Search Carbon County Recent Arrests
Carbon County recent arrests are booked by the sheriff's office in Price and held at the county detention facility. To find a booking, call the sheriff, file a GRAMA request, or check the 7th District Court docket once charges are filed. The sheriff keeps the log of each Carbon County recent arrest with name, date, charges, and bond. This page shows you how to search Carbon County recent arrests and who to ask for each kind of record. Most public data is free once you know the path.
Carbon County Quick Facts
Carbon County Sheriff Records
The Carbon County Sheriff's Office keeps all arrest and booking records for the county. The sheriff runs the detention facility and manages inmate files under Utah state law. Basic booking info is public. This includes the name, charges, booking date, and bond. The sheriff's records clerk can tell you over the phone if a person is in the log. For paper copies, you need a written GRAMA request.
Under Utah Code § 63G-2, the sheriff sorts records by class. Public items go out on request. Private, controlled, and protected items may stay sealed. Medical notes, juvenile data, and parts of an open case are held back. The sheriff follows Utah Sheriff's Association rules for records and access.
Note: The sheriff's records clerk is the first stop for any Carbon County arrest question.
Carbon County Jail Information
The Carbon County Jail holds people arrested in the county. The jail keeps booking records for all inmates. Each file has the booking date, charges, bond info, and custody status. The jail also has an inmate lookup for current detainees. Call the jail to ask about a recent booking or to check if a person is still in custody.
Jail records are classified under GRAMA. Private and protected info stays out of public view. This includes medical records and details that could risk staff or inmate safety. If you need a full jail file, file a written GRAMA form with the sheriff's records clerk. Response time is 10 business days under state law.
How to Look Up Carbon Bookings
You can find Carbon County recent arrests a few ways. Call the sheriff first for a quick name check. Walk in to the sheriff's office in Price for in-person help. File a GRAMA form for paper copies. Check the court docket for charges that have been filed. Each path gives you a slightly different piece of the case.
Before you search, have this info ready:
- Full name of the person
- Date of birth if known
- Date or rough date of arrest
- Type of record you want
- Your contact info
Search by name first. If the name is common, a birth date helps a lot. The clerk can also narrow by date. If the case is in open status, some parts may be held back.
Carbon County GRAMA Requests
Use the Carbon County records request process to get a paper copy. GRAMA forms must be in writing. You need your name, contact info, and a clear description of the file. The sheriff has 10 business days to respond under Utah Code § 63G-2-204. A small fee may apply for copies and staff time.
If the sheriff says no, GRAMA gives you the right to appeal. You can ask the chief administrative officer of the county to review the denial. Most basic Carbon County recent arrests should come back as public data.
7th District Court Carbon County
The 7th District Court handles criminal cases from Carbon County arrests. The courthouse is at 149 East 100 South, Price, UT 84501. After the prosecutor files charges, the case moves to the court docket. The court file shows hearings, pleas, and the final ruling. This is where you find out what happened after the booking.
Search court files at utcourts.gov. The XChange system lets you search by name or case number. Some data is free. Some needs a paid login. For certified copies, call or visit the court clerk in Price.
Carbon County Government Records
The Carbon County government portal links to other departments that may hold files. The county clerk keeps certain records. The county attorney files criminal charges with the court. Records requests for non-sheriff files should go to the right department.
Carbon County follows GRAMA for all public records. Each department responds within 10 business days. Older arrest files may have been moved to the Utah State Archives. Call the sheriff first to find out where a file lives.
Statewide Arrest Tools
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification runs the state rap sheet system. For a fee, you can get a full state criminal history with a signed release. BCI takes fingerprints and does background checks. This is the right place for a formal state record, not just a Carbon County recent arrest.
The state court site at utcourts.gov covers all Utah courts. One search finds all cases for a name. If a person has cases in Carbon and in other counties, you see them all at once.
Note: BCI charges a set fee per rap sheet and may take a few weeks to process a mail request.
Expungement in Carbon County
Under Utah Code § 77-40a, you may be able to seal a Carbon County arrest record. Start by asking BCI for a Certificate of Eligibility. Then file a petition with the 7th District Court in Price. A judge will review the file and rule on the motion. If your case was dismissed, you may have an easier path to expungement.
Expungement seals the record from most public view. The sheriff, jail, and court get notice to restrict access. Some state agencies can still see the file for set reasons. Legal aid groups in Utah can help with the forms and fees.
Nearby Counties
Carbon County borders several Utah counties. If the arrest did not happen in Carbon, check the right neighbor.