Provo Booking Release Records
Provo booking releases show who has been arrested and released from custody in this Utah County city. Provo is the third largest city in Utah with more than 115,000 residents. It is home to Brigham Young University and serves as the Utah County seat. The Provo Police Department handles local arrests, and the Utah County jail processes most bookings. Records are public under Utah law and can be searched by name or date.
Provo Quick Facts
Provo Police Department Booking Records
The Provo Police Department is at 445 West Center Street, Suite 130. The department serves a diverse population that includes university students and long-time residents. Officers respond to a wide range of calls. When an arrest is made, the department creates a report that includes the charges and booking details.
| Department | Provo Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 445 W. Center St. Suite 130 Provo, UT 84601 |
| Phone | (801) 852-6210 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
You can request police reports and arrest records from the Provo Police records unit. Call (801) 852-6210 for information on fees and how to submit a GRAMA request. The department also provides fingerprinting services at its office.
Note: Provo handles a large number of incidents connected to the university area. Many of these result in booking records that become part of the public file.
How to Request Provo Booking Releases
All public records requests in Provo follow the GRAMA process. Under Utah Code 63G-2, any person can ask for government records. You do not need to live in Provo or explain why you want the records. Submit a written request that includes the name of the person, a date range, and any case or report numbers you know.
Provo Police provides a GRAMA request form that you can fill out online or at the station. Fees apply for copies. Police reports are typically $15 each. The department must respond within 10 business days. If your request is denied, you can appeal to the Utah State Records Committee within 30 days.
The Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange is a useful tool for checking case outcomes after a booking in Provo. You can search by party name or case number. The database covers the Fourth District Court, which handles Provo cases.
The Utah Courts XChange system provides case records from all districts including Provo.
Search for free by name to find charges, hearing dates, and case status.
Utah County Jail Booking Data
People arrested in Provo are booked at the Utah County jail. The jail is run by the Utah County Sheriff. The sheriff posts an inmate search tool on its website. You can look up current inmates and see their booking date, charges, and bond status. The search is free.
For release alerts, use VINE at vinelink.com. VINE sends free alerts when an inmate in Utah County is released, transferred, or has a court date. You can sign up for alerts by phone, email, or text. Utah County participates in the VINE system along with most other Utah counties.
The Utah County Sheriff also accepts GRAMA requests for older booking records. Send your request to the sheriff records division with the same details you would give to the police department. Older records may take longer to locate.
Statewide Criminal Records in Utah
The Bureau of Criminal Identification collects arrest data from all Utah agencies. BCI is the state's central repository for criminal history records. A report from BCI covers all arrests in Utah, not just Provo. You can request a name-based check for $20 or a fingerprint check for $15 at bci.utah.gov.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification provides statewide criminal history records that include Provo data.
BCI reports include arrest dates, charges, and case outcomes from all Utah jurisdictions.
Booking Photo Rules in Provo
Utah has a specific law about booking photos. Under Utah Code 17-22-30, booking photos cannot be published until after a conviction. This means you will not find mugshots for people who were arrested but not yet convicted. The rule applies to all Utah agencies, including Provo police and the Utah County jail.
The law was created to protect people who are arrested but never found guilty. If you need a booking photo for a case that resulted in a conviction, you can request it through the GRAMA process. Include the case number and conviction date in your request to speed up the search. The agency may still redact private details from the record before releasing it.
Past Booking Records in Provo
Current inmate search tools only show people in custody right now. For past booking releases in Provo, submit a GRAMA request to the agency that made the arrest. The Provo Police Department keeps records going back many years. The Utah County Sheriff has jail records for all past bookings at the county facility.
The Utah Department of Corrections runs an offender search tool for state prison inmates. This covers people sentenced to more than a year. It shows current inmates, parolees, and people on probation. The database is free and includes photos and charge details.
Utah County Booking Releases
Provo is the county seat of Utah County. The sheriff runs the main jail and processes bookings from all cities in the county. For county-wide booking data, inmate search tools, and contact details, visit the Utah County page.
Nearby Utah Cities
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