Iron County Arrest Records and Criminal History Search
Iron County criminal records are maintained by the Iron County Sheriff's Office in Cedar City, the 5th District Court, and state agencies. Records include arrest records, booking information, criminal history, and court records. The Sheriff's Office publishes a current inmate roster online that refreshes every ten minutes. This guide covers how to access Iron County criminal records through the Sheriff's Office, the jail division, and state-level resources. It also explains how GRAMA requests work for Iron County.
Iron County Quick Facts
Iron County Sheriff's Office and Arrest Records
The Iron County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Kenneth Carpenter. The office is located at 2132 North Main St., Cedar City, UT 84721. The main phone number is (435) 867-7500. The fax number is (435) 867-7539. The Sheriff is a constitutionally created office and serves as the chief law enforcement officer for Iron County. The Sheriff is elected every four years and holds countywide jurisdiction, though the office concentrates most of its work outside city limits where municipal police departments do not operate.
Iron County arrest records are maintained by the Sheriff's Office and cover the full range of criminal activity handled by county law enforcement. Records include felony arrests, misdemeanor arrests, and infraction cases. Arrest records contain the date of booking, the charges listed, and when available, the date of birth and arrest photographs. Per Utah law HB 228, mugshot images have been removed from public booking pages to protect individuals before conviction. All charges listed at time of booking are preliminary and do not indicate guilt.
The image below is from the Iron County Sheriff's Office official website, the primary source for Iron County arrest records and booking information.
The Sheriff's Office website is the official resource for Iron County arrest records, inmate bookings, and GRAMA records requests.
| Sheriff | Kenneth Carpenter |
|---|---|
| Office Address | 2132 North Main St., Cedar City, UT 84721 |
| Main Phone | (435) 867-7500 |
| Fax | (435) 867-7539 |
| Jail Phone | (435) 867-7555 |
Iron County Current Inmate Roster and Booking Records
The Iron County Current Inmate Roster is available online through the Sheriff's Office website. The roster shows each inmate's name, booking date, offenses, bond amounts, and bond types. The page refreshes automatically every 10 minutes to reflect the most current data. The data on this page is provided for general information purposes only. Contact the jail directly for official confirmation of any inmate's status.
The Recent Arrests page on the Sheriff's website shows jail bookings from the past three days. Post-conviction and post-sentencing photographs are available through a GRAMA records request rather than through the online booking page. Iron County criminal records in the booking database include felony, misdemeanor, and infraction arrests. Date of birth is included in arrest records when available.
Note: The inmate roster is informational only. Charges listed are preliminary and have not been proven in court. All individuals are presumed innocent until a court finds otherwise.
The image below is from the Iron County Current Inmate Roster page, which provides live booking data refreshed every 10 minutes.
The inmate roster is updated continuously and is the fastest way to check whether a specific person is currently in Iron County custody.
Iron County Jail Division
The Iron County Jail Division is managed by the Sheriff's Office and is responsible for housing individuals arrested in Iron County. The jail operates around the clock and is staffed by certified corrections officers. The jail handles both pretrial detainees and sentenced offenders. Staff at the jail can answer questions about inmate status, visitation, and how to deposit funds to an inmate's account.
Visitors to the jail must comply with all facility rules. Contact the jail at (435) 867-7555 ahead of any planned visit to confirm current visitation policies, hours, and any restrictions in effect. The jail phone line can also confirm whether a specific individual is currently in custody.
The image below is from the Iron County Jail Division page, which provides information on jail services, inmate contact, and facility rules.
The Jail Division page is the best source for current visitation policies, inmate account deposits, and how to correspond with someone in Iron County custody.
Iron County Court Records and the 5th District Court
Iron County is served by the 5th District Court, which handles criminal, civil, and family law cases filed in the county. Court records include criminal case filings, hearing schedules, judgments, and sentencing information. These are part of the Utah Courts system and can be searched online through the Utah Courts XChange portal. XChange allows name-based and case number-based searches for public case information.
Felony cases in Iron County go to the 5th District Court. Misdemeanor and infraction cases are handled by the Iron County Justice Court. Case records include charge information, court dates, and final case dispositions once proceedings are complete. For in-person records access, contact the 5th District Court clerk in Cedar City.
How to Submit a GRAMA Request in Iron County
Criminal records in Iron County are public under the Government Records Access and Management Act, Utah Code Section 63G-2-101 et seq. Requests for Iron County criminal records can be submitted in person or in writing to the Sheriff's Office. The requestor must clearly identify the subject and the type of record being sought. Some records are exempt from public disclosure, including juvenile records, sealed cases, and protected personal information.
Post-conviction photographs and certain booking details not available on the online roster are accessible through a formal GRAMA request. The Sheriff's Office processes these requests during regular business hours. Contact the main office at (435) 867-7500 for guidance on submitting a GRAMA request and to ask about current processing times and any applicable fees.
Note: GRAMA requests must be specific. A request that is too broad or unclear may result in a delay or a request for clarification from the agency.
Iron County Criminal History and Background Checks
Full criminal history reports for Iron County are available through the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI). BCI is located at 4315 S 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. Phone: (801) 965-4445. A BCI report is the most thorough type of background check available for Iron County residents. It covers arrest records, conviction history, and case outcomes from agencies and courts across Utah. The fee is $20 per report as of July 2025.
Fingerprint-based background checks can be submitted through BCI's online portal or in person. These checks are used by courts, licensing boards, and individuals seeking their own records. Third-party background check services can also search Iron County criminal records by pulling from public court filings and other available data sources. These are useful for general research but may not be fully current.
Iron County Official Government and VINE
The Iron County official government website provides links to county departments and public services. The VINE inmate tracking system allows anyone to monitor the custody status of individuals held in Iron County facilities. VINE sends automated alerts when an inmate's status changes. Registration is free and alerts can be sent by phone, email, or text message.
The sex offender registry for Iron County is maintained at the state level. Search the Utah sex offender registry by zip code or radius to find registered offenders in the Cedar City area and surrounding communities. Results show both incarcerated offenders and those not compliant with registration rules.
Expungement of Iron County Criminal Records
Some individuals with an Iron County criminal record may be eligible to have their record expunged. Utah's expungement process starts with a Certificate of Eligibility from BCI. The petition is then filed with the 5th District Court. Waiting periods range from three to ten years depending on the offense type and case outcome. Serious felonies and sex offenses are generally not eligible for expungement. Full details are on the Utah Courts expungement page.
Once expungement is granted, the record is no longer available through standard public criminal history searches. The Iron County Courthouse can provide guidance on filing a petition for cases that originated in the county.