Grand County Busted Mugshots
Grand County busted mugshots and arrest records are maintained by the sheriff's office in Moab. Known worldwide for Arches National Park and red rock canyons, Grand County draws millions of visitors each year. The sheriff handles law enforcement across the county and runs the local jail. Booking photos, arrest records, and inmate data are stored at the sheriff's office. You can search for Grand County arrest records through local and state resources. Most booking data is open to the public under Utah law.
Grand County Quick Facts
Grand County Busted Mugshots Booking
The Grand County Sheriff's Office is at 25 S 100 E in Moab. The sheriff provides law enforcement for the county and runs the jail. Every arrest in Grand County leads to a booking at this facility. Staff record the person's name, charges, and physical details. A mugshot is taken at intake. The booking record is kept on file.
Grand County sees a unique mix of residents and tourists. The heavy visitor traffic to Moab and the national parks means the sheriff handles calls ranging from minor offenses to serious crimes. The Moab City Police Department at 217 E Center St also makes arrests within city limits. Both agencies book inmates at the Grand County jail. Call (435) 259-8115 to ask about a booking or to start a records request.
The Grand County government website provides links to local offices and services.
The Grand County website gives quick access to county departments, including the sheriff's office and the courts.
How to Search Grand County Busted Mugshots
To search for busted mugshots in Grand County, start by calling the sheriff's office. Give them the person's name and any dates you have. Staff can look up the booking record and let you know what is available to share.
State tools are also helpful for Grand County searches. The Utah BCI maintains criminal history records statewide. A name search costs $15 in person at the BCI office in Salt Lake City. The Utah Statewide Warrants Search is free and pulls active warrant data from courts in Grand County and every other county in Utah.
The Moab City Police at (435) 259-5121 also keeps arrest records for incidents in the city. If the arrest took place in Moab, the police may have their own file on it.
Note: Grand County does not post a live online jail roster, so the sheriff's office is your best direct source for current inmate data.
Grand County Arrest Records Online
Several state databases can help you find Grand County arrest information from home. The Utah Department of Corrections Offender Search shows people in state prison or on parole. If someone was arrested in Grand County and convicted of a felony, they may appear in this tool.
The Utah Courts XChange covers court cases from Grand County. You can search by name or case number. The system shows charges, case status, and hearing dates. Both the Grand County Justice Court and the Seventh District Court feed data into XChange. Online access requires registration. Free terminals are at the courthouse in Moab.
The free statewide warrant search from the Utah Department of Public Safety covers Grand County and all other Utah counties.
Grand County Court Records
The Grand County Justice Court at 125 E Center St in Moab handles misdemeanors and ordinance violations. Call (435) 259-1341 for case questions. Felony cases go through the Seventh District Court. Both courts keep records that are public under GRAMA.
Court records show a case from start to end. They include charges, plea agreements, trial results, and sentencing data. Jail records only show the booking event. Use both for a complete picture of a Grand County arrest and its outcome.
Busted Mugshots GRAMA in Grand County
To get arrest records or booking photos from Grand County, file a GRAMA request. Write to the Grand County Sheriff's Office at 25 S 100 E, Moab, UT 84532. State your name, the records you want, and your preferred delivery method. The office has ten business days to respond.
Most booking records and mugshots from Grand County are classified as public. Records tied to sealed cases, juveniles, or open investigations may not be released. If denied, you can appeal to the agency head and then to the State Records Committee. The RCFP guide to Utah records law has details on the appeal process.
Grand County Arrest Record Details
A Grand County arrest record includes the person's full name, date of birth, physical description, and charges. The booking photo is taken at intake. The arresting agency, date, and time of the arrest are all logged. Bond amounts are noted when set. These records are held at the sheriff's office.
An arrest is not a conviction. Many arrests end without charges. Others result in dismissals or not-guilty verdicts. Under Title 77, Chapter 40 of the Utah Code, people can petition to have arrest records expunged. If the court grants it, the record is sealed. Grand County residents who qualify can file for expungement.
For older arrest records from Grand County, the Utah State Archives may hold historical data not found in current systems.
The BCI criminal records page allows you to run a statewide search that includes Grand County and all 29 Utah counties.
Nearby Counties
Grand County borders a handful of counties in eastern Utah. Arrests that happen near a county line may be filed in the neighboring jurisdiction.