Iron County Booking Releases
Iron County booking releases are managed by the Iron County Sheriff's Office in Cedar City. The county covers a large part of southwestern Utah and has a population of roughly 57,000 residents. The sheriff's office handles all jail operations and maintains booking records for the Iron County Detention Center. Cedar City serves as the county seat and is home to the Fifth District Court. The sheriff's office works with local police departments to process arrests across the county.
Iron County Quick Facts
Iron County Sheriff's Office
The Iron County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail and keeps all booking release records. Staff at the jail handle intake, housing, and release of inmates. The office also provides patrol and investigation services across rural parts of the county. You can call the sheriff's office to ask about a recent booking or release.
The jail processes bookings around the clock. Each booking creates a record with the person's name, charges, booking date, and bail amount. When someone is released, the record is updated to show the release date and type. The Iron County Sheriff's Office follows state law on how long these records must be kept. Booking records are permanent under Utah retention rules.
| Office |
Iron County Sheriff's Office 2132 N Main St, Suite 7 Cedar City, UT 84721 Phone: (435) 867-7500 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM (Jail: 24 hours) |
| Website | ironcounty.net |
How to Find Iron County Booking Releases
There are several ways to search for booking releases in Iron County. The quickest method for recent arrests is the VINE system, which tracks custody status changes in real time. You can also search court records through the Utah Courts XChange system for case details after charges are filed. For older records or full booking files, contact the sheriff's office directly.
You can check the VINE system for Iron County booking releases at vinelink.com. Search by the person's name to see if they are currently in custody or have been released. VINE also lets you sign up for alerts when a custody status changes.
The Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange provides another way to look up Iron County cases. You can search by party name or case number. The system shows charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes for criminal cases in Iron County.
To search in person, visit the Iron County Sheriff's Office in Cedar City. Bring a valid ID with you. Staff can look up booking records by name or booking number. You may also submit a written request.
Iron County Booking Records Requests
Booking records in Iron County are public under GRAMA, the Government Records Access and Management Act. This state law gives anyone the right to request government records. You do not need to be a party to the case. Most booking information is classified as public, though some details may be private or protected.
To file a GRAMA request for Iron County booking releases, write to the sheriff's office and describe the records you need. Include the person's name, approximate date of arrest, and any case numbers you have. The office must respond within 10 business days under Utah Code 63G-2-204. Fees may apply for copies and staff time.
Standard fees for Iron County records include about $0.25 per page for copies and $20 per hour for staff research time. The first 15 minutes are often free. Certified copies cost more. You can submit requests by mail, in person, or by email to the records division.
Note: If your request is denied, you can appeal to the State Records Committee within 30 days of the denial.
Iron County Criminal Records
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at bci.utah.gov serves as the central repository for criminal history records across the state. BCI maintains arrest records, conviction data, and warrant information from all Utah counties including Iron County. You can request a criminal history check through BCI for a fee.
A name-based criminal history check costs $20. A fingerprint-based check costs $15. BCI records include arrest dates, charges filed, dispositions, and sentencing details. Processing takes two to four weeks. Contact BCI at (801) 965-4445 for questions about Iron County records.
Utah's Clean Slate law allows automatic expungement of certain records after five to seven years without new convictions. Once expunged, booking records are removed from public databases. Not all offenses qualify. Sex offenses, domestic violence, and DUI convictions are excluded from automatic expungement.
Cedar City Police and Iron County Arrests
The Cedar City Police Department handles most arrests within city limits. Individuals arrested by Cedar City officers are booked into the Iron County jail. The police department maintains its own incident reports and arrest records. You can contact them for information about specific arrests made by city officers.
Visit the Cedar City Police Department website at cedarcity.org/police for contact details and records request forms. The department works closely with the Iron County Sheriff's Office on booking and custody matters.
Other law enforcement agencies that book into the Iron County jail include the Utah Highway Patrol, Southern Utah University police, and state parks officers. All bookings go through the same county jail regardless of the arresting agency.
Booking Releases and Custody Status
When someone is arrested in Iron County, they go through a standard booking process at the county jail. This includes fingerprinting, photographs, a medical screening, and entry of personal information into the jail management system. The booking record is created at this point and includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, and bail amount.
Release from the Iron County jail can happen several ways. A person may post bail, be released on their own recognizance, have charges dismissed, or complete a sentence. Each release type is recorded in the system. The VINE notification system tracks these changes and can send alerts to registered users.
Iron County uses standard status codes to track inmates. Active means the person is in custody. Released means they are no longer held. Bonded out means bail was posted. Transferred means the person was moved to another facility. Court dates and hearings are scheduled through the Fifth District Court in Cedar City.
Note: Charges listed at booking may change as prosecutors review the case. A booking record does not mean a conviction.
Cities in Iron County
Iron County includes Cedar City and several smaller communities. All booking releases for the county are processed through the Iron County jail.
Cedar City is the largest city in Iron County and the county seat. It is home to Southern Utah University and serves as a regional hub for southwestern Utah.
Nearby Counties
Iron County shares borders with several other Utah counties. If you are unsure which county processed a booking, check the arrest location. Each county maintains its own jail and booking records.