Piute County Criminal Court Records
Piute County criminal court records are held at the Sixth District Court in Junction, Utah. This rural county in central Utah handles criminal cases through a very limited court schedule. You can search Piute County criminal court records online through the Utah Courts XChange system or visit the courthouse in person. The county clerk and court staff can help you locate case files, charges, and case outcomes. Call ahead before making the trip to Junction, as staffing is limited.
Piute County Quick Facts
Sixth District Court in Piute County
Piute County is served by Utah's Sixth Judicial District Court. The courthouse sits in Junction at 550 North Main Street. This court handles felony criminal cases, civil matters, and family law for Piute County residents. Because the county has only about 1,400 residents, the court operates on a very limited schedule compared to larger Utah counties. Hearings may not happen every week, so plan your visit carefully.
The Sixth District Court hears all felony charges filed in Piute County. Misdemeanor and traffic cases go to the Piute County Justice Court, also based in Junction. Court records from both courts are part of the public record under state law. You can access these records through the clerk's office or online. For more on court locations across the state, visit utcourts.gov/courts.
The Piute County Clerk/Auditor office shares duties with the court clerk. Contact them at (435) 577-2840 to ask about available records and current hours. Call ahead. Hours are limited and staff is small.
The Piute County website lists department contacts and general county information. The county seat of Junction is accessible from Highway 89, roughly midway between Richfield and Panguitch.
The Piute County website at piute.org is the starting point for county services, including links to the sheriff's office and clerk for criminal court record requests.
| Court | Sixth District Court, Piute County 550 North Main Street Junction, UT 84740 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (435) 577-2840 |
| Website | utcourts.gov/courts |
| Hours | Call ahead to confirm current hours |
How to Search Piute County Criminal Court Records
You have two main ways to search for criminal court records in Piute County. Online access through the Utah Courts XChange system is the fastest method. In-person visits to the courthouse in Junction give you access to physical files and certified copies. Both methods work for locating Piute County criminal court records, though online searches are limited in scope for older or sealed cases.
Utah Courts XChange at utcourts.gov/xchange is the state's primary court record search tool. You can search by party name, case number, or date range. XChange pulls data from the state's Courts Information System in real time. The system charges a fee per search and per document download. A guest account costs $10 to set up, and individual searches run $0.35 each with downloads at $1.00 per document. Subscriptions are available for frequent users at $40 per month for 500 searches. Note: XChange cannot access sealed records, juvenile cases, or certain protected filings.
For an in-person search in Piute County, go to the courthouse at 550 North Main Street in Junction. Bring a valid photo ID. Staff can search by name or case number and make copies for a fee. Due to limited staff, it is best to call ahead at (435) 577-2840 before visiting.
You can also check MyCase, the Utah Courts public case lookup tool, for basic case status at no charge.
Piute County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Piute County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records, jail booking logs, and incident reports for the county. Because Piute County is one of Utah's smallest counties by population, the sheriff's office operates with a small staff. Arrest records show the name of the person booked, date of arrest, charges filed, and booking information. Mugshots are generally subject to public disclosure under Utah's open records rules.
The Piute County Sheriff's Office page at piute.org/sheriff provides contact information and links for requesting arrest records and other criminal records through GRAMA.
To request arrest records from the Piute County Sheriff, submit a written GRAMA request. You can bring your request in person or mail it to the county courthouse in Junction. The sheriff's office shares the main county phone number at (435) 577-2840. Active investigations and records that could endanger a witness or ongoing case are protected from release. Most completed arrest records, booking data, and jail logs are public. Response time is 10 business days under state law, though limited staffing may mean some requests take longer.
Note: Records involving active criminal investigations in Piute County may be withheld until the case is closed or charges are filed.
GRAMA Public Records Access in Piute County
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, found at Utah Code Title 63G Chapter 2, gives the public the right to request most government records. This includes criminal court records, arrest reports, and court filings held by Piute County offices. GRAMA applies to all county agencies, including the clerk, sheriff, and court clerk.
To make a GRAMA request in Piute County, submit a written request to the County Clerk/Auditor at 550 North Main Street, Junction, UT 84740. Your request should clearly describe the records you want, including names, dates, or case numbers if you have them. The county has 10 business days to respond. In-person requests are often the most practical approach in Piute County, given the small staff and limited digital infrastructure. Call (435) 577-2840 before visiting to confirm availability.
If the county denies your request, they must give you a written explanation citing the specific GRAMA provision they relied on. You have the right to appeal a denial to the county's chief administrative officer. Fees are based on the actual cost of producing the records, including staff time and copying costs.
BCI Criminal History for Piute County
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains the statewide criminal history repository. This includes records from all Utah counties, including Piute County. A BCI check shows arrests, charges, and dispositions from courts across the state. It is the most thorough way to check someone's Utah criminal history beyond a single county court search.
BCI is located at 3888 W 5400 S in Taylorsville and can be reached at (801) 965-4445. You can request a name-based criminal history check or a fingerprint-based check. The fee for a name-based search is $20 effective July 2025. Fingerprint-based checks cost more and take longer. The BCI Criminal History Record Application form is required. For full details, visit bci.utah.gov/criminal-records. Typical processing takes several weeks for fingerprint requests.
Note: A BCI check covers statewide records but does not replace a direct court record search if you need case documents or certified copies from Piute County.
Expungement in Piute County
Utah residents with criminal records, including those from Piute County courts, may qualify to have their records expunged. Expungement removes a criminal record from public view. Utah offers two main paths: automatic expungement through the Clean Slate program and petition-based expungement for cases that do not qualify automatically.
Utah's Clean Slate law automatically expunges certain low-level misdemeanor and infraction convictions after a waiting period, provided the person has no new offenses. This process happens without the individual filing anything. It covers many class B and C misdemeanors. More serious cases require a petition filed with the court. You can learn more about automatic expungement through Clean Slate Utah.
For petition-based expungements in Piute County, you file with the Sixth District Court in Junction. The BCI reviews the petition and the court holds a hearing. If granted, the expungement order is sent to all relevant agencies to seal the record. Visit bci.utah.gov/expungements for forms and eligibility information. Offenders sentenced for certain violent crimes or sex offenses are not eligible.
The Utah Department of Corrections also maintains a public offender search at corrections.utah.gov for those currently or recently under state supervision. This is separate from court records.
Cities in Piute County
Piute County is one of Utah's least populous counties. Junction serves as the county seat and is where the Sixth District Court and sheriff's office handle all criminal court records for the county. There are no incorporated cities in our database for Piute County beyond the county seat.
Nearby Counties
Piute County borders several other central and southern Utah counties. If you are searching for criminal court records and are unsure which county handles a case, check the address of the incident or the county where charges were filed.