Rich County Arrest Records Lookup
Rich County arrest records are kept by the Rich County Sheriff's Office in Randolph, Utah. Sheriff Dale Stacey leads the office, which serves this remote county in the northeast corner of the state. Rich County has a small population and a low crime rate, but its law enforcement still processes arrests and maintains records like any other Utah county. You can search for Rich County arrest records by phone, in person, or through state online tools. This page covers each option.
Rich County Sheriff's Office
The Rich County Sheriff's Office is the sole law enforcement agency for the county. Sheriff Dale Stacey runs the office from PO Box 38 in Randolph, UT 84064. The office handles patrol, investigations, civil process, and jail operations. All Rich County arrest records originate with this office.
Rich County has several contact numbers for different needs. The main dispatch line is 435-793-2285. For records requests, call 435-222-5977. The jail commander can be reached at 435-222-5976. An alternate dispatch number is 435-946-3210. The fax line is 435-793-3122. Staff can help you find specific arrest records or direct you to the right person for your request.
The screenshot below shows the Rich County Sheriff's Office website with contact details and services.
Visit this site for the latest Rich County law enforcement contact information.
How Rich County Arrests Are Processed
When someone is arrested in Rich County, deputies bring the person to the county jail for booking. The intake process creates a record with the person's name, charges, date of birth, and bond amount. The arresting officer and agency are listed. This booking record becomes part of the Rich County arrest records system.
Rich County sees seasonal spikes in arrests. Bear Lake draws large crowds in the summer months. More people in the area means more calls for service and more potential arrests. DUI stops and minor offenses go up during peak tourism weeks. Winter months are quieter. The jail handles both local arrests and people picked up on warrants from other jurisdictions.
Note: Rich County records are public under GRAMA unless classified as private or protected by law.
Rich County Criminal Court Records
The First Judicial District Court covers Rich County. Criminal cases go through this court after charges are filed. Court records include the formal charging document, hearing dates, plea agreements, and sentencing outcomes. These records connect to the original Rich County arrest and show how the case ended.
You can search Rich County court records through the Utah Courts XChange system. Look up cases by party name or case number. Documents cost ten cents per page. The system has records from the early 1990s to the present for most Utah courts. This is the best way to check on a Rich County criminal case from home.
The Rich County Justice Court handles lower-level offenses. Traffic violations and class B and C misdemeanors go through this court. Records from both courts are part of the public record and can be searched through XChange.
Requesting Rich County Arrest Records
For records not found online, file a GRAMA request with the Rich County Sheriff's Office. GRAMA is the Government Records Access and Management Act. It provides a legal right to access public records from any Utah government agency. Your request must be written and specific. Include the person's name, the approximate arrest date, and any case or booking numbers you know.
Rich County follows the state fee schedule for records requests. Copies cost $0.25 per page. The first 15 minutes of research time is free. Hourly rates of $20 to $25 apply after that. The Sheriff's Office must respond within 10 business days under Utah's GRAMA law. If your request is denied, you can appeal through the county records committee.
Send your request to the Rich County Sheriff's Office at PO Box 38, Randolph, UT 84064. You can also call the records department at 435-222-5977 to ask about the process before filing.
State Resources for Rich County
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification holds criminal history records from all 29 Utah counties. Rich County records are part of this statewide database. A BCI check costs $15. You need a valid photo ID. BCI processes requests in person or by mail from their Salt Lake City office at 3888 West 5400 South.
The image below shows the BCI criminal records page, where you can request arrest history checks that include Rich County data.
BCI is the state's central repository for criminal records from every Utah county.
The Utah Department of Corrections has an offender search tool for people in state prison. It lists facility, sentence, and release date details. Victims of crime can use VINELink for free custody alerts. These tools work for Rich County cases and all other Utah counties.
What Rich County Records Contain
A Rich County arrest record has the person's full name and date of birth. It lists the charges, the booking date, and any bond set by the court. The arresting agency and officer are recorded. If the person was picked up on a warrant, the originating jurisdiction is noted as well.
Court records add to this base. They show hearing schedules, the final disposition, and sentencing terms. Under Utah Code Section 53-10-108, criminal history data has rules on who can see it and how it can be used. Public arrest records from Rich County stay open, but some information may be held back if the case is still active or the record is classified.
Expungement of Rich County Records
If a Rich County arrest was dismissed or led to an acquittal, you may be able to seal the record. Expungement hides the record from public searches. The BCI expungement page has details on who qualifies. You must file a petition with the court that handled the original Rich County case.
Once sealed, the arrest record will not show in public database searches. Only authorized agencies can access it after the court grants the expungement order. The process removes the record from Rich County public files and from the BCI system.
Note: Expungement timelines vary based on the type of charge and the outcome of the Rich County case.
Nearby Counties
Rich County sits in the far northeast of Utah. If you need arrest records from a nearby county, check the links below.