Sevier County Felony Records
Sevier County felony records are kept by the 6th Judicial District Court in Richfield, the county seat of this central Utah county. Anyone looking to search Sevier County felony records can use the Utah Courts online system or visit the court clerk in person. The Sevier County Sheriff's Office also maintains arrest records tied to felony cases. State resources through Utah's Bureau of Criminal Identification and the XChange portal give searchers additional ways to find criminal history for individuals connected to Sevier County.
Sevier County Quick Facts
Sevier County District Court Records
The 6th Judicial District Court in Richfield handles all felony criminal cases filed in Sevier County. This court has jurisdiction over serious crimes that carry state prison sentences. The court clerk's office keeps the full file for each case, including charges, hearings, plea records, verdicts, and sentencing documents. These are the primary source of Sevier County felony records.
Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, members of the public have the right to inspect most court records at no cost. You can visit the clerk's office in Richfield during normal business hours to view case files. Staff can search by name or case number and help you locate records going back many years in Sevier County.
The Utah Courts XChange portal lets you search Sevier County felony records from home. Guest access costs $5 per session plus $0.20 per search. A monthly plan costs $40 and allows unlimited searches. Free public access terminals are available at the courthouse in Richfield for those who prefer to search without paying online fees. Go to utcourts.gov/xchange to start your online search.
Note: XChange shows case-level data such as charges and dispositions, but full document copies must be obtained from the court clerk in Richfield.
State Sources for Sevier County Felony Records
The Utah open records portal at openrecords.utah.gov offers a central place to submit GRAMA requests to state agencies. This resource covers records from agencies beyond the local county level.
The open records portal lets you track the status of your request and receive documents electronically after the required 10 business day response window closes.
The Utah State Archives holds older government records from counties across the state, including Sevier County. Historical felony records that have been transferred from active court files may be available through the archives. Visit archives.utah.gov to search the catalog for Sevier County records.
The archives catalog can be searched online before you make a trip or submit a request. Older criminal court records from Sevier County going back to the early days of statehood may be accessible through this resource.
Sevier County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Sevier County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of the county. The Sheriff's Office makes arrests in felony cases and books individuals into the county jail in Richfield. These arrest and booking records are a key part of Sevier County felony records before a case reaches the district court.
You can request arrest records and incident reports from the Sevier County Sheriff's Office under GRAMA. Send your written request to the Sheriff's Office at the county complex in Richfield. Include the name of the individual, approximate date of arrest, and any case number you have. The Sheriff's Office must respond within 10 business days under Utah law. The first 30 minutes of staff time to process your request is free. After that, the agency may charge $25 per hour for additional time and $0.50 per page for copies. Visit the county website at sevierutah.net/sheriff for current contact details and to find out how to submit a GRAMA request to the Sevier County Sheriff.
Note: Arrest records show that someone was taken into custody but do not by themselves prove a conviction occurred in Sevier County.
BCI Criminal History for Sevier County
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, or BCI, maintains a statewide criminal history database that includes felony convictions from Sevier County and all other Utah counties. A name-based check through BCI costs $15 and returns a summary of criminal history on file. Call BCI at (801) 965-4445 to learn more or visit bci.utah.gov to submit a request online.
BCI compiles records reported by courts and law enforcement agencies across Utah. When a Sevier County felony conviction is entered by the 6th District Court, that information is shared with BCI for inclusion in the statewide system. The BCI database is a fast way to get a broad overview of an individual's criminal history across all Utah counties, not just Sevier County.
Utah Felony Classes in Sevier County Cases
Utah law groups felonies into four classes. Each class carries a different range of punishment. Under Utah Code § 76-3-201, a felony conviction in Sevier County means the sentence is served in a Utah state prison rather than a county jail.
Capital felonies are the most serious and can result in life in prison or the death penalty. First degree felonies carry a prison term of five years to life and a fine of up to $10,000. Second degree felonies carry one to fifteen years in prison and a fine up to $10,000. Third degree felonies, the least severe class, carry up to five years in prison and a fine of up to $5,000. Sevier County felony records will show which class applies to each offense charged and convicted.
Note: The class of felony charged in Sevier County affects sentencing ranges, parole eligibility, and expungement timelines under Utah law.
GRAMA Requests for Sevier County Records
The Government Records Access and Management Act, known as GRAMA, gives the public the right to request records from government agencies in Utah. Utah Code § 63G-2 sets out the rules for how agencies must respond to these requests. Sevier County offices including the court, sheriff, and county clerk must all follow GRAMA rules.
To request Sevier County felony records through GRAMA, put your request in writing. Address it to the records officer at the agency that holds the record you need. For court records, that is the 6th District Court clerk in Richfield. For arrest records, that is the Sevier County Sheriff's Office. The agency has 10 business days to respond. They may approve the request, deny it, or ask for more time if the request is large or complex. The first 30 minutes of staff processing time is free. After that, fees of $25 per hour and $0.50 per page may apply. You can also use the state portal at openrecords.utah.gov to submit requests electronically.
If your GRAMA request is denied in Sevier County, you have the right to appeal. First appeal to the chief administrative officer of the agency. If that fails, you can appeal to the State Records Committee. That body can order the agency to release records if it finds the denial was improper.
What Sevier County Felony Records Show
A typical Sevier County felony record from the 6th District Court contains key details about the criminal case. You will see the full name of the defendant, the charges filed, the statute cited, and the date the case was filed. The record shows each court date, any bail or bond set, and whether the defendant had legal representation.
The disposition section of a Sevier County felony record tells you the outcome of the case. This includes whether the defendant was convicted by trial or plea, the sentence imposed, and any probation or supervision terms. If the defendant was acquitted or the case was dismissed, that will also appear in the record. Sevier County felony conviction records will show the specific crime of conviction, the class of felony, and the sentence handed down by the 6th District Court judge.
Expungement of Sevier County Felony Records
Some people with felony records in Sevier County may qualify to have those records expunged under Utah law. Expungement seals the record from public view, though it does not delete the underlying data. BCI manages the expungement process for Utah, and guidelines are available at bci.utah.gov/expungements.
Eligibility for expungement depends on the class of felony, the time that has passed since sentencing ended, and whether the individual has any other criminal history. Most third degree felonies become eligible after seven years. Second degree felonies require a longer waiting period. Capital and first degree felonies are generally not eligible for expungement in Utah. If a Sevier County felony conviction is expunged, it will no longer appear in standard searches of public court records or BCI reports.
Note: An expungement petition is filed with the court that handled the original case, which for Sevier County would be the 6th District Court in Richfield.
Counties Near Sevier County
Sevier County sits in the center of Utah and shares borders with several other counties. If you are not certain which county holds the records you need, check the location of the incident or the address of the person involved. Each county has its own court and sheriff's office.