Salt Lake County Criminal Records Search
Salt Lake County criminal records span arrest logs, booking data, jail rosters, court filings, and full criminal history maintained by the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, the 3rd District Court, and the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. As Utah's most populous county and home to Salt Lake City, the state capital, this jurisdiction processes more criminal records than any other county in the state. This guide covers where to find Salt Lake County criminal records, how the jail system works, how to request records under GRAMA, and what resources are available for court and criminal history searches.
Salt Lake County Quick Facts
Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office and Criminal Records
The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office is the primary county-level law enforcement agency responsible for criminal records, jail operations, and patrol services in unincorporated Salt Lake County. The Sheriff's administrative office is at 3365 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84119. The main phone is (385) 468-9898. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8am to 5pm. The fax number is (385) 468-9904.
Two of the most populous cities in the county, Salt Lake City and Sandy, maintain their own police departments independent of the Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff handles the county's unincorporated areas and operates the jail system, which covers everyone booked from across the county regardless of which agency made the arrest. Salt Lake County criminal records from the Sheriff's Office cover arrests going back decades.
The image below is from the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office official website, the lead law enforcement agency managing arrests, bookings, and criminal records for the county.
The Sheriff's Office website provides direct access to the inmate search tool, jail dockets, warrant search, and department contact information.
| Sheriff Admin Address | 3365 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84119 |
|---|---|
| Admin Phone | (385) 468-9898 |
| Admin Fax | (385) 468-9904 |
| Admin Hours | Monday-Friday, 8am-5pm |
| Metro Jail Address | 3415 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84119 |
| Metro Jail Phone | (385) 468-8400 |
Salt Lake County Inmate Search and Jail Rosters
The Salt Lake County Find a Prisoner tool allows anyone to search for a currently held inmate by name or booking number. The tool covers both the Metro Jail at 3415 South 900 West and the Oxbow Jail, which share a single search system. Booking records appear online within four to twelve hours of booking, and during busy periods it may take up to 24 hours for a new record to show up.
Information from the jail is released to the public 24 hours after booking. This slight delay reflects the time needed to process intake, complete paperwork, and confirm charges. Jail dockets and rosters are also available through the Sheriff's website alongside the statewide warrant search tool. The Metro Jail houses inmates in pods of approximately 80 individuals each, and the facility holds over 248 beds.
The image below is from the Salt Lake County Find a Prisoner page, the official inmate search tool for both county jail facilities.
The Find a Prisoner tool lets you search by name or booking number and covers all inmates held at both Metro Jail and Oxbow Jail under a single unified system.
Note: Salt Lake County booking records are public under Utah Code 63G-2-101 (GRAMA). Protected categories include medical information, sealed court records, expunged cases, and juvenile files.
Salt Lake County Corrections and Inmate Communication
The Salt Lake County Corrections Division manages the jail population and all inmate services at both facilities. Inmates have access to phone calls from 7am to 9:30pm daily, with a 15-minute limit per call. TDD users get a 30-minute limit. Calls can be placed collect or through phone card accounts.
Email communication is available through the OffenderConnect platform at $0.50 per message. Pre-paid calling accounts can be set up at viapath.com or by calling 1-877-650-4249. Voicemail is also available for some inmates. Mail sent to an inmate should use this format: Prisoner's Name (SO# if known) c/o Salt Lake County Metro Jail, 3415 S. 900 W., Salt Lake City, UT 84119. All incoming mail is inspected before delivery.
Legal documents sent by mail should be addressed to: Salt Lake County Jail, SO# (prisoner), 3415 S. 900 W., SLC, Utah 84119. Legal mail is handled with added care under court rules, but it is still subject to inspection for contraband. Communication records, including call logs and message history, may be accessible through a criminal records request in some cases.
The image below is from the Salt Lake County Corrections Division page, which covers jail rules, inmate services, and facility information.
The Corrections Division page details communication options, visitation rules, how to send mail, and how to access Salt Lake County inmate records.
Salt Lake County Court Records and District Attorney
Criminal court records for Salt Lake County are filed through the 3rd District Court. The Utah Courts online portal provides public access to case records by name or case number. This covers criminal filings, hearing schedules, case outcomes, and sentencing data from courts at all levels in the county. Multiple justice courts also operate across the county's cities.
The Salt Lake County District Attorney's case search page provides guidance on finding records for specific prosecutions. You can also call the 3rd District Court at 801-238-7300 for case information on active or completed criminal matters in Salt Lake County. The DA handles felony-level prosecutions for the county, while cities handle misdemeanor cases through their own city prosecutors and justice courts.
GRAMA Requests for Salt Lake County Criminal Records
Salt Lake County criminal records are public under GRAMA. Requests can be submitted through the Salt Lake County GRAMA online portal, which tracks submissions electronically and guides users through the process. The first 30 minutes of staff time is free. Additional time is billed at $25 per hour.
Paper copies cost up to $0.50 per page. Certified copies are available for $10 or the applicable statutory rate. If the estimated cost to fulfill a request exceeds $50, the county may require prepayment before work begins. Most requests for arrest records or booking data fall under the free threshold. Exempt categories include medical records, sealed or expunged files, juvenile cases, and active investigation data.
Note: Appeals for denied GRAMA requests go through the county's designated records officer. Time limits for appeals are set by state law, so act quickly if a request is denied and you plan to appeal.
Utah BCI and Full Criminal History for Salt Lake County
Full criminal history reports covering Salt Lake County are available through the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) at 4315 S 2700 West Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. The BCI phone is (801) 965-4445. BCI maintains the statewide criminal history database and processes fingerprint-based background checks for individuals and agencies. A BCI report draws from all Utah counties, including Salt Lake County.
Individuals can request their own criminal history record directly from BCI. This report covers arrests, charges, and final case dispositions across all courts in the state. Licensed fingerprinting agencies throughout Salt Lake County can submit fingerprint cards on your behalf. BCI is also the agency that reviews and processes petitions for record expungement, making it central to both the records access and the sealing process.
Salt Lake County Warrant Records
Active warrants in Salt Lake County can be searched at secure.utah.gov/warrants. This statewide tool is updated regularly with warrant data from courts and law enforcement. Warrant records include the subject's name, warrant type, the issuing court, the offense, and bond information. Bench warrants arise from failures to appear. Arrest warrants reflect a court finding of probable cause.
If a warrant exists in your name, contact an attorney before attempting to address it. The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office at (385) 468-9898 can confirm whether an active warrant exists and explain the process for resolving it through the appropriate court. Ignoring an outstanding warrant increases the likelihood of arrest during any routine police contact.
Salt Lake County Government and Official Resources
The Salt Lake County official website is the central hub for all county departments and services. Salt Lake County is Utah's largest county by population and includes many cities: Salt Lake City, Sandy, Draper, South Jordan, West Jordan, Murray, Taylorsville, Riverton, Cottonwood Heights, Midvale, South Salt Lake, West Valley City, Herriman, and Holladay. Each of these cities may maintain its own records through city police and justice courts alongside the county system.
The county portal links to the Sheriff's Office, Corrections, the District Attorney, the GRAMA portal, and all other departments relevant to criminal records. Victim resources including the VINE tracking system and the Utah sex offender registry are accessible through links on the county site and the Utah Department of Public Safety pages.
The image below is from the Salt Lake County official government website, which provides direct access to all departments and public records tools for the county.
The county website connects residents and researchers to the Sheriff, Corrections, the District Attorney, GRAMA forms, and every other key resource for Salt Lake County criminal records.