Garfield County Recent Arrests
Garfield County recent arrests are booked by the sheriff's office in Panguitch and held at the county jail. The sheriff keeps the master booking log with name, date, charges, and bond. To find a Garfield County recent arrest, you can call the sheriff, file a GRAMA request, or check the 6th District Court docket for filed cases. This page walks you through how to find Garfield County recent arrests, who to ask, and what each office holds.
Garfield County Quick Facts
Garfield County Sheriff's Office
The Garfield County Sheriff's Office is at 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, UT 84759. The phone is (435) 676-2678. The sheriff handles all arrests in the county and runs the jail. Under Utah Code § 63G-2, arrest records are classified as public. Most booking data is open to request.
Some parts of a file may be sealed. Ongoing case details, info that would invade personal privacy, data that could risk safety, and juvenile files all stay out of public view. The sheriff's records clerk can tell you what is public and what is not. Call the office during work hours for the fastest reply.
Note: Requests may also be sent through the judicial entities in the county for cases that have moved to court.
Garfield County Arrest Records
Garfield County provides limited online access to arrest records through official platforms. Current inmate and booking info may be on the sheriff's site. Court case info tied to arrests lives on the Utah Courts XChange system. Older arrest records may need an in-person request or a formal written application.
For paper copies, send a written GRAMA form to the sheriff's records clerk. Include the name, a rough date of arrest, and your contact info. The sheriff has 10 business days to respond under state law. A fee may apply for copies.
Garfield County Jail
The Garfield County Jail holds people arrested in the county. The jail keeps booking records with dates, charges, bond info, and custody status. Files are sorted by GRAMA class. Public data is open. Private data stays sealed.
Call the jail to check if a person is still in custody. For a full file, use a written records request. The jail is small and staff know the current caseload well. Walk-ins during work hours can also get help.
How to Search Garfield Bookings
You have a few ways to find a Garfield County recent arrest. Call the sheriff first for a name check. File a GRAMA form for paper copies. Visit the sheriff's office in Panguitch for walk-in help. Check the 6th District Court docket for filed cases.
Before you search, have this info ready:
- Full name of the person
- Date of birth if known
- Date or rough date of arrest
- Case number if you have one
Start with the sheriff. Garfield is a small county, so the log is short and the clerk can often find a name fast.
6th District Court Garfield County
The 6th District Court handles criminal cases from Garfield County arrests. The courthouse is at 55 South Main Street, Panguitch, UT 84759. The court hears all cases once the prosecutor files charges. The file shows hearings, pleas, and the final ruling.
Search court files free at utcourts.gov. The public XChange system lets you look up a case by name or case number. Some data is free. Some needs a paid login. The court clerk in Panguitch can help with certified copies.
Garfield GRAMA Records Request
Garfield County accepts GRAMA requests for arrest reports, incident files, and jail records. The form must be in writing with your name, contact info, and a clear description. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-204, the county has 10 business days to respond. A small fee may apply.
If the sheriff denies the request, you have the right to appeal. GRAMA sets the steps and time limits. Most basic Garfield County recent arrests should come back as public data.
Statewide Garfield Arrest Tools
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification runs the state's master criminal history system. With a signed release and a fee, you can get a full rap sheet. BCI also takes fingerprints and does background checks. This is the place for a formal state record, not just a Garfield County recent arrest.
The state court site at utcourts.gov covers all Utah courts. One search finds cases across the state. If a person has cases in more than one county, you see them all at once.
Garfield County Expungement
Under Utah Code § 77-40a, you may be able to seal a Garfield County arrest record. Ask BCI for a Certificate of Eligibility. File a petition with the 6th District Court in Panguitch. A judge will rule on the motion.
Expungement seals the file from most public view. The sheriff, jail, and court all restrict access after the order. If your case was dismissed, the path is easier. Legal aid groups in Utah can help with the forms.
Note: Expungement does not delete the file; it only limits who can see it.
Nearby Counties
Garfield County borders several Utah counties. If an arrest did not happen in Garfield, check the right neighbor.