Rich County Criminal Records and Arrest History
Rich County criminal records include booking data, arrest logs, court filings, and criminal history maintained by the Rich County Sheriff's Office and Utah's state court system. Rich County sits in the far northeastern corner of Utah along the borders with Idaho and Wyoming, making it one of the most rural jurisdictions in the state. The county seat is Randolph. Despite its small size, Rich County maintains public criminal records under Utah's GRAMA law, and several tools are available for searching arrest history, inmate status, and warrant data. This guide covers the key resources and how to use them.
Rich County Quick Facts
Rich County Sheriff's Office and Criminal Records
The Rich County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency serving the county. Sheriff Dale Stacey leads the department. The mailing address is P.O. Box 38, Randolph, UT 84064. The main dispatch and jail line is (435) 793-2285. An alternate dispatch and jail line is (435) 946-3210. The fax number is (435) 793-3122.
The office maintains arrest records, booking logs, and jail rosters that make up the core of Rich County criminal records available to the public. When someone is arrested and booked in the county, a record is created that includes the person's name, booking number, charges, physical description, and booking date. These records are preliminary. Charges at booking are not convictions.
Several specialized phone lines serve different functions within the Sheriff's Office. The Records Department, Civil Process, and Office Secretary share a line at (435) 222-5977. The Jail Commander, Head Dispatcher, and Sex Offender Registry are reached at (435) 222-5976. Contacting the right line saves time when requesting specific types of Rich County criminal records.
The image below is from the Rich County Sheriff's Office official page, the primary agency responsible for arrest records and inmate management in the county.
The Sheriff's Office page provides contact details, department information, and access points for Rich County criminal records requests.
| Sheriff | Dale Stacey |
|---|---|
| Mailing Address | P.O. Box 38, Randolph, UT 84064 |
| Main Dispatch / Jail | (435) 793-2285 |
| Alternate Dispatch / Jail | (435) 946-3210 |
| Records / Civil / Secretary | (435) 222-5977 |
| Jail Commander / Sex Registry | (435) 222-5976 |
| Fax | (435) 793-3122 |
Rich County Inmate Search and VINE Tracking
Rich County offers online inmate search capability through the Sheriff's Office website. This allows the public to check the current roster of individuals held in the county jail without calling or visiting in person. For more detailed custody tracking, the VINE system covers Rich County inmates and sends automatic alerts when an inmate's status changes.
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) is free and available at all hours. Users can search by the inmate's name or ID number and receive notifications by phone, text, or email. This is useful for family members, attorneys, and anyone who needs to monitor whether a person has been released, transferred, or had a change in custody status. VINE pulls from the Rich County Jail roster and updates as changes occur.
Because Rich County is a small, very rural jurisdiction near the Utah-Idaho-Wyoming border, the jail may hold a limited number of inmates at any time. Some individuals may be housed in neighboring county facilities if capacity is a concern. Calling the main jail line at (435) 793-2285 is the fastest way to confirm a person's current location if online tools show no result.
Note: VINE registration is free and takes only a few minutes. Registered users receive alerts automatically without needing to check the system manually each time a status changes.
Rich County Warrant Records
Active warrants in Rich County are public record and can be searched through the statewide tool at secure.utah.gov/warrants. This tool is maintained by the state and updated regularly with court and law enforcement data from across Utah, including Rich County.
The Utah Warrants Search Tool covers Rich County warrants and pulls information from both the court system and the Sheriff's Office. Warrant records include the subject's name, the type of warrant (arrest or bench), the issuing court, the underlying offense, and any bond set at the time the warrant was issued. Bench warrants are issued when a person fails to appear in court. Arrest warrants result from a court finding of probable cause.
If a warrant appears in your name or you believe one may have been issued, contact the Rich County Sheriff's Office directly at (435) 793-2285. An attorney can help you understand your options before surrendering or addressing the warrant through the court.
Rich County Court Records and Criminal History
Criminal court records for Rich County are maintained through the Utah state court system. The Utah Courts online portal allows the public to search case records by name or case number. This includes criminal filings, hearing schedules, case outcomes, and sentencing information from all districts in the state. Rich County falls under the 1st Judicial District.
Full criminal history reports that include Rich County records are available through the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI). BCI is in Taylorsville and can be reached at (801) 965-4445. A BCI report draws on data from all Utah counties, including Rich County, and includes arrest records, charges, and final case outcomes. Fingerprint-based submissions produce the most thorough results and are available through authorized agencies across the state.
GRAMA Requests for Rich County Criminal Records
Rich County criminal records are public under the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA). Standard response time for GRAMA requests in Rich County is ten business days. Requests should be submitted in writing and identify the subject, the type of record, and the approximate date range. Standard Utah copying rules apply to any paper records provided.
Submit requests to the Sheriff's Office Records Department at (435) 222-5977 or by mail to P.O. Box 38, Randolph, UT 84064. For court records, contact the 1st District Court through the Utah Courts portal or in person at the courthouse. Some records are exempt from public release, including juvenile files, sealed cases, and certain personal data tied to active investigations.
If a GRAMA request is denied, the requester has the right to appeal through the county records officer. Utah law sets out the appeal process and time limits for challenging a denial. Most requests for arrest records and booking data are fulfilled without issue since those records are routinely public under GRAMA.
The image below is from the Rich County official government website, which provides access to county departments, forms, and public records resources.
The official county website connects residents to all departments, including the Sheriff's Office and the records request process for Rich County criminal records.
Note: Rich County's ten-day GRAMA response window is standard under Utah law, but complex requests or those requiring record compilation may take longer at the county's discretion.
Sex Offender Registry and Rich County Records
The Sex Offender Registry for Rich County is managed through the Sheriff's Office. The Jail Commander and Head Dispatcher who handle sex offender registry inquiries can be reached at (435) 222-5976. Statewide sex offender data is also available through the Utah Department of Public Safety registry at sheriffalerts.com, which includes offenders registered in Rich County.
Sex offender records are separate from general criminal records but are part of the broader public records picture for the county. Registered offenders are required to update their information with the Sheriff's Office regularly. Members of the public can search the statewide registry by name, county, or location to find registered offenders living or working in the Rich County area.
Utah State Resources for Rich County Criminal Records
Several state agencies support criminal records access for Rich County residents and researchers. The Utah BCI provides full criminal history reports at the statewide level. The Utah Courts portal covers case filings from all districts. The Utah Department of Corrections offender search covers individuals currently in state custody or on parole or probation supervision.
The image below is from the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification website, the agency that maintains the statewide criminal history database covering Rich County and all other Utah counties.
BCI is the definitive source for full criminal history data across Utah, and its records cover all arrests and dispositions in Rich County going back many years.
The image below is from the VINE statewide inmate tracking system, which covers Rich County jail inmates and provides real-time custody status alerts.
VINE tracks Rich County inmates and sends automatic notifications to registered users when custody status changes, making it a key tool for family members and victims.