Garrison, Utah Public Records

The Millard County Justice Court, also located at 50 South Main Street, Fillmore (phone 435-743-6223), handles misdemeanor criminal cases, small claims up to $15,000, traffic violations, and infractions for incidents occurring in unincorporated Millard County areas including Garrison. Justice Court also conducts preliminary hearings for felony cases before they advance to District Court. Utah's statewide court records system, XChange, provides online access to case information at www.utcourts.gov/records, where users can search by name, case number, or attorney for both civil and criminal proceedings. The system shows case filings, hearing dates, judgments, and parties involved, though some documents may be sealed or restricted under court rules. Fees for certified copies of court documents are $5.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page as of 2024, payable to the Clerk of Court. Non-certified copies cost $0.25 per page. Passport copies and exemplified certificates cost more. Records requests can be made in person at the courthouse in Fillmore weekdays during business hours, typically 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding holidays. Case searches through the online portal are free, but document retrieval requires payment and may necessitate an in-person visit or mail request for older records not yet digitized.

Millard County provides online access to property records through the county assessor's website at millardcounty.com/assessor, where users can search by owner name, parcel number, or address to view current assessments, tax district information, property characteristics, and recent ownership transfers. The online system provides free access to basic assessment data, property maps, and comparable sales information useful for tax appeals or real estate research. Official recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, deeds of trust, liens, easements, subdivision plats, and other instruments affecting title to real property are maintained by the Millard County Recorder's Office at 50 South Main Street, Fillmore, Utah 84631 (phone 435-743-6223). The Recorder's Office provides online document search and imaging through a subscription service; some documents may be viewable without cost while full document access or certified copies require fees. Recording fees as of 2024 are approximately $30 for the first page and $5 for each additional page for most documents. Millard County participates in the Utah state Geographic Information System (GIS) network, and parcel maps can be viewed through the county's online GIS portal, which displays property boundaries, ownership data, zoning information where applicable, and aerial photography. For Garrison-area properties, which are predominantly large agricultural parcels or federal land allotments, the GIS viewer helps identify exact boundaries and assess neighboring parcels. Title searches for real estate transactions typically require examining recorded documents back through the chain of title, accessible through the Recorder's online system or in person.

The community has minimal commercial development, with no significant retail presence or major employers located directly within Garrison. Employment opportunities for area residents typically require commuting to Delta (approximately 30 miles northeast) where government agencies, agricultural services, retail operations, and healthcare facilities provide jobs, or to even more distant employment centers. The Intermountain Power Project coal-fired power station near Delta has historically employed workers from throughout Millard County, though its planned conversion to natural gas may affect the regional employment landscape. Federal land management agencies including the BLM employ small numbers of workers in the region. Median household income data specific to Garrison is not separately reported due to its small population, but Millard County's overall median household income was approximately $56,000 as of recent Census estimates, below Utah's state median. The community faces demographic challenges common to remote rural areas, including population decline, aging residents, and limited infrastructure investment. Economic development is constrained by distance from markets, limited water resources, lack of broadband internet access, and minimal public services. Tourism plays virtually no role in Garrison's economy, as the area lacks developed recreational amenities or attractions, though hunting on surrounding public lands brings seasonal visitors. The broader Millard County economy benefits from agriculture, mining, power generation, and government employment, with Garrison representing the county's rural periphery where ranching maintains its historic dominance.

Garrison, as an unincorporated community, does not maintain its own police department. Law enforcement services for Garrison and the surrounding area are provided exclusively by the Millard County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 765 South Highway 99, Suite 6, in Fillmore, Utah 84631. The Sheriff's Office can be reached at (435) 743-5302 and maintains limited online presence through the Millard County government website at millardcounty.org. The Sheriff's Office handles all criminal investigations, traffic enforcement, and emergency response for Garrison residents, covering Millard County's approximately 6,828 square miles. To request police reports, incident records, or crash reports involving Garrison-area incidents, residents must submit a Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) request to the Sheriff's Office either in person at the Fillmore headquarters or in writing. Utah's GRAMA law is codified in Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2, which requires government entities to respond to records requests within ten business days, though some law enforcement records may be classified as protected or private under Utah Code §63G-2-305. For arrest records and jail bookings, Millard County maintains booking information at the Millard County Jail, located adjacent to the Sheriff's Office in Fillmore. While Millard County does not currently provide a comprehensive online inmate roster, booking information including names, charges, booking dates, and bond amounts can typically be obtained by calling the jail at (435) 743-5302 or visiting in person during business hours. The Utah Department of Corrections maintains a statewide offender search at offender.utah.gov for individuals in state prison custody, though county jail detainees may not appear in this system. Mugshot availability varies and may require specific GRAMA requests citing the incident date or booking number.

Death certificates are $20 for the first certified copy and $10 for additional copies. Applicants can order online through the VitalChek service at vitalchek.com, by mail, or in person at the Salt Lake City office. Processing times are typically 5-10 business days for mail requests and 3-5 business days for online orders, plus shipping time. Expedited service is available for additional fees. Only eligible individuals can request vital records under Utah Code §26-2-25, including the registrant (if of legal age), immediate family members, legal representatives, or those with a direct and tangible interest as defined by statute. Government-issued photo identification is required. Marriage licenses for Garrison residents must be obtained from the Millard County Clerk's Office at 50 South Main Street, Fillmore, Utah 84631 (phone 435-743-6223). Marriage licenses cost $50 and require both applicants to appear in person with valid photo identification. Utah has no waiting period and licenses are valid for 30 days from issuance. Certified copies of marriage certificates are available from the county clerk for $20 or from the state Office of Vital Records for $25. Divorce decrees are court records maintained by the Fifth District Court in Fillmore rather than vital records; certified copies can be requested from the Clerk of Court for statutory fees. Historical vital records in Utah are digitized back to varying dates, with many birth records from 1905 forward and death records from 1904 available, though earlier records may exist in county archives or require special research requests.

Certain business types including food service, construction trades, and professional services require state-level licensing through respective Utah state agencies regardless of location. Fictitious business name statements (Doing Business As or DBA filings) for Millard County are filed with the Millard County Clerk's Office; the fee is approximately $25 and filings must be renewed periodically. There is no centralized online database of county DBAs, so verification requires contacting the Clerk's office directly. For formal business entity formation including corporations, limited liability companies (LLCs), partnerships, and nonprofit organizations, Utah requires registration with the Utah Department of Commerce, Division of Corporations and Commercial Code. The state maintains a free online business entity search at secure.utah.gov/bes where users can search by business name, entity number, or registered agent to verify active status, view filing history, check registered agent information, and identify officers or managers of record. New entity registration, annual report filing, and entity management are conducted through the same online portal. Fees vary by entity type: LLC filing costs $70, corporation filing costs $70, and annual renewal reports cost $20 for most entities. Unified Commercial Code (UCC) lien searches for personal property financing statements are also conducted through the Utah Department of Commerce at corporations.utah.gov/ucc. Business personal property is assessed by the Millard County Assessor's Office and appears on separate tax rolls from real property; commercial property owners can search their assessments online at millardcounty.com/assessor or by contacting the Assessor's Office at 435-743-6223. Agricultural operations, which constitute the primary business activity in the Garrison area, may qualify for greenbelt or agricultural exemptions that significantly reduce property tax assessments when land is actively farmed or grazed.

Garrison voters are served by the Millard County Clerk's Office, which functions as the county's election authority, located at 50 South Main Street, Fillmore, Utah 84631 (phone 435-743-6223, website millardcounty.com). Voter registration in Utah can be completed online through the statewide system at vote.utah.gov, administered by the Utah Lieutenant Governor's Office. The registration deadline is 11 days before any election for online or by-mail registration, though Utah offers same-day registration at early voting locations and on Election Day at polling places with appropriate identification. Acceptable ID includes a Utah driver license, Utah identification card, valid U.S. passport, tribal identification card, or two forms of alternative identification showing the voter's name and current address. As an unincorporated community, Garrison has no municipal elections, city council races, or mayoral contests. Garrison residents vote in federal, state, and county elections only. Millard County is part of Utah's 2nd Congressional District for U.S. House elections. For state legislative races, voters participate in elections for Utah State Senate and Utah State House of Representatives based on their district assignments, which can be verified at le.utah.gov/GIS/election.html. Polling place assignments for Garrison voters are determined by precinct, and individual polling locations can be found using the lookup tool at vote.utah.gov/vote/polling-place or by contacting the County Clerk. Early voting is available at designated Millard County locations in the weeks preceding Election Day. In the November 2024 presidential election, Millard County recorded voter turnout of approximately 72% with the county strongly favoring Republican candidates, consistent with its conservative voting history. On November 3, 2026, Garrison and Millard County voters will participate in federal midterm elections including a U.S. Senate race (Utah's Class III seat currently held by Mike Lee is up in 2028, but if applicable the Class I seat), races for Utah's four U.S. House seats, state legislative positions including State Senate and House districts covering Millard County, and county-level offices such as County Commissioner seats, County Clerk, County Recorder, County Assessor, County Sheriff, and County Attorney depending on the election cycle. Millard County offices typically follow staggered four-year terms. Utah offers mail-in voting; registered voters automatically receive ballots by mail and can return them via postal service (must be postmarked by Election Day), at designated drop boxes throughout the county, or at polling places on Election Day. Vote-by-mail has become the predominant voting method in Utah since the state adopted automatic mail ballot distribution. Election records available to the public under Utah law include voter registration lists (available for political and governmental purposes, not commercial use), campaign finance reports filed by candidates and political action committees (searchable at disclosures.utah.gov), candidate filings and declarations showing who is running for which offices, and precinct-level election results. The County Clerk provides election night reporting and certified results after canvassing. Historical election data for Millard County is maintained by the Clerk and available upon request or through the Utah Lieutenant Governor's elections division website.