Grand County Recent Arrests
Grand County recent arrests are booked by the sheriff's office in Moab and held at the county jail. The sheriff keeps the master log of each case with name, date, charges, and bond. To find a Grand County recent arrest, call the sheriff, file a GRAMA form, or check the 7th District Court docket for filed charges. This page walks you through the steps to find Grand County recent arrests and where each piece of the case lives.
Grand County Quick Facts
Grand County Sheriff's Office
The Grand County Sheriff's Office handles all arrest and detention records for the county. The sheriff runs the jail and manages inmate files under GRAMA. Basic booking data is public. This includes the name, charges, booking date, and bond. For more detail, file a written GRAMA form with the records clerk.
Under Utah Code § 63G-2, records are sorted by class. Public items go out on request. Private, controlled, and protected items stay sealed. The sheriff follows Utah Sheriff's Association rules for records and jail operations.
We captured the Grand County Sheriff page to show the official layout and contact links.
The page is the main public portal for Grand County recent arrests, jail info, and records requests.
Grand County Jail Records
The Grand County Jail keeps booking records for all inmates. Each file has the booking info, charges, bond amounts, and custody status. Files are sorted under GRAMA as public, private, controlled, or protected. Public info is available upon request. Call the jail to check if a person is still in custody. For a paper copy of a full file, send a written GRAMA form.
The Grand County Jail page has the visit rules, mail info, and contact numbers.
The page is a good first stop for family and friends who need to find out where an inmate is held and how to visit.
Grand County GRAMA Records Request
Grand County accepts GRAMA requests for public records through the Grand County records page. The form must be in writing with your name, contact info, and a clear description of the file. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-204, the county has 10 business days to respond. A small fee may apply for copies and staff time.
The records page has the steps and forms for a GRAMA request.
Start here for any request that needs a paper copy or a full case file from the sheriff's office.
How to Search Grand Bookings
You have a few ways to find a Grand County recent arrest. Call the sheriff first for a name check. File a GRAMA form for paper copies. Visit the sheriff's office in Moab for walk-in help. Check the court docket for cases where charges are filed.
Before you search, have this info ready:
- Full name of the person
- Date of birth if known
- Date of arrest or a rough range
- Case number if you have one
Grand County sees many visitors to Moab and the national parks, so some arrests are of people from out of state. The sheriff still logs them in the county file.
7th District Court Grand County
The 7th District Court handles criminal cases from Grand County arrests. The courthouse is at 125 East Center Street, Moab, UT 84532. 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 number. Some data is free, some needs a paid login. The court clerk in Moab can help with certified copies.
Note: Tourist-related arrests in Moab often end in plea deals that show on the court docket within a few weeks.
Statewide Grand Arrest Tools
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification keeps the state rap sheet system. With a signed release and a fee, you can pull a full state criminal history. BCI also takes fingerprints for background checks. This is the place for a formal state record, not just a Grand County recent arrest.
The state court site at utcourts.gov covers all Utah courts. One search finds cases across the state. This matters in Grand County since many arrests involve out-of-area defendants.
Grand County Expungement
Under Utah Code § 77-40a, you may be able to seal a Grand County arrest record. Start by asking BCI for a Certificate of Eligibility. File a petition with the 7th District Court in Moab. 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, you may have a simpler path. Legal aid groups in Utah can help with the forms and with fee waivers.
Nearby Counties
Grand County borders several Utah counties. If the arrest did not happen in Grand, check the right neighbor.