Criminal History Records in Rich County
Rich County criminal history records are kept by the Sheriff's Office and the First District Court in this small northeastern Utah county. The county seat is Randolph, and the area covers communities including Garden City and Laketown near Bear Lake. Searching Rich County criminal history involves the local sheriff, the district court, and the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification for state-level records. Most adult records are public under Utah law, and this guide explains how to access them through the proper channels.
Rich County Quick Facts
Rich County Sheriff Criminal Records
The Rich County Sheriff's Office is located at P.O. Box 38, Randolph, UT 84064. Sheriff Dale Stacey leads the office, which provides law enforcement for Randolph, Woodruff, Garden City, Laketown, and surrounding areas of northeastern Utah.
The Records Department is the point of contact for criminal history requests. You can reach them at (435) 222-5977 or by email at secretary@richcounty.gov. The office maintains arrest records, incident reports, jail booking records, and civil process documentation. Written requests can also be faxed to (435) 793-3122.
Main dispatch and jail inquiries go to (435) 793-2285. For the Garden City and Laketown areas, an alternate dispatch number is (435) 946-3210. The Jail Commander and Sex Registry information line is (435) 222-5976. All contacts are available during regular business hours, Monday through Friday.
Rich County follows the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act for all public records requests. GRAMA requires a written request stating the specific records sought. The office responds within 10 business days. Fees may apply for duplication and retrieval under Utah Code ยง 63G-2-203.
Note: Requesters must provide valid government-issued photo identification when picking up records in person at the Rich County Sheriff's Office.
First District Court Rich County Case Records
The First District Court serves Rich County and handles felony and misdemeanor criminal cases. Court records from these proceedings are public under Utah Code. You can search case information online through the Utah Courts free portal or through XChange.
The free MyCase portal at casesearch.utcourts.gov lets anyone look up Utah court cases by name or case number at no cost. Basic case information including charges, hearing dates, and outcomes appears in search results. For more detailed document access, the Utah Courts XChange system offers expanded access for $30 per month plus $0.15 to $0.35 per search. Frequent users such as law firms and researchers often use XChange for bulk lookups.
To get physical copies of court documents from Rich County criminal cases, contact the First District Court clerk. Bring the case number and a description of the documents needed. Copy fees vary by document type. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. Call ahead to confirm current rates before visiting.
Court records that are sealed, restricted, or expunged do not show in public searches. Juvenile records are always confidential under Utah law regardless of the offense.
Utah BCI Statewide Criminal History Search
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains a statewide criminal history database that includes records from Rich County and all other Utah counties. BCI is the most complete source for a full background check within Utah. They track arrests, charges, and dispositions across the entire state.
You can request your own criminal history from BCI in person at 3888 West 5400 South, Taylorsville, UT 84129. Office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. Bring a valid government-issued photo ID. Utah Driving Privilege Cards are not accepted. The fee for a name and date of birth search is $20. A fingerprint-based search is also $20. Mail-in requests require downloading the application from the BCI website, completing all fields, and sending it with the fee to the same Taylorsville address. For third-party requests, include a signed Third-Party Release Form.
BCI does not keep juvenile records. For juvenile case records from Rich County, contact the Juvenile Court directly. BCI reports cannot be sent by email or fax for security reasons. Questions can be directed to (801) 965-4445, Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM.
Rich County Warrant Records
Active warrants in Rich County are public records under GRAMA. You can check warrant status by calling the Sheriff's Records Department at (435) 222-5977 or by visiting the office in person. The Utah statewide warrants database maintained by the Utah Department of Public Safety provides free online warrant searches across all counties including Rich.
Warrant records in Utah typically include the name of the individual, date of issuance, nature of the offense, issuing authority, case number, and warrant type. To verify a specific warrant, the Sheriff's Office can search their records during business hours. The First District Court in Rich County also handles bench warrants issued for failure to appear in criminal proceedings.
Note: The Utah Courts case search tool at MyCase may show active bench warrants that appear in a case's public docket, which is another way to check warrant status for Rich County cases at no cost.
Expunging Rich County Criminal History
Expungement removes a criminal record from public view after a court order is processed by BCI. For Rich County cases, the petition is filed with the First District Court. Utah's Clean Slate law, which began in February 2022, allows automatic sealing of some lower-level offenses after a period with no new criminal activity.
For cases that do not qualify for automatic sealing, you must file a petition. BCI reviews the application and issues a Certificate of Eligibility for a $65 fee. After the court grants the expungement, BCI updates the state database and notifies the FBI. A BCI confirmation letter documents the sealing and serves as proof the record was removed. The petition filing fee at the court is $135. More information is available through the Utah Courts expungement guide.
Even after expungement, certain government entities can still view sealed records for limited purposes, such as sentencing in future felony cases or concealed firearm permit decisions. For most background checks, however, the record will not appear.
Historical Rich County Criminal Records
The Utah State Archives holds historical criminal records from courts and law enforcement agencies throughout the state. For older Rich County cases, the archives at 346 S Rio Grande St, Salt Lake City, UT 84101 may have relevant materials. The archives research guide for criminal records lists available series by county and date range, which helps narrow a search before requesting copies.
Historical criminal records from disbanded courts or older proceedings in Rich County may be sparse given the county's small population. Contact the archives directly to confirm what Rich County materials are available before planning a research visit or submitting a written request.
Nearby Counties
Rich County sits in the northeastern corner of Utah near Bear Lake. Several neighboring counties also maintain their own criminal history records through local sheriffs and district courts.