Search Beaver County Criminal Court Records
Beaver County criminal court records are maintained by the Fifth District Court Clerk at 2270 South 525 West in Beaver, Utah. The court handles felony cases, misdemeanor charges, civil matters, and probate proceedings for residents throughout the county. You can search court records online through the Utah Courts XChange system or visit the courthouse in person. This guide covers every method available to find criminal court records in Beaver County, including free public terminals and formal GRAMA requests.
Beaver County Quick Facts
Fifth District Court in Beaver County
The Fifth District Court in Beaver is the primary court of record for the county. It handles all felony criminal cases, Class A misdemeanors, civil cases over $11,000, domestic relations, and probate matters. Court Clerk Jill Chavez and her staff process all case filings and maintain the official record for every case that comes before the court. The court sits at 2270 South 525 West in Beaver, Utah 84713, and is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
All criminal court records in Beaver County are generated here. Each filing becomes part of the official case file, including the charging document, motions, orders, transcripts of hearings, and the final judgment or disposition. The Fifth District Court is a court of record, meaning all proceedings are recorded verbatim. These records remain available to the public unless sealed or otherwise restricted by court order. You can reach the court by phone at (435) 438-5309.
The Utah Courts system oversees the Fifth District and provides centralized online access through the XChange platform. Attorneys and members of the public can file requests for document copies by mail, email, or fax once any applicable payment is received.
| Court |
Fifth District Court 2270 South 525 West Beaver, UT 84713 Phone: (435) 438-5309 |
|---|---|
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Court Clerk | Jill Chavez |
| Website | utcourts.gov |
How to Search Beaver County Criminal Court Records
The main tool for searching Beaver County criminal court records online is Utah Courts XChange. This subscription service costs $30 per month or $240 per year and gives you access to case summaries, docket entries, party information, hearing schedules, and document images for cases statewide, including Beaver County. You can search by party name, case number, or filing date range. Basic per-name searches are also available for $5 each without a monthly subscription.
XChange does not display sealed records, expunged cases, or juvenile court records. For those records, or for certified copies of case documents, you must contact the Fifth District Court Clerk directly at (435) 438-5309. The clerk can search by name or case number and can arrange for copies to be mailed or emailed once payment is confirmed. Copies are generally $0.25 per page.
If you prefer not to pay for XChange, free public terminals are available at the Beaver County courthouse. These terminals give you access to basic case information at no cost during regular court hours. The MyCase portal is also available to parties in active cases for real-time filing updates and case documents.
Criminal court records in Beaver County typically show the case number, names of parties, charges filed, all docket entries and filings, motions and responses, scheduled hearing dates, and the final judgment or disposition of the case. Bond information and custody status may also appear in arrest and booking-related filings.
Note: Public terminals at the Beaver courthouse are available during court hours for free basic searches, so no subscription is required for in-person access.Beaver County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Beaver County Sheriff's Office maintains booking records and arrest information for individuals taken into custody in Beaver County. These records include the person's name, date of birth, charges, booking date and time, bond amount, and current custody status. Arrest records are separate from court records but often connect to pending or completed criminal cases in the Fifth District Court.
Visit the Beaver County Sheriff's Office website to learn more about records and services available from law enforcement.
The Sheriff's Office website provides contact information and links to the GRAMA request form for official records requests.
To request arrest records or other law enforcement records, call the records line at (435) 438-2467. You can also submit a request through the online GRAMA form. Requests are processed within 10 business days. You will need valid government-issued photo ID for requests involving private or protected records. Booking records and publicly classified incident reports are generally available to any requestor.
Note: The Sheriff's Office records line (435) 438-2467 is the direct contact for arrest records, separate from the main line at (435) 438-2466.GRAMA Records Access in Beaver County
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, found at Utah Code ยง 63G-2-201, gives the public the right to inspect and copy government records unless a specific exemption applies. Criminal court records and law enforcement records in Beaver County are subject to this law. Most records are public by default. Private, controlled, or protected classifications require a showing of legal right to access.
The Beaver County Sheriff's Office has an online GRAMA request form. Visit the GRAMA request portal to submit your request electronically.
Access the Beaver County Sheriff GRAMA request form here.
The online form lets you describe the specific records you need and submit your request without visiting the office.
Standard response time is up to 10 business days. Fee waivers are available for requestors who qualify, including those acting for public benefit, media, or the subject of the record. All denials must cite specific statutory exemptions, and you may appeal any denial to the County Commission or the District Court. For court records specifically, contact the Fifth District Court Clerk at (435) 438-5309 rather than the Sheriff's Office.
Copy fees at the Sheriff's Office are $10 for the first 10 pages and $0.25 per page after that. Research time beyond the first 15 minutes is charged at $20 per hour. The County Clerk/Auditor is located at 105 East Center Street, Beaver, UT 84713, phone (435) 438-6463, and can assist with general county records under Clerk/Auditor Ginger McMullin.
Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, known as the BCI, maintains statewide criminal history records compiled from courts, law enforcement agencies, and corrections facilities across Utah, including Beaver County. The BCI is the most complete source for a full criminal history on an individual, as it aggregates records from multiple agencies rather than a single county.
Individuals may request their own criminal history from the BCI for a $20 fee (effective July 1, 2025). In-person requests require a valid government-issued photo ID. The BCI office is at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. You can also call (801) 965-4445 Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The BCI criminal history report will show arrests, charges, convictions, and dispositions on file statewide.
The Utah Department of Corrections maintains a separate offender search tool that is free to use. This tool shows information on individuals currently or previously in the Utah corrections system, which may include Beaver County cases.
Note: The BCI report reflects statewide data; always verify with the Beaver County Fifth District Court if you need official case records for a specific case.Expungement and Clean Slate in Beaver County
Some criminal court records in Beaver County may be eligible for expungement, which removes them from public view. Utah's Clean Slate Utah program, enacted under HB 431 in March 2019 and live since February 10, 2022, automates expungement for qualifying records without requiring a petition. Eligible offenses include Class A misdemeanor drug possession, most Class B and C misdemeanors, and infractions, subject to waiting periods.
The waiting periods for automatic expungement are five years for Class C misdemeanors and infractions, six years for Class B misdemeanors, and seven years for Class A drug misdemeanors, all measured from the date of conviction or release. Felony convictions and many other offenses require a petition-based process rather than automatic expungement. The BCI expungement page provides forms, eligibility information, and the steps to file a petition in Beaver County or anywhere in Utah.
Once a record is expunged, it will not appear in XChange searches or BCI reports accessible to the public. Beaver County court staff can confirm whether a specific case has been expunged if you contact the Fifth District Court Clerk directly.
Cities in Beaver County
Beaver County is a rural county in southwestern Utah. The county seat, Beaver, is the primary population center and the location of the Fifth District Court. Other communities in Beaver County include Milford and Minersville. All felony criminal cases and most significant misdemeanor cases for residents throughout Beaver County are handled at the Fifth District Court in Beaver. Residents of any city or town in Beaver County can search court records through the XChange system or visit the courthouse at 2270 South 525 West.
View the Beaver County government website for more information on county services and offices.
The county website provides links to court information, the Clerk/Auditor's office, and other public records resources for Beaver County residents.
Nearby Counties
Beaver County borders several other Utah counties. If you are unsure which county court has jurisdiction over a case, check the address where the offense occurred or where the defendant resided at the time of filing. Each county has its own district court and sheriff's records division.