Daggett County Felony Records
Daggett County felony records are handled through the 7th Judicial District Court and the Daggett County Clerk/Auditor's office in Manila, the county seat. Daggett County is the smallest county in Utah by population, with roughly 1,000 residents, and its court activity reflects that small scale. Felony cases filed in Daggett County follow the same legal process as every other Utah county. This guide explains how to search Daggett County felony records online and in person, and what those records contain under Utah law.
Daggett County Quick Facts
7th District Court Daggett County Felony Cases
The 7th Judicial District Court has jurisdiction over all felony criminal cases in Daggett County. This district serves several counties in eastern Utah, including Carbon, Daggett, Duchesne, Emery, Grand, San Juan, and Uintah Counties. Because Daggett County has a very small population, felony court sessions may be held on a limited schedule. The court may sit at the county courthouse in Manila or at another 7th District location depending on the case load. Check daggettcounty.org for current contact details and court schedules.
Utah classifies felonies under Utah Code Title 76 into four levels. Capital felonies carry the harshest penalties, including death or life in prison without the possibility of parole. First degree felonies carry five years to life in prison and fines up to $10,000. Second degree felonies bring one to fifteen years in prison and fines up to $10,000. Third degree felonies carry up to five years in prison and fines up to $5,000. Under Utah Code § 76-3-201, all felony sentences are served in a Utah state prison, not the Daggett County jail or any local facility.
The small size of Daggett County means that the Clerk/Auditor's office often serves as the main contact for multiple county functions, including records requests. The Clerk/Auditor handles GRAMA requests and can direct you to the right office for court or law enforcement records.
The Daggett County official website provides contact information for all county offices, including the Clerk/Auditor, Sheriff, and district court access.
Visit daggettcounty.org for Daggett County office contacts, GRAMA request information, and links to state court and records tools.
How to Search Daggett County Felony Records
The Utah Courts XChange system is the primary tool for searching Daggett County felony records from home. XChange is the statewide electronic case search portal run by the Utah court system. Guest sessions cost $5 per session plus $0.20 per search. A monthly subscriber account costs $40, which is practical for people who need to search often. Free public terminals are available at 7th District courthouse locations for in-person use. Go to utcourts.gov/xchange to begin your search.
XChange lets you search by party name or case number. Results show charges filed, court dates, and case status. For closed cases, the record shows the final disposition. If the case ended in a conviction, the record includes the offense and the sentence. For complete documents or certified copies, contact the 7th District Court clerk. In Daggett County, the Clerk/Auditor's office at daggettcounty.org/clerk-auditor is the key point of contact for records not held directly by the court.
Note: Because Daggett County has very few residents, the total number of felony cases filed each year is low. If your search returns no results, the person may have no record in Daggett County or may have had a record expunged.
Daggett County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Daggett County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement and arrest records for the county. When a person is arrested in Daggett County on a felony charge, the Sheriff's Office creates a booking record. This record shows the person's name, date of birth, the charges, and the booking date. Because the county is small, the Sheriff's Office may handle a wide range of records-related requests directly.
Daggett County does not maintain a full-time jail facility. Inmates arrested in Daggett County are typically transported to regional jail facilities in neighboring counties. This means that some booking records may be held at the receiving facility. Contact the Sheriff's Office through the county website at daggettcounty.org/sheriff to ask about specific arrest records or to submit a GRAMA request for law enforcement records.
Active arrest warrants for Daggett County can be searched through the state system at secure.utah.gov/warrants. This tool covers all Utah counties and is updated regularly.
GRAMA and Public Records in Daggett County
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, found at Utah Code § 63G-2-201, gives any person the right to inspect public records for free. Daggett County offices must respond to a GRAMA request within 10 business days. Complex or large requests may be extended by another 10 days with written notice. The agency must tell you in writing if it is extending the deadline and explain why.
Copy fees under state rules are $0.50 per page. Staff time to locate records is free for the first 30 minutes and $25 per hour after that. In Daggett County, submitting your request directly to the Clerk/Auditor is often the fastest route since that office handles many functions in this small county. You can also file a GRAMA request through the state portal at openrecords.utah.gov. If a request is denied, you can appeal to the State Records Committee within 30 days.
What Daggett County Felony Records Show
A Daggett County felony record is built from several layers of court documents. The criminal information or complaint is the first document, and it lists the specific charges and the Utah statutes the prosecutor believes were broken. The file then grows with motions, court orders, and hearing notes as the case progresses. If the case resolves through a plea, the plea agreement is part of the file. If the case goes to trial, the record includes the verdict. The final judgment and sentencing order close the case file.
A felony conviction record from Daggett County typically shows the defendant's name and date of birth, the charge and degree of felony, the statute violated, the date of conviction, and the sentence. Sentences may include prison time, fines, probation, or restitution. The record reflects the current status, such as whether the sentence is complete or still active. Some records may note that the person has applied for or received an expungement under Utah law.
Expungement can remove a qualifying conviction from public access. Learn about eligibility at bci.utah.gov/expungements. Not all felony convictions qualify. The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification processes expungement petitions statewide, including those connected to Daggett County cases.
Utah BCI Criminal History and Daggett County Records
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains a statewide database of criminal history records that includes any Daggett County felony convictions. BCI draws on data from courts and law enforcement agencies across all Utah counties. A name-based history check costs $15. A fingerprint-based check costs $33.25 and is the most reliable method. Call BCI at (801) 965-4445 or visit bci.utah.gov. Because Daggett County is small and case volume is low, BCI records may be the most efficient way to confirm whether any Utah conviction exists for a specific person.
The Utah Department of Corrections at corrections.utah.gov runs an offender search tool that shows people currently under DOC supervision. This tool is useful for cases that led to active sentences connected to any Utah county, including Daggett.
Note: A BCI name check searches statewide, so it captures Daggett County convictions along with any convictions from other Utah counties in a single request.
Manila and the Daggett County Seat
Manila is the county seat and the center of government for Daggett County. All major county offices, including the Clerk/Auditor and the Sheriff's Office, are located here. Because Daggett County is so small, Manila functions as the hub for nearly all public records activity in the county. There are no featured city pages in our directory for Daggett County at this time. If you need to access Daggett County felony records in person, Manila is your destination.
Nearby Counties
Daggett County is in northeastern Utah and shares borders with several counties. Felony cases are filed in the county where the offense occurred. Use these links to search felony records in counties near Daggett County.