Free Salt Lake County Warrant Search (Check Wanted Status)

Conduct a free Salt Lake County warrant search to learn if you or anyone you know has a summon released for them.

There are different kinds of warrants (based on the nature of the offense committed by the person), and they can be searched and obtained from different county, municipal, or state-level government agencies. A warrant lookup can reveal details of wanted individuals as it will flag any person wanted by law enforcement agencies or courts.

This resource  provides citizens with information on how to conduct a warrant check in Salt Lake County, Utah, free of charge through official sources.

A Look at What’s Needed To Conduct a Free Salt Lake County Warrant Search

Warrants are considered public records in Salt Lake County, Utah.

The general public has the right to request and view warrants released in the county and this right is ensured by Chapter 2, Title 63G of the Utah Code, also known as the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA).¹

According to this Act, anyone from the public can obtain warrant information of individuals wanted by security agencies or the courts.

Usually, a judge in a county-level or federal court issues warrants based on different charges or allegations. In addition to that, law enforcement agencies can also release warrants for wanted people. Warrants can be of a variety of different types depending upon the nature of the offense done by the person.

The most common warrant types include arrest warrants, search warrants, bench warrants, traffic warrants, and fugitive warrants. Even though they are different, almost all of the aforementioned warrants can be searched and obtained through the same channels.

Different government agencies can provide interested residents with warrants for free in Salt Lake County. These agencies primarily include the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Department and the Utah Department of Public Safety (UDPS).²

The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Department is the primary law enforcement agency in the county which is responsible for arresting wanted individuals and can provide residents with warrant details. On the other hand, the UDPS (a state-level agency) can also provide interested residents with warrants issued within Salt Lake County.

Before residents begin their search for warrants in Salt Lake County, Utah, they must have an understanding of what kind of basic information about the subject is required to conduct such a search.

Primarily, citizens must know the full name (including the first and last name, as well as the middle initial) of the person they want to search warrants released for. In addition to that, other details such as county name, address, contact information, personal ID number, offense committed by them, current status (in custody, evaded from authorities, or run-away), and date of birth can help narrow down the search.

How To View Active Warrants in Salt Lake County Utah

Active warrants in Salt Lake County can be searched through the County Sheriff’s Department. Interested residents can choose to contact the Sheriff’s Office directly using the following credentials:³

Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Department
3365 S. 900 W.
Salt Lake City, Utah 84119

Phone Number: 385-468-9898
Fax: 385-468-9904
Email: [email protected]

The sheriff’s office is open from 8 AM to 5 PM Monday through Friday and anyone can visit it during these hours (note that it is closed on weekends and public holidays).

The resident can provide the office staff with primary details of the subject (such as full name, address, date of birth, contact information, etc.) and request a warrant search. In addition to that, citizens can also call the Sheriff’s Department at the aforementioned number and request a warrant search on themselves or anyone.

Interested individuals can also contact the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Department online through their official webpage. An important thing to note here is that in case the individual suspects that there might be an active or outstanding warrant released for them, it would be better not to visit the office in person to avoid arrests. In such a case, check for warrants through other methods (online or phone call) and contact an attorney in case found.

The Salt Lake County Criminal Justice Services can also help interested citizens in searching for active or outstanding warrants released for them or someone else.⁴ The department offers an online warrant search service which, however, leads to the Utah Statewide Warrant Search tool (explained in the following section).⁵

In addition to that, the Criminal Justice Services Department can also be contacted directly for a warrant lookup.

Criminal Justice Services – Salt Lake County
2001 South State St. S3 650
Salt Lake City, Utah 84190

Phone: 385-468-3500

To search warrants in Salt Lake City, the most populated city of the county, residents can contact the Salt Lake City Police Department.

Salt Lake City Police Department
475 S.300 E P.O. Box Number 145497
Salt Lake City, Utah 84114

Phone Number: 801-799-3000
Email: [email protected]

Inquirers can visit the department in person or call it using the aforementioned details. Furthermore, the Salt Lake City PD Most Wanted List can also be checked for active warrants for wanted individuals in the city.⁶

How To Perform a Statewide Warrant Search in Utah

In case residents want to perform a statewide warrant search, the appropriate agency is the Utah Department of Public Safety – Bureau of Criminal Investigation (BCI).⁷

The department has an online tool called the Utah Statewide Warrant Search that can be used to look up wanted persons throughout the state. Interested individuals can look up warrants using the complete name of the subject, including the first name, last name, and middle initial (in case that is known).

The search results will provide citizens with a wide variety of information including the age of the individual, nature of the offense committed by them, case number, city name, and name of the court which originally released the warrant. In case the resident is having difficulty accessing the tool or has any queries, they can contact the department for support.⁸

The database of the search tool is maintained and updated regularly by the BCI. The department receives warrant records through the courts of the state of Utah and uploads them on the database to be made available to the public. Furthermore, the BCI can also be contacted directly for a warrant search; use the details below to reach out:

Bureau of Criminal Identification Utah
4315 S. 2700 W. Suite Number 1300
Taylorsville Utah 84129

Phone Number: 801-965-4445

An Overview of Warrant Types

Courts can issue different kinds of warrants depending on the nature of offense committed by the subject. Common warrant types include:

Bench Warrants – are released for people who fail to appear before the court on the set date and time.

Arrest Warrants – allow or authorize the police or other law enforcement agencies to arrest a person suspected of committing a crime. (this suspicion is based on considerable evidence).

Probation & Parole Violation Warrants – are released for individuals who violate the terms of their probation or parole release by either committing a new crime, evading authorities, or failing to appear on set appointments.

Traffic Warrants – are primarily bench warrants but are released in relation to traffic violations.

Child Support Warrants – are issued for an individual when they are unable or fail to pay the court-ordered amount of child support.

Capias & Capias Pro Fine Warrants – are released for individuals who fail to comply with the court’s orders or fail to pay a court-ordered fine.

Fugitive Warrants – are released for fugitives who have run away to a different jurisdiction.

Search Warrants – allow the police or other law enforcement agencies to search for evidence of a crime at a specific location.

How Do I Resolve a Warrant in Salt Lake County?

There are multiple ways to resolve a warrant in Salt Lake County.

First of all, it is crucial that the citizen understands what kind of warrant has been released in their name. In case a citizen discovers that they or someone they know has an active or outstanding warrant that has been released in relation to an unpaid fine or fee, they can choose to pay it online through Utah State Court ePayment Services.

It is important that the resident knows their unique case number before initiating the payment process. Utah Courts have set up separate applications for District/Justice Court payments and Juvenile Court payments.⁹

The resident can also choose to contact the court that has released the warrant to understand the charges against them better and then take a decision.¹⁰ An attorney can give the best legal advice and possible options based on the citizen’s charges.

Furthermore, if the charges are of a severe nature, the individual can also choose to present themselves to the authorities voluntarily but this should be done after proper consultation with loved ones.

This resource contains complete details on how to conduct a free Salt Lake County warrant search through various official sources.