Daggett County Background Check and Criminal Records

Daggett County is Utah's smallest county by population, with roughly 1,000 residents and the county seat in Manila. Running a background check in Daggett County means working with the Daggett County Sheriff's Office, the Eighth District Court, and the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. This guide covers where records are held, how to submit a GRAMA public records request to Daggett County agencies, and how to obtain a complete statewide criminal history through BCI.

Daggett County Sheriff Office and Records

Sheriff Jerry Jorgensen leads the Daggett County Sheriff's Office, which is the primary law enforcement body for the county. The Sheriff's Office is located at 590 South Sheriff's Way, Manila, UT 84046. Phone: (435) 784-3255. Fax: (435) 784-3251. Jail Phone: (435) 784-3518. The office holds arrest records, booking data, incident reports, and warrant information for all law enforcement matters in Daggett County.

Daggett County is small and rural. The Sheriff's Office is the only county law enforcement agency. There are no large municipal police departments within the county. All criminal records from incidents in Daggett County flow through the Sheriff's Office, making it the most important local source for a background check.

To request records from the Daggett County Sheriff, contact the office by phone during regular business hours or visit in person at the Manila address. Submit a written GRAMA request identifying the record you seek. Include the subject's full name, date of birth, incident date, and any case numbers available. The office must respond within ten business days under Utah law.

How to Run a Background Check in Daggett County

A thorough Daggett County background check combines local Sheriff records with the statewide criminal history database at BCI and the Eighth District Court case files. All three sources cover different parts of the criminal record.

The BCI Criminal Records Section is the most complete source for statewide criminal history. BCI maintains a fingerprint-based database covering all Utah counties, including Daggett. Under the Right of Access provision, any individual can request their own criminal history for $20.00 (effective July 2025). Send mail requests to 3888 West 5400 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84129. Visit in person at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. Phone: (801) 965-4445. Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Accepted payment methods include cash, check, Visa, Mastercard, and money orders.

For Daggett County residents, mailing the BCI request is the most practical option. Manila is in a remote part of northeastern Utah, and the drive to Taylorsville is substantial. Mailing your request produces the same result as visiting in person, though it may take slightly longer.

BCI's Criminal Records Section is the statewide hub for fingerprint-based criminal history and handles Right of Access requests from Utah residents including those in Daggett County.

Note: Third-party access to BCI criminal records follows separate authorization rules under Utah Code Section 53-10-108; the Right of Access process applies only when individuals request their own record.

Eighth District Court Records in Daggett County

The Eighth District Court serves Daggett County. Court records are public under Utah law and include case filings, charge sheets, pleas, verdicts, sentencing orders, and any conditions of probation or supervision. These records are the formal legal account of criminal proceedings in Daggett County and differ from arrest records held by the Sheriff.

Two online tools give access to Utah court records. MyCourtCase is a free public viewer. No account or registration is needed. Search by name or case number to see basic information on active and closed cases across all Utah districts. For document images and more detailed filings, XChange is the Utah Courts subscription service that provides deeper access for a per-search fee.

Note: An arrest record at the Sheriff's Office and a court case at the Eighth District Court are separate records; an arrest that did not result in charges will have no corresponding court case file.

Daggett County Inmate and Booking Searches

The Daggett County jail is operated by the Sheriff's Office in Manila. The jail phone is (435) 784-3518. Booking records are public. Contact the Sheriff's Office directly to ask about current inmates or recent bookings in the county. Daggett County's small population means the local jail handles a relatively low volume of bookings compared to larger Utah counties.

Inmate and custody records for individuals transferred to state prison or under active Utah Department of Corrections supervision are searchable through the Department's Offender Search tool. Vinelink also provides a free public search for inmates and former inmates across many Utah county and state facilities. Search by name or offender ID. Vinelink supports notifications for custody changes, including releases and transfers.

Warrant Checks for Daggett County

Warrants in Daggett County are issued by Eighth District Court judges and entered into the BCI Statewide Warrants file, the SWW. The SWW is a consolidated database of active warrants from agencies across all Utah counties, maintained by the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. Public warrant inquiries can be directed to the Daggett County Sheriff's Office at (435) 784-3255 during regular business hours.

Bench warrants arise when someone misses a scheduled court date. Arrest warrants arise when law enforcement presents probable cause to a judge. Both types appear in the SWW after the issuing agency enters the warrant into the system. A short delay between issuance and database entry is possible for newly issued warrants.

For questions about a warrant tied to a specific court case in Daggett County, the Eighth District Court clerk can confirm warrant status. The Utah Courts website provides contact information for all district court locations across the state.

GRAMA Public Records Requests in Daggett County

Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2, gives any person the right to request public records from Daggett County agencies. The Sheriff's Office, the county clerk, and other local offices are all covered. Each must respond to a written GRAMA request within ten business days.

Submit your GRAMA request to the records officer at the specific Daggett County agency that holds the record you want. Be as specific as possible. Include names, dates, incident locations, and case numbers. Precise requests are processed more quickly than vague ones. For the Sheriff's Office, contact them at 590 South Sheriff's Way, Manila, UT 84046, or by phone at (435) 784-3255. Copy fees for paper records follow the standard state schedule.

The Utah GRAMA Portal at openrecords.utah.gov supports online submissions to participating agencies. Verify whether the specific Daggett County office you are contacting uses the portal before submitting electronically. For agencies that do not participate in the portal, submit by mail or in person.

Expungement of Daggett County Criminal Records

Utah's expungement law at Utah Code Title 77, Chapter 40a allows qualifying individuals to seal criminal records after a waiting period. Waiting periods by offense: ten years for DUI, seven years for felonies, five years for Class A misdemeanors, four years for Class B misdemeanors, and three years for Class C misdemeanors and infractions. The period runs from conviction or release from supervision, whichever is later.

Begin by applying for a Certificate of Eligibility from BCI's expungement unit. The fee is $65.00 per offense, and processing takes four to six months. The Certificate is valid for 90 days. Once issued, file a petition with the Eighth District Court, which handled the original Daggett County case. The court reviews the petition, may hold a hearing, and issues a final order if the petition is approved.

Utah's Auto Clean Slate program may automatically seal some qualifying records from cases resolved after May 1, 2020. BCI reviews these cases without requiring a petition from the individual. Not every offense qualifies for automatic sealing. A licensed Utah attorney can help you determine which records in your specific history may be eligible.