Emery County Criminal Court Records
Emery County criminal court records are public documents held by the Seventh District Court. This rural county in central-eastern Utah is known for the San Rafael Swell and sits within the Seventh Judicial District. The county seat is Castle Dale. Searching Emery County criminal court records can be done online through the Utah court system or in person at the courthouse. This guide covers the court, the sheriff's office, GRAMA access, and statewide tools that apply to Emery County residents.
Emery County Quick Facts
Seventh District Court in Emery County
The Seventh Judicial District Court handles criminal court records for Emery County. The Seventh District covers Carbon, Emery, Grand, and San Juan counties. The district's main administrative base is in Price, Carbon County, but Emery County cases are heard and recorded locally at the Emery County Courthouse in Castle Dale. Court hours are Monday through Friday during regular business hours. Contact the Utah courts directory for the current Emery County courthouse phone number and clerk contact information.
The Seventh District Court has jurisdiction over felonies, Class A misdemeanors, civil cases over $11,000, domestic relations, and probate in Emery County. All proceedings are verbatim recorded, making the official case file the authoritative record. The clerk's office maintains all criminal court records and can provide copies or confirm whether a case exists. Self-help resources are available at the courthouse for those who do not have legal representation in an Emery County matter.
The Emery County Justice Court handles Class B and C misdemeanors, infractions, traffic cases, and small claims up to $11,000. These records are separate from district court files. Both courts are located in the Castle Dale area.
Note: For the most up-to-date Seventh District courthouse contact information for Emery County, use the Utah Courts website at utcourts.gov.
How to Find Emery County Criminal Court Records
Utah Courts XChange is the statewide court records search system available to the public, including for Emery County criminal court records. Subscriptions start at $30 per month or $240 per year.
Utah Courts XChange is the main online tool for searching Emery County criminal court records. It provides full docket access, including charges, case filings, hearing dates, and dispositions for all Emery County district court cases. XChange requires a subscription at $30 per month or $240 per year. If you do not want to subscribe, free public terminals are available at the courthouse during business hours. These terminals give you the same XChange access at no cost while you are in the building.
The free option for basic case lookups is MyCase. You can search by name or case number without creating an account. MyCase shows party names, case status, and upcoming hearing dates for Emery County criminal court records. It does not show document images or full docket entries. For complete records, use XChange or visit the clerk's office in Castle Dale.
Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, most criminal court records in Emery County are public. The law gives anyone the right to inspect and copy these records. The clerk can tell you which documents in a case are restricted and which are open to the public.
Emery County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Emery County Sheriff's Office is located at 1850 North 550 West, Castle Dale, UT 84513. The main phone number is (435) 381-2404 and the fax is (435) 381-2200. Office hours are Monday through Friday during regular business hours. The sheriff's office handles arrest records, incident reports, and jail booking information for Emery County.
Arrest records in Emery County are available through GRAMA requests submitted to the Sheriff's Office. Each arrest record typically includes the booking date, charges, bond details, and booking information. Incident reports include the date of the event, the location, and a narrative of what occurred. The sheriff has 10 business days to respond to a standard GRAMA request. You can submit a request in person, by mail, or by email. Emery County is a small county, so personal service and direct contact with the records office is often the fastest approach.
For statewide incarceration lookups, the Utah Department of Corrections offender search is free and covers Emery County cases alongside the rest of the state. This tool is useful when you are not sure whether a person is currently incarcerated in Emery County or has been transferred elsewhere in the Utah system.
Note: VineLink also provides inmate notification and search services for the Emery County jail. You can register for alerts when an inmate's status changes.
GRAMA Public Records Access in Emery County
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, Utah Code § 63G-2, gives anyone the right to access most government records in Emery County. This includes criminal court records, arrest logs, incident reports, and documents held by county offices. No reason is required to request a record, and you do not need to be a party to any case.
To request records from Emery County under GRAMA, contact the Emery County Courthouse in Castle Dale. The Recorder's Office can be reached at (435) 381-2412 and the Treasurer at (435) 381-2420 for financial matters. For criminal records held by the sheriff, contact the Sheriff's Office directly. Requests can be submitted in person, by mail, or by email. The first 15 minutes of staff research time are free. Additional time may be billed at the standard rate set by county policy. Copy fees follow the state schedule. Fee waivers are available for those who qualify. A denial can be appealed to the Emery County Commission or to the District Court.
Emery County is a small county with a smaller staff than urban counties. Phone calls and in-person visits often resolve records requests more quickly than written submissions. This direct approach works well for finding Emery County criminal court records tied to older cases or cases with limited docket information in online systems.
BCI Criminal History Access for Emery County
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification processes criminal history requests for residents of all Utah counties including Emery County. Visit bci.utah.gov/criminal-records to start a request.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains the statewide criminal history database. Emery County residents can request their own criminal history through BCI to see what records exist across Utah under their name. This record is not limited to Emery County. It pulls from every district court, justice court, and law enforcement agency in the state that has submitted records to the BCI system.
BCI is at 4315 S 2700 W, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT. The phone is 801-965-4445. As of July 1, 2025, BCI charges $20 for a criminal history request. The full process, along with required forms, is available at bci.utah.gov/criminal-records. This tool is most useful for Emery County residents who want to review their own record or check for errors before a court date or other legal proceeding.
Expungement of Emery County Criminal Records
Utah law provides two ways to clear a criminal record. The first is through the Clean Slate Act, HB 431, which took effect in February 2022. Under Clean Slate, the state automatically reviews and seals qualifying low-level convictions without requiring any action by the individual. Emery County criminal court records that meet the criteria are handled through this process just like records from any other Utah county. Visit Clean Slate Utah to see which convictions qualify and get updates on the program.
The second path is petition-based expungement. If your Emery County criminal record does not qualify for automatic sealing, you can petition the Seventh District Court in Castle Dale. You must meet specific waiting periods and eligibility criteria under Utah law. After the court grants the expungement order, BCI updates the statewide record. Full details on the petition process and downloadable forms are at bci.utah.gov/expungements.
Nearby Counties
Emery County is bordered by several Utah counties. If the criminal court records you need are from an adjoining county, use the links below to find the correct court and records process for that area.