Kane County Criminal History Records
Kane County criminal history records are available through the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification and the Sixth District Court in Kanab. Kane County is one of the least populated counties in Utah, with around 8,000 residents spread across a large area in the southern part of the state. The county seat is Kanab. Searching criminal history in Kane County involves the state BCI for background reports and the local court and sheriff for case records and recent arrest information. This guide walks through each option.
Kane County Quick Facts
Kane County Sheriff's Office Criminal Records
The Kane County Sheriff's Office is the lead law enforcement agency for the county. The office is located at 971 E. Kaneplex Dr., Kanab, UT 84741. Regular business hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The main line is (435) 644-2349. You can also email the office at comm@kane.utah.gov.
The Sheriff's Office is the custodian of Kane County arrest records. Under Utah GRAMA law, most arrest records are classified as public. For recent arrest information, call (435) 644-4914. For accident and incident records, contact (435) 644-4916. Crime victim assistance is available at (435) 644-4938. Court docket questions can be directed to (435) 644-4601.
Kane County crime data from 2019 shows 31 criminal complaints received by the Sheriff's Office. Property offenses made up 24 of those, including 13 larceny thefts, 6 burglaries, and 5 motor vehicle thefts. Violent crimes totaled 7, all of which were aggravated assault cases. This gives a picture of criminal activity patterns in Kane County, which is largely rural with a significant tourist presence near Zion and Bryce Canyon National Parks.
Kane County Sheriff Investigations and Cooperation
The Kane County Sheriff's Office works with state and federal agencies on major cases. A notable example involves a decades-old cold case that the Sheriff's Office helped solve by collaborating with other agencies. Southern Utah News reported that the Sheriff's Office worked alongside the Utah Medical Examiner's Office and the Utah State Bureau of Investigation to resolve the case.
Detectives in the case submitted forensic evidence to national databases and DNA labs. The Sheriff's Office also maintains a Major Crimes Task Force and works with the Bureau of Land Management and national parks, which is common given how much federal land surrounds Kane County. This level of interagency cooperation reflects how criminal history cases in Kane County can involve multiple jurisdictions and data sources beyond just local records.
How to Search Kane County Criminal History
Start with the right office for what you need. For a formal criminal history report on yourself or another person, contact the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. BCI is located at 4315 South 2700 West Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129, phone (801) 965-4445. The fee for a name and date-of-birth search is $20 as of July 2025. Fingerprint-based checks cost $20 as well.
For court case details from Kane County, use the Utah Courts case search tools. The free MyCase search lets anyone search by name or case number. It covers the Sixth District Court and the Kane County Justice Court. For more detailed filings, the XChange subscription at utcourts.gov/xchange provides access for $30 per month.
For the most recent arrest information specific to Kane County, contact the Sheriff's Office at (435) 644-4914 during regular office hours. The Kane County Clerk's office is at 76 North Main, No. 14, Kanab, Utah 84741 and can help with certain public record requests as well.
Note: Records requests for Kane County should be made directly to the office that holds the record you are seeking. BCI handles criminal history reports; the Sheriff handles recent arrests; the court handles case file copies.
Court Records in Kane County
The Sixth District Court serves Kane County and is located at 76 North Main, Kanab, Utah 84741. The court phone number is (435) 264-4790. This court handles felony criminal cases, civil matters, and family law for Kane County residents. The court clerk maintains all case files and can provide certified copies of documents.
The magistrate's court is also located at 76 N Main St, Kanab, UT 84741. For court docket questions, call (435) 644-4601. Criminal history records tied to court proceedings in Kane County include charging documents, plea entries, conviction records, sentencing orders, and probation terms. All of these are part of the public court file unless a judge has ordered them sealed.
Kane County follows the same record access rules as the rest of Utah. Under GRAMA, most court records are public. Juvenile records and sealed cases are not accessible to the public. If you are not sure whether a case is sealed, start with the free MyCase search at casesearch.utcourts.gov to see what shows up.
Certified copies of court documents require a visit to the Kane County clerk's office in Kanab or a written request by mail. Bring a valid photo ID when you visit in person.
Kane County Background Checks and BCI
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification handles all formal criminal history requests for Kane County. BCI collects records from law enforcement agencies and courts statewide, including all case outcomes from the Sixth District Court. You can reach BCI at (801) 965-4445 or visit 4315 South 2700 West Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129.
Requests for your own record cost $20. Third-party name searches also cost $20. Fingerprint-based checks are $20. Third-party requests require a signed release from the person whose record is being sought. Under Utah Code Title 53, Chapter 10, only authorized requesters may access certain types of criminal history records. The BCI website at bci.utah.gov has the full list of request forms and instructions.
Warrant Records in Kane County
Active warrants in Kane County are tracked by the Sheriff's Office and the state BCI warrant database. You can check warrants online at secure.utah.gov/warrants. This free state tool covers active warrants statewide, including those issued by Kane County courts. Arrest records are public in Kane County under Utah Code Section 63G-2-101.
For Kane County-specific warrant questions, call the Sheriff's Office at (435) 644-2349. Warrants remain in effect in Kane County until they are executed by law enforcement or officially recalled by the issuing court. Any person with an active warrant in Kane County may be arrested during any contact with law enforcement, including routine traffic stops.
The Utah Courts XChange system may also show whether a case has a warrant status. Under Utah law, warrant execution is governed by procedural rules that set time limits and notification requirements for most warrant types.
Expungement in Kane County
Kane County residents with qualifying criminal records can apply for expungement under Utah law. An expunged record is sealed from public view. It will not appear on standard background checks and cannot be used against you in most situations after it is sealed. Eligibility depends on the type of offense, the outcome of the case, and how much time has passed since it closed.
Utah's Clean Slate law allows automatic expungement for some qualifying records since February 2022. For records that do not qualify automatically, you must file a petition with the court. The petition costs $135 to file. You also need a BCI certificate of eligibility, which costs $65. More information is at utcourts.gov/howto/expunge. Petitions for Kane County cases are handled by the Sixth District Court in Kanab.
Start by requesting your own BCI criminal history report to see exactly what records are on file. That step helps you identify which records may qualify for expungement before you begin the petition process.
GRAMA and Public Record Access in Kane County
Utah's GRAMA law at Utah Code Section 63G-2-201 governs access to government records in Kane County. Most records held by Kane County agencies are public, including arrest records and court case files. Some records are protected or private, including juvenile records and sealed court files. Government agencies must respond to GRAMA requests within 10 business days.
To request records from the Kane County Sheriff's Office, contact the office at (435) 644-2349 or 971 E. Kaneplex Dr., Kanab. For court records, contact the Sixth District Court clerk at 76 North Main, Kanab. Fees may apply under GRAMA: $20 per hour for staff time and $0.25 per page for copies. Some records are available for free inspection without charge under GRAMA rules.
The Utah State Archives at archives.utah.gov also offers a research guide for older criminal history records. This can be useful for cases that predate the current online court system and may not appear in digital searches.
Nearby Counties
Kane County borders several other Utah counties. For records tied to a specific case, confirm which county court handled the filing before making a records request.