Find Garfield County Arrest Records
Garfield County 24 hour booking records are managed by the Sheriff's Office in Panguitch. This southern Utah county posts inmate booking data on the Sheriff's website. The booking page shows names, charges, arrest dates, and booking numbers for people held in the Garfield County jail. Due to state law, mugshot photos are no longer displayed on the public site. You can also search for active warrants in Garfield County through a link on the Sheriff's page. These records are open to the public and free to view online at any time.
Garfield County Quick Facts
Garfield County 24 Hour Booking Data
The Garfield County Sheriff's Office handles all bookings and jail operations in the county. The office is at 375 North 700 West in Panguitch, UT 84759. You can reach them by phone at (435) 676-2678 or by fax at (435) 676-1182. The jail processes arrests from across Garfield County, including the towns of Panguitch, Escalante, Boulder, and Tropic.
The Sheriff's website provides direct access to the Garfield County 24 hour booking records through the inmate booking page.
When you visit the inmate booking page, you will see a list of current inmates. Due to House Bill HB228, the site no longer shows mugshot images. However, it still displays each person's name, booking number, sex, place of birth, arrest date and time, and the charges filed. This gives you a clear picture of who has been booked and why. The page updates as new bookings occur at the Garfield County jail.
| Office |
Garfield County Sheriff's Office 375 North 700 West Panguitch, UT 84759 Phone: (435) 676-2678 Fax: (435) 676-1182 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | gcutsheriff.com |
Garfield County Warrant Search
The Garfield County Sheriff's Office links to the Utah Statewide Warrants file for warrant searches. This system is run by the Utah Department of Public Safety. It pulls data from courts across the state through the Utah Criminal Justice Information System (UCJIS). Courts send warrant data by electronic transfer, so the results reflect actual court activity.
You can search the statewide warrants portal for anyone with an active warrant in Garfield County or elsewhere in Utah.
To use this tool, you need a first and last name. The system checks all courts in Utah, not just Garfield County. Keep in mind that accuracy depends on timely entry and removal of records by the courts. A warrant may show up briefly after it has been served or recalled. Always confirm results with the Garfield County Sheriff's Office before acting on warrant data. You can also access the statewide search directly at secure.utah.gov/warrants.
Note: Warrant data comes from courts, not from the jail, so it is separate from 24 hour booking records.
Search 24 Hour Booking in Garfield County
There are three main ways to search for Garfield County 24 hour booking records. Each method works best for a different type of search. Online tools are fastest for current inmates. Phone calls help when you need a quick answer. Formal records requests work for older or more detailed data.
For current inmates, go to the Garfield County inmate booking page. The page loads a list of all people in custody at the Garfield County jail. You do not need to log in. Just scroll through the list or look for the name you want. Each entry shows the booking number, sex, place of birth, arrest date, and charges. This is the fastest way to check if someone was recently booked in Garfield County.
By phone, call (435) 676-2678 and ask the jail staff. Give them a full name. They can check the system and tell you if that person is in custody. Phone searches work during business hours. After hours, the jail still has staff on site who may be able to help with urgent questions about current inmates.
- Online: Visit the inmate booking page on the Sheriff's website
- Phone: Call (435) 676-2678 for current inmate status
- In person: Visit the Sheriff's Office at 375 North 700 West, Panguitch
- GRAMA request: Submit a formal records request for older booking data
Garfield County 24 Hour Booking and State Records
Utah provides several statewide tools that cover Garfield County arrest and booking data. The Bureau of Criminal Identification keeps criminal history records for the entire state. If someone was arrested in Garfield County, BCI may have a record. The BCI office is at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. Their phone is (801) 965-4445. Hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM weekdays.
The Utah State Records portal also provides access to Garfield County public records data.
The Utah Courts XChange system is a good resource for court case data tied to Garfield County bookings. It contains felony, misdemeanor, and infraction records from district courts. When someone is booked in Garfield County and charged with a crime, a court case follows. XChange lets you search those cases by name or case number. Basic searches are possible through this subscription service.
The Utah Department of Corrections runs an offender search for people under state supervision. It does not cover local jail inmates. But if someone booked in Garfield County was later sent to state prison, you can find them there. The offender search is free and open to the public.
Note: State databases may not reflect the most recent Garfield County bookings due to update schedules.
Records Access in Garfield County
Booking records in Garfield County are public under Utah's GRAMA law. Under Utah Code 63G-2, a jail booking photograph is a government record and is presumed public because it is not specifically exempted. The same applies to basic booking data like names, charges, and arrest dates. Anyone can ask the Garfield County Sheriff's Office for copies of these records.
To file a request, contact the Sheriff's Office in writing. Include the person's name and the date of arrest if you know it. State what records you want. The office must respond within 10 business days. Fees may apply for copies. If your request is denied, you have the right to appeal under GRAMA. Utah law favors public access when competing interests are equal in weight.
Under Utah criminal procedure, a judge must review the probable cause statement for any warrantless arrest within 24 hours. District court judges in the Sixth District, which covers Garfield County, review these twice daily. This review process is part of the 24 hour booking chain. It ensures that no one stays in the Garfield County jail without a judge signing off on the arrest.
Cities in Garfield County
Garfield County includes Panguitch, Escalante, Tropic, Boulder, Henrieville, and Antimony. All arrests in these towns are booked through the Garfield County jail in Panguitch.
Nearby Counties
Garfield County sits in southern Utah and borders several other counties. Booking records are handled by each county's own jail, so check the right county for the arrest location.