Grand County Utah Criminal Court Records
Grand County criminal court records are public documents held by the Seventh District Court in Moab. Grand County is home to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and draws visitors from around the world to the Moab area. Court records in Grand County cover criminal cases filed in the Seventh Judicial District. You can search Grand County criminal court records online through the Utah court system or request them in person. This page explains the court, the sheriff's process, GRAMA access, and statewide tools for finding criminal history tied to Grand County.
Grand County Quick Facts
Seventh District Court in Grand County
The Seventh Judicial District Court handles criminal court records for Grand County. The Seventh District covers Carbon, Emery, Grand, and San Juan counties. The Grand County courthouse is in the Moab area, and you can reach the court clerk at (435) 259-1323. Court hours are Monday through Friday. For the full list of Seventh District locations and contact information, use the Utah courts directory.
The Seventh District Court has jurisdiction over felonies, Class A misdemeanors, civil cases over $11,000, domestic relations, and probate in Grand County. All proceedings are verbatim recorded. This makes the official court file the most complete and reliable record of a Grand County criminal case. The clerk's office maintains all case files and can provide copies or confirm whether a specific record exists. The court also has e-filing for attorneys and self-help resources for those who represent themselves in a Grand County matter.
The Grand County government homepage at grandcountyutah.net links to county departments, the clerk, and public records tools. The Clerk/Auditor for Grand County is Gabriel Woytek. The office is at 125 E. Center St., Moab, UT 84532, and the main phone is (435) 259-1305. Email is clerk@grandcountyutah.net. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Note: The Grand County Justice Court handles Class B and C misdemeanors, infractions, traffic violations, and small claims up to $11,000 in the Moab area. Those records are separate from Seventh District criminal case files.
How to Search Grand County Criminal Court Records
Utah Courts XChange is the main online tool for searching Grand County criminal court records. XChange provides full dockets, case filings, charges, hearing dates, and dispositions for all Seventh District cases including those in Grand County. A subscription costs $30 per month or $240 per year. If you prefer not to subscribe, free public access terminals are available at the Grand County courthouse in Moab. These terminals give you the same XChange access at no cost during business hours.
For free basic lookups, MyCase lets you search Grand County criminal court records by name or case number without an account. MyCase shows party names, case status, and upcoming dates but does not display full document images. It is useful for confirming a case exists or finding a hearing date. For complete records, use XChange or visit the clerk's office at 125 E. Center St. in Moab.
Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, most Grand County criminal court records are public. You do not need to be a party to the case, and no reason is required to inspect records. Some materials such as juvenile records, sealed documents, or protected financial data may be restricted. The clerk can tell you what is available in a specific Grand County case.
Grand County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Grand County Sheriff's Office at grandcountyutah.net/197/Sheriff provides contact information and law enforcement services for Moab and Grand County, Utah.
The Grand County Sheriff's Office is located at 25 South 400 East, Moab, UT 84532. You can reach the main line at (435) 259-8115. For records-specific requests, email rmccurdy@grandcountyutah.gov. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Grand County Sheriff's Office maintains a detention facility and processes arrest and booking records for the county.
Arrest records in Grand County include booking date, charges, bond information, and related documents. Incident reports include the event date, location, and narrative. GRAMA requests for sheriff records in Grand County require specific information: photo ID, dates relevant to the event, a description of the records you need, and the case number if you have it. Reports are typically released after court adjudication. Defendants must obtain discovery materials through the prosecutor. The response time is 10 business days for standard requests and 5 business days for expedited requests. You will be notified by email or phone when records are ready, and you must bring your ID and pay any applicable fees at pickup.
Note: The free Utah Department of Corrections offender search covers Grand County cases and allows you to check current and past incarceration status statewide at no cost.
GRAMA Records Access in Grand County
The Grand County Open Records Request portal at grandcountyutah.net/592/Open-Records-Request-GRAMA lets you submit GRAMA requests online for county government records including criminal court records.
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, Utah Code § 63G-2, gives the public the right to inspect and copy most records held by Grand County offices. This includes Grand County criminal court records, arrest logs, incident reports, and documents from county departments. No reason is required to request a record, and you do not need to be a party to any case.
To submit a GRAMA request for county records in Grand County, use the Grand County Open Records Request portal. You can also download a PDF form and email it to clerk@grandcountyutah.net or submit it in person at 125 E. Center St., Moab, UT 84532. Sheriff records must be requested directly from the Sheriff's Office using the process described above, as that office handles its own GRAMA requests separately from the county clerk. The response time under state law is 10 working days, or 5 days for expedited requests. Fees follow the Utah Code schedule. The first 15 minutes of staff research time are free. Fee waivers are available for those who qualify. A denial can be appealed to the Grand County Commission.
Note: Grand County also sees a high volume of visitor-related cases due to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Criminal cases tied to incidents in the park involve both state and federal jurisdictions. Court records for state charges are found at the Seventh District Court in Moab.
BCI Criminal History for Grand County Residents
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains the statewide criminal history database. Grand County residents can request their own criminal history through BCI to see what records exist across Utah under their name. This covers all Utah jurisdictions, not just Grand County. BCI pulls from district courts, justice courts, and law enforcement agencies that have submitted records to the state system.
BCI is at 4315 S 2700 W, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT. The phone is 801-965-4445. As of July 1, 2025, each criminal history request costs $20. Forms and instructions are at bci.utah.gov/criminal-records. This is the right tool for Grand County residents who want to review their own record, check for reporting errors, or prepare for a legal matter that involves their Utah criminal history.
Expungement of Grand County Criminal Records
Utah law allows qualifying criminal records to be sealed or expunged. For Grand County residents, two paths exist. The first is the automatic process under the Clean Slate Act, HB 431, which has been active since February 2022. Under this law, the state reviews eligible low-level convictions and seals them without requiring any action from the individual. Grand County records are included in this review along with those from every other Utah county. Visit Clean Slate Utah to check which convictions qualify and learn about the current status of the program.
The second path is petition-based expungement through the Seventh District Court in Moab. If your Grand County criminal record does not qualify for automatic sealing, you can file a petition with the court. You must meet specific waiting periods and eligibility rules set by Utah law. After the court grants the expungement order, BCI processes the update in the statewide system. All forms and process details are at bci.utah.gov/expungements.
Nearby Counties
Grand County borders several other Utah counties in the southeast part of the state. If the criminal court records you need are from a neighboring county, use the links below to find the right court and records process.