Carbon County Felony Records
Carbon County felony records are on file at the 7th District Court in Price, the county seat of Carbon County, Utah. All serious criminal cases charged in the county become part of the court's public record. These felony records document charges, hearings, pleas, and final outcomes for cases prosecuted in Carbon County. This page covers the key ways to search felony records and related criminal history data for Carbon County, including online tools, in-person visits, and public records requests.
Carbon County Quick Facts
7th District Court and Carbon County Felony Cases
The 7th Judicial District Court has authority over all felony criminal cases in Carbon County. This district is one of the largest in Utah and also covers Daggett, Duchesne, Emery, Grand, San Juan, and Uintah Counties. The court that serves Carbon County is located in Price, which is the county seat. Felony cases in Carbon County go through this court from arraignment to sentencing.
Under Utah Code Title 76, Utah felonies fall into four levels. Capital felonies are the most serious. First degree felonies carry five years to life in prison and fines up to $10,000. Second degree felonies bring one to fifteen years and up to $10,000 in fines. Third degree felonies carry up to five years and a $5,000 fine. As specified under Utah Code § 76-3-201, felony sentences in Utah are served in state prison, not in the county jail. This is an important distinction between felony and misdemeanor cases in Carbon County.
Court records for Carbon County cases can be reviewed at the Price courthouse or through the statewide online system. The Carbon County official website at carbon.utah.gov provides contact information for county offices including the court and the Sheriff's Office.
The Carbon County government website is the starting point for finding court and law enforcement contacts for public records access.
Visit carbon.utah.gov to find department contacts, GRAMA request guidance, and links to records resources for Carbon County.
Searching Carbon County Felony Records Online
The Utah Courts XChange system is the main online portal for searching Carbon County felony records. XChange is run by the Utah court system and covers all district courts in the state, including the 7th District in Price. Guest access costs $5 per session plus $0.20 per search. Monthly subscriber accounts are $40. Free public terminals are at the Price courthouse for those who want to avoid fees. Access XChange from any browser at utcourts.gov/xchange.
When you search XChange for a Carbon County felony case, you can look by party name, attorney, or case number. Results show the charges filed, court dates, and the final outcome. For cases that resulted in a conviction, the record shows the offense and the sentence. XChange does not always provide the full text of every document. To get copies of specific filings, contact the 7th District Court clerk in Price.
Note: Case records that have been expunged or sealed are not visible in XChange. If a search returns no results, the record may have been removed from public access.
Carbon County Sheriff Office and Arrest Records
The Carbon County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records, jail booking information, and incident reports for the county. An arrest in Carbon County on a felony charge creates a booking record at the Sheriff's Office. This record captures the person's name, booking date, and the charges listed at the time of arrest. Arrest records and court records are separate but often connected to the same case.
You can submit a GRAMA request directly to the Carbon County Sheriff's Office for arrest and incident records. The Sheriff's Office is listed on the county website at carbon.utah.gov/sheriff. GRAMA requests should identify the record by date, name, or incident number if possible. The office must respond within 10 business days under state law.
The Carbon County Sheriff's Office website lists contact information and guidance for public records requests related to law enforcement activity.
The Sheriff's Office at carbon.utah.gov/sheriff handles GRAMA requests for arrest records, incident reports, and jail records in Carbon County.
You can also check active arrest warrants for Carbon County through the state warrant search at secure.utah.gov/warrants. The county jail holds inmates awaiting trial or transport for Carbon County felony cases.
GRAMA Requests for Carbon County Records
The Government Records Access and Management Act gives Utah residents and the general public the right to inspect public records. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, viewing records in person is free of charge. When you want copies, agencies may charge $0.50 per page and bill for staff time at $25 per hour after the first 30 minutes, which are free. Carbon County offices must respond within 10 business days.
Direct your GRAMA request to the office that holds the records. Court records go to the 7th District Court clerk in Price. Arrest and incident records go to the Sheriff's Office. Records related to prosecution decisions go to the Carbon County Attorney. You can also submit GRAMA requests through the state portal at openrecords.utah.gov. Denials may be appealed to the State Records Committee within 30 days.
What Carbon County Felony Records Include
Felony records in Carbon County are built from documents created at each phase of a criminal case. The first document is the criminal complaint or information, which sets out the charges and the statutes the prosecutor believes were violated. After that, the file grows to include motions, court orders, plea agreements, and hearing transcripts. At the end of a case, the judgment and sentencing order complete the record. All of these documents are held at the 7th District Court in Price.
A conviction record in Carbon County shows the defendant's name and date of birth, the felony charge, the applicable Utah statute under Title 76, the date of the finding of guilt or plea, and the sentence imposed. Sentences may combine prison time, fines, probation, or restitution depending on the offense class and circumstances. The record notes current status, such as whether a sentence is active or completed.
Some sections of a court file may be sealed. Records involving victims, minors, or protected witnesses may be partially redacted. The clerk can advise on what is accessible in a specific Carbon County case.
Statewide Criminal History and Expungement
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, or BCI, maintains a statewide criminal history database that includes Carbon County felony convictions. A name-based check through BCI costs $15. A fingerprint-based check costs $33.25. Call (801) 965-4445 or visit bci.utah.gov to request a check. BCI data covers all Utah counties, making it useful when you are unsure which county holds a conviction record.
People who have completed their sentence for certain felony convictions may qualify to petition for expungement. Expungement removes the conviction from publicly accessible records. Not all felony convictions are eligible. Learn more at bci.utah.gov/expungements. The Utah Department of Corrections also provides an offender search at corrections.utah.gov for individuals under DOC supervision following Carbon County convictions.
Note: A BCI name check may miss records if the name is spelled differently across systems. A fingerprint check is more reliable for confirming a complete criminal history from Carbon County and other Utah counties.
Price and Carbon County Seat
Price is the county seat of Carbon County and the home of all major county government offices. The 7th District Court, the Sheriff's Office, the Clerk/Auditor, and the County Attorney are all in Price. If you need to visit any Carbon County office in person to access felony records, Price is your destination. Carbon County does not have any featured city pages in our directory at this time, but Price serves as the center for all court and records activity in the county.
Nearby Counties
Carbon County sits in eastern Utah and shares borders with several neighboring counties. Each county files its own felony cases at its local district court. Use these links to search felony records in counties near Carbon County.