Juab County Felony Records
Juab County felony records are held by the 4th Judicial District Court and the Juab County Clerk's office in Nephi. These records cover criminal charges, conviction history, and court case details going back to 1852. Juab County is part of a four-county judicial district that also includes Utah, Millard, and Wasatch counties. Searching Juab County felony records can be done online through the state court system or in person at the courthouse in Nephi.
Juab County Quick Facts
How to Find Juab County Felony Records
The Utah Courts XChange system is the most direct online tool for searching Juab County felony records. Guest sessions cost $5 and include searches at $0.20 each. A monthly subscription is $40 and suits those who search often. Visit utcourts.gov/xchange/ to start. You can search by full name, partial name, or case number. XChange pulls data from the 4th Judicial District, covering Juab County and its neighboring counties.
Free public terminals are available at the Juab County Courthouse in Nephi. These terminals connect to the same XChange system at no charge. If you visit in person, bring the name of the person you are searching and any other details that might help narrow the results. Staff at the clerk's office can assist with searches during regular business hours.
The Bureau of Criminal Identification offers statewide criminal history checks for $15 per name search. This covers Juab County cases along with records from all other Utah counties. Call (801) 965-4445 for details on submitting a request. A BCI name check is useful when you want a broad picture rather than a county-specific search.
Note: Juab County court records date back to 1852, making them one of the longer historical archives among smaller Utah counties.
4th District Court Juab County
The 4th Judicial District Court in Nephi is where all Juab County felony cases are filed and heard. The courthouse sits at 160 North Main, Nephi, UT 84648. The phone number is 435-623-3410. Felony charges, class A misdemeanors, civil cases, family law matters, and probate all fall under this court's jurisdiction in Juab County.
Court clerks at this location maintain the official felony record files. They can search by name or case number and provide copies of charging documents, plea agreements, sentencing orders, and other case papers. Most searches take only a few minutes when you have a case number or full legal name ready.
The Juab County Clerk's office at the same address also handles GRAMA requests and other public records matters. Marriage records date from 1887 and court records from 1852, so the clerk's office holds a deep archive of Juab County history.
Juab County Official Website
The Juab County government website provides information on county departments, online services, and access to property and court record tools.
Note: The 4th District also covers Utah, Millard, and Wasatch counties. Felony records from each of those counties are separate from Juab County records and must be requested from the appropriate courthouse.
Juab County Arrest Records and the Sheriff
The Juab County Sheriff's Office handles law enforcement across the county and maintains arrest records and incident reports. The office is located at 425 West Sheeplane Dr, Nephi, UT 84648 (PO Box 133). The non-emergency phone number is 435-623-1344.
Arrest records from the Juab County Sheriff are available through GRAMA requests submitted to the Sheriff's Office. These records can include booking information, arrest type, listed charges, and custody status. Incident reports may also be requested, though portions tied to active investigations may be withheld.
Juab County Sheriff's Office
The Juab County Sheriff's Office website includes department information and contacts for arrest record and jail inquiries in Juab County.
Juab County Jail offers remote visits seven days a week. Visiting hours run 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM, 1:00 PM to 4:00 PM, and 6:00 PM to 9:00 PM. Visitors 16 and older must present a valid ID. For general questions about Juab County arrests or bookings, call the non-emergency line at 435-623-1344.
GRAMA and Juab County Felony Records Requests
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, Utah Code § 63G-2, gives the public the right to inspect government records. Juab County follows this law for all public records requests, including felony records. You can submit a GRAMA request to the Juab County Clerk at 160 North Main, Nephi, UT 84648, or call 435-623-3410 to ask about the process.
Agencies have ten business days to respond. The first 30 minutes of staff search time is free. Beyond that, the county can charge $25 per hour. Copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies carry an additional fee. If your request covers a large volume of records, submitting it in writing with clear search parameters will help the clerk's office process it faster.
The Utah Open Records Portal lets you file and track GRAMA requests online. This is a convenient option for people who cannot visit the Juab County Clerk in person. The portal sends notifications when the agency responds and keeps a full record of the request.
What Juab County Felony Records Show
Juab County felony records document the entire arc of a criminal case. The charging document names the defendant and states the specific felony charges filed by the prosecutor. Arraignment records show how the defendant entered a plea. Bail and pretrial motion records follow. These pieces form the early history of any Juab County felony case.
The conviction record is the most commonly requested document in Juab County. It includes the guilty verdict or accepted plea, the sentencing order, and any terms imposed by the court. Prison sentences for Utah felonies are served in state prison under Utah Code § 76-3-201. The Utah Department of Corrections holds inmate records separate from the court file.
Most Juab County felony records are open to the public. Sealed records, active investigation files, and juvenile matters are withheld. Mental health evaluations included in a case file may also be restricted from public copies.
Utah Felony Classes in Juab County Cases
Every Juab County felony record identifies the class of the charged offense. Utah law sets four levels. Capital felonies carry death or life without parole. First-degree felonies bring five years to life in prison and fines up to $10,000. Second-degree felonies result in one to fifteen years and fines up to $10,000. Third-degree felonies carry up to five years and fines up to $5,000.
The felony class shapes every part of the Juab County criminal record. It appears on the charging document, in the plea or verdict, and in the sentencing order. Understanding the class gives you context for what the record means and what consequences the conviction carried. Utah's felony statutes are codified at Utah Code Title 76.
Note: A third-degree felony in Juab County still results in a state prison term if the court orders incarceration, not a county jail sentence.
Expunging Juab County Felony Records
Some Juab County felony convictions can be expunged after the required waiting period has passed. Expungement seals the record from public searches. Capital felonies, first-degree felonies, and violent sexual offenses are not eligible. The waiting period varies by felony class and begins after the sentence is fully served, including any probation.
To start the process, review the eligibility rules at the BCI expungement page. You file a petition with the 4th District Court in Nephi. The court notifies the Juab County prosecutor, who may object. If the court grants the petition, it sends expungement orders to the Juab County Clerk, the Sheriff, and the BCI. After that, the felony record is sealed and will not appear in standard public searches.
Nephi and Juab County Records
Nephi is the county seat of Juab County. All felony cases filed in Juab County are heard at the courthouse in Nephi. Records for every Juab County felony, regardless of which city or town the arrest occurred in, are maintained at this location. If you are searching for felony records tied to any community in Juab County, the Nephi courthouse is your starting point.
Juab County Clerk's Office
The Juab County Clerk's office in Nephi handles public records requests, court filings, and access to Juab County historical records dating to 1852.
Nearby Counties
Juab County sits in the center of Utah and borders several other counties. Felony records from each county are kept separately. If you are not sure which county has the records you need, start with the county where the case was filed.