The Washington County Sheriff’s Office provides service for all types of process related to criminal proceedings and some types of process related to civil proceedings. However, we cannot provide forms or legal advice for any civil process. Fees are charged and civil rules of services are followed, in accordance with Utah law. Deposits are required for some types of process. For additional information, click on the fees link below or contact the civil process division at (435)656-6500.
An Ex Parte’, Protective Order, or Stalking Injunction can be served by any law enforcement officer, at any time, upon the request of the petitioner. (UCA 78B-7-106) There is no fee to file or serve protective orders and stalking injunctions.
Some processes can be served by constables, private investigators or citizens. More information about who can serve what types of process can be found on the Utah Courts website.
The Utah online court assistance program provides information that answers frequently asked questions, along with links and forms to assist with obtaining the civil process paperwork to be served.
Visit the court website at http://utcourts.gov
Call (435)656-6500 for additional information.
Deposits required for process service:
Writs of Execution for Real Property-$600.00
The deposit includes service of: writs, posting Notice of Sale, publication, commissions, and Certificates of Sale. Fees will be billed or reimbursed for any difference.
Prepayment is required on all types of service including three trips for mileage. The Sheriff’s Office will refund services and mileage fees that are not utilized during the service.
GRAMA Fees (Credit/Debit Cards Allowed with additional fee):
A governmental entity may charge a reasonable fee to cover the governmental entity’s actual cost of providing a record. The first 15 minutes of research and response by the agency are provided to the requestor without charge, with limitations. Per Utah Code Annotated 63G-2-203, this may include the direct administrative costs of staff time for search and retrieval.
-Staff time for preparation, review and redaction of police reports and traffic accident report: $21.53 per hour, first 15 minutes is free
-Black and white photocopies: $.25 per page. Color $.50 per page
-Photos: $5.00 for each CD
-USB drive: $15.00
-Dash Camera/Body Camera: $28.31 per hour to review and redact
-Dispatch audio: $47.43 per hour