Garfield County Bench Warrants

Garfield County bench warrants are issued by the Sixth District Court and the Garfield County Justice Court in Panguitch, Utah. This rural county in southern Utah has a small population but still processes bench warrants through its court system. The Garfield County Sheriff's Office at 375 North 100 West in Panguitch handles warrant records and can confirm if a bench warrant is active. You can also search online through the state warrant database. This page covers the main ways to search for and find bench warrant records in Garfield County, along with key details about how the process works.

Garfield County Sheriff Warrant Records

The Garfield County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency in the county. Call (435) 676-2678 to speak with staff about a bench warrant. The office is at 375 North 700 West in Panguitch. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Deputies handle warrant service for all of Garfield County.

Bring a valid photo ID for in-person visits. Staff can search records for active bench warrants tied to Garfield County courts. GRAMA requests for warrant document copies are accepted here too. The sheriff is elected every four years. Deputies patrol the county and serve bench warrants as they come in from the courts.

The image below shows the Garfield County Sheriff's Office website, which provides information on law enforcement services and warrant records.

You can reach the Sheriff's Office through this site for warrant lookups and records requests in Garfield County.

Garfield County Online Warrant Search

The Garfield County Sheriff's Office hosts a warrant search page on its website. This tool sends your search to the state of Utah's warrant database. It is free. The Utah Statewide Warrants file is managed by the Department of Public Safety. Courts across the state send records to the Utah Criminal Justice Information System. Search by name to check for active bench warrants in Garfield County or anywhere in Utah.

Keep in mind that this data depends on courts entering records in a timely way. A brand new bench warrant may not appear right away. The system is updated as courts send their data, so there can be a short delay. Still, this is one of the easiest ways to search for bench warrants from home.

Below is a view of the Garfield County warrant search page that links to the statewide system.

This page on the Sheriff's website directs your search to the Utah statewide database for active warrants.

Note: The statewide warrant search is a service of the Utah Department of Public Safety, not a Garfield County database.

Bench Warrants from Garfield County Courts

The Garfield County Justice Court sits at 55 South Main Street in Panguitch. Call (435) 676-1115 to reach the court. It handles misdemeanors, infractions, and traffic cases. When someone fails to show up for a hearing, the judge can issue a bench warrant. This court serves the town of Panguitch and the rest of the county for minor offenses.

The Sixth District Court handles felonies and more serious cases in Garfield County. Bench warrants from this court often carry higher bail amounts. You can look up case information through the Utah Courts XChange system. The Utah Courts main site has general resources about the Sixth District and how to search for records. Both courts in Garfield County issue bench warrants under the same Utah laws that apply statewide.

Garfield County Warrant Records Requests

You can get copies of bench warrant records in Garfield County through a GRAMA request. The Government Records Access and Management Act makes warrant records available to the public. Send your request to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office by mail at P.O. Box 375, Panguitch, UT 84759 or by email to Tom.Talbot@garfield.utah.gov.

Copies cost $10.00 for the first 10 pages. Pages after that are $0.25 each. Color copies are $0.50 per page. Video or body camera footage costs $25.00 per DVD or USB. You must pay in full before the records are sent out. Payment can be made by cash, money order, or cashier's check made out to the Garfield County Sheriff's Office. Blank GRAMA request forms are on the Utah State Archives website.

Include your full name, address, phone number, and a clear description of the records you want. If you have a case number, include it. Legible photo ID is needed with every request. The office responds within 10 business days.

Note: Full payment must be received before the Garfield County Sheriff's Office will release any record copies.

What Garfield County Bench Warrants Show

A bench warrant record from Garfield County lists the person's full name, date of birth, and physical description. It shows the issue date, the court that signed it, the case number, and the warrant type. Charge details appear along with any bail or bond conditions. The status tells you if the warrant is still active or has been cleared.

Bench warrants come from the judge's seat. They are not tied to new criminal charges. A prosecutor does not file them. The judge issues a bench warrant because someone did not follow through on what the court required. Under Utah Code Title 77 Chapter 7, a bench warrant gives law enforcement the power to detain the person and bring them to court. There is no time limit. A bench warrant in Garfield County stays on the books until it is served or the court cancels it.

Clearing a Garfield County Bench Warrant

If you have a bench warrant in Garfield County, the best move is to act on your own terms. Go to the Sheriff's Office in Panguitch with your photo ID and let them know you are there about a warrant. They will process you and set up a new court date. In some cases, bail can be posted the same day.

You can also get help from a lawyer who can file a motion to recall the warrant. The Utah Law Library has self-help guides and forms. Taking care of it early keeps the matter from getting worse. Garfield County is a small community, and handling a bench warrant promptly shows the court you are willing to follow through.

Cities in Garfield County

Garfield County includes the towns of Panguitch, Escalante, Tropic, Boulder, Henrieville, and Antimony. All bench warrant cases in Garfield County are filed through the courts in Panguitch.

Nearby Counties

Garfield County is in southern Utah, near several other rural counties. Make sure you search in the right county for the court that issued the bench warrant.

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