Wayne County Criminal History Records

Wayne County criminal history records are held by the Sheriff's Office and the Sixth District Court in Loa. Wayne County is one of the most rural counties in Utah with about 2,800 residents. The county was created in 1892 and named after Anthony Wayne, a U.S. Army officer and statesman. Loa serves as the county seat. Criminal history in Wayne County is public under GRAMA unless sealed by a court or falling into a protected category. This guide covers how to access records, which offices to contact, and what online tools are available.

Wayne County Sheriff Criminal History Records

The Wayne County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency for criminal history records in the county. Sheriff M. A. Gulley leads the office. The Sheriff's Office is at 18 South Main Street, PO Box 219, Loa, UT 84747, phone (435) 836-1308, fax (435) 836-2189, email wcso@wayne.utah.gov. Business hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, with a lunch break from 12:30 PM to 1:00 PM. The office maintains records of arrests, incident reports, and active warrants for Wayne County.

Wayne County criminal records cover murders, rapes, burglaries, arson, motor vehicle theft, assaults, and other crimes investigated within the county. Records are consistently updated as new cases are filed and closed. The Wayne County Courthouse, which shares the address at 18 S Main, PO Box 189, Loa, Utah 84747, houses both the Sheriff's Office and the court clerk. Phone for the courthouse is 435-836-2765.

To request records in Wayne County, contact the Sheriff's Office by phone, email, or in person. For formal records requests, use the GRAMA form available on the county website.

Sixth District Court Wayne County Criminal History

The Sixth District Court in Loa handles felony criminal cases, civil cases over $11,000, family law matters, and probate cases for Wayne County. The court is at 18 South Main Street, Loa, UT 84747, phone (435) 836-2731. The court is closed on weekends and state holidays. Deputy Clerk Tawni Nelson can be reached at 435-836-1301 or tawni.nelson@utcourts.gov for case-related inquiries. The court is part of Utah's Sixth Judicial District.

Court records from Wayne County cases are accessible through the XChange Public Case Search at $30 per month. This tool covers Sixth District Court records and lets you search by case number or party name. Free basic lookups are available at casesearch.utcourts.gov. Public access terminals are available at the courthouse in Loa during business hours. The Wayne County Justice Court is also in the courthouse building. The Justice Court Clerk is Jakelle Pace, phone 435-836-1321, hours Monday through Friday 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Justice Court mailing address is PO Box 327, Loa UT 84747. Juvenile court matters should be directed to 435-896-2700.

Note: Wayne County is served by the Sixth Judicial District, which covers multiple rural counties. Records from Sixth District cases may be managed from more than one courthouse location.

GRAMA Requests for Wayne County Criminal History

Wayne County criminal history records are public under the Government Records Access and Management Act, Utah Code § 63G-2-201. This law gives any person the right to inspect and copy public government records. Wayne County agencies must respond within 10 business days. Fees include $20 per hour for research after the first 15 minutes and $0.25 per page for copies.

Wayne County provides a Records Request Form for submitting GRAMA requests. The form is available through the Wayne County Forms and Applications page. When you submit a request, include your name and contact information, a description of the records you need, and the date range or case numbers if known. Mail requests to the Wayne County Sheriff's Office at 18 South Main Street, PO Box 219, Loa, UT 84747. The County Clerk's office also maintains official county records and documents that may be relevant to criminal history searches.

For warrant information in Wayne County, you can contact the Sheriff's Office directly at (435) 836-1308 or visit in person. Active warrants in Wayne County are issued by the Sixth District Court and the Wayne County Justice Court. You can also check the free statewide warrant database at secure.utah.gov/warrants. Residents can also visit the Wayne County Justice Court at 18 South Main Street, Loa, UT 84747 to inquire about warrants in person.

Wayne County Criminal History at BCI

The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains the statewide criminal history database that includes Wayne County records. BCI is at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129, phone (801) 965-4445. Wayne County agencies report criminal history to BCI, which then stores it in the central state repository. BCI is the best resource for a complete criminal history check that may span multiple counties.

As of July 2025, BCI fees are $20 for your own record, $20 for a name and date of birth search, and $20 for a fingerprint-based check. An expungement certificate costs $65. Bring a valid photo ID when requesting in person. BCI accepts driver's licenses, state IDs, passports, and consulate IDs. For third-party requests, a completed release form and the receiving address are required. BCI accepts credit and debit cards, checks, and money orders.

Wayne County Sex Offender and Offender Records

Wayne County maintains a sex offender registry that is updated continuously. Each individual offender living, working, attending school, or in custody in Wayne County must be registered. Residents can search for sex offenders near any address by entering a zip code. You can also search for specific offenders by name, including those who are incarcerated or non-compliant with registration requirements.

For individuals serving sentences in state facilities for Wayne County convictions, the Utah Department of Corrections offender search provides free access to custody status and location. Search by name or offender ID number. The Corrections Records Bureau is at 14717 South Minuteman Drive, Draper, UT 84020, phone (801) 545-5525.

Historical Criminal History in Wayne County

For older Wayne County criminal history records, the Utah State Archives provides a research guide for locating historical criminal records statewide. The archives hold older court documents and government records that predate digital systems. The Wayne County Clerk/Auditor's office may also have archived records that could be useful for historical criminal history searches. The Wayne County Library can offer guidance and may have access to legal research databases useful for historical cases in this rural county.

Court records retention rules require Wayne County felony case files to be kept for 75 years after case closure. Civil case files are retained for 20 years. Domestic relations cases are kept for 30 years after judgment. These rules mean that most Wayne County criminal history records going back several decades should still be accessible at the courthouse or through the Utah State Archives.

Note: As a small rural county, Wayne County has fewer staff and limited hours. Call ahead before visiting any office to confirm availability and what documents you will need to bring.

Nearby Counties

Wayne County borders Garfield, Piute, Sevier, Emery, and Sanpete counties. Each handles its own criminal history records through local agencies and state courts.

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