If you live in Utah and fear that there could be an outstanding active warrant out for you, there is a quick and easy way to find out. By conducting a Utah State warrant search, you will know if you have any unresolved legal obligations in the state.
If you feel intimidated by conducting a Utah State warrant search, this guide will provide you with steps to conduct a search and what to do after the search.
Conducting a Utah State Warrant Search
- The first place to begin is by accessing the Utah Department of Public Safety using this link https://bci.utah.gov/check-your-utah-warrants/.
- After you have accessed the link, you will see another link for a statewide warrant search. Click on the hyperlink to begin your search.
- Type in the name of the person in question and click submit.
- Scroll through the search results until you locate the name you are looking for. The search results and warrant details page will display the individual’s name, age, case number, charge, the issuing court for the warrant.
You will need to contact the issuing court to verify the information provided on the warrant search portal. When contacting the courts, make sure that you have the court case number or the citation number for the original court case. You can use the court case search portal to help answer questions about your case and provide more information on how to proceed.
Clearing a Utah State Warrant
If you discover that there is an outstanding warrant after you have conducted the Utah warrant search, you will need to clear the warrant. This can be done by contacting the court that issued the warrant. Contact information for Utah state courts can be found by using the directory on the warrant search page.
When you search the online database you may have the option to pay your fines at that time, Depending on the type of warrant that has been issued these fines must be paid before the warrant can be cleared. Any fines or fees for delinquent payments or warrants are added to the total cost when you pay online. If you are unable to pay the fine, you will need to contact the court to schedule a hearing in front of the judge for other options.
You have the option to surrender yourself to your local law enforcement agency if you have a warrant in Utah. Depending on the county that you live in or where the issuing court is located, the Sheriff’s office may have a Warrants and Extradition Unit. You would need to contact the sheriff’s office to find out more information.
**Note** When clearing a warrant, you may want to consider obtaining advice from an attorney depending on the type of warrant that you have.
Utah State Warrant Search Contact Information
Utah State Courts Online Directory: https://www.utcourts.gov/directory/
Administrative Office of the Courts
450 South State
Po Box 140241
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Phone: 801-578-3800
Utah District and Justice Courts Online Search Link: https://www.utcourts.gov/xchange/index.asp?content=contact