San Juan County Criminal Felony Records
San Juan County felony records come from the 7th Judicial District Court, which serves southeastern Utah. The county seat is Monticello. San Juan County is the largest county by land area in Utah and covers remote terrain including portions of Bears Ears National Monument. You can search San Juan County felony records through the Utah Courts XChange portal online or visit the courthouse in Monticello. This page covers all the main ways to find and request felony conviction records, arrest records, and court case history in San Juan County.
San Juan County Quick Facts
Searching San Juan County Felony Records
San Juan County felony records are public under Utah law. The primary online tool is the Utah Courts XChange system. XChange provides access to case numbers, charge details, hearing dates, and dispositions for 7th District Court felony cases. Guest access costs $5 per session plus $0.20 per search. A $40 monthly subscription is available for frequent searches. Free terminals are available at the courthouse in Monticello for local residents.
The San Juan County website at sanjuancounty.org is the starting point for county government contact information. The county maintains official records in accordance with Utah GRAMA law. The Clerk/Auditor's office handles GRAMA requests for county government records. For court records, contact the 7th Judicial District Court clerk directly.
San Juan County covers a very large geographic area. This means law enforcement records can come from many different locations across the county. The San Juan County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency, but tribal law enforcement also operates within certain areas of the county. Be aware that records from tribal law enforcement are separate from state court records and are not accessible through Utah state systems.
Note: San Juan County's remote location means some staff and services may operate on reduced hours. Calling ahead before visiting in person is strongly recommended when searching for San Juan County felony records.
San Juan County Official Government Site
All San Juan County government departments are accessible through sanjuancounty.org, which is the official county website for felony record inquiries and public records requests.
The San Juan County website provides links to the Sheriff's Office, Recorder's Office, and the Clerk/Auditor, all of which may hold records relevant to a San Juan County felony case search.
7th Judicial District Court
The 7th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases filed in San Juan County. The 7th District covers six counties in eastern Utah. Felony charges brought in San Juan County go through this court from initial appearance through sentencing. Court records from each step of the process become part of the case file kept by the 7th District clerk.
San Juan County felony court records include the criminal information or indictment, all pretrial motions, plea agreements, trial records when applicable, verdicts, and sentencing orders. These documents are public under Utah Code § 63G-2-201 unless sealed by the court. You can request copies from the court clerk or view them at the courthouse in Monticello. Staff can search by case number or by the name of a party.
Under Utah Code Title 76, all felony convictions in Utah result in a state prison sentence. San Juan County felony records will show both the conviction and the sentence imposed. Sentences are then carried out by the Utah Department of Corrections, which maintains a separate inmate tracking system. If you need to confirm current inmate status, check the Department of Corrections website directly.
San Juan County Sheriff Arrest Records
The San Juan County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. The Sheriff maintains arrest records and incident reports for felony cases throughout San Juan County. When someone is arrested on felony charges in San Juan County, the Sheriff's Office creates a booking record. That record is available to the public through a GRAMA request.
To request San Juan County arrest records, submit a written GRAMA request to the Sheriff's Office. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, and date of arrest if known. A case number is helpful but not required. The Sheriff's Office has 10 business days to respond. The first 30 minutes of staff time is provided at no charge. After that, the office may bill $25 per hour for search time. Copies are up to $0.50 per page.
The San Juan County Sheriff's Office also holds inmates in the county jail while they await trial on felony charges. This facility houses people charged with San Juan County felony offenses prior to their court dates.
Remember that an arrest record does not equal a conviction. The San Juan County felony court record shows whether the case resulted in a guilty plea, trial conviction, or dismissal. You may need both the arrest record and the court record to understand a complete San Juan County felony case history.
GRAMA and Public Records Access
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act gives you the right to inspect public records. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, you do not need to be a party to a case or give a reason for your request. San Juan County felony records are public unless specifically restricted. Restrictions may apply to ongoing investigations, juvenile matters, or cases sealed by court order.
Submit GRAMA requests in writing to the correct agency. Court records go to the 7th District Court clerk. Arrest records go to the San Juan County Sheriff. County government documents go to the San Juan County Clerk/Auditor. Each agency processes its own requests and must respond within 10 business days. If a deadline cannot be met, the agency must notify you and give a new date. Denied requests can be appealed to the agency head and then to the State Records Committee. The Utah Open Records Portal provides forms and guidance statewide.
Note: San Juan County spans a very large area, and some records may exist only in paper form at the courthouse. If an online search does not return results, a written GRAMA request or in-person visit may be necessary to locate the San Juan County felony record you need.
What San Juan County Felony Records Include
San Juan County felony court records contain the full history of a criminal case from first filing through final disposition. This includes the charging document, bail orders, hearing minutes, motion filings, any plea agreement, jury or bench trial records, the verdict, and the sentencing order. Each of these documents is filed with the 7th District Court clerk and becomes part of the permanent case file.
The case file shows the defendant's name, the statute charged, the felony class, and what happened at each stage. If the person was convicted, the record shows the sentence imposed. If the case was dismissed or the person was acquitted, that outcome is also recorded. Court records for San Juan County felony cases do not expire. They remain accessible to the public indefinitely unless a court order seals them.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at bci.utah.gov maintains statewide criminal history that includes San Juan County felony convictions. A name-based check costs $15 and covers all Utah counties. BCI phone: (801) 965-4445. The BCI is a good option when you need to search criminal history across multiple Utah counties at once.
San Juan County Recorder
The San Juan County Recorder's Office maintains property records and official county documents. While the Recorder is not the primary source for felony conviction records, this office may hold documents related to court-ordered restitution, property liens, or other civil outcomes that can arise from a criminal case in San Juan County.
The Recorder provides public access to recorded documents and certified copies for a fee. Historical property records dating back to county formation are maintained at the San Juan County Recorder's Office in Monticello.
Utah Felony Classes and San Juan County Cases
San Juan County felony records identify the class of felony for each charge. Utah law under Utah Code Title 76 defines four felony classes. Capital felonies carry the most severe penalties. First degree felonies carry five years to life in prison and fines up to $10,000. Second degree felonies carry one to fifteen years and up to $10,000 in fines. Third degree felonies carry up to five years and fines up to $5,000.
All felony sentences are served in Utah state prison, not the county jail. The Utah Department of Corrections manages all state prison placements. San Juan County felony conviction records from the 7th District Court will show what sentence was imposed and when it was to begin. You can track current inmate status through the Department of Corrections online lookup tool at corrections.utah.gov.
Active warrants for San Juan County can be checked through the state warrant database at secure.utah.gov/warrants. An active warrant means a judge has authorized law enforcement to arrest a specific person, often in connection with a pending San Juan County felony matter.
Expungement Options for San Juan County Felony Records
Utah law allows some felony convictions to be expunged. An expungement seals the San Juan County felony record from public access. Capital and first degree felonies are generally not eligible. Second and third degree felony convictions may qualify after waiting periods have passed and all sentence conditions have been fulfilled.
Start the process at bci.utah.gov/expungements. The BCI issues a certificate of eligibility, which you then take to the 7th Judicial District Court in San Juan County to file the petition. The court schedules a hearing, and the prosecution may appear to object. If the court grants the petition, the San Juan County felony record is sealed. The BCI can be reached at (801) 965-4445 for questions about eligibility.
Note: After expungement, the San Juan County felony record no longer appears in public XChange or BCI searches. Law enforcement and courts retain access under limited circumstances defined by Utah law.
Counties Near San Juan County
San Juan County borders several other Utah counties. If the felony case you are searching involves activity in a neighboring county, you will need to check those records separately. Each county has its own court records and law enforcement records.