Washington County Jail Records
Washington County booking releases are managed by the Washington County Sheriff at 620 S 5300 W in Hurricane. The county is in the southwest corner of Utah and has a fast-growing population of about 190,000 residents. St. George serves as the county seat and largest city. The sheriff runs the Purgatory Correctional Facility, processes all bookings, and posts release data. The office also provides bilingual services. Most booking records in Washington County are public under state law. You can search for them online or call (435) 656-6500.
Washington County Quick Facts
Washington County Sheriff Booking Records
The Washington County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement and corrections services for all of Washington County. The office handles patrol, investigations, and jail operations. The Purgatory Correctional Facility in Hurricane processes all county bookings. Each arrest creates a record with the person's name, charges, and intake date.
Washington County is one of the fastest-growing areas in Utah. St. George, Hurricane, and other cities send a steady stream of arrests through the county jail. The sheriff's office logs every booking and release in a digital system. Staff are available to answer questions about specific inmates or records. The office also offers bilingual services for Spanish-speaking residents.
You can reach the sheriff at (435) 656-6500. The office is open Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. For jail questions, use extension 2. For records requests, use extension 3.
Washington County Inmate Search
Washington County provides an online inmate search for the Purgatory Correctional Facility. The Washington County Inmate Search lets you look up current inmates by name. The results include inmate details, charges, booking dates, and bond amounts.
The search tool covers people currently held at Purgatory. For recent releases, the system may still show the record for a short time. If you need older Washington County booking releases, contact the sheriff's office directly. They keep records on file and can look up past bookings by name or date.
Note: The online tool shows current inmates. It does not include the full history of all bookings. For a complete picture, pair the inmate search with a state database query or a direct records request to the sheriff.
St. George Police and Booking Releases
St. George is the largest city in Washington County. The St. George Police Department handles local law enforcement within city limits. When St. George officers make an arrest, the person is booked into the Purgatory Correctional Facility run by the county sheriff.
The St. George Police Department provides GRAMA request forms for records. You can contact them at (435) 627-4300 for local police reports and incident records. For booking and release data, the county sheriff is the primary source since the jail is a county facility. St. George arrests appear in the Washington County booking system alongside arrests from other cities in the county.
How to Request Washington County Booking Releases
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act gives the public the right to ask for government records. Under GRAMA, booking logs and release records are generally public. Anyone can request them from the Washington County Sheriff.
To file a request, call (435) 656-6500 extension 3 or visit the office in Hurricane. Be clear about what you need. Include a name and date range if you can. The agency must respond within 10 business days. A small copy fee may apply. Most booking and release facts in Washington County are available without restriction.
Court records from Washington County cases are filed through the Fifth District Court. You can search case details on the Utah Courts XChange system. It shows case type, charges, filing date, and status for cases across all Utah counties.
Release Process at Purgatory Facility
When someone is released from the Purgatory Correctional Facility, the sheriff logs the date and time. Releases happen for several reasons. A judge may grant bail. Charges may be dropped. A sentence may end. Some people are released on their own word to appear in court later.
The jail processes releases during normal hours in most cases. After a release, the record stays on file with the Washington County Sheriff. You can confirm a release by calling the jail or by checking the VINE notification system. VINE sends free alerts by phone, text, or email when an inmate's status changes.
Washington County booking releases also appear in state databases over time. The Department of Corrections tracks people who move into the state prison system. For those who serve their term at Purgatory, the sheriff's records are the main source of release data.
Criminal Records in Washington County
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification keeps a statewide database of arrest and conviction records. This includes all data from Washington County. You can request a background check through BCI online or by mail. Name-based checks cost about $20. Fingerprint checks cost $15 and give more exact results.
BCI records show arrest dates, charges, court outcomes, and sentencing details. The database goes back many years and is updated as new arrests come in. For a full history tied to Washington County booking releases, BCI is the most thorough source available.
Cities in Washington County
Washington County has several cities. Arrests from local police in these areas are booked through the Purgatory Correctional Facility.
Nearby Counties
Washington County borders several other counties in southern Utah. If you are not sure where a booking took place, check the surrounding areas. Each county keeps its own jail and booking records.