The Utah County Sheriff's Office polices unincorporated Utah County, its canyons and recreation sites, and the cities that contract for its deputies. It also runs the county jail, court security and civil process. It's at 3075 N. Main St. in Spanish Fork, and the main number is 801-851-4000. For an emergency, call 911.
Everything here is from the Sheriff's Office website, read Nov. 9, 2026. If you live in a city with its own police department, such as Provo or Orem, start with them; see our Provo and Orem police guides.
Numbers to save
| For | Contact |
|---|---|
| Emergency | 911 |
| Main line | 801-851-4000 |
| Records | 801-851-4500, sheriffrecords@utahcounty.gov |
| Evidence and recovered property | 801-851-4014, evidence@utahcounty.gov |
| Thistle gun range | 801-851-4369 |
| Fingerprinting at the Health and Justice Building | HJBfingerprints@utahcounty.gov |
| Public information | ucsopio@utahcounty.gov |
What the Sheriff's Office does
The Sheriff's Office lists four divisions:
- Enforcement: deputies patrol unincorporated areas, recreation sites, canyons and contract cities.
- Corrections: runs the Utah County Jail. Inmate search, visiting and services are in our Utah County Jail guide.
- Support Services: court security, emergency services, judicial support and wildland fire.
- Administration: records, training, the firearms range, police conduct and the RAD Kids safety program.
Getting a report or record
The Records Division releases reports under Utah's open-records law, GRAMA.
- What you can get: case reports, DI-9 accident reports, photos, recordings and other records, plus background-check records for employment (with a signed authorization).
- How: submit a GRAMA request with as much detail as you can. See our GRAMA guide.
- Cost: reports start at $15; body or dash camera footage has a $20 base fee per case plus staff time.
- Time: up to 10 business days, except in extraordinary circumstances.
- ID: a photo ID is required, and a notarized release if you're requesting records about someone else.
- In person: 3075 N. Main, Spanish Fork, northeast side of the building.
Accident reports for crashes the Sheriff's Office handled are sold online at crashdocs.org. For what to do after a crash, see our car accident claims guide.
Fingerprinting
$15 for any fingerprinting, paid in advance, with a current government photo ID. Bring your payment receipt and, for a court order, a paper copy of the criminal summons.
| Where | When | For |
|---|---|---|
| Health and Justice Building, 151 S. University Ave., Suite 3321, Provo | By appointment: Wed. 1-4 p.m., Fri. 8 a.m.-noon | Court orders and employment or background checks |
| Utah County Jail, 3075 N. Main, Spanish Fork | 7-10 a.m. daily, no appointment | Criminal summons only |
You must go to the jail for Class A misdemeanors and felonies, or if you don't have a Social Security number. Fingerprinting is free for people applying to work for Utah County government.
Civil process
The Sheriff's Office serves court papers (summonses, orders and other civil process) by handing them to the person, leaving them at a home or business, or by publication. It doesn't provide legal forms or advice. For forms, the office points to the state courts' Online Court Assistance Program (OCAP). For help, see legal help in Utah County.
To speed things up, the office asks for full addresses and phone numbers, the best times to reach the person, and a description of them and their vehicle.
Recovered property
The Sheriff's Office holds property for safekeeping, found property and evidence, and posts a searchable found-property list online. To claim something:
- Make an appointment with the evidence custodian at 801-851-4014 or online, and bring photo ID.
- Safekeeping items: claim within 90 days of notice.
- Found property: you have to prove it's yours.
- Evidence: released only after the case is closed, the item is no longer needed and the deputy approves, and you must claim it within 14 days of notice.
Victim services
Sheriff's Office victim advocates help with domestic violence, child abuse, stalking and harassment, assault, robbery, elder abuse, homicide, suicide and accidental deaths. They help with safety plans, protective orders and stalking injunctions, shelter and housing referrals, counseling referrals and reparations for crime-related costs. Call the main line. For more, see mental health crisis resources.
The Thistle gun range
The Sheriff's Office's Thistle Gun Range, at 13200 US-89 in Spanish Fork Canyon, is a training range used by the office and more than 30 agencies, and it opens to the public on select days:
- The range page lists Fridays 5 p.m. to dusk and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., with a season ending Dec. 5.
- Another Sheriff's Office page lists Fridays 5 to 9 p.m. and Saturdays 9 a.m. to 5 p.m., June through October.
- It can close without notice, so call 801-851-4369 before you drive up.
Retired officers can complete their annual LEOSA qualification during the range's spring and fall qualification periods by emailing the range master. For private ranges, see shooting ranges in Utah Valley.
Where you can shoot in Utah County
From the Sheriff's Office and Utah County Code 13-3-3:
- Generally allowed outside city limits on public land: BLM, state, county and Forest Service, if you meet safety and distance rules.
- Stay more than 200 yards from restricted areas, and never shoot on or over a road.
- Not within 600 feet of a house, a building housing or feeding animals, orchards, standing crops, silos, vehicles or farm equipment.
- Not inside state parks unless an area is designated, and not within 1 mile of state park buildings, campgrounds, picnic areas, overlooks, golf courses, boat ramps or beaches with rifles, handguns or muzzleloaders (¼ mile for shotguns and archery).
Informal areas the Sheriff's Office lists, which aren't maintained:
- Soldier's Pass, off SR-68 and West Soldier's Pass Road.
- South of Fairfield, west of Redwood Road (south of Saratoga Springs).
- Near mile marker 21 on SR-68, the "clay pits."
- Access roads heading west off SR-68 at mile markers 20, 17 and 4, toward Allen's Ranch Road, Broad Canyon, Chimney Rock Road and Elberta Slant Road.
Some areas are closed because of heavy equipment and trash, so obey posted signs. For permits, see our concealed carry permit guide.
Related guides
- Utah County Jail guide
- Provo police non-emergency guide
- Orem police non-emergency guide
- GRAMA records requests
- Shooting ranges in Utah Valley
- Utah County Commission guide
Frequently Asked Questions
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Sources
The facts in this guide were checked against these sources. Hours, fees and rules change, so confirm anything time-sensitive with the source before you go. How we make Provo.com.
- Utah County Sheriff's Office. Checked November 9, 2026.
- Utah County Sheriff's Office: Divisions, Utah County Sheriff's Office. Checked November 9, 2026.
- Request Records, Utah County Sheriff's Office. Checked November 9, 2026.
- Fingerprinting, Utah County Sheriff's Office. Checked November 9, 2026.
- Utah County Sheriff's Office: Civil Process, Utah County Sheriff's Office. Checked November 9, 2026.
- Claiming Recovered Property, Utah County Sheriff's Office. Checked November 9, 2026.
- Victim Services, Utah County Sheriff's Office. Checked November 9, 2026.
- Thistle Gun Range, Utah County Sheriff's Office. Checked November 9, 2026.
- Public Shooting Areas, Utah County Sheriff's Office. Checked November 9, 2026.
