St. George Booking Records
St. George booking releases cover arrests in southern Utah's largest city. St. George has more than 95,000 residents and is one of the fastest growing cities in the country. The St. George Police Department handles arrests within city limits. The Washington County Sheriff runs the county jail where most bookings take place. You can search for current inmates and request older arrest records through public channels.
St. George Quick Facts
St. George Police Department Records
The St. George Police Department is at 265 North 200 East. The department serves a large and growing community in Washington County. Officers handle patrol, investigations, and community outreach. When an arrest is made, the booking record goes into the public file. You can request copies through the records unit.
| Department | St. George Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 265 N 200 E St. George, UT 84770 |
| Phone | (435) 627-4300 |
| Records Phone | (435) 627-4301 |
| records@sgcity.org | |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
The department offers bilingual services to help residents who speak Spanish. An anonymous tip line is available at (435) 627-4290 for reporting crime. Records requests go through the main records phone number or email address listed above.
St. George has seen rapid population growth in recent years. More residents means more police calls and more booking records. The department keeps detailed records of all arrests and incidents. These records are public under Utah law and can be requested by anyone through the GRAMA process. The records unit at (435) 627-4301 can answer questions about fees and timelines.
The St. George Police Department website lists all services including records requests for booking data.
Visit the site for forms, contact details, and other public safety information in St. George.
Washington County Inmate Search
The Washington County Sheriff operates the jail that holds people arrested in St. George. The sheriff provides an online inmate search tool. You can look up current inmates by name and see their charges, booking date, and bond information. The tool is free and updated regularly.
The Washington County Sheriff provides an online inmate search for current bookings near St. George.
The inmate search page shows active custody records from the Washington County jail.
For older jail records, contact the Washington County Sheriff records division. Submit a GRAMA request with the name, date range, and any case numbers you have. The sheriff must respond within 10 business days under Utah law.
Requesting Booking Releases in St. George
Utah's GRAMA law at Utah Code 63G-2 gives everyone the right to request public records. Booking and arrest records are generally public. To get records from St. George, submit a written request to the police department or the Washington County Sheriff. You can do this by email, mail, or in person.
Include the full name of the person, a date range, and a case number if you have one. The agency has 10 business days to fill your request. Fees apply for copies. If a request is denied, you can appeal to the Utah State Records Committee.
Note: Under Utah Code 17-22-30, booking photos are not released until after a conviction. This applies to both the St. George Police Department and the Washington County Sheriff.
Court Records After Booking in St. George
Criminal cases from St. George go to the Fifth District Court in Washington County. The court handles felonies and serious misdemeanors. The St. George Justice Court covers lower-level offenses. Both courts create records that track each case from filing to outcome.
Search court records at utcourts.gov/xchange. The system covers all Utah courts and lets you search by name or case number. For a statewide criminal history check, use BCI at bci.utah.gov. BCI collects arrest data from all Utah agencies, including the St. George Police Department.
Court records show the full history of a case from filing to resolution. You can see the charges, plea, trial dates, and final outcome. This information adds context to booking release records by showing what happened after the arrest. Many cases are resolved through plea agreements, which appear in the court record along with any sentence imposed by the judge.
Custody Alerts for St. George
VINE at vinelink.com provides free custody notifications for Washington County. Register to receive alerts when someone is booked, released, or transferred. Alerts come by phone, email, or text. The service runs day and night and is free for anyone to use.
The Utah Department of Corrections has an offender search tool that covers state prison inmates. If a person arrested in St. George is sentenced to state prison, their record will appear in this database. It includes current inmates, parolees, and people on probation across the state.
Because St. George is far from Salt Lake City, local resources are especially important. The Washington County Sheriff and the St. George Police are the two main agencies for booking records in this area. For older records that may not appear in online tools, a GRAMA request is the best approach. Include the full name, date of birth if known, and a date range to help the agency find the records quickly.
Washington County Booking Releases
St. George is the largest city in Washington County. The county sheriff runs the jail and maintains booking records for all cities in the county. For full county booking data and contact details, visit the Washington County page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Search booking release records from other cities in the area. Each page has local police and records contact details.