Search Iron County Arrest Records
Iron County arrest records are held by the sheriff's office in Cedar City, Utah. Sheriff Kenneth Carpenter leads the department, which covers patrol, investigations, corrections, and natural resources. The Iron County Jail processes all local bookings and keeps a live inmate roster online. Law enforcement in Iron County made 2,354 arrests in 2023. You can look up current inmates, recent bookings, and historical arrest records through the sheriff's website or through Utah state tools. Iron County provides more online access to arrest data than many other rural counties in the state.
Iron County Sheriff's Office
The Iron County Sheriff's Office is at 2132 N Main Street in Cedar City. The office phone is 435-867-7500. Dispatch can be reached at 435-586-9445. The jail has its own line at 435-867-7555. Sheriff Kenneth Carpenter oversees four main divisions: patrol, investigations, corrections, and natural resources. Each division plays a role in how Iron County processes and stores arrest records.
Iron County sits in southwestern Utah. Cedar City is the county seat and the largest city. The area is home to Southern Utah University, which brings a mix of residents and students. That mix shows up in the arrest records. The sheriff handles cases across the whole county, from the city to the rural stretches near the Nevada border.
The image below is from the Iron County Sheriff's Office website, the central hub for arrest and jail information in the county.
This site is the starting point for anyone who needs to find arrest records, contact the jail, or reach the Iron County Sheriff.
Iron County Inmate Bookings Roster
The Iron County inmate bookings page shows a live roster of everyone in the jail. The table updates every 10 minutes on its own. You can sort the list by clicking the booking date column. Each entry shows the inmate's name, booking date, offenses, bond amount, and bond type. This is the fastest way to check who is currently held in Iron County.
For official copies of arrest records, contact the Iron County Jail at 2132 N Main Street in Cedar City. You can also call 435-867-7555. Staff can provide details on booking records and guide you through the request process. Written requests are accepted under GRAMA (Utah Code 63G-2), which classifies most arrest records as public in Iron County and across Utah.
Below is a screenshot from the Iron County inmate bookings page, which features the live jail roster.
The roster auto-refreshes and gives the public real-time access to Iron County booking data.
Note: The Iron County inmate roster refreshes automatically every 10 minutes with current booking data.
Recent Bookings in Iron County
Iron County also posts a recent bookings page that shows arrests from the past three days. This page lists the most recent arrests first. It refreshes every 10 minutes, just like the main roster. If you want to see who was just brought into the Iron County Jail, this is the page to check.
The recent bookings view is useful for a quick scan. It cuts out older entries and focuses on the last 72 hours of arrest activity in Iron County. Between the full inmate roster and the recent bookings page, the sheriff's office gives the public two ways to track current jail status online.
The screenshot below comes from the Iron County recent bookings page showing the latest arrests.
This page gives a focused view of the most recent arrest activity processed through the Iron County Jail.
Iron County Bond and Bail Details
When someone is booked into the Iron County Jail, a bond may be set. The jail accepts cash bonds and surety bonds. You need a government-issued photo ID to post bond. Cash bonds require the full amount in cash, cashier's check, or money order. Personal checks are not accepted. All payments are made payable to Iron County.
You can also make inmate deposits online through GovPayNow.com using location code 5500. Phone deposits are accepted at 1-888-604-7888. Mail deposits must be sent as a cashier's check, money order, or government check. These options make it possible to handle bond and deposit matters for Iron County from anywhere.
Bond amounts appear on the inmate roster alongside each booking entry. The type of bond and the total amount are listed for every person in custody at the Iron County Jail. This level of detail is not always available in smaller Utah counties, which makes Iron County's online tools stand out.
Iron County Arrest Record Contents
Arrest records from Iron County hold data that law enforcement logs at the time of booking. A standard record includes the following:
- Full name and date of birth
- Booking date and time
- Charges at the time of arrest
- Bond amount and bond type
- Arresting agency and officer
Certain data is not public. Under Utah law, video and audio from body cameras are restricted. Private peace officer information is also shielded. Medical and psychological data tied to an arrest stays sealed. Iron County follows these rules as part of its records policies. If you request an arrest record and part of it is restricted, the county will provide what it can and note what was withheld.
Note: Iron County law enforcement recorded 2,354 arrests in 2023, reflecting steady booking activity in the area.
State Records Tools for Iron County
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification keeps criminal history data from all 29 counties, including Iron County. A BCI check costs $15 and requires a valid photo ID. Their office is in Salt Lake City. You can also submit requests by mail. BCI records pull from the statewide database, so a single check covers Iron County and every other county in Utah.
The Utah Courts XChange system shows court records linked to Iron County arrests. The Fifth District Court handles Iron County cases. You can search by name or case number online. Court documents cost $0.10 per page to view. For inmates who end up in state custody, the Utah Department of Corrections offender search shows their current facility, sentence, and projected release date.
Expunging Iron County Arrest Records
Utah law provides a path to expunge certain arrest records. If your Iron County arrest did not lead to a conviction or if enough time has passed, you may qualify. Start with the BCI expungement page to apply for a certificate of eligibility. Once approved, you file a petition with the Fifth District Court. Under Utah Code 53-10-108, BCI manages the sealing of criminal history records statewide, including those from Iron County.
Expungement removes the arrest record from public view. It will not appear on standard background checks after the court grants the petition. Waiting periods depend on the charge level. Some felonies have long waits, and a few offenses cannot be expunged at all. Check the current rules before you start the process for an Iron County record.
Nearby Counties
Iron County is in southwestern Utah. If you need arrest records from a neighboring county, try one of these links.