Find Criminal Court Records in Juab County
Juab County is a rural county in central Utah with its county seat in Nephi. Criminal court records for Juab County are handled through the Fourth District Court. These records cover felony cases, misdemeanor proceedings, and related criminal filings. Because Juab is a smaller county, some records may require in-person visits to access. This guide covers the court system, sheriff arrest records, GRAMA requests, BCI history checks, and the expungement process so you can find the Juab County criminal court records you need.
Juab County Quick Facts
Fourth District Court in Juab County
Juab County is served by the Fourth District Court, which also covers Millard, Utah, and Wasatch counties. The Juab County courthouse is located at 102 East 200 North, Nephi, Utah. The district court has general jurisdiction over felony criminal cases, civil matters beyond small claims, and family law proceedings. If a criminal matter involves a felony charge or a Class A misdemeanor, it goes through the district court and becomes part of the permanent Juab County criminal court record.
The Fourth District Court in Juab County maintains case records that include the case number, filing date, case type, party names for both plaintiff and defendant, attorney information, the judge assigned to the case, every docket entry, scheduled hearing dates, orders issued, and the final judgment or sentence. These records are public under Utah Code Title 63G-2 unless restricted by a court order. The court clerk's office can assist you with requests during regular business hours.
The Juab County Justice Court handles lower-level matters, including traffic violations, Class B and C misdemeanors, small claims, and infractions. Basic case lookup is available through the public access terminals at the courthouse. For online access to Juab County criminal court records, the statewide XChange system is the primary tool.
Note: Juvenile criminal records and certain sealed family law matters are restricted from public access and will not appear in a standard court record search.
Searching Juab County Criminal Court Records
The statewide Utah Courts XChange system is the most direct tool for searching Juab County criminal court records online. XChange indexes district and justice court case data across all Utah counties. You can search by party name, case number, or date range. Per-search fees are $0.15 to $0.35, and document downloads cost $0.50 to $1.00 per file. A guest account setup runs $5 to $10.
The Juab County Clerk/Auditor office at juabcounty.gov handles county administrative records and can direct you to the right department for criminal court record requests in Juab County.
Free public access terminals are available at the courthouse in Nephi for walk-in visitors who prefer no-cost case searching. Court clerks can look up records by name or case number during business hours. The office is open Monday through Thursday from 7:00 AM to 6:00 PM on a four-day work week schedule. The office is closed on Fridays, Saturdays, and Sundays. Because Juab County is a rural county with smaller staff, some records may need a day or two of lead time for retrieval.
The MyCase portal provides free access to basic case status, upcoming hearings, and party names for Juab County criminal cases. It does not require a paid account for basic lookups.
Juab County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Juab County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records, booking logs, incident reports, and jail records for the county. Arrest records typically show the subject's name, date of birth, charges, booking details, arresting officer, and mugshot where available. Most arrest records are public under GRAMA unless the matter involves an active, open investigation.
Records requests to the Juab County Sheriff are submitted in writing under the GRAMA process. Your request should include the subject's name, date of birth, the date range for the incident, and any specific details that help identify the record. You will need to provide valid government-issued photo identification before receiving any private or protected records. Juab County Sheriff can be reached through the county's main administration line. Fees are set per Utah Code 63G-2-203 and cover staff search and retrieval time plus copying costs. The office has 10 business days to respond to a completed written request.
Jail booking information, including inmate status and booking details, may also be available through the Sheriff's Office directly. Active investigation records are classified as protected and will not be released until the investigation is closed.
Note: The Juab County Clerk/Auditor at 160 N Main Street, Nephi, Utah 84648, phone (435) 623-3410, handles county administrative records, but court criminal records must be requested through the court clerk directly.
GRAMA Public Records Access in Juab County
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act controls public records access throughout the state, including Juab County. The statute is codified at Utah Code Title 63G-2 and establishes the rights of the public to request and receive government records. Under GRAMA, most Juab County criminal records are public. Exemptions apply to active investigations, certain personal data, and records sealed by court order.
To request records, you must submit a written request to the specific agency that owns or maintains the records you need. For court records, contact the Fourth District Court clerk. For law enforcement records, contact the Juab County Sheriff. For county administrative records, contact the Juab County Clerk/Auditor. Each department processes its own requests independently. Your written request must include your name, mailing address, phone number, optional email, and a specific description of the records you want. The agency has 10 business days to respond to standard requests.
Expedited five-business-day responses are available when the request benefits the public rather than just the individual requester. Journalists are presumed to qualify under Utah law. Fee waivers may be granted for media requests, public benefit purposes, or financial hardship. If your request is denied, you have 30 days to appeal to the agency's chief administrative officer.
BCI Criminal History Records in Juab County
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains a statewide criminal history database that includes records from Juab County and every other Utah jurisdiction. If you need a comprehensive criminal history rather than a single county court record, BCI is the right source. You can request a criminal history check at bci.utah.gov/criminal-records. The fee is $20 effective July 2025, and BCI can be reached by phone at 801-965-4445.
A BCI criminal history report draws from law enforcement agencies, courts, and corrections data across all 29 Utah counties. It shows arrest records, charges, case dispositions, and conviction data in one place. For Juab County specifically, combining a BCI report with a direct XChange search of the Fourth District Court will give you the most complete picture. BCI records and court records are maintained separately and may not contain identical information.
The Utah Department of Corrections offender search at corrections.utah.gov lets you check whether a person has served time in a Utah state facility, which complements both BCI and court record searches.
Note: BCI criminal history records are subject to their own access restrictions and are separate from the court records held by the Fourth District Court in Juab County.
Expungement in Juab County
Utah's Clean Slate Act, passed as HB 431, allows automatic expungement for qualifying criminal records statewide, including Juab County. Eligible misdemeanor and low-level convictions are automatically sealed after the required waiting period without any action required from the individual. If your record qualifies, you do not need to file any paperwork. Learn more about which records qualify at cleanslateutah.org.
For records that are not eligible for automatic sealing, you can petition the Fourth District Court in Juab County for an expungement. The process starts with requesting a Certificate of Eligibility from BCI through bci.utah.gov/expungements. Once you receive the certificate, you file the petition with the court in Nephi, pay the court filing fee, and await a judge's decision. If the petition is granted, the criminal record is sealed and removed from public access through standard searches.
Not all criminal records can be expunged. Violent felonies, capital offenses, and sexual offense convictions are among those excluded under Utah law. The Fourth District Court clerk in Nephi can provide guidance on the filing process specific to Juab County.
Cities in Juab County
Juab County is a lightly populated rural county in central Utah. Nephi is the county seat and largest community in Juab County. Criminal court records for all Juab County residents are filed with the Fourth District Court in Nephi. The county has limited incorporated cities compared to more urban areas of the state.
Nearby Counties
Juab County borders several other central Utah counties. Cases filed near county lines may appear in a neighboring county's court system. If you are unsure which court handles a particular record, the XChange system lets you search statewide by name.