Murray Utah Criminal Records and Arrests
Murray criminal records are maintained by the Murray Police Department and Salt Lake County agencies. Murray sits in central Salt Lake County with a population of approximately 50,000. The Murray Police Department is the primary local law enforcement agency for the city. When arrests occur in Murray, individuals are transported to Salt Lake County Jail for booking. Criminal court cases from Murray go through the Third District Court. The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification holds the statewide criminal history for all Murray arrests and convictions.
Murray Quick Facts
Murray Police Department Criminal Records
The Murray Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency serving the city. The records division handles all requests for police reports, arrest records, and incident information. You can contact the records division directly to request copies of reports. Requests are processed under Utah GRAMA law with responses due within 10 business days of receiving a written request.
Murray Police Department records include arrest records, mugshots, booking information, incident reports, and traffic accident reports. These documents are held at the local level. For broader criminal history going beyond a single incident, the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office and the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification hold additional records covering Murray residents and arrests.
When someone is arrested in Murray, officers take them to Salt Lake County Jail for booking and processing. During booking, officers record personal information, take fingerprints and photographs, and log belongings. Under Utah law, arrested individuals have the right to remain silent and the right to an attorney. A public defender will be appointed if the person cannot afford legal representation. Bail may be set at arraignment depending on charges, criminal history, and flight risk.
The Murray public records directory provides contact information for local and county agencies that hold Murray criminal records. The Murray Police Department, Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, and state BCI are the key sources for complete records.
Note: Initial incident reports carry a public classification under GRAMA. Follow-up investigative reports and materials like photos and video are classified as protected until all related criminal court activity concludes.
Murray Arrest Records and Public Access
Arrest records from Murray are accessible through multiple agencies. The Murray Police Department holds local arrest data. The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office at 3365 South 900 West maintains records for individuals booked at the county jail. Many arrests that occur in Murray result in booking at Salt Lake County Jail, so county records are often the most current source for recent arrest information.
The state corrections offender search at corrections.utah.gov is free and open to the public. This tool shows individuals currently incarcerated in state prison. You can search by name or offender number. Results include physical description, date of birth, and facility location. This covers people convicted in Murray cases who are serving state sentences.
The Unified Police Department also operates near Murray and handles law enforcement for certain unincorporated Salt Lake County areas. The UPD records line is (385) 468-9755. UPD records requests go through a webform on their website. Research and processing fees of $10 per incident or traffic report apply. Requests are typically processed within 10 business days. Records pickup is by appointment only at the Technical Services Division in Kearns.
Murray police records include current and recent arrests, traffic violations, warrants, reports, and mugshots. Records are held by state, county, and local agencies. Formal GRAMA requests provide the most complete access to Murray criminal records.
Murray Criminal Records at Third District Court
Criminal cases from Murray are heard at the Third District Court in Salt Lake County. The court handles all felony and class A misdemeanor cases from Salt Lake County cities. Court records from Murray criminal cases include case filings, formal charges, hearing dates, verdicts, and sentencing details. These records are public and available through the Utah courts system.
The Utah State Courts XChange system provides online access to court case records. Visit utcourts.gov to use the system. XChange requires a $30 monthly subscription. You can search by party name or case number and see case type, filing date, charges, and status. For in-person searches, visit the Salt Lake County District Court clerk and staff can pull records by name or case number.
Court records for Murray criminal cases include:
- Felony conviction records and sentencing orders
- Class A misdemeanor case files
- Probation terms and supervision conditions
- Case hearing schedules and status updates
- Protective orders and restraining orders
Certified copies of court documents cost more than plain copies. Call the District Court Clerk to confirm current copy fees before visiting. For very old or archived cases, the court clerk can assist with retrieval from storage. Court records are public under GRAMA unless a judge has ordered them sealed or expunged.
Murray Criminal History at the State Level
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification is the state's official criminal history repository. BCI maintains records on all arrests and convictions in Utah, including those from Murray. Individuals can request a copy of their own Utah criminal background check from BCI. This provides the most complete state-level view of a person's Murray criminal history.
BCI is at 4315 South 2700 West Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. Phone is (801) 965-4445. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Requests are accepted in person or by mail. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for in-person requests. Utah Driving Privilege Cards are not accepted as valid ID. The fee for a personal criminal history check is $20 effective July 1, 2025.
For mail-in requests, download the application from bci.utah.gov. Complete the form and mail it with the fee to BCI. A third-party release form lets someone else receive your record on your behalf. BCI also handles expungement certificate applications for eligible individuals.
The statewide warrant search at secure.utah.gov/warrants provides real-time warrant information from all Utah jurisdictions. This covers any active warrants from Murray or the Third District Court. Warrant information is entered under Utah Code Section 77-7-5.1 and updated as warrants are issued, served, or recalled.
Note: Criminal history records maintained by BCI under Utah Code Section 53-10-108 are restricted in their dissemination. Only criminal justice agencies and those authorized by law may access third-party records. Personal records requests are the only public avenue through BCI.
Expunging Murray Criminal Records
Utah law allows eligible individuals to have their criminal records sealed through expungement. An expunged record is ordered sealed by the court. After expungement, the arrest or conviction is removed from the public record. People with expunged records may legally state that the event never occurred.
The process begins at BCI. You must obtain a Certificate of Eligibility before filing a court petition. The application fee is $65 and the issuance fee is also $65. Arrest records with no conviction become eligible 30 days after the arrest date if no charges were filed or if the case was dismissed. Convictions require waiting periods that depend on the offense class. Felony convictions require seven years, or five years for drug-related felonies. Class A misdemeanor convictions require five years. Class B misdemeanor convictions require four years.
Some offenses cannot be expunged. Capital felonies, first degree felonies, violent felonies, automobile homicide, felony DUI, and registerable sex offenses are permanently ineligible. Review the full eligibility rules and step-by-step instructions at utcourts.gov. Consult a Utah attorney if you have questions about whether a specific Murray conviction qualifies for expungement.
Salt Lake County Criminal Records
Murray is located in Salt Lake County. The county sheriff, Third District Court, and county agencies all maintain records that overlap with Murray criminal cases. The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office at 3365 South 900 West serves as the county jail operator and a key source for booking and arrest data. Visit the Salt Lake County criminal records page for county-level resources.
Nearby Utah Cities
Residents of nearby cities access records through their local agencies.