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Sheriff & Law Enforcement. San Juan County Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement across the unincorporated areas of San Juan County.
Police Departments. In addition to San Juan County Sheriff's Office, several municipal police departments operate within San Juan County. These departments handle local law enforcement duties and collaborate with the Sheriff's Office on major crimes and regional issues.
Law Enforcement & Arrests. Inmate information and jail rosters can be obtained by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly at 435-587-2237 or visiting San Juan County website at sanjuancounty.org. Municipal police departments include the Blanding Police Department (50 West 100 South, Blanding, 435-678-2334) and the Monticello Police Department (197 North Main Street, Monticello, 435-587-2800), each with jurisdiction within their respective city limits. Arrest records in San Juan County are subject to Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), codified at Utah Code § 63G-2-101 et seq.
Arrest Records. Arrest records in San Juan County are maintained by San Juan County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, either in person or through written requests.
Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in San Juan County are taken and retained by San Juan County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These images are part of the arrest record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office, either online or by request.
The Monticello Justice Court (197 North Main Street, Monticello, 435-587-2582) and Blanding Justice Court (50 West 100 South, Blanding, 435-678-3881) handle misdemeanor criminal cases, small claims up to $15,000, traffic violations, and preliminary hearings for felonies. Users can search by grantor/grantee name, book and page, document number, or parcel number. Property tax information is managed by San Juan County Assessor's Office (117 South Main Street, Monticello, 435-587-3225) and the County Treasurer (same address, 435-587-3224).
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Mugshots or booking photos in San Juan County, Utah, can be obtained through the San Juan County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office may provide access to these records through their official website or by visiting their office in person. It's advisable to contact the Sheriff's Office directly to inquire about the availability of an online portal for viewing mugshots.
To obtain a criminal background check in San Juan County, Utah, you need to contact the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI). The BCI handles statewide background checks, and you can request a check by submitting the required forms and fees. For local assistance, you may also visit the San Juan County Sheriff's Office for guidance on the process.
You can look up sex offenders in San Juan County, Utah, by accessing the Utah Sex Offender Registry. This registry is maintained by the Utah Department of Corrections and provides information on registered sex offenders throughout the state. The registry can be searched online by name, location, or other criteria to find offenders in San Juan County.
You can register to vote in San Juan County by completing online registration at vote.utah.gov, visiting the San Juan County Clerk's office at 117 South Main Street in Monticello, or mailing a voter registration form available on the Utah elections website. The registration deadline is 11 days before any election, though same-day registration is available during early voting and on Election Day at voter service centers. Utah automatically mails ballots to all registered voters approximately 21 days before each election, eliminating the need to request absentee ballots separately.
Property records in San Juan County can be searched free online through the County Recorder's website at recorder.sanjuancounty.org or the statewide Utah TURBO system at recorder.utah.gov, where you can access recorded deeds, mortgages, liens, and other documents. For property tax information, assessed values, and GIS maps, visit the San Juan County Assessor's website at assessor.sanjuancounty.org. The Recorder's Office is located at 117 South Main Street, Monticello, UT 84535 (phone: 435-587-3223) for in-person assistance or certified copies, which cost $10 for the first page and $2 for each additional page.
Birth and death certificates can be obtained from the Utah Office of Vital Records and Statistics (288 North 1460 West, Salt Lake City, phone: 801-538-6105, website: health.utah.gov/vitalrecords) or through the San Juan County Clerk's office at 117 South Main Street, Monticello (phone: 435-587-3223). Birth certificates cost $25 for the first certified copy and death certificates cost $20, with reduced fees for additional copies ordered simultaneously. Online ordering is available through VitalChek at utah.gov/vitalrecords with additional service fees, and processing typically takes 7-10 business days by mail or 1-3 days in person; you must provide photo ID and demonstrate direct and tangible interest as an eligible requestor under Utah Code § 26B-8-301.
Business entity registrations for corporations, LLCs, and partnerships are searchable free online through the Utah Division of Corporations database at secure.utah.gov/bes, which provides business names, registered agents, status, and formation dates. For local fictitious business name (DBA) filings and certain county business licenses, contact the San Juan County Clerk's office at 117 South Main Street, Monticello (phone: 435-587-3223). Municipal business licenses for operations within Blanding or Monticello city limits require contacting the respective city offices. Professional licenses can be verified through the Utah Division of Occupational and Professional Licensing at dopl.utah.gov.
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