Kane County Felony Records and Court Cases
Kane County felony records are maintained by the 6th Judicial District Court and the Kane County Clerk in Kanab. The 6th District is one of the largest in Utah, covering Garfield, Kane, Piute, Sanpete, Sevier, and Wayne counties. Felony Records for Kane County go back many decades and can be accessed online through the state court system or in person at the Kane County Courthouse on Main Street in Kanab. This guide explains how to search Kane County felony records using official sources.
Kane County Quick Facts
Finding Kane County Felony Records Online
The Utah Courts XChange system is the primary online tool for searching Kane County felony records. Guest access is $5 per session with searches at $0.20 each. A $40 monthly subscription suits people who search regularly. Go to utcourts.gov/xchange/ and search by full name or case number. Results from the 6th Judicial District include Kane County cases along with cases from the other counties in the district.
Free public terminals inside the Kane County Courthouse give you access to XChange at no charge. The courthouse is at 76 N. Main St. in Kanab. Staff at the clerk's office can help guide your search during regular business hours. If you are visiting from outside Kane County, calling ahead to 435-644-2458 lets you confirm hours and what to bring.
The Bureau of Criminal Identification offers statewide criminal history checks at $15 per name. This covers Kane County records along with all other Utah jurisdictions. Reach BCI at (801) 965-4445 for information on submitting a request. A statewide BCI check is the best option when the county of conviction is unknown.
Note: Because the 6th District covers six counties, searching by case number rather than name helps confirm you are looking at a Kane County record rather than a case from another district county.
6th District Court in Kane County
The 6th Judicial District Court in Kanab handles all felony cases filed in Kane County. The courthouse is at 76 N. Main St., Kanab, UT 84741. Phone: 435-644-2458. Case types include felony charges, class A misdemeanors, civil cases, and probate matters. Every felony charged in Kane County results in a court record filed at this location.
The Kane County Clerk shares this address and handles public records access. You can search for Kane County felony records at the clerk's counter, request copies of case documents, and submit GRAMA requests here. Staff can locate records by party name or case number. For older cases, additional time may be needed to retrieve archived files.
Kane County Official Website
The Kane County government website at kane.utah.gov provides access to county department information, services, and public records resources for residents and researchers.
Kane County is one of the more rural counties in southern Utah, so in-person visits are often more productive than phone inquiries for complex records requests. Arriving with full names, approximate dates, and any case numbers significantly speeds up the search process at the Kane County courthouse.
Kane County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Kane County Sheriff's Office is at 971 E. Kaneplex Drive, Kanab, UT 84741. Administration can be reached at 435-644-4987. The Records Division handles arrest record requests at 435-644-4916. The jail line is 435-644-4914. Non-emergency dispatch is 435-644-2349.
Sheriff Tracy D. Glover leads the Kane County Sheriff's Office. Arrest records and incident reports from this office are available through GRAMA requests. These records cover Kane County law enforcement activity and complement the court-based felony records held by the clerk's office. Portions of records tied to active cases may be withheld.
The Kane County Jail is part of the Public Safety Complex at 76 North Main Street, Kanab, shared with Utah Highway Patrol, dispatch, and adult probation. Cash is the only accepted form for bond at the jail. No credit cards, checks, or money orders are taken. Valid government-issued ID is required. Money deposits for inmates can be made through GovPayNow.com or by calling 1-888-604-7888.
Video visitation at the Kane County Jail runs Wednesdays from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM and Saturdays from 9:00 AM to noon. Pre-approval is required, and visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitor list. Contact the Sheriff's Office at 435-644-4987 to start the approval process.
Note: Kane County arrest records become part of the public felony record when formal charges are filed in the 6th District Court. At that point, the record moves from the Sheriff's office to the court clerk's system.
Requesting Kane County Felony Records Under GRAMA
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, Utah Code § 63G-2-201, gives any person the right to inspect public records free of charge. Kane County processes GRAMA requests through the County Clerk's office at 76 N. Main St., Kanab, UT 84741. You can call 435-644-2458 to ask about the process or request a form.
After receiving a GRAMA request, the agency has ten business days to respond. The first 30 minutes of staff research time costs nothing. Past that point, the county can charge $25 per hour. Physical copies cost $0.50 per page. Certified copies carry an added fee. For large or detailed requests, written submissions with specific search criteria help the Kane County Clerk process the request efficiently.
You can also file GRAMA requests online through the Utah Open Records Portal. The portal tracks request status and sends notifications when the agency responds. This method works well for researchers who want documentation of their request to Kane County.
What Kane County Felony Records Contain
Kane County felony records begin with the charging document. This paper names the defendant, identifies the charges, and states the felony class. Subsequent documents cover arraignment, pretrial hearings, and motions filed by either side. These papers build the full case history held by the Kane County clerk.
Conviction records are what most people search for in Kane County felony files. A conviction record includes the verdict or plea, the sentencing order, and any conditions imposed by the court. Under Utah Code § 76-3-201, felony sentences are served in Utah State Prison rather than a county facility. The Utah Department of Corrections maintains inmate records separately from the Kane County court record.
Most Kane County felony records are public. Sealed cases, active investigation records, and juvenile files are withheld from public access. Court-ordered mental health evaluations may also be restricted in public copies of case files.
Utah Felony Classes and Kane County Cases
Utah defines four levels of felony. Each appears in Kane County felony records at the time of charging and again at sentencing. Capital felonies are the most serious and carry death or life without parole. First-degree felonies result in 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 and fines up to $5,000.
The felony class in a Kane County record tells you how serious the charge was considered under Utah law. Charges and convictions at each level are tracked in both the court record and the BCI statewide database. Felony classifications in Utah are governed by Utah Code Title 76, and the specific statute cited in the Kane County felony record identifies the exact offense.
Note: The class of felony on the charging document may differ from the class on the conviction record if a plea bargain reduced the charge during the Kane County case.
Expungement of Kane County Felony Records
Some Kane County felony records can be expunged after a waiting period. Expungement seals the record from standard public searches. Capital felonies, most first-degree felonies, and certain sex offenses are not eligible. The waiting period begins after full completion of the sentence, including probation and parole.
The BCI expungement page outlines eligibility and steps. You file a petition with the 6th District Court in Kanab. The court notifies the Kane County prosecutor. If the petition is approved, expungement orders go to the Kane County Clerk, the Sheriff, and BCI. After processing, the Kane County felony record is sealed and removed from public view in standard searches.
If you have questions about eligibility before filing, the BCI at (801) 965-4445 can help clarify whether a Kane County conviction qualifies for expungement under current Utah law.
Kanab and Kane County Records
Kanab is the county seat and the largest community in Kane County. All felony records for Kane County are filed and maintained at the Kanab courthouse. This includes cases arising from any part of Kane County, from Kanab itself to the more remote areas of this large rural county. Kane County covers much of the Grand Staircase-Escalante area and borders Arizona to the south.
Researchers looking for Kane County felony records tied to Kanab or any other part of the county will find everything at the 6th District Court on Main Street. The clerk's office can pull records by party name, case number, or approximate date of filing. Calling ahead to 435-644-2458 before visiting ensures that the office will have time to assist you.
Nearby Counties
Kane County shares borders with several other southern Utah counties. Each county keeps its own felony records. If the case you are searching may have been filed in a neighboring county, check the records for that jurisdiction separately.