Access Grand County Bench Warrants

Grand County bench warrants are managed through the Seventh District Court and the Grand County Justice Court in Moab, Utah. The county is home to Arches National Park and draws many visitors, but it also has a working court system that handles bench warrants like any other county. The Grand County Sheriff's Office at 25 South 100 East in Moab keeps warrant records and can help you search for an active bench warrant. You can also use the state's online tools to look up warrants from home. This page covers the main ways to find and access bench warrant records in Grand County.

Grand County Sheriff Warrant Services

The Grand County Sheriff's Office sits at 25 South 100 East in Moab. Call (435) 259-8115 to ask about a bench warrant. Fax requests go to (435) 259-8145. The office is open Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Deputies serve warrants across all of Grand County.

The sheriff is the chief law enforcement officer for Grand County. Duties include warrant service, jail operations, and records requests. When a judge signs a bench warrant, deputies get a copy and start looking for the person named. Each warrant stays active until served or recalled. Walk in during business hours with a photo ID to ask about active warrants. Staff will check the system. Bench warrants in Grand County are public records. Anyone can ask about them.

The screenshot below shows the Grand County Sheriff's page on the county website.

This page links to forms, contact details, and other resources for the Grand County Sheriff's Office in Moab.

Note: The Grand County Sheriff's Office also handles GRAMA records requests for law enforcement files and warrant documents.

Grand County Court Bench Warrants

The Grand County Justice Court is at 125 East Center Street in Moab. Call (435) 259-1334 to reach them. Misdemeanors, traffic cases, and small infractions go through this court. Missed court dates here often lead to bench warrants. Unpaid fines and skipped hearings are the top causes in Grand County.

The Seventh District Court covers felonies and serious criminal matters in Grand County. Bench warrants from this court tend to carry higher bail amounts because the underlying cases are more serious. You can search for Grand County court records through the Utah Courts XChange system. Public terminals at the courthouse in Moab offer free access to case data during business hours. The Utah Courts website has information on the Seventh District and how its courts work.

Both courts in Grand County follow the same state law when issuing bench warrants. The process is the same whether the case started in Justice Court or District Court.

How to Search Grand County Bench Warrants

There are three main ways to check for a bench warrant in Grand County. Each one has its own strengths.

The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification runs a statewide warrant search tool. It is free and covers all Utah counties. Enter a name and the system shows active warrants from any court in the state, including Grand County. The data comes from courts that report to the Utah Criminal Justice Information System. This is the quickest way to check from home.

For in-person searches in Grand County, you have two good options:

• Grand County Sheriff's Office at 25 South 100 East in Moab
• Grand County Courthouse at 125 East Center Street in Moab
• Call the Sheriff at (435) 259-8115
• Call the Justice Court at (435) 259-1334

You need the full legal name of the person you are searching for. A date of birth helps. A case number speeds things up. Bring a photo ID for any in-person visit to a Grand County office. The Grand County main website links to all county departments and forms.

Grand County Warrant Records Requests

Bench warrant records are public under the Government Records Access and Management Act. You can file a GRAMA request to get copies of warrant documents from Grand County. The Sheriff's Office accepts requests by email at rmccurdy@grandcountyutah.gov, in person, or through the Grand County Open Records Portal. The county clerk can also be reached at clerk@grandcountyutah.net.

Your request must include your full name, address, phone number, email, and a clear description of what records you want. Attach a legible copy of your photo ID. List the dates, case numbers, or names tied to the records you need. The county has 10 working days to respond. Expedited requests get answered in 5 working days if you show good cause. Standard copy fees apply per GRAMA rules. You will be told how much it costs before the records are released.

Reports from the Sheriff's Office are generally not released until the case has been through the court process. Active cases may have limits on what can be shared. The Utah State Archives has blank GRAMA forms you can use for Grand County requests.

Note: Photo ID is needed both when you submit a GRAMA request and when you pick up records in person at the Grand County Sheriff's Office.

What Grand County Bench Warrants Include

A bench warrant from Grand County shows the person's name, date of birth, and physical details. It lists the case number, the court, the date of issue, and the warrant type. Charges appear along with any bail or bond set by the judge. The record shows if the warrant is active or has been cleared.

Bench warrants differ from arrest warrants in one key way. An arrest warrant starts with new charges from a prosecutor. A bench warrant starts with the judge. It comes when someone fails to appear for a hearing, does not pay a court-ordered fine, or breaks a condition of release. Under Utah Code Title 77 Chapter 7, law enforcement can pick up the person at any time once the bench warrant is in the system. Grand County deputies work with agencies across the state to locate people with open warrants. There is no expiration date on a bench warrant in Grand County.

Resolving Bench Warrants in Grand County

Act fast if you find out you have a bench warrant in Grand County. Go to the Sheriff's Office at 25 South 100 East in Moab. Bring your photo ID and tell staff you are there to handle a warrant. They will book you and set a new court date. Bail may be an option depending on the case.

A lawyer can file a motion asking the judge to recall the bench warrant. The Utah Law Library has forms and instructions for self-represented people. Handling it early is always the better path. Grand County courts see many bench warrant cases each year, and showing up on your own tells the judge you take it seriously. Waiting for law enforcement to find you limits your options and may lead to time in the Grand County jail.

Cities in Grand County

Grand County includes the city of Moab and the smaller communities of Castle Valley and Thompson Springs. All bench warrant cases in Grand County go through the courts in Moab.

Nearby Counties

Grand County is in eastern Utah, close to the Colorado border. Check the right county to make sure you search the correct court for bench warrants.

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