Warrants are public record in Kane County, Utah, pursuant to the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), Utah Code § 63G-2-101 et seq. This legislation establishes the framework for public access to government records, including warrants, to promote transparency and accountability in governmental operations throughout the state of Utah.
The Kane County Sheriff's Office maintains warrant records as part of its statutory duties under Utah Code § 17-22-2, which outlines the responsibilities of county sheriffs. These records are maintained in accordance with state retention schedules and are made available to the public through established procedures.
Members of the public may access warrant information to verify legal actions taken by law enforcement agencies. This transparency serves multiple public interests, including:
Certain warrant information may be temporarily restricted if disclosure would interfere with ongoing investigations pursuant to Utah Code § 63G-2-305(10).
Warrant records maintained by Kane County authorities typically contain the following information as required by Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure, Rule 6:
Pursuant to Utah Code § 77-7-5, warrants must be supported by probable cause and contain sufficient particularity to identify the person against whom the warrant is issued. The records are maintained in both electronic and physical formats at the Kane County Sheriff's Office.
Kane County residents and other interested parties may verify warrant status through several no-cost methods established under Utah's public records laws:
Individuals seeking warrant information should be prepared to provide identifying information such as full name and date of birth to ensure accurate results. The Sheriff's Records Division processes these requests in accordance with Utah Code § 63G-2-204.
The Kane County Sheriff's Office is the primary agency responsible for executing warrants within county jurisdiction as authorized by Utah Code § 17-22-2. Sheriff warrants in Kane County fall into several categories:
The Sheriff's Office maintains a dedicated Warrants Division that coordinates with other law enforcement agencies to execute these legal documents. Deputies are dispatched to serve warrants based on priority levels determined by the severity of the underlying offense and public safety considerations.
Kane County Sheriff's Office
76 North Main Street
Kanab, UT 84741
(435) 644-2349
Kane County Sheriff's Department
The execution of warrants follows strict protocols established under Utah Code § 77-7-8, which governs the manner and time of arrest warrant service. All warrant activities are documented in official reports maintained by the Sheriff's Office.
As of 2025, Kane County provides multiple methods for individuals to verify their warrant status in compliance with Utah's public records laws:
Individuals with outstanding warrants may have options to resolve the matter without arrest, including:
Pursuant to Utah Code § 77-20-1, persons with financial hardship may request bail modification or release on recognizance under appropriate circumstances.
Kane County maintains a comprehensive system for tracking outstanding warrants in accordance with Utah Code § 77-7-5. Members of the public seeking to verify warrant status may utilize the following official channels:
Employers conducting background checks should note that under Utah Code § 34-52-201, certain restrictions apply to the use of arrest and conviction records in employment decisions. Proper authorization must be obtained before conducting warrant checks for employment purposes.
Kane County maintains warrant records in compliance with Utah Code § 63G-2-301, which designates these as public records subject to disclosure. Interested parties may access these records through the following resources: