Cedar City Criminal Records Access
Cedar City criminal records are held by the Cedar City Police Department and Iron County agencies. Cedar City is the largest city in Iron County with a population of roughly 35,000. The Cedar City Police Department handles local arrest records and incident reports. The Iron County Sheriff's Office maintains county-level law enforcement records. Criminal court cases from Cedar City are heard in the Fifth District Court. The Iron County Justice Court also handles lower-level cases. State criminal history is maintained by the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification in Taylorsville.
Cedar City Quick Facts
Cedar City Police Criminal Records and Reports
The Cedar City Police Department is the primary local law enforcement agency for the city. The department maintains arrest records, incident reports, traffic accident reports, and related law enforcement documents. All records requests are processed under Utah GRAMA law. Per Utah Code Section 63G-2-204, the office has 10 business days to respond to written records requests.
The Cedar City Police Department records request form is available online. The form requires your first and last name, address, daytime phone number, and email address. You must also provide a specific description of the records you are requesting. Status information about your relationship to the record is also required on the form. Options include: not applicable because the record is public, you are the subject of the record, you are a parent or legal guardian of a minor subject, or you have a power of attorney or notarized release.
The online records request form for Cedar City Police is at cedarcity.org. This form covers police records only. Accident report request forms and general GRAMA forms are also available through the city website. The department's submit page at cedarcity.org/2413/Submit provides links to multiple request forms and department resources. Cedar City Police can also be reached at (435) 586-2956 for warrant inquiries and direct records questions.
The Cedar City Police Department records request form covers all police records including arrests, incidents, and accident reports. Submit the completed form to the department for processing under Utah GRAMA law. The office has 10 business days to respond.
Note: Records classified as protected under GRAMA cannot be released until all related criminal court activity has concluded. Public records must be released within the statutory timeframe.
Cedar City Criminal Records at Iron County Justice Court
The Iron County Justice Court handles lower-level criminal cases in Cedar City. The court is located at 82 North 100 East, Suite 101, Cedar City, UT 84720. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Court records from Justice Court proceedings include case filings, charges, hearing dates, and dispositions. These records are accessible through the court clerk under GRAMA procedures.
Justice Court records can be requested through the court's records request process. Visit ironcountyut.gov/justice-court/request-records to learn how to request records from the Iron County Justice Court. The court handles misdemeanor cases and other lower-level offenses arising within Cedar City. Fees apply for copies of court documents.
The Fifth District Court in St. George serves Iron County for felony and class A misdemeanor cases. This court is the district-level court for Cedar City criminal matters. Court records from Fifth District Court proceedings in Iron County cases are public and accessible through the Utah State Courts XChange system. A $30 monthly subscription is required to use XChange at utcourts.gov.
The Iron County Justice Court in Cedar City handles lower-level criminal cases. Records requests follow the court's GRAMA procedures. Visit the court's website or contact the clerk for information on requesting case records.
Note: For cases involving Cedar City residents in federal court, the U.S. District Court of Utah federal records are accessible through PACER at pacer.uscourts.gov. Federal criminal records are separate from state court records and require registration on the PACER system.
Iron County Sheriff and Cedar City Arrest Records
The Iron County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement for unincorporated Iron County and maintains county-level records. The sheriff's office also operates the county jail where Cedar City arrests are often booked. For broader criminal history going beyond a single Cedar City Police report, the Iron County Sheriff is a key resource.
The Iron County Sheriff serves the entire county including Cedar City. For records related to county-level law enforcement activity, contact the sheriff's office. Arrest records, booking information, and jail records are maintained by the sheriff. The Iron County Sheriff website is at ironsheriffut.gov. Records requests follow Utah GRAMA procedures with the same 10 business day response requirement.
The Utah Department of Corrections offender search at corrections.utah.gov is free and open to the public. This covers individuals currently incarcerated in Utah state prisons. Search by name or offender number. Results include physical description, date of birth, and current facility. This tool covers anyone convicted in a Cedar City or Iron County case who received a state prison sentence.
VINE at vinelink.com provides free custody status notifications. Victims and witnesses can register for automated alerts when an offender is released, transferred, or has another change in custody status. This covers Iron County Jail and state facilities. The service runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week, at no charge.
Cedar City Police Reports and Accident Records
Traffic accident reports in Cedar City are available through the Cedar City Police Department. To request a crash report, gather the date of the accident, location, names of involved parties, and the report or case number if available. Submit a GRAMA request with Cedar City Police. You must provide a copy of your photo ID as part of the application.
Accident report fees in Cedar City are $5 per report, with 25 cents for each additional page. Allow at least 10 business days for the report to be ready. The Cedar City Police records form covers accident reports along with general police records. Submit the form online through cedarcity.org or in person at the police department.
For warrant verification in Cedar City, contact the Cedar City Police Department at (435) 586-2956 or visit in person. The Utah statewide warrant database at secure.utah.gov/warrants provides real-time information on active warrants from all Utah jurisdictions, including Iron County and Cedar City. This public tool covers warrants issued through the Fifth District Court and Iron County Justice Court.
State Criminal History Records for Cedar City
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains the statewide criminal history repository at 4315 South 2700 West Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. Phone is (801) 965-4445. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. BCI holds records on all arrests and convictions across Utah, including Cedar City and Iron County.
Individuals can request their own criminal history from BCI in person or by mail. In-person requests require valid government-issued photo ID and a $20 fee effective July 1, 2025. Mail requests require the completed application from bci.utah.gov, a copy of your ID, and the fee. A third-party release form is available if someone else needs to receive your record.
Utah GRAMA at Utah Code Section 63G-2-101 gives everyone the right to inspect and copy public government records. Cedar City Police Department, Iron County Sheriff, and all city and county agencies in the area follow GRAMA. Records are classified as public, private, protected, or controlled. Public records must be released within 10 business days of a written request.
Expungement services are also available through BCI. Cedar City residents who qualify may petition the court to have criminal records sealed. The process requires a Certificate of Eligibility from BCI before filing. Application and issuance fees apply. For full eligibility rules and instructions, visit utcourts.gov.
Iron County Criminal Records
Cedar City is the county seat of Iron County. The Iron County Sheriff, Fifth District Court, and Iron County Justice Court all maintain criminal records covering Cedar City cases. For a broader view of Iron County criminal resources including sheriff records and county court information, visit the Iron County criminal records page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Residents of nearby cities access records through their local agencies.