Grand County Felony Records in Moab, Utah
Grand County felony records are public documents maintained by the 7th District Court and the Grand County Clerk/Auditor in Moab, Utah. You can search Grand County felony cases online through the Utah Courts XChange system or through the county's own GRAMA portal. Grand County is known for its proximity to Arches and Canyonlands National Parks and draws a large number of visitors each year. Both residents and anyone doing research can access Grand County criminal records and felony convictions under Utah public records law.
Grand County Quick Facts
7th District Court Grand County Felony Records
The 7th Judicial District Court in Moab handles all felony cases for Grand County. The court is located at 125 East Center Street in Moab and can be reached at 435-259-1349. All charging documents, hearing records, conviction judgments, and sentencing orders for Grand County felony cases are kept on file with the court clerk. The 7th District also serves Carbon, Duchesne, Emery, San Juan, and Uintah counties.
You can search Grand County felony records online through Utah Courts XChange. Guest access costs $5 per session and $0.20 per search. A monthly subscription is $40 for unlimited use. Free access terminals are available at the Moab courthouse during business hours, Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Court clerks can also search by party name or case number at the counter.
Grand County felony records in the court system are public under Utah Code § 63G-2-201. Anyone can inspect them during business hours at no charge. Copies are available for a fee. The court handles all classes of felony cases, from third degree to capital.
Grand County Government and Felony Records
The Grand County official website at grandcountyutah.net provides links to county departments, online services, and information about accessing public records, including Grand County felony conviction records and criminal history.
From the Grand County website, you can access department contacts, submit GRAMA requests, and find links to the court system that handles felony cases for this eastern Utah county.
Grand County Clerk Felony Records and GRAMA
The Grand County Clerk/Auditor is Gabriel Woytek. The office is at 125 East Center Street in Moab, with phone 435-259-1321 and fax 435-259-2959. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. The Clerk/Auditor serves as the Chief Elections Officer, issues marriage licenses, takes official minutes, and maintains official county records.
The Grand County Clerk/Auditor page at grandcountyutah.net/169/Clerk-Auditor provides details on how to contact the clerk and what records the office maintains. GRAMA requests for most Grand County records go to this office. For Sheriff's Office records specifically, you must submit your request directly to the Sheriff's Office rather than the general clerk's portal.
Contact the Grand County Clerk/Auditor at clerk@grandcountyutah.net or by phone for questions about submitting a GRAMA request for county felony records.
Note: Grand County criminal records held by the Sheriff's Office are a separate category. Submit those requests directly to the Sheriff, not through the general Clerk/Auditor GRAMA process.
Grand County GRAMA Open Records Portal
Grand County provides an online portal for submitting GRAMA requests. This is one of the more accessible records request systems among Utah's smaller counties. The portal is at grandcountyutah.net/592/Open-Records-Request-GRAMA. You can also email requests to clerk@grandcountyutah.net.
Through this portal, you can request Grand County felony records, criminal case files, incident reports, and other public documents held by county agencies. Requests must describe the records you want with reasonable specificity, and you must include your name, address, and daytime phone number.
Under Utah law, Grand County must respond to your GRAMA request within 10 business days. The first 30 minutes of staff time spent on your request is free. After that, fees of $25 per hour may apply. Copies cost $0.50 per page. You may inspect records for free during business hours. If a request is denied, you may appeal to the Utah State Records Committee. The applicable law for all Grand County records requests is Utah Code § 63G-2.
Grand County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Grand County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records, booking records, incident reports, and inmate information for the county. The Sheriff handles all felony arrests in Grand County and operates the county jail. These records are separate from court conviction records.
To request arrest records or incident reports from the Grand County Sheriff, submit a GRAMA request directly to the Sheriff's Office. Do not use the general county GRAMA portal for Sheriff's Office records. Include the name of the person, the date of arrest, and any case number you have. The Sheriff must respond within 10 business days. Grand County is a tourist destination with significant visitor traffic, which means felony arrests can involve both residents and non-residents. All such arrests generate records held by the Sheriff's Office and later by the 7th District Court.
Warrant information for Grand County can be searched through the statewide portal at secure.utah.gov/warrants. Active warrant records are public under Utah law.
What Grand County Felony Records Contain
Grand County felony records from the 7th District Court include the full case file from initial charges to final disposition. The file typically includes the information or indictment filed by the county attorney, bail and bond orders, any preliminary hearing records, pretrial motions, plea documents or trial transcript, the judgment of conviction, and the sentencing order. Restitution orders and probation conditions are also part of the file when imposed.
Felony conviction records in Grand County are permanent public records. They do not expire. Anyone can access them. Sealed records are the exception and require a court order. The Utah Department of Corrections at corrections.utah.gov tracks inmates serving sentences from Grand County felony convictions. For statewide criminal history, contact the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at (801) 965-4445. A BCI name check costs $15 and covers all Utah counties, not just Grand County.
Grand County felony records may include drug offenses, property crimes, violent crimes, and cases tied to off-road vehicle regulations in the national park areas. All such cases are part of the public record at the 7th District Court in Moab.
Utah Felony Classes in Grand County Cases
The 7th District Court applies Utah's four felony classifications to every case in Grand County. The class determines the sentence range that a judge may impose. Under Utah Code § 76-3-201, all felony sentences are served in state prison.
Capital felonies may result in death or life without parole. First degree felonies carry five years to life in prison plus fines up to $10,000. Second degree felonies are punishable by one to fifteen years in prison and up to $10,000 in fines. Third degree felonies allow up to five years in prison and fines up to $5,000. A judge may also impose probation with a suspended sentence in appropriate cases. The full list of Utah felony offenses is in Utah Code Title 76.
Grand County felony records show the class of each conviction charge. This helps you understand the severity of the offense when reviewing a criminal history. If charges were reduced by a plea agreement, the record reflects the amended charge at conviction.
Note: Grand County has a relatively small permanent population but hosts millions of visitors each year near Arches and Canyonlands National Parks. Felony records here can involve both residents and tourists.
Expungement of Grand County Felony Records
Some people with Grand County felony convictions may be eligible to have those records expunged. Expungement seals the record from public view and removes it from most searches. Capital and first degree felony convictions cannot be expunged. Violent crimes and sex offenses are also excluded in most cases. For other felony classes, you must meet waiting period requirements after completing your sentence.
Start the process by applying for a Certificate of Eligibility from the Utah BCI at bci.utah.gov/expungements. The BCI checks your full criminal history against the eligibility rules. If you qualify, you receive a certificate that you file with the 7th District Court in Moab along with a petition for expungement. The court schedules a hearing. If the judge grants the petition, all Grand County agencies holding your felony records must seal them. Call the BCI at (801) 965-4445 to start the expungement process for a Grand County felony conviction.
Moab and Grand County Courthouse
Grand County's county seat is Moab, a city known worldwide for its red rock landscape and access to two national parks. The 7th District Court and Grand County Clerk/Auditor are both located at 125 East Center Street in Moab. All Grand County felony cases are filed and heard at this address.
Moab is the main population center of Grand County. Other communities include Castle Valley and Moab Valley areas. The Grand County courthouse in Moab is where you go to access felony records in person, make GRAMA requests in person, or review court files. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Nearby Counties
Grand County borders four other Utah counties. Each county handles its own felony records through its respective court. If you are researching a case and are unsure which county has the records, check the city or address where the offense occurred.