Duchesne County Arrest Records

In Utah, an arrest is defined as the physical restraint or submission to law enforcement custody. In Duchesne County, arrests occur when officers from the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office or local police have probable cause of a crime. After arrest, before being brought before a judge, detainees are usually booked at:

Duchesne County Jail
21554 West 9000 South, Duchesne, UT
P.O. Box 985, Duchesne, UT 84021
Phone: (435) 738-2015
Fax: (435) 738-2637

The county jail is a 166-bed facility that houses both county and state inmates while providing secure detention services. The arresting agency, likely Sheriff’s deputies or city police, generates the official arrest report and record. These arrest records are part of the Duchesne County Court Records and can be used by the court system when charges are filed.

Are Arrest Records Public in Duchesne County?

Under Utah’s Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), arrest logs and reports are considered public records, available to anyone upon request. Generally, members of the public or the media may obtain copies of local arrest records from the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office, subject to Utah’s open-records laws. However, some data is exempt: personal identifiers like Social Security numbers, certain law enforcement investigative details, and sealed and expunged records. Ongoing or confidential investigations may also limit the information that can be released. Requesters can submit a public records request (GRAMA request) to:

Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office
21554 West 9000 South,
Duchesne, UT 84021
Phone: (435) 738-2015

Agencies must then provide non-exempt information (often within 10 business days). Thus, arrest reports (minus protected records) are generally accessible to the public under Utah law.

Duchesne County Arrest Statistics

Based on 2024 data from the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification’s Crime in Utah Report, Utah reported 87,015 total arrests in 2024, representing a 1.24% decrease from 2023 figures. The data indicated that 61,717 arrestees were male and 25,298 were female. In Duchesne County specifically, DUI-related arrests totaled 92 arrests by location, with an arrest rate of 45.6 per 100,000 population.

Data from 2019 showed the county handled approximately 304 criminal complaints, with 252 involving property crimes, including 163 larceny-theft cases, 51 burglaries, and 38 motor vehicle thefts. Violent crime complaints included 37 aggravated assault cases.

Find Duchesne County Arrest Records

• The Utah Department of Corrections operates an Offender Search Tool that provides information on individuals incarcerated in state facilities. This online database allows searches by offender name, DOC number, or other identifying information, though it primarily includes state prison inmates rather than county jail detainees.
• For current Duchesne County Jail inmates, contact the facility directly at (435) 738-0190, as the county does not maintain a publicly accessible online roster. Alternatively, visit the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office:
  Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office
  21554 West 9000 South,
  Duchesne, UT 84021
  Phone: (435) 738-2015
• Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification provides criminal history background checks for a fee of $65, requiring fingerprints and proper identification.
• For federal inmates, the Federal Bureau of Prisons maintains an Inmate Locator accessible through their website.

Additionally, interested parties may submit written records requests under GRAMA to the Sheriff’s Office to obtain specific arrest information.

Duchesne County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Arrest records and criminal records represent distinct types of documentation within the Duchesne County criminal justice system. An arrest record documents law enforcement’s detention of an individual based on probable cause that they committed a crime, regardless of whether charges were filed or what the case outcome was. These records include booking information, arrest date, charges, and arresting agency details.

Criminal records, conversely, encompass a broader scope of information maintained by the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. These comprehensive records include arrest information but also document prosecutions, court proceedings, convictions, sentencing, probation, and incarceration history.

A person may have an arrest record without having a criminal conviction if charges were dismissed, the person was acquitted, or prosecution never commenced. The BCI maintains both arrest and conviction data in statewide criminal history files accessible to eligible requesters through background check procedures.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Without an expungement order, arrest records remain on an individual’s criminal history indefinitely in Utah. However, Utah law provides ways for removing qualifying arrests from public records through expungement procedures governed by Title 77, Chapter 40a of the Utah Code. The eligibility requirements and waiting periods vary based on whether the arrest resulted in a conviction.

For non-conviction arrests, individuals may petition for expungement if no criminal charges are pending, dismissal occurred at least 180 days prior, and no convictions resulted. For convictions, waiting periods range from 3 years for infractions and most misdemeanors to 5 years for Class A misdemeanors, 7 years for third-degree felonies, and 10 years for drug-related traffic offenses and certain controlled substance felonies.

Additionally, Utah’s Clean Slate law, implemented in February 2022, provides automatic expungement for qualifying misdemeanor records when individuals remain conviction-free for the required period. However, certain offenses, including domestic violence, registrable sex offenses, DUIs, and capital felonies, are ineligible for expungement in Duchesne County.

Duchesne County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is a court-issued document that authorizes law enforcement to detain a specific individual and bring them before the court to answer criminal charges. In Duchesne County, arrest warrants are issued by judges of the Eighth District Court or Justice Courts after prosecutors or law enforcement present probable cause that a crime has been committed and the named individual committed it.

Circumstances necessitating arrest warrant issuance include situations where an individual fails to appear for court proceedings, violates probation or parole conditions, or when officers have insufficient grounds for warrantless arrest but possess credible evidence of criminal activity.

The warrant contains essential information, including the defendant’s name and physical description, the specific criminal charges, the issuing court and judge’s signature, bond amount if applicable, and instructions for law enforcement regarding arrest procedures.

Officers execute warrants by locating and apprehending the named individual, who is then brought before the court for arraignment. Warrant information may be obtained by contacting the Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office or through Utah’s statewide warrant database.

Do Duchesne County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Arrest warrants in Duchesne County are normally valid until executed or revoked by the issuing court. Criminal arrest warrants, unlike civil subpoenas, have no time limit once issued. The warrant remains valid regardless of how much time passes between issuance and execution; therefore, those with outstanding warrants may be arrested at any moment.

However, several conditions may alter warrant validity. The statute of limitations for the underlying offense may expire, impacting the possibility of prosecution, although this does not automatically invalidate the warrant itself. Courts may recall or quash warrants on the motion of prosecutors or defense counsel if circumstances change, evidence is insufficient, or charges are dismissed.

Furthermore, the warrant is no longer enforceable if the specified person passes away. Since Utah is a party to interstate compact agreements that permit warrant enforcement nationwide, fugitives cannot avoid arrest by simply traveling across state borders. For verification, concerned persons should call the Duchesne County Sheriff's Office at (435) 738-2015.

Expunge Duchesne County Arrest Records

The expungement process in Utah requires obtaining a Certificate of Eligibility from the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification before petitioning the court. Applicants must submit fingerprints, pay a $65 application fee, and allow BCI to conduct a comprehensive criminal history review. Processing typically takes one to two months. Once issued, certificates remain valid for 90 days for filing with the court. Eligibility requirements depend on case disposition:

For arrests without conviction: applicants must have no pending charges or dismissals occurring at least 180 days prior.

For convictions: all fines, fees, restitution, and interest must be paid, with waiting periods of 3 years for misdemeanors and infractions, 5 years for Class A misdemeanors, 7 years for third-degree felonies, and 10 years for specific drug and traffic offenses.

Petitioners file their Certificate of Eligibility, petition, and proposed order with the Eighth District Court in Duchesne, paying a $135 filing fee. The prosecutor receives notice and may consent or object within 35 days. If granted, the court issues an expungement order that petitioners must deliver to BCI, ensuring records are sealed from public access while remaining accessible to specific agencies for licensing and law enforcement purposes.