Salt Lake City Arrest Records

Salt Lake City arrest records are held by the Salt Lake City Police Department. These files list charges, dates, and case facts for each stop and booking in the city. Salt Lake City is the state capital and the most dense hub for law work in Utah. You can search for arrest records through the police records office or through state tools that pull from court and law data. The city uses a GRAMA request process for all police files. This page walks through how to get arrest records in Salt Lake City and what to know before you start your search.

Salt Lake City Police Arrest Records

The Salt Lake City Police Department keeps all arrest records from cases in the city. When a person is stopped and booked, the police write a report. That report goes into the records system. You can ask for a copy of that report through a GRAMA request. GRAMA stands for Government Records Access and Management Act. It is the law in Utah that gives the public a right to view most government files. The Salt Lake City Police use this law to process all record requests, and the Salt Lake City Police GRAMA page is where you start.

You can submit a request online, by mail, or in person. The records office is at the Salt Lake City Public Safety Building, 475 South 300 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Walk-in hours are Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The office is closed on all state holidays. You must bring a valid form of US photo ID when you go in person to get arrest records in Salt Lake City.

The Salt Lake City Police GRAMA page shows what forms of ID they accept. A US driver's license, US passport, US visa, military ID, and US permanent residence card all work. A Driver Privilege Card by itself is not enough. If that is all you have, you need two more forms of current ID from set groups such as legal papers, bills, or other photo IDs.

Note: Salt Lake City arrest record requests take up to ten business days for a response.

Arrest Record Fees in Salt Lake City

There are fees tied to getting arrest records in Salt Lake City. A police report costs $15 per report for up to 50 pages. After that, each page costs $0.25. If you need body camera video, the fee is $33. Photos from a case cost $12.25 per case. If the video needs parts cut out for privacy, the redaction fee is $46 per hour. Staff time after the first 15 free minutes costs $20 per hour.

The city may ask you to pay up front. If the cost will be high, they can ask for full or partial payment before they start work on your Salt Lake City arrest records request. Victims of domestic violence can get their report at no cost, as set by state law.

How Salt Lake City Handles Record Requests

All arrest records in Salt Lake City go through the GRAMA coordinator. That role is held by Candee Allred, who can be reached at (801) 799-3871. The office sorts each request by type and checks it against state rules on what can and what cannot be shared. Some records are public. Some are private or protected. The law spells out who can see what.

The screenshot below shows the Salt Lake City Police Department GRAMA records request page, where you can start your request for arrest records in Salt Lake City.

Once you fill out the form, your request joins the queue. The office has ten business days to respond under Utah GRAMA law. If they need more time, they must send you a note in writing that says why.

Records that are public get sent to you as copies. If a record is denied, Salt Lake City must tell you the reason and cite the part of the law that applies. You have the right to appeal that choice through the local records committee or to the state level.

Search Arrest Records Through State Tools

You do not have to go through the Salt Lake City police alone. The state runs tools that let you search for arrest records and court case data from any city in Utah.

The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification is the main state office for criminal records. BCI keeps a statewide file of arrest and conviction data. You can request a check through their office in person. The fee is $15 per check. BCI is at 3888 West 5400 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84129. They take cash, checks, and cards.

The Utah Courts system also gives the public a way to look up case data. The XChange portal lets you search by name or case number. It costs $0.10 per page to view a file, with a $0.50 minimum charge. This tool covers all courts in the state, so it pulls in Salt Lake City arrest cases that have gone to court.

Below is a look at the Utah Courts XChange portal, a tool used to search court records tied to Salt Lake City arrest cases and more.

XChange is real-time data as clerks enter it. Records go back to the early 1990s for most courts. You can search by party name, case number, attorney, or judge.

Note: The Utah Department of Corrections offender search lets you look up people in state custody if an arrest led to prison time.

Salt Lake City Arrest Record Details

An arrest record from Salt Lake City holds key facts about the event. It is not the same as a conviction. An arrest means police took a person in based on probable cause. The record shows what happened at that point.

Arrest records in Salt Lake City can hold these details:

• Full name and date of birth of the person
• Date, time, and place of the arrest
• Charges filed at the time of booking
• Name of the arresting officer
• Case number and report number
• Bond or bail amount if set

Not all of this will be in each file. Some parts may be redacted under state law to protect victims or ongoing cases. Protected data stays out of public view until the law allows its release.

Victim Notification in Salt Lake City

If you are a victim tied to a Salt Lake City arrest case, you have the right to know when the person in custody moves or is let out. The VINELink system gives free alerts by phone, email, or text. It runs all day, every day. You sign up with the case or the name of the person, and the system sends you a note when their status changes.

Below is the VINELink victim notification system, which tracks custody changes for people arrested in Salt Lake City and across Utah.

This is a free tool for victims. It works for jails and prisons across the state. You do not need to call the Salt Lake City police to check on status if you use VINELink.

Understanding Record Types

Utah law splits government files into groups. Public records are open to all. Private records deal with personal data like medical files. Protected records cover things like trade secrets or live investigations. Controlled records hold medical or mental health data. Most Salt Lake City arrest records fall in the public group, but parts may be held back if they touch on protected data.

Under Utah Code 53-10-108, misuse of criminal history data can lead to criminal charges. If you get arrest records from Salt Lake City, use them only for lawful reasons. The law treats misuse as a Class B misdemeanor.

Note: If your request for Salt Lake City arrest records is denied, you can appeal to the Salt Lake City records committee first, then to the state records committee if needed.

Salt Lake County Resources

Salt Lake City sits in Salt Lake County. The county runs its own court system and jail, and many arrest records from Salt Lake City end up in county files once charges move forward. For more on arrest records at the county level, including the county jail roster and district court records, visit the Salt Lake County page.