until a case has been adjudicated through court. If you are a defendant on an open case and not represented by an attorney, you may request discovery through the Prosecuting Attorney's Office.
Grand County Open Records and GRAMA Policy
Grand County's commitment to open records is documented on its GRAMA page. The county follows the requirements of Utah Code ยง 63G-2-201, which governs public access to government records across the state. Grand County criminal history records that are not sealed, classified as private, or otherwise restricted are open to the public.
Under GRAMA, agencies must respond to standard requests within 10 business days. If you show an urgent need, the response time drops to five business days. Research fees for Grand County records run $20 per hour for staff time. Copies cost $0.25 per page for black and white. You must pay fees before records are released.
The Grand County open records portal explains the GRAMA process for requesting criminal history documents and other public records from Grand County agencies.
Seventh District Court Grand County Cases
The Seventh Judicial District Court handles all felony and major criminal cases in Grand County. The court is based in the Moab area and serves Grand County along with several other southeastern Utah counties. The court handles criminal cases, civil matters, family law, probate, and more. Court records from Grand County criminal cases are part of the statewide Utah Courts system.
You can search Grand County court case information free at casesearch.utcourts.gov. The search tool lets you look up cases by party name or case number. It returns basic case details including charges, filing date, hearing dates, and current status. For more detailed docket information and copies of filed documents, the XChange subscription service is available for $30 per month and covers all Utah district courts including the Seventh.
The Grand County Justice Court handles lower-level criminal matters in Moab including Class B and C misdemeanors and traffic violations. The Justice Court's records are separate from the District Court but are also searchable through the Utah Courts portal. Grand County is recognized for maintaining thorough public records and using technology to improve access for residents.
Background Checks and Grand County Criminal History
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification is the central source for statewide criminal history records that include Grand County arrests and convictions. BCI collects data from all Utah law enforcement agencies, including the Grand County Sheriff, Moab Police, and the Seventh District Court. A BCI check gives a more complete picture than any single-county search because it covers the entire state.
BCI is at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129, phone (801) 965-4445. Visit bci.utah.gov to learn how to request records. As of July 2025, the fee is $20 for a name and date of birth check and $20 for a fingerprint-based check. Results are mailed to the address on your application. BCI does not send results by fax or email. Third-party requests require a signed release from the subject of the record.
Under Utah Code Title 53, Chapter 10, the Criminal Identification Act sets the rules for what BCI may release and to whom. Juvenile records and expunged records are not released in standard public checks.
A Moab Sun News report on the Grand County Sheriff's goals highlights the office's approach to transparency and public reporting of criminal activity data in the Moab area.
Grand County Warrants and Corrections Records
People convicted in Grand County criminal cases who receive state prison sentences serve their time in Utah Department of Corrections facilities. Search for current and past state inmates at corrections.utah.gov/offender-search/. The tool searches by name and covers anyone sentenced to a Utah state facility following a Grand County criminal proceeding.
Active warrants in Utah, including those issued by the Seventh District Court in Grand County, can be searched at secure.utah.gov/warrants/. This statewide tool is maintained by Utah state agencies and draws from law enforcement warrant databases across all counties.
For Grand County records that predate electronic databases, the Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov/research/guides/criminal.html maintains a research guide for historical criminal records. Older records from Grand County may be accessible through that channel when they are not available through online court systems.
The Utah Department of Corrections offender search covers individuals sentenced to state facilities after Grand County criminal cases, including those from the Seventh District Court in Moab.
Note: Warrant status can change quickly. Always verify active warrant information with the issuing court or the Grand County Sheriff's Office before relying on online search results.
Nearby Counties
Grand County borders several other eastern and central Utah counties. Cases involving activity in more than one county may result in records held across multiple agencies and courts.