Cedar City Booking Releases
Cedar City booking releases are managed through the Iron County jail system. Cedar City is the largest city in Iron County with about 35,000 residents. It sits in southern Utah and is home to Southern Utah University. The Cedar City Police Department handles local law enforcement and arrests. Booking data from Cedar City is public under GRAMA law. You can track recent bookings through VINE or contact the police department at (435) 586-2956 for records.
Cedar City Quick Facts
Cedar City Police Department Records
The Cedar City Police Department is at 10 N Main Street, Cedar City, UT 84720. The department provides law enforcement for the city and responds to calls across the Cedar City area. Officers make arrests that lead to bookings at the Iron County jail.
You can request Cedar City booking records through a GRAMA request form. The Cedar City Police website has the form and contact details. The department responds within 10 business days. Call (435) 586-2956 if you have questions about Cedar City booking releases.
Police reports from Cedar City are available to the public under GRAMA. Fees may apply for copies of reports.
Iron County Jail Bookings
The Iron County Sheriff runs the county jail where Cedar City arrests are processed. When someone is arrested in Cedar City, they are taken to the Iron County jail. The jail creates a booking record during intake that lists the person's name, charges, and booking time.
Release data is added when the person leaves custody. The Iron County Sheriff handles GRAMA requests for jail records. Contact the sheriff for information about Cedar City booking releases held at the county level.
Note: Iron County is in southern Utah, and its jail is separate from the larger systems in Salt Lake or Utah County.
Cedar City VINE Custody Alerts
The VINE notification system covers Iron County jail facilities. VINE lets you search for inmates and sign up for alerts when their custody status changes. This is the primary online tool for tracking Cedar City booking releases.
VINE is free to use. You can get alerts by phone, email, or text. Search for a person by name on the VINELink website. Once you find the right record, register to receive updates. VINE is managed at the state level and works with every county jail in Utah.
This system is especially useful in Cedar City because Iron County may not publish a public jail roster online. VINE fills that gap by providing custody status data.
What Cedar City Booking Records Contain
Cedar City booking release records follow the same format used across Utah. Each record is created at the Iron County jail during intake. The data comes from the arresting officer and jail staff.
A Cedar City booking record includes:
- Full name and date of birth
- Charges at the time of booking
- Arrest date and arresting agency
- Bail or bond amount
- Release date and type
Booking charges may differ from final court charges. A prosecutor reviews the case and may add or drop charges. Check the court system for the most up-to-date case information after a Cedar City booking.
Cedar City Court Records
After a booking in Cedar City, the case moves to court. Misdemeanor cases go to the Cedar City Justice Court. Felony cases are heard in the Fifth District Court, which covers Iron County. Court records show charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes.
Search Cedar City court records through the Utah Courts Xchange system. This free tool lets you look up cases by name or case number. It covers all Utah courts and is a good way to follow up on a Cedar City booking release.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains statewide arrest data. A BCI criminal history check can show booking records from Cedar City and across Utah. Name-based searches cost $20.00.
Records Access Under GRAMA
Utah's GRAMA law (Utah Code 63G-2) governs public records access in Cedar City. Most adult booking releases are public. Anyone can make a request without stating a reason. Agencies must respond within 10 business days.
If a request is denied, you can appeal. The first appeal goes to the agency head. If that fails, you can go to the Utah State Records Committee. GRAMA provides clear steps for getting public records from Cedar City and all other Utah agencies.
Note: Juvenile records and sealed cases are not available through GRAMA requests.
Iron County Booking Releases
Cedar City is the county seat of Iron County. All jail bookings from the city go through the Iron County system. For county-wide booking data and more, visit the Iron County booking releases page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Cities near Cedar City in southern Utah also have booking releases you can search. Select a city to view records.