Juab County Bench Warrants
Juab County bench warrants are issued by the Fifth District Court and the Juab County Justice Court in Nephi, Utah. The county seat is Nephi, where both courts and the sheriff's office are based. Bench warrants in Juab County result from missed court dates or failure to follow a judge's orders. You can search for active bench warrants through local offices or online state tools. This guide explains how to find, understand, and resolve bench warrants in Juab County, along with key contact details for the courts and sheriff.
Juab County Quick Facts
Juab County Sheriff and Warrant Service
The Juab County Sheriff's Office is at 160 North Main Street in Nephi. Deputies handle all types of warrants, including bench warrants, arrest warrants, and search warrants. This is the chief law enforcement office for Juab County.
When a bench warrant is issued in Juab County, the sheriff's office gets a copy. Deputies then work to locate the person and bring them to court. Service hours run from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM unless a judge says otherwise, per Utah Code Title 77, Chapter 7. The jail is at 425 West Sheeplane Drive in Nephi. Call (435) 623-1349 for the jail. The sheriff's main line is (435) 623-1344.
Contact the Juab County Sheriff's Office to ask about active bench warrants or warrant service in the county.
| Sheriff's Office |
Juab County Sheriff's Office 160 North Main Street Nephi, UT 84648 Phone: (435) 623-1344 Fax: (435) 623-7720 |
|---|---|
| Jail |
425 West Sheeplane Drive Nephi, UT 84648 Phone: (435) 623-1349 |
Note: Juab County deputies work with other agencies when a bench warrant subject is found outside county lines.
Juab County Courts for Bench Warrants
Two courts handle bench warrants in Juab County. The Juab County Justice Court takes care of misdemeanors, traffic cases, and small claims. The Fifth District Court deals with felonies and more serious matters. Both courts are at 160 North Main Street in Nephi.
The Juab County Justice Court is open Monday through Thursday from 8:30 AM to 5:00 PM and Friday from 8:30 AM to 2:30 PM. Judge Barbara Finlinson presides over this court. You can email the court at jcjuab@utcourts.gov or call (435) 623-3440. The court has strict rules for visitors. Weapons are not allowed. Cell phones must be on silent. Proper clothes are required. No hats, shorts, or flip flops are allowed in the courtroom.
Check the Juab County Justice Court website for the court calendar and case payment details.
The Fifth District Court in Juab County handles the bigger cases. If your bench warrant is from this court, call (435) 623-3440 for help. The Utah State Courts website has forms for people who need to respond to warrants on their own.
Search for Bench Warrants in Juab County
There are several ways to check for bench warrants in Juab County. You can search online or go in person.
The Utah BCI warrant check tool is a free online option. It covers all Utah counties, including Juab County. You can also use the Utah Courts XChange to search court cases by name or case number. Public terminals at the Juab County courthouse let you do the same search for free during business hours.
- Call the Juab County Sheriff at (435) 623-1344
- Call the Justice Court at (435) 623-3440
- Use the Utah BCI statewide warrant portal
- Search the Utah Courts XChange online
- Visit the courthouse in Nephi for a public terminal search
For phone inquiries, you may need to give your name and date of birth for the clerk to look up your record. In-person visits are free under Utah Code 63G-2-201, which allows public inspection of government records. Copies of documents may cost a small fee.
The jail page can help you find out if someone was picked up on a bench warrant in Juab County.
Juab County Records and GRAMA Requests
Bench warrant records in Juab County are public under GRAMA. You have the right to request these records from the office that holds them. The Juab County Clerk's Office handles many of these requests.
The Juab County Clerk/Recorder is at 160 N Main Street, Office #110 in Nephi. Hours are Monday through Thursday, 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM. The office is closed Friday through Sunday. You can email pati@co.juab.ut.us or call 435-623-3430. The office must respond within 10 business days. Expedited requests may get a response in 5 days. You can also get GRAMA request forms from the Utah State Archives website.
Visit the Juab County website to find the right office for your bench warrant records request.
Note: For law enforcement records related to bench warrants in Juab County, send your GRAMA request to the sheriff's office, not the clerk.
Clearing a Bench Warrant in Juab County
A bench warrant in Juab County will not go away by itself. Take action now. The longer you wait, the more problems it can cause.
Start by calling the court that issued the bench warrant. If it came from the justice court, call (435) 623-3440. Ask the clerk what your options are. In some cases, the judge may let you set a new court date. You might also be able to pay a fine. If the bench warrant is from the Fifth District Court, the process may be different. More serious cases often need a lawyer. The Utah Courts website has self-help tools and forms that can guide you through the process in Juab County.
If you are stopped by law enforcement while you have an active bench warrant, you can be arrested on the spot. This is true anywhere in Utah, not just in Juab County. The Utah Department of Corrections also tracks warrant status for people in the corrections system. Act fast to clear your bench warrant and avoid more trouble in Juab County.
Cities in Juab County
Juab County includes the city of Nephi and several small towns. All bench warrant cases in Juab County are handled through the courts in Nephi.
Nephi is the county seat of Juab County. The sheriff's office, jail, and courts are all located here.
Nearby Counties
Juab County is in central Utah and borders several other counties. Make sure you know which county issued your bench warrant before you try to resolve it.