Salt Lake County Arrest Records
Salt Lake County arrest records are managed by the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, the largest law enforcement agency in Utah. The county is home to over one million people and processes thousands of bookings each year at the Metro Jail. You can search for Salt Lake County arrest records through the Sheriff's online inmate lookup, jail rosters, and the District Attorney's case search. Court records tied to Salt Lake County arrests are also available through the state courts system. This page covers every way to find these records.
Salt Lake County Inmate Search
The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office runs an online tool to find current inmates. This page lets you look up people held in the Salt Lake County jail system. You can search by name to see if someone is in custody. The tool also links to statewide warrant searches. It is the fastest way to check Salt Lake County arrest records for recent bookings.
The Metro Jail at 3415 South 900 West in Salt Lake City is where most bookings take place. The administration office is at 3365 South 900 West. You can call 385-468-9898 for the admin office or 385-468-8400 for the Metro Jail. Staff handle questions about current inmates and booking details for Salt Lake County.
The screenshot below shows the Salt Lake County Sheriff's inmate search page where you can look up current bookings.
Use this tool to check if someone is currently held in the Salt Lake County jail system.
Salt Lake County Jail Rosters
The Sheriff's Office also publishes jail dockets and rosters for Salt Lake County. These lists show who has been booked into the jail. Each entry includes the person's name, the booking date, and the charges. Rosters are updated on a regular basis as new arrests come in.
One thing to know about Salt Lake County jail rosters is the privacy rule. Under Utah Code 63A-19-101, personal identifiers have been removed from public rosters. This means you will not see photos or detailed personal data on the public list. Salt Lake County adopted this policy along with other Utah counties following the 2024 law change. Names, charges, and booking dates are still shown.
The image below shows the Salt Lake County jail roster page with the privacy notice.
This roster gives a current view of bookings at the Salt Lake County Metro Jail.
Note: Salt Lake County Policy 2022 and Utah Code 63A-19-102 also govern what data appears on public jail rosters.
Salt Lake County Criminal Case Search
The Salt Lake County District Attorney's office provides guidance on how to find a criminal case. You can call 801-238-7300 to ask about case status. The office can direct you to the right court for case files tied to Salt Lake County arrests. This is helpful when you know someone was arrested but need the court case number to look up details.
Below is a screenshot of the Salt Lake County District Attorney's case search information page.
The DA's office can help connect a Salt Lake County arrest to its related court case.
The Third Judicial District Court handles Salt Lake County criminal cases. All felony and serious misdemeanor charges go through this court. Court records include charges, hearing dates, plea deals, and sentencing. You can search these records through the Utah Courts XChange system by name or case number. Documents cost ten cents per page to view online.
Salt Lake County Records Requests
For Salt Lake County arrest records that are not available through the online tools, you can file a GRAMA request. GRAMA is Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act. It gives the public a right to request records from government offices. The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office accepts written requests for arrest reports, booking data, and incident records.
Your request should include the person's full name, the approximate date of the arrest, and any case or booking numbers you have. Be as specific as you can. Standard fees apply to Salt Lake County requests:
- Copies cost $0.25 per page
- First 15 minutes of research is free
- Hourly rates of $20 to $25 after the first 15 minutes
- Response required within 10 business days
The GRAMA statute outlines the full process, including how to appeal if your Salt Lake County request is denied. Records classified as private or protected under Utah law may not be available without a court order.
State Criminal Record Resources
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification is the state's central source for criminal history records. BCI holds data from every county, including Salt Lake County. A criminal history check costs $15 and requires a valid government photo ID. BCI is at 3888 West 5400 South in Salt Lake City, which is right in Salt Lake County. You can visit in person or submit a request by mail.
The Utah Department of Corrections offender search tracks people in state prison. It shows current facility, sentence length, and projected release dates. Many people arrested in Salt Lake County who receive prison sentences end up in state custody. This tool helps you find them after they leave the county jail. For crime victims, VINELink offers free custody alerts by phone, email, or text.
Note: Under Utah Code 53-10-108, criminal history records have strict rules about access and how the data can be shared.
Salt Lake County Arrest Record Details
A Salt Lake County arrest record contains the person's full legal name, date of birth, and the booking number. Charges are listed along with the date and time of the arrest. Bond information appears when it has been set. The arresting agency is noted, which could be the Sheriff's Office, Salt Lake City Police, or any of the other city departments in the county.
Court records go deeper. They include the formal charges filed by the prosecutor, all hearing dates, plea agreements, and the final outcome. Sentencing details are part of the court file as well. Together, the booking data and court records give a complete view of a Salt Lake County arrest from the initial stop to the case resolution. Records from open investigations may have some details withheld until the matter is resolved.
Expungement in Salt Lake County
If a Salt Lake County arrest ended in dismissal, acquittal, or certain qualifying outcomes, you may be eligible for expungement. This seals the record from public view. The BCI expungement page has the eligibility rules and process details. You file a petition with the Third District Court that handled the Salt Lake County case.
Once the court grants the order, the Salt Lake County arrest record is hidden from public searches. Only authorized government agencies can see it after that. Expungement removes the record from BCI's public database and from the county's online tools. The process takes time but provides a clean start for those who qualify.
Cities in Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County includes many cities and towns. Arrests made by local police departments in these cities are often booked into the Salt Lake County jail system. Below are links to arrest records pages for cities in the county.
Nearby Counties
Salt Lake County borders several other Utah counties. If you need arrest records from a neighboring area, check the links below.