St. George Arrest Records
St. George arrest records are stored by the St. George Police Department's Records Division. The city is in Washington County in the southwest corner of Utah. It is one of the fastest growing areas in the state. You can get arrest records by filing a GRAMA request with the police or by using the city's online portal. This page explains how to search for arrest records in St. George, what fees apply, and what state tools can help you find court and criminal data tied to a St. George case.
St. George Police Records Division
The St. George Police Department runs a records division that handles all requests for arrest reports, accident reports, and body camera footage. The St. George Police Records Division page is where you start. You can file a GRAMA request online through their NextRequest portal or call the office at 435-627-4301.
Below is the St. George Police Department Records Division page, the starting point for requesting arrest records in St. George.
Once you submit a request, the office has ten business days to get back to you. A written request is needed to start the clock. If you call, they can guide you, but the formal response starts when they have a written ask in hand.
Give as much detail as you can. A name, date, and case number speed up the process. A broad request takes more time and may cost more in staff hours. The goal is to make the search tight so the staff can pull the right St. George arrest records fast.
Fees for St. George Records
St. George has a clear fee list for arrest records and other police files. Staff time costs $18.82 per hour. The first 15 minutes are free. After that, you pay by the hour. Black and white copies cost $0.25 per page. Color copies are $0.50 per page. Photos on CD cost $5 each. Dispatch audio costs $47.43 per hour to process.
These fees can add up if your request covers a lot of data. For instance, a use of force data request that takes 80 minutes would cost about $20.39 after the free 15-minute block. The St. George police will tell you the cost before they start if you ask. You may need to pay up front if the total is high.
Note: The city may waive fees under GRAMA if the request serves a clear public benefit.
What St. George Arrest Records Show
An arrest record from St. George is a police document. It is not a conviction. It shows what took place when the police made the stop and filed the booking. The court decides the rest.
A St. George arrest record can include these details:
- Full name and date of birth
- Date and place of the arrest
- Charges at time of booking
- Name of the arresting officer
- Case and report numbers
- Bond amount if one was set
Not all items show up in each file. Some facts may be held back under state law. Data tied to victims, minors, or open cases can be redacted. The St. George records office will cite the law that applies when they hold back part of a record.
Search Court Records for St. George
If a St. George arrest leads to charges, the case moves to court. St. George sits in Washington County, so cases go to the Fifth District Court. That court handles felonies, misdemeanors, and other cases in the area. Court records are a separate set of files from police arrest records, but they tie to the same event.
The Utah Courts XChange portal lets you search all court records in the state. You pay $0.10 per page with a $0.50 minimum. You can search by name, case number, attorney, or judge. The tool is real-time and goes back to the early 1990s. It pulls in St. George cases that made it to the court system.
Below is a look at the Utah Courts XChange portal, which covers court records tied to St. George arrest cases and cases across the state.
XChange is a good tool to pair with your GRAMA request. The police file shows the arrest side. The court file shows what came after. Together they give a full view of a St. George case from start to end.
State Criminal Record Tools
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification keeps statewide arrest and conviction data. BCI is the central place for criminal history in Utah. You can get a check for $15 by going to their office at 3888 West 5400 South in Salt Lake City. They take cash, checks, and cards. A valid government photo ID is required.
BCI records cover all arrests in the state, St. George included. The data they share depends on why you are asking. Some checks show full records. Others leave out cases that were dropped. The law sets the rules on what goes out and to whom.
Under Utah Code 53-10-108, misuse of criminal history data is a Class B misdemeanor. Anyone who gets St. George arrest records or criminal data from BCI must use it only for lawful purposes.
Victim Notification for St. George
If you are a victim linked to a St. George arrest, the VINELink system lets you track the person in custody. It is free. You sign up with a name or case number and pick how you want to be told: phone, email, or text. When the person moves, gets out, or has a change in their hold, VINELink sends you a note.
The tool works around the clock. It covers all jails and prisons in Utah. You do not need to call the St. George police or the Washington County jail to check. VINELink does it for you.
The Utah Department of Corrections offender search is a second tool. It shows data on people in state prison, including their sentence, facility, and release date. If a St. George arrest case led to state prison, that tool has the current info.
GRAMA Appeals Process
If the St. George police deny your request for arrest records, you have the right to appeal. The first step is to go to the local records committee. You file an appeal and they review the denial. If the local committee agrees with the denial, you can take the issue to the state records committee.
The state committee hears cases from all over Utah. They look at the law and the facts and make a ruling. This process is spelled out in GRAMA. It gives the public a clear path when a records request is turned down. Most St. George arrest records fall in the public group, so denials are not common. But the appeal option is there if you need it.
Note: Keep a copy of all forms and letters you send. A paper trail helps if you need to file an appeal for St. George arrest records.
Washington County Resources
St. George is the largest city in Washington County. Cases from the city move through the county court and jail systems. For a broader look at arrest records and criminal data in the area, visit the Washington County page below.