Murray Arrest Records Search

Murray arrest records are kept by the Murray City Police Department in Salt Lake County. These records show charges, dates, and case facts tied to arrests made in the city. Murray sits just south of Salt Lake City and has its own police force that handles all law work in the area. You can look up arrest records through the police records office or through state tools that pull from court and criminal data. This page covers the steps to search for Murray arrest records and what to expect from the process.

Murray Police Department Records

The Murray City Police Department holds arrest records from all cases in the city. Their main office is at 5025 South State Street, Suite 206, Murray, Utah. You can reach them at (801) 264-2660. When an arrest takes place in Murray, the officers write a report. That report goes into the department records system. To get a copy, you file a request under GRAMA, which is the state law that gives the public the right to ask for government files.

Murray also has a city recorder office at 5025 South State Street, Suite 113. The recorder handles some city records, but arrest records go through the police. You can visit in person or call ahead to ask about what you need. The police department also offers fingerprinting services, which can be part of background checks tied to arrest records in Murray.

The screenshot below shows the Murray City official website, where you can find contact details and forms for the Murray Police Department.

From the city site, you can reach the police page and find links to submit your records request. Staff at the office can guide you through the steps if you go in person.

How to Request Murray Arrest Records

All requests for arrest records in Murray go through the GRAMA process. GRAMA stands for Government Records Access and Management Act. It is the Utah law that sets the rules for how the public can ask for and get government files. You must put your request in writing. Be clear about what you need. Name the person, date, or case number if you have it.

The city has up to ten business days to respond. If they need more time, they must tell you in writing. Most Murray arrest records that are public get sent as copies. Some parts may be held back if they touch on private or protected data under Utah GRAMA law.

Fees apply. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Staff time past the first 15 free minutes costs $20 to $25 per hour. If your request is large, the city may ask for payment up front before they start pulling the Murray arrest records you asked for.

Arrest Records and Court Data

An arrest record is not the same as a conviction. It shows that police took a person in based on probable cause. The record holds the facts from that point. Once charges move to court, the case gets a new set of files in the court system. You can search for those court records through the Utah Courts XChange portal. XChange lets you look up cases by name or case number. It costs $0.10 per page to view, with a $0.50 minimum. The tool covers all courts in Utah, so it picks up Murray arrest cases that went to trial or plea.

Murray arrest records may hold these details:

• Full name and date of birth
• Date and time of the arrest
• Charges at the time of booking
• Arresting officer name
• Case or report number

Not all fields will be in each file. Some data may be cut out to protect victims or live cases.

State Tools for Murray Records

You do not have to go through the Murray police alone. The state has tools that pull criminal and arrest data from all cities.

The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification is the main state office for criminal records. BCI keeps a file of arrest and conviction data for the whole state. You can request a check in person at their office in Salt Lake City. The fee is $15 per check. BCI is at 3888 West 5400 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84129. They take cash, checks, and cards. Since Murray is just a short drive from the BCI office, this is a quick option for anyone in the area.

The screenshot below shows the BCI criminal records page, a state tool that holds arrest data from Murray and all of Utah.

BCI staff can walk you through what they need from you to run a check. Bring a valid photo ID when you go.

Note: Under Utah Code 53-10-108, misuse of criminal history data can lead to criminal charges.

Murray Arrest Record Classifications

Utah law sorts government records into groups. Public records are open to all. Private records deal with personal data. Protected records cover things like open cases or trade secrets. Most Murray arrest records fall into the public group, but parts may be held back if they involve protected or private details.

If your request is denied, the city must tell you why. They must cite the part of the law that blocks the release. You can then appeal to the local records committee or to the Utah State Records Committee.

Victim Alerts for Murray Cases

If you are a victim tied to a Murray arrest case, you can track custody changes through the VINELink system. VINELink sends free alerts by phone, email, or text. It runs all day, every day. You sign up with the case details or the name of the person, and the system sends a note when their status changes. This covers jails and prisons across Utah, so it works for anyone arrested in Murray who ends up in county or state custody.

Salt Lake County Resources

Murray is in Salt Lake County. The county runs its own court system, jail, and sheriff's office. Many Murray arrest records end up in county files once charges move past the city level. For more on arrest records at the county level, visit the Salt Lake County page.