Sanpete County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Sanpete County refer to law enforcement documents that detail the apprehension and detention of offenders within the county. The Sanpete County Sheriff's Office and other local law enforcement agencies create arrest records during arrests, and these documents become part of Sanpete County court records if the arrests provide preliminary information during criminal case trials within the 6th District Court in Sanpete County.
Utah Code § 77-7-2 empowers peace officers in Sanpete County to arrest individuals if the courts issue arrest warrants against them. Law officers may also arrest without warrants if:

• Individuals commit offenses in their presence
• They have reasonable grounds to believe that specific persons committed felonies or certain misdemeanors
• There is evidence of domestic abuse.

The Sanpete County Jail is the primary detention facility where local enforcement agencies house individuals they arrest within the county. This facility serves as the processing center for individuals arrested for misdemeanors and felonies; it also holds arrestees awaiting trials and convicts serving short-term sentences or on Utah's Inmate Placement Program.

Are Arrest Records Public in Sanpete County?

Yes, Sanpete County arrest records are public. The Utah Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) grants public access to Sanpete County arrest records and other official documents in the custody of government agencies and their employees. However, GRAMA also recognizes citizens' rights to privacy; for this reason, the public cannot scrutinize Sanpete County arrest records relating to:

• Juvenile arrests
• Sealed or expunged cases
• Ongoing investigations
• Safety of individuals and security of correctional facilities
• Personal identifying information such as Social Security Numbers and home addresses
• Mental and medical health histories.

In Sanpete County and other parts of Utah, access to protected arrest records is limited to the subjects of the documents and authorized entities outlined in Utah Code § 63G-2-202.
Interested individuals seeking access to Sanpete County arrest records should reach out to the Sanpete County Sheriff's Office at:

1500 South Highway 89,
P.O. Box 130,
Manti,
UT 84642.

Sanpete County Arrest Statistics

According to three-year statistics from the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting database, there were 619 arrests in Sanpete County from January 1, 2022, to January 1, 2025. The Sanpete County Sheriff's Office, Ephraim Police Department, and other law enforcement agencies within Sanpete County reported 108 arrests for drug/narcotic violations, 99 for non-violent family offenses, 85 for simple assault, and 54 for larcenies. There were also 50 arrests for DUI offenses, 36 for liquor law violations, and 21 for aggravated assaults.

Find Sanpete County Arrest Records

For information about arrests in Sanpete County, visit the Sanpete County Jail Weekly Bookings Page and download PDFs of Sanpete County Sheriff's Office booking reports. Alternatively, download and complete a Sanpete County Sheriff's Office
Records Request Form and mail or submit it to the Sanpete County Sheriff's Office:

1500 South Highway 89,
P.O. Box 130,
Manti,
UT 84642.

Requesters may also visit the Sanpete County Jail at:

1130 S Serviceberry Road,
P.O. Box 130,
Manti,
UT 84642
Phone: (435) 835-2191

Sanpete County arrest records may also be accessible as part of Sanpete County Criminal case records. To access Sanpete County arrest records through Sanpete County criminal court records:

• Subscribe to the Utah State Courts Xchange Public Case Search Portal and access Sanpete County arrest records through criminal court records by case type, case numbers, names, and other criteria.

• Visit the Sanpete County Courthouse and submit a formal request to access criminal case records at:

  80 North Main,
  Manti,
  UT 84642
  Phone: (435) 264-5011

Sanpete County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Sanpete County arrest and criminal records play overlapping roles in law enforcement. While both documents are crucial for tracking crime trends and ensuring public safety, they differ in content, legal implications, and effect on their owners.

Sanpete County arrest records document instances where law enforcement agencies arrest offenders within Sanpete County. These documents contain the personal details of their owners, booking information, the reasons for arrest, and the terms for their release. Although arrest records are official law enforcement documents, they do not necessarily indicate guilt for a crime. Additionally, Sanpete County arrest records may not impact their owners if they do not result in criminal convictions.

A Sanpete County criminal record is a court-generated document that outlines a person's interactions with the criminal justice system. In Sanpete County, criminal records contain Sanpete County arrest records and other documents relating to criminal trials within the Sanpete County District, Justice, and Juvenile Courts. Contrary to arrest records, criminal records legally confirm guilt for criminal offenses. Unlike arrest records, Sanpete County criminal records may have a lasting impact on employment, housing, and personal relationships. Criminal records may also affect social status.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Sanpete County arrest information may stay permanently on a person's records unless the Sanpete County Sixth District Court seals or removes it. Chapter 40a, Title 77 of the Utah Code grants owners of arrest records the right to petition the courts to seal or expunge their arrest information, subject to fulfilling the qualifying conditions.

Sanpete County Arrest Warrants

Sanpete County arrest warrants are official documents issued by judges and magistrates of the 6th District Court in Sanpete County, Sanpete County Justice Court, and the Juvenile Court at Manti when there is probable cause to believe that specific individuals committed crimes, disobeyed court orders, or violated parole or probation.

A Sanpete County arrest warrant contains the following information:

• Full name and other identifying information of the wanted person
• Allegations against the subject
• Sections of the Utah Code presumably violated
• Date of issuance of the warrant
• Signature and name of the authorizing judge or magistrate
• Orders to law officers to arrest the subject
• Instructions on executing the warrant.

Do Sanpete County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, arrest warrants in Sanpete County do not expire. Once a Sanpete County judge or magistrate issues an arrest warrant, it remains enforceable until the subject is in law enforcement custody or the courts revoke or recall it. Notwithstanding, factors such as changes in local or state laws, clerical mistakes, legal challenges, violations of due process, jurisdictional errors, and unlawful execution by law enforcement may void Sanpete County arrest warrants. Furthermore, a statute of limitations on associated crimes may determine the window periods for issuing arrest warrants in Sanpete County.

Expunge Sanpete County Arrest Records

The Utah Clean Slate Law permits automatic expunction for minor criminal records such as Class B and C misdemeanors, and infraction offenses.

In Sanpete County and other parts of Utah, arrest records may be eligible for expungement if:

• Charges were never filed
• There was a dismissal with prejudice
• The arrest results in acquittal
• Dismissals were part of a plea in abeyance, and the owners of the arrest records completed the terms.

For expungement after conviction, applicants must obtain Certificates of Eligibility from the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI), complete all sentencing requirements, and observe the following waiting periods from the end of sentences or probation:

• Infractions - 3 years
• Class C misdemeanors - 5 years
• Class B misdemeanors - 6 years
• Class A misdemeanors - 7 years
• Eligible felonies, including white collar crimes, drug possession, and property crimes - 7 years.

For any individual seeking to expunge Sanpete County arrest records, the following steps may be helpful:

• Determine eligibility, and also ensure there are no pending charges or disqualifying offenses
• Apply to and obtain a Certificate of Eligibility from the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) (this involves fee payments and fingerprinting)
• File a petition for expungement with the Sanpete County Sixth District Court at:
  160 N Main Street,
  Manti,
  UT 84642.

The petition must include the Proposed Order of Expungement, Cover Sheet, Notice of Filing, and Proof of Service:

• Pay the applicable fees.
• Serve a copy of the petition to the Sanpete County Prosecutor's Office
• Wait for objections from the prosecutor's office (they have 35 days to counter the petition)
• Attend a court hearing relating to the case (if the court schedules one)
• If the petition is successful, the judge will sign an Order of Expungement
• Receive the Order of Expungement from the judge and deliver copies to the Sanpete County Sheriff's Office, the BCI, and any other relevant law enforcement agency.