Utah Booking Releases
Utah booking releases are public records kept by county sheriff offices and state agencies across all 29 counties. These records show when a person has been booked into or let out of a jail or prison in Utah. You can search for booking releases online through tools run by the state and by each county. This page covers the main resources for looking up Utah booking releases, finding arrest and jail records, and checking custody status. Use the search tools and links here to get started with your Utah booking releases search.
Utah Booking Releases Quick Facts
Where to Find Utah Booking Releases
The Utah Department of Corrections runs a statewide offender search portal. It covers state prisons. You can look up anyone held at a state facility in Utah. The search tool lets you find inmates by name or offender number. Results show full name, custody status, facility, and charges. The DOC updates this database each day with new admissions and releases. It also shows projected release dates and parole status for inmates across Utah.
The offender search is a screenshot of the DOC portal at corrections.utah.gov where you can search Utah booking releases and inmate records.
Utah Code § 64-13-10 gives the DOC power to keep and share offender records. The tool is free. Anyone can use it at any time.
The Bureau of Criminal Identification is the central hub for criminal records in Utah. BCI handles criminal history reports, warrant searches, and the sex offender registry under Utah Code § 53-10-108. You can get a name-based or fingerprint-based check. BCI keeps arrest, charge, and conviction data from every law enforcement agency in Utah. Their office is at 3888 West 5400 South in Salt Lake City.
Below is the BCI website at bci.utah.gov where Utah criminal history records and booking data are stored.
BCI charges $15 for a fingerprint-based check and $20 for a name-based criminal history report in Utah.
For county-level booking releases in Utah, each of the 29 sheriff's offices keeps its own jail records. Most Utah counties now post jail rosters online. You can search by name to see who is in custody. Some counties show the last 72 hours of bookings. Others keep records for 30 days or more. Check the county pages on this site for links to each Utah booking releases roster.
How to Search Booking Records in Utah
The Utah State Courts XChange system gives public access to court records from all 29 counties. You can search by party name or case number. The system covers criminal, civil, and family cases in Utah. It shows charges, hearing dates, dispositions, and sentencing details. Basic searches are free. This is a top tool for finding booking releases that are linked to criminal cases across Utah.
The XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange provides Utah court case data tied to booking releases.
Court records in Utah are managed under Utah Code § 78A-2-202. Subscription options are also available for frequent users of the XChange system.
VINE is a free custody alert system used in Utah. It sends notices when someone is booked, released, or moved. You can sign up at vinelink.com for phone, email, or text alerts. VINE works with most Utah county jails. It runs all day, every day. Call 877-TX4-VINE for help with Utah booking releases alerts.
The VINE victim notification system at vinelink.com tracks booking releases and custody changes across Utah.
VINE does not tell the inmate who signed up. It is private and free for anyone in Utah to use.
When you search Utah booking releases online, you can find records by first and last name. Some tools let you filter by booking number or date range. Free tools like VINE and XChange give fast results. For full arrest reports or copies of booking records, you will need to file a request with the right agency in Utah.
Utah Booking Releases Under GRAMA
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act gives the public the right to see booking releases and other records. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, any person can ask for government records. Agencies must respond within 10 business days under Utah Code § 63G-2-204. This law applies to all booking releases in Utah.
This is a screenshot of the GRAMA statute at le.utah.gov which governs access to Utah booking releases.
GRAMA sorts records into four types. Public records are open to all. Private records hold personal data. Protected records cover active cases. Controlled records are for sensitive data. Booking releases are public in most cases. However, Utah Code § 17-22-30 restricts when booking photos can be shared. Photos may be held back until after a conviction in Utah.
Fees for GRAMA requests in Utah run $20 to $50 per hour for staff time. The first 15 minutes are often free. Copy costs add $0.25 per page in most counties. Certified copies cost $5.00 each.
The Utah State Records Committee hears appeals when a booking releases request gets denied. The seven-member panel meets each month. You can file an appeal within 30 days of a denial.
Past decisions from the committee are posted online and help guide how agencies handle booking releases requests across Utah.
Note: Some Utah booking records may be sealed by court order or redacted to protect private data.
Utah Criminal Justice Booking Data
The Utah Department of Public Safety oversees the Highway Patrol and State Bureau of Investigation. DPS runs the Utah Criminal Justice Information System. This system shares booking data between agencies. Contact DPS at (801) 965-1444 for records. Their main office is at 4501 South 2700 West in Salt Lake City.
The DPS website at publicsafety.utah.gov connects to Utah booking releases resources and criminal justice data.
DPS processes GRAMA requests for incident reports and law enforcement records in Utah.
The Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice tracks jail populations and booking trends in Utah. CCJJ publishes annual reports on arrest rates and booking releases across the state. Their data helps the public understand patterns in Utah's criminal justice system. Reports are free on their website.
The CCJJ website at ccjj.utah.gov has data on Utah booking releases and jail population trends.
CCJJ works with local agencies to improve data sharing and track booking releases outcomes.
Clean Slate and Utah Booking Releases
Utah's Clean Slate law took effect in 2020. It lets certain criminal records be cleared from public view. Most misdemeanor booking releases can be expunged after 5 to 7 years with no new crimes. Some felony records qualify after 7 years. You must have paid all fines and fees.
The BCI expungement page at bci.utah.gov/expungements explains how Utah booking releases can be cleared.
Not all booking releases can be erased in Utah. Sex offenses, domestic violence, and DUI cases are not eligible for expungement.
The process starts with getting your criminal history from BCI. Then you apply for a Certificate of Eligibility. Next, you file a petition in district court. After a judge signs the order, BCI removes the record from public databases in Utah. The Clean Slate law has changed which Utah booking releases stay in public view over time.
Note: Under Utah State Archives retention rules, felony arrest reports are kept 75 years and booking records are kept on a permanent basis.
What Utah Booking Records Show
Booking records in Utah hold key facts about each arrest and jail stay. Every county sheriff's office keeps these records. The data is public under GRAMA in most cases.
A standard Utah booking release record includes:
- Full name and date of birth
- Booking date, time, and location
- Charges with Utah Code sections cited
- Bond amount for each charge
- Arresting agency and officer name
- Release date and type of release
- Mugshot and physical description
Most Utah counties let you search this data through their jail roster or inmate lookup tool. For older booking releases or full arrest reports, you may need to file a GRAMA request with the county sheriff's office. Each county has its own form and fee schedule. Visit the county pages on this site for direct links to Utah booking releases search tools and records request forms.
Browse Utah Booking Releases by County
Each county in Utah keeps its own booking releases and jail records. Pick a county below to find local search tools and contact details.
Booking Releases in Major Utah Cities
Residents of major Utah cities can look up booking releases through their local police department or county sheriff's office. Pick a city below.