Piute County Criminal Records and Inmate Search
Piute County criminal records cover arrest data, booking information, court filings, and criminal history maintained by the Piute County Sheriff's Office and Utah's state court system. Located in south-central Utah with its county seat in Junction, Piute is one of the state's smaller and more rural counties. Public records here follow the same GRAMA rules as the rest of Utah, but the county's small size means some records and roster tools differ from larger jurisdictions. This guide explains where to find Piute County criminal records and how each system works.
Piute County Quick Facts
Piute County Sheriff's Office and Arrest Records
The Piute County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. The office is located at 550 North Main St., Junction, UT 84740. The main phone is (435) 577-2893. The jail can be reached directly at (435) 676-2678, and that line operates 24 hours a day. The Sheriff handles all arrest, booking, and jail operations for the county.
When someone is booked into the Piute County Jail, a booking record is created. That record includes the person's full name, physical characteristics, mugshot, booking number, booking date and time, detailed charges, bond or bail information, and scheduled court date. These records are part of the Piute County criminal records system and are available to the public under GRAMA.
Booking records in Piute County are updated at least daily. Some systems update as frequently as every 15 minutes. Charges at booking are preliminary and reflect what law enforcement submitted at the time of arrest. They are not convictions. All listed individuals are presumed innocent until a court decides otherwise.
The image below is from the Piute County Jail information page, an online resource covering current jail rosters and booking data for the county.
The jail information resource provides an overview of how Piute County booking records are structured and where the public can access them.
| Sheriff's Office Address | 550 North Main St., Junction, UT 84740 |
|---|---|
| Sheriff's Phone | (435) 577-2893 |
| Jail Phone (24 hours) | (435) 676-2678 |
| Record Updates | Daily minimum; some updates every 15 minutes |
| Historical Records Request | Written request to Piute County Sheriff, Attn: Jail Records, Junction, UT |
Note: Piute County does not maintain its own independent online roster. The VINE system and third-party jail databases are the main online tools for checking inmate status.
Piute County Inmate Search and Booking Records
Piute County does not run its own standalone online inmate roster. There are several reliable ways to search for a person currently held in the county jail or a neighboring facility. The Piute County inmate search on JailExchange provides booking records and mugshot data aggregated from official sources.
Other methods include calling the jail directly at (435) 676-2678, checking the VINE system, writing or visiting the facility, and checking the Garfield County Jail if the person may have been transferred. Piute County inmates are sometimes housed at the Garfield County Jail, located at P.O. Box 370, Panguitch, Utah 84759, due to the small size of the Piute County facility.
The image below links to the Piute County inmate search and mugshots page, which aggregates booking data for the county jail.
The inmate search page covers recent bookings and includes physical descriptions, charges, and where available, booking photographs for Piute County jail records.
Ways to find an inmate in Piute County:
- Search the jail roster via JailExchange or similar aggregators
- Check the VINE inmate tracking system at vinelink.com
- Call the jail at (435) 676-2678
- Write or visit the facility directly
- Check the Garfield County Jail if a transfer may have occurred
Note: Because Piute County is a very small jurisdiction, the jail roster may only list a handful of inmates at any given time, and some may be housed in neighboring counties during overflow periods.
VINE Inmate Tracking for Piute County
The VINE system (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is the most reliable statewide tool for tracking an inmate's custody status in Piute County. VINE is free and operates at all hours. It allows users to search by the inmate's name or ID number and receive alerts when their status changes, such as a transfer, release, or return to court.
VINE is especially useful in Piute County because local roster tools are limited. When a Piute County inmate is housed at Garfield County Jail or another facility, VINE still tracks that person's status and can send notifications to registered users. Registration is free and takes only a few minutes.
Piute County Court Records and Criminal History
Court records for Piute County are part of Utah's 6th Judicial District. The Utah Courts online portal allows the public to search case records by name or case number. This covers criminal filings, hearing dates, case outcomes, and sentencing records from the district and justice courts serving Piute County.
Criminal history records that cover all of Utah, including Piute County, are available through the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification in Taylorsville. BCI can be reached at (801) 965-4445. A BCI report shows arrest records, charges, and case dispositions from across the state. Fingerprint-based submissions produce the most complete results. You can request your own criminal history directly from BCI.
Juvenile records from Piute County are not disclosed to the public. Records involving minors are sealed under Utah law and are not part of the public criminal records system.
Piute County Warrant Records
Active warrants in Piute County are searchable through the statewide tool at secure.utah.gov/warrants. That tool lets anyone search by name for outstanding arrest or bench warrants issued by Utah courts. Bench warrants are issued when a person fails to appear in court. Arrest warrants reflect a judge's finding of probable cause.
Warrant information is public record and includes the subject's name, the type of warrant, the issuing court, the offense, and any bond set by the court. If you believe a warrant has been issued in your name in Piute County, contact the Sheriff's Office at (435) 577-2893 or consult an attorney before taking further steps.
Requesting Historical Records and GRAMA in Piute County
Historical criminal records from Piute County can be requested in writing. Send a written request to: Piute County Sheriff, Attention: Jail Records, Junction, UT 84740. Include the full name of the subject, the approximate date of the arrest or booking, and the specific type of record needed. Processing times will vary based on the age and complexity of the request.
Records are governed by Utah's GRAMA law. Most arrest and booking records are available to the public. Some categories are protected, including medical information, juvenile cases, sealed records, and certain active investigation data. If a request is denied, GRAMA provides an appeal path through the county's designated records officer.
Piute County does not accept written letters or cards for inmate communication. The Garfield County Jail, which may house Piute County inmates, uses email-based communication. That email address is gcjailinmate@gmail.com. Mail and communication policies differ between facilities.
Note: Record sealing in Utah requires legal counsel in most cases and typically takes one to two years to complete. Not all offenses are eligible for sealing, and eligibility depends on the nature of the charge and the outcome of the case.
Utah State Resources for Piute County Criminal Records
Several state-level resources support Piute County criminal records searches. The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification provides full statewide criminal history reports. The Utah Courts portal covers court filings from all districts. The Utah Department of Corrections offender search covers individuals serving state sentences.
The image below is from the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, the statewide agency that maintains comprehensive criminal history records including Piute County data.
BCI is the authoritative source for full criminal history reports across all Utah counties, including Piute County, and processes both individual and agency-level record requests.
The image below is from the Utah Courts official site, which provides public access to criminal case records from all districts in the state.
The Utah Courts system covers case records from every district, including the 6th District Court that serves Piute County and nearby counties in south-central Utah.
Note: Annual arrests across Piute County and surrounding areas run approximately 2,240 offenders in the broader region, with an average daily county-wide inmate count of about 112 and a weekly turnover rate near 55 percent.