Salt Lake City Criminal Records Search
Salt Lake City criminal records are maintained by the Salt Lake City Police Department and the Salt Lake County District Court. Salt Lake City is the state capital and the largest city in Utah with about 200,000 residents. All criminal cases filed in Salt Lake City go through the Third Judicial District Court. Arrest records, police reports, and court case files are available to the public under Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act.
Salt Lake City Quick Facts
Where to Get Salt Lake City Criminal Records
Salt Lake City criminal records come from three main sources. The Salt Lake City Police Department holds police reports and arrest records. The Third Judicial District Court holds case records for criminal prosecutions. The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification holds statewide criminal history records.
The Salt Lake City Police Department is located at the Public Safety Building. You can submit a GRAMA request for police reports online or in person. In-person visits are accepted Monday through Friday from 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. The address is 475 South 300 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Records requests are not accepted at the Pioneer Precinct location.
The Salt Lake City Police Department maintains a full online portal for GRAMA records requests. You can also reach the GRAMA coordinator at (801) 799-3871. For court case records, the Third Judicial District Court is located at 450 South State Street in downtown Salt Lake City. The court clerk can provide copies of criminal case filings, judgments, and related documents.
Note: Police reports involving open or ongoing investigations are classified as protected records and may not be available until the case is closed.
Salt Lake City Police Department Criminal Records
The Salt Lake City Police Department website provides online access to GRAMA records request forms and information about available records.
The department processes requests for police reports, traffic accident reports, arrest logs, body camera footage, and photographs under the GRAMA framework established by Utah Code.
Salt Lake City police records fall into four categories. Public records are open to anyone. Private records relate to an individual's personal interests. Controlled records contain medical or mental health data. Protected records include open investigations. Most arrest logs and initial contact reports are classified as public under GRAMA. The department must respond to all valid requests within 10 business days. Media organizations may request expedited 5-day responses by demonstrating their status.
How to Search Salt Lake City Criminal Records
You can search Salt Lake City criminal records through several methods. Online searches work well for court case information and basic arrest logs. In-person visits let you review full case files and obtain certified copies the same day.
To request a police report or arrest record from the Salt Lake City Police Department, you must complete a GRAMA Request Form. Incomplete forms will not be processed. You must provide valid identification. Accepted forms of ID include a current US Driver's License, US Passport, US Visa, US Permanent Residence Card, or US Military ID. A Driver Privilege Card alone is not accepted as identification.
For court records, the Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov provides online case searches. A subscription costs $30 per month. You can search by name, case number, or citation number. The system covers the Third Judicial District Court and all other Utah courts. Some document images are available for certain case types.
The Utah Department of Corrections maintains a free offender search tool at corrections.utah.gov. You can search by name or offender number. Results include facility location, date of birth, and physical description. This covers current and recently released inmates statewide.
Note: Salt Lake City criminal records for cases still in the court system may have restricted access until the case is fully resolved.
Salt Lake City Criminal Records Fees
Fees for criminal records in Salt Lake City vary by record type and source. Each agency sets its own fee schedule under GRAMA guidelines.
Salt Lake City Police Department fees include a $15.00 base fee for each police report up to 50 pages. Pages beyond 50 cost $0.25 each. Photocopies of individual pages cost $0.10 each. Photographs cost $12.25 per case. Body camera video costs $33.00 per request. Redaction time for body camera video costs $46.00 per hour, billed in 15-minute increments. Staff time for preparation and review costs $20 per hour, with the first 15 minutes free.
For full criminal history records, the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification charges $20 per name-based search as of July 1, 2025. Fingerprint-based searches also cost $20. The BCI is located at 4315 South 2700 West Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. The phone number is (801) 965-4445. Hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday.
The Salt Lake County GRAMA portal provides the first 30 minutes of research at no charge. After that, staff time is $25.00 per hour. Certified copies cost $10.00 or the statutory fee. Paper copies cost no more than $0.50 per page. If the estimated cost exceeds $50.00, prepayment may be required. You can submit a fee waiver request by explaining the public interest benefit of your records request.
Payment to the Salt Lake City Police Department must be by check or money order made out to Salt Lake City Corporation. Prepayment of fees may be required before the department begins processing your request.
Utah BCI Criminal History Records for Salt Lake City Residents
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains the statewide criminal history repository. Salt Lake City residents can request their own criminal history or authorized third-party checks through the BCI. This is the most complete source for background check purposes.
The BCI holds records from law enforcement agencies across Utah, including Salt Lake City. It also receives records from federal agencies and other states. A name-based search covers all criminal history on file in Utah. A fingerprint-based search is more thorough and links records across jurisdictions. Both cost $20 as of July 1, 2025.
The BCI criminal records division processes requests by mail, in person, or through authorized online channels. For employment-related checks, employers must follow Utah law on when and how they can use criminal history information. The BCI is housed at 4315 South 2700 West Suite 1300 in Taylorsville, which is accessible from Salt Lake City via I-15 south.
VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) at vinelink.com lets victims and the public track inmate custody status statewide. You can register for automatic alerts when an inmate's status changes. The service covers jails and prisons in 48 states. Salt Lake County jail information is included in the VINE system.
Understanding GRAMA in Salt Lake City
GRAMA stands for the Government Records Access and Management Act. It is Utah's public records law, codified under Utah Code Section 63G-2-101 and following sections. GRAMA gives every person the right to access government records, including criminal records held by Salt Lake City agencies.
Under GRAMA, Salt Lake City agencies have 10 business days to respond to a standard request. They can provide the record, deny the request, or notify you that extraordinary circumstances require more time. Media organizations may receive expedited 5-business-day responses. You can appeal a denial first to the agency head, then to the State Records Committee, and finally to a district court.
The full text of GRAMA is available through the Utah Legislature website. The law defines what is public, private, controlled, and protected. Not every record is open to everyone, but the law starts with a presumption in favor of disclosure. Salt Lake City agencies must classify their records and make fee schedules available to the public.
Note: You do not need to give a reason for a GRAMA request. Any person may request any public record from a Salt Lake City government agency without stating why they want it.
Salt Lake City Court Criminal Records
The Third Judicial District Court handles all felony and serious misdemeanor criminal cases filed in Salt Lake City. The court is located at 450 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84114. The main phone number is (801) 238-7300. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
Criminal case records at the Third District Court include charging documents, plea agreements, jury verdicts, sentencing orders, and probation terms. These records are generally public once the case is filed. Some records in pending cases may be sealed or restricted by court order. The court clerk can tell you what is available for a specific case number.
The Utah Courts website lets you search case information online through the XChange system. Basic name and case number searches are available with a subscription. Certified copies of court documents must be obtained from the court clerk. Copies cost more than plain copies and carry the court's official seal.
For federal criminal cases involving Salt Lake City residents, you would search through PACER at pacer.uscourts.gov. Federal courts have a separate records system from state courts. Salt Lake City is in the District of Utah for federal court purposes.
Salt Lake County Criminal Records
Salt Lake City is located in Salt Lake County. All criminal filings go through the Salt Lake County court system. The county also maintains its own records through the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office and other agencies. For a broader look at county-level criminal records, fees, and resources, visit the Salt Lake County criminal records page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Residents of nearby cities access criminal records through their local courts and law enforcement agencies.