Kane County Criminal Court Records
Kane County is a remote, tourism-driven county in southern Utah, home to the Grand Staircase-Escalante National Monument and the town of Kanab. Criminal court records in Kane County are maintained by the Sixth District Court and the Kane County Sheriff. The county seat is Kanab, where both the courthouse and the county offices are located. This guide explains how to search Kane County criminal court records online, how to submit a GRAMA request, and where to find arrest records, BCI history checks, and expungement information.
Kane County Quick Facts
Sixth District Court in Kane County
Kane County is part of the Sixth Judicial District, which covers Garfield, Kane, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne counties. The Kane County courthouse is at 76 North Main, Kanab, UT 84741, and the district court can be reached at (435) 644-4630. The Justice Court shares the same address and can be reached at (435) 644-2351. Both courts serve the Kanab community and handle cases that arise in Kane County.
The Sixth District Court in Kane County handles felony criminal cases, civil matters exceeding small claims thresholds, family law, and probate. Criminal court records from district court proceedings include the case number, filing date, case type, names of all parties, attorney of record, judge assigned, all docket entries, hearing schedules, court orders, and the final sentence or disposition. These records are public under Utah's GRAMA statute unless sealed by a judge or restricted under state law.
The Justice Court at the same Kanab address handles traffic violations, Class B and C misdemeanors, small claims cases, and infractions. Kane County is a rural county with limited court staff, so some record retrievals may take more time than in larger urban jurisdictions. Public access terminals at the courthouse allow walk-in visitors to search case records for free during court hours.
Note: Because Kane County relies on the state court system for its databases, there is no separate local online court search portal. All online searches for Kane County criminal court records go through the state XChange system.
How to Search Kane County Criminal Court Records
The best online tool for searching Kane County criminal court records is Utah Courts XChange. XChange provides access to district and justice court records for all Utah counties, including Kane. You can search by party name, case number, business name, or a date range. Search fees are $0.15 to $0.35 per query, with document downloads running $0.50 to $1.00 per file. A guest account requires a one-time setup fee of $5 to $10.
Free access is available through the public terminals at the Kanab courthouse, located at 76 North Main Street. Walk-in visitors can conduct case searches at no cost during business hours, which are typically Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Because Kane County is a small rural county, it is a good idea to call ahead to (435) 644-4630 before visiting to confirm hours and staff availability. Bring identification and any known case details such as a name or approximate date to speed up your search.
The MyCase public portal offers free basic case information for Kane County criminal cases, including hearing dates and case status, without requiring an XChange account.
Kane County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Kane County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records, incident reports, booking records, and jail logs for the county. Arrest records under GRAMA are generally public documents that include the subject's name, date of birth, charges, arresting agency, booking date, and mugshot photograph. The Kane County Sheriff's Office can be contacted through Kane County administration at (435) 644-2458.
The Kane County website at kane.utah.gov provides contact information for county departments and links to public records resources available to Kane County residents.
To request Kane County arrest records or incident reports, submit a written GRAMA request to the Sheriff's Office. Your request should describe the record with enough specificity to allow staff to locate it. Include the subject's name, date of birth, and approximate date of the incident. The Sheriff has up to 10 business days from receipt of a completed request to respond. Active investigation records are classified as protected and will not be released while the investigation is open. Fees apply for copies and staff time per Utah Code 63G-2-203.
Mugshots taken during the booking process are considered public records under GRAMA. However, private or protected records are released only to the subject of the record or their authorized representative. Government-issued photo ID is required when picking up any restricted records in person.
Note: Kane County's limited staffing may mean that some requests take the full 10-business-day window to complete, especially for records that require manual retrieval.
GRAMA Public Records Access in Kane County
All public records requests in Kane County are governed by the Government Records Access and Management Act, found at Utah Code Title 63G-2. GRAMA applies to every government agency in Kane County, from the Sheriff's Office to the County Commission. Under the act, most government records are public unless a specific legal exemption applies. Criminal court records are generally public, though sealed records and juvenile records are excluded.
To submit a GRAMA request in Kane County, write to the specific agency that maintains the record. The Kane County Clerk/Auditor at 76 North Main, Kanab, UT 84741 handles administrative records and county commission minutes. Court records go to the Sixth District Court clerk at the same address. Each department processes its own requests separately. Your written request must include your name, mailing address, phone number, and a description of the record specific enough for staff to locate it.
Standard response time is 10 business days. If you can show the request benefits the public rather than just yourself, you may qualify for an expedited five-business-day response. Fees are based on actual costs, including staff search time and copying. Emailed records, where available, are typically lower cost than paper copies. If your GRAMA request is denied, the agency must provide written notice citing the specific GRAMA exemption. You have 30 days to appeal to the chief administrative officer of the agency.
BCI Criminal History Records for Kane County
Utah's Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains a statewide criminal history database covering all Utah counties, including Kane. You can request a statewide criminal history check through bci.utah.gov/criminal-records. As of July 2025, the fee is $20 per record check. BCI can be reached at 801-965-4445 with questions about the process.
A BCI report gives you a consolidated view of criminal history across all 29 Utah counties, pulling from law enforcement, court, and corrections data. For someone with history in multiple counties, BCI is more efficient than searching each county separately. For Kane County specifically, a BCI report combined with a targeted XChange search of the Sixth District Court is the most thorough approach to finding criminal records. BCI records and court records are maintained independently and may not always match.
The Utah DOC offender search at corrections.utah.gov shows whether a person has a record in the state prison system, adding another layer to a comprehensive search.
Expungement in Kane County
Utah's Clean Slate Act, passed as HB 431, established automatic expungement for eligible criminal records across the entire state, which includes Kane County. Qualifying misdemeanor convictions and certain low-level offenses are automatically sealed after the required waiting period without the individual having to take any action. Information on which records qualify and the timeline is available at cleanslateutah.org.
If your record does not qualify for automatic sealing, you can file a petition for expungement through the Sixth District Court in Kanab. Start by requesting a Certificate of Eligibility from BCI at bci.utah.gov/expungements. Once BCI confirms your eligibility, file the petition with the court at 76 North Main, Kanab, UT 84741. Pay the required court filing fee and wait for the judge's decision. A granted petition seals the record from public access in standard court searches and government databases.
Violent felony convictions, capital offenses, and sex offense convictions are not eligible for expungement under Utah law. The Sixth District Court clerk in Kanab can answer procedural questions about the petition process in Kane County.
Note: Automatic expungement under the Clean Slate Act runs on its own schedule and does not require any action from the individual once the waiting period is met.
Cities in Kane County
Kane County is one of the most sparsely populated counties in Utah. Kanab is the county seat and the largest community in the county. The area draws visitors for outdoor recreation and access to national monuments and parks. All criminal court records for Kane County residents are filed with the Sixth District Court in Kanab. The county does not have any separately listed city pages in this directory at this time.
Nearby Counties
Kane County is bordered by several other southern Utah counties. If you are searching criminal court records and the address is near a county line, the XChange statewide search makes it easy to check multiple jurisdictions at once.