Beaver County Felony Records
Beaver County felony records are maintained by the 5th District Court and the Beaver County Sheriff's Office. These records document criminal cases involving serious charges filed against individuals in Beaver County, Utah. The county seat of Beaver serves as the hub for court activity in this region of southwestern Utah. Members of the public may search felony records through online tools or by visiting the court in person. This guide walks through the key ways to access Beaver County felony records quickly and accurately.
Beaver County Quick Facts
5th District Court and Beaver County Felony Cases
The 5th Judicial District Court has authority over all felony criminal matters in Beaver County. This district also covers Iron and Washington Counties. The court sits in Beaver, Utah, at the county courthouse. Felony cases range from drug charges and property crimes to violent offenses. All of these cases create a public court record that you can search and review.
District courts in Utah hold exclusive jurisdiction over felony cases under state law. Under Utah Code Title 76, felonies are divided into capital, first degree, second degree, and third degree classes. Each class carries its own range of penalties. Capital felonies may result in death or life without parole. First degree felonies carry five years to life and up to a $10,000 fine. Second degree felonies bring one to fifteen years and up to $10,000. Third degree felonies carry up to five years and a $5,000 fine. Per Utah Code § 76-3-201, all felony sentences are served in state prison rather than county jail.
The Beaver County Courthouse is the place to go for in-person records access. Clerks can help you locate case files, pull up old records, and provide copies. Call ahead to confirm current hours before you make the trip from outside the county seat.
The official Beaver County website at beaver.utah.gov links to court and public records information. You can find contact details for the courthouse and other county offices there.
How to Search Beaver County Felony Records
You have several options when looking up felony records in Beaver County. The fastest method for most people is the Utah Courts XChange system. XChange is the statewide electronic case search platform run by the Utah court system. Guest users pay $5 per session plus $0.20 per search. Subscriber accounts cost $40 per month and are practical for people who search often. You can also use XChange terminals at the courthouse for free. Visit utcourts.gov/xchange to get started from home or the office.
To search for a case, you need at least one piece of identifying information. A full name works for most searches. A case number is the fastest if you have it. You can narrow results by date range or offense type if the name is common. XChange shows case status, charges filed, hearing dates, and disposition. It does not always show the full text of documents. For complete case files and certified copies, visit the 5th District Court clerk in Beaver.
Note: XChange courthouse terminals are free to use and give access to the same case data as the paid online version, so in-person visits can save money for one-time searches.
Beaver County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Beaver County Sheriff's Office keeps arrest records, booking data, and incident reports for events that occur throughout the county. When law enforcement arrests someone on a felony charge in Beaver County, the Sheriff's Office creates a record at the time of booking. This record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, and booking date. These records are separate from court records but often relate to the same underlying case.
The Beaver County website lists the Sheriff's Office contact information at beaver.utah.gov/sheriff. You can submit a GRAMA request directly to the Sheriff's Office for arrest records, incident reports, and jail booking data. The Sheriff's Office responds to public records requests under the same rules that apply across all Utah government agencies.
The county jail holds inmates who have been arrested in Beaver County and are waiting for court proceedings. Jail roster information may be available through the Sheriff's Office or the county website. Not all arrest records lead to felony convictions. An arrest record shows that someone was taken into custody, but conviction records only appear after a court finds the person guilty or the person enters a guilty plea.
The official Beaver County Sheriff page is a good starting point for records requests.
The Beaver County government website provides an overview of county services including law enforcement and public records access.
The site at beaver.utah.gov lists office contacts for the Sheriff, Clerk, and other departments that handle public records in Beaver County.
GRAMA Records Requests in Beaver County
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, known as GRAMA, gives the public the right to inspect and copy government records. The key statute is Utah Code § 63G-2-201, which states that anyone has the right to inspect public records at no cost. Beaver County offices must respond to a GRAMA request within 10 business days. They may extend that deadline by another 10 business days for complex requests with written notice to you.
Fees apply when you request copies rather than just viewing records. Under state rules, the first 30 minutes of staff time to locate records is free. After that, the agency may charge $25 per hour for staff time. Copies cost $0.50 per page for paper records. You can reduce costs by viewing records in person rather than ordering copies. Submit your GRAMA request to the specific Beaver County office that holds the records you need. For court records, contact the 5th District Court clerk. For law enforcement records, contact the Sheriff's Office. For other county records, contact the Clerk/Auditor. You can also file GRAMA requests online at openrecords.utah.gov.
Note: If a GRAMA request is denied, you can appeal to the Records Committee or to district court within 30 days of the denial.
What Beaver County Felony Records Show
Felony records in Beaver County can come from several sources, and each source shows different information. Court records from the 5th District Court include the criminal complaint or information, which lists the charges. They also include motions filed by both sides, hearing schedules, plea documents, and the final judgment. If the case went to trial, the record includes the verdict. Sentencing documents show the punishment imposed by the judge.
A felony conviction record in Beaver County typically shows the defendant's name and date of birth, the offense charged, the statute violated, the date of conviction, and the sentence imposed. This may include a prison term, fines, probation, or a combination. The record also notes whether the conviction is still active or has been resolved through completion of sentence. Some records may also note whether a person has sought expungement of the conviction under Utah law.
Expungement removes a conviction from publicly accessible records. Not all felony convictions qualify. You can learn about eligibility at bci.utah.gov/expungements. The Bureau of Criminal Identification, or BCI, processes expungement petitions for Utah convictions.
Utah BCI Criminal History and Beaver County
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains statewide criminal history records that include Beaver County felony convictions. BCI compiles records from courts and law enforcement agencies across Utah. You can request a name-based criminal history check for $15 or a fingerprint-based check for $33.25. Call BCI at (801) 965-4445 for more information. Their online portal is at bci.utah.gov.
A BCI record check covers all Utah counties, including Beaver County. This makes it a useful tool if you are not sure which county a conviction may have occurred in. The name-based search requires the person's full legal name and date of birth. Fingerprint checks are more definitive and are used in official proceedings. BCI records are separate from court records but draw on the same underlying case data.
You can also search active arrest warrants for Beaver County residents through the state warrant system at secure.utah.gov/warrants.
Beaver City and County Seat
The city of Beaver is the county seat and the center of government activity for Beaver County. All 5th District Court proceedings for Beaver County take place here. The courthouse, Sheriff's Office, and Clerk/Auditor are all located in Beaver. If you need to visit any county office in person, Beaver is your destination.
Beaver County does not have any featured city pages in our directory at this time. The county seat of Beaver serves all residents of the county for court and records purposes.
Nearby Counties
Beaver County borders several other Utah counties. If you are unsure which county handles a particular case, check where the offense occurred. Each county has its own court and records office.