Sanpete County Criminal Records and Booking Reports
Sanpete County criminal records include arrest logs, weekly booking reports, jail rosters, court filings, and criminal history data maintained by the Sanpete County Sheriff's Office and the 6th District Court. Located in central Utah with its county seat in Manti, Sanpete County is a rural community home to Snow College in Ephraim and a growing corrections facility. The county publishes weekly booking reports online, making it one of the more transparent smaller counties in the state for public records access. This guide walks through every tool available for searching Sanpete County criminal records.
Sanpete County Quick Facts
Sanpete County Sheriff's Office and Criminal Records
The Sanpete County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Jared Buchanan. The facility is at 1500 South Highway 89, Manti, UT 84642. The main phone is (435) 835-2191. The jail can be reached directly at (435) 835-2195. The Sheriff's Office handles all arrests, bookings, and jail management for Sanpete County and maintains the criminal records that are publicly accessible under Utah's GRAMA law.
The Sanpete County Sheriff's Complex is a modern facility. Phase I includes 128 cell beds spread across two floors, with eight cells per block and a day room for each block. Video phone visitation is available in every block. When construction is complete across all planned phases, the total capacity will reach 384 beds. The current phase is a maximum-security facility that houses primarily pretrial detainees, along with misdemeanor detainees who are unable to post bail.
Sanpete County criminal records maintained by the Sheriff's Office include arrest reports, booking logs, charge information, and jail rosters. These are updated daily and weekly depending on the type of record. Inmate records include name, age, gender, race, address, booking date, release date, and bail amount where applicable.
The image below is from the Sanpete County Sheriff's Office official page, the primary agency managing arrest records and jail operations for the county.
The Sheriff's Office page provides contact information, department services, and links to jail and booking records resources for Sanpete County.
| Sheriff | Jared Buchanan |
|---|---|
| Facility Address | 1500 South Highway 89, Manti, UT 84642 |
| Main Phone | (435) 835-2191 |
| Jail Phone | (435) 835-2195 |
| Facility Type | Maximum-security, 128 beds (Phase I) |
| Primary Use | Pretrial detention; misdemeanor holds |
Sanpete County Weekly Booking Reports
Sanpete County publishes weekly booking reports online in PDF format. These reports are one of the most accessible and detailed public records tools offered by any county in the state. Each report lists the arrested person's name, address, arrest date, charges, and bail amounts for the week covered.
Sample charges that appear in Sanpete County booking reports include open container violations, district court warrants, possession of Schedule I or II substances, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail amounts in recent reports have ranged from around $5,550 to $10,000 depending on the severity and number of charges. These reports reflect the activity in the jail during each weekly period and are part of the broader Sanpete County criminal records available to the public.
From January 2022 through January 2025, Sanpete County recorded 619 arrests in the available data. The top categories were drug and narcotic violations (108), non-violent family offenses (99), simple assault (85), larcenies (54), and DUI (50). This pattern reflects the types of criminal records most often filed in the county during this period.
The image below is from the Sanpete County weekly booking reports page, where PDF arrest reports are posted each week for public access.
The weekly booking reports give detailed arrest data including charges, bail amounts, and dates, making Sanpete County one of the more transparent rural counties in Utah for public criminal records access.
Note: Charges listed in the booking reports are preliminary. They reflect what law enforcement submitted at the time of arrest and do not represent final convictions. All listed individuals are presumed innocent until a court decides otherwise.
Sanpete County Jail Division and Inmate Records
The Sanpete County Jail Division manages all aspects of the detention facility, including inmate intake, housing, programming, and release. The division is part of the Sheriff's Office and works closely with the courts and probation officers. Inmate records maintained by the jail division are updated daily and are part of the public criminal records system under GRAMA.
Inmate records available from the jail division include name, age, gender, race, home address, booking date, projected release date, and bail amount. This information is standard for Utah county jail records and reflects the information captured at the time of booking. Some fields may not be available if the inmate is awaiting arraignment or if the court has issued a sealing order for the record.
The Sanpete County Jail also provides identity theft reporting services for victims and maintains a lost and found list. Emergency alert sign-up is available for community members who want to receive notifications about criminal activity or emergencies in the area. These added services reflect a broader community engagement role for the facility beyond just holding inmates.
Inmate Visitation at Sanpete County Jail
Visitation at the Sanpete County Jail is coordinated by Visitation Coordinator Lisa Roberts, who can be reached at LRoberts@SanpeteCountyUtah.gov or (435) 835-2192. On-site visitation is available Monday through Saturday from 12pm to 4pm and 5pm to 6pm. Sunday hours are 9am to 11am, 12pm to 4pm, and 5pm to 6pm. Each visit is limited to 30 minutes and allows a maximum of two visitors per session.
Visitors must be on the inmate's approved visitor list before arriving. Valid photo ID is required for entry. All visitors are subject to standard security checks before entering the facility. Video phone visitation is also available within each housing block, providing an alternative for family members who cannot visit in person.
Phone accounts for inmates are managed through securustech.net. Trust account deposits can be made by calling 888-604-7888. These systems allow families to fund calls without visiting the facility in person, which is helpful for family members who live outside Sanpete County.
Note: Visitation hours and policies are subject to change based on facility needs, court schedules, or security requirements. Confirm current hours with the Visitation Coordinator before making the trip.
Sanpete County Court Records and the 6th District Court
Criminal court records for Sanpete County are maintained through the 6th District Court. The Sanpete County Courthouse is at 80 North Main, Manti, UT 84642. The courthouse phone is (435) 264-5011. The 6th District handles felony criminal cases, civil matters, and other proceedings for Sanpete County. Misdemeanor and infraction cases go through justice courts at the local level.
Court records, including criminal case filings, hearing schedules, and case outcomes, can be searched through the Utah Courts online portal. The portal allows searches by name or case number and covers all courts in the state. Some older records or sealed cases may not appear online and may require in-person requests at the courthouse. Criminal records requests under GRAMA apply to court records in the same way they apply to Sheriff's Office records, with the same categories of exemptions.
Utah BCI and Sanpete County Criminal History
Full criminal history reports covering Sanpete County are available through the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at (801) 965-4445 in Taylorsville. BCI maintains the statewide criminal history database and processes fingerprint-based background check submissions. A BCI report draws on arrest records, charges, and case dispositions from all Utah counties including Sanpete County.
Individuals can request their own criminal history record directly from BCI. This is sometimes called an individual record review. For the most accurate and complete data, direct requests to BCI and the Sanpete County courthouse are always recommended.
The image below is from the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification website, the statewide agency that maintains comprehensive criminal history records including all Sanpete County data.
BCI is the definitive source for full criminal history data across all Utah counties, and its records cover arrests and dispositions in Sanpete County spanning many years.
Sanpete County Warrant Records
Active warrants in Sanpete County can be searched through the statewide tool at secure.utah.gov/warrants. This tool is updated regularly with warrant data from the courts and the Sheriff's Office. Warrant records include the subject's name, the type of warrant, the issuing court, the offense, and any bond set by the court. Bench warrants result from failures to appear. Arrest warrants arise from a court finding of probable cause to detain a person.
If a warrant exists in your name, contact an attorney before taking any steps to resolve it. The Sanpete County Sheriff's Office at (435) 835-2191 can confirm whether a warrant is active and explain the process for addressing it through the 6th District Court or the appropriate justice court.