Utah Arrest Records – Search Arrests, Mugshots & Jail Records
Utah · Booking, court, jail-service, bail and criminal-history guide
Find a Utah Arrest and Complete Every Important Next Step
Start with the county booking, verify the person, identify the arresting agency and then read the criminal court case. Jail charges alone do not show the final result.
This guide also covers county jail visits, mail, calls, money, bail, release, lawyers, victim advocates, state-prison rules, BCI corrections and Utah’s 2026 expungement process.
UTAH RECORD ROUTER
ACTIVE
COUNTY
BOOKING
BOOKING
COURT
OUTCOME
OUTCOME
BCI
HISTORY
HISTORY
RECORD VERIFIED
Arrest is not conviction. A booking charge is an allegation entered during arrest or intake. It may be amended, declined or dismissed. Confirm the person with multiple identifiers and read the final court disposition.
Recent arrest
Search the county jail and Utah VINE.
Police narrative
Request it from the arresting agency.
Final outcome
Read the Utah court case and disposition.
Your BCI record
$20 plus fingerprints and acceptable ID.
Facts reviewed
Official procedures checked July 13, 2026.
Which Utah record answers your question?
COUNTY JAIL
Is the person held now?
Booking, jail charges, bond, holds, housing and release status.
First stop for a recent arrest.
POLICE OR SHERIFF
What was alleged?
Incident report, arrest report, probable-cause statement and supplements.
Request from the agency that created it.
UTAH COURTS
What was filed?
Formal charges, hearings, warrants, pleas, judgments and disposition.
Use Xchange or MyCourtCase.
UTAH CORRECTIONS
Was the person sentenced?
Current state imprisonment, probation or parole supervision.
Pretrial county detainees are excluded.
UTAH BCI
What is on my history?
Fingerprint-supported statewide Utah criminal history for the record subject.
Not a public search for another person.How to find someone recently arrested in Utah
Identify where the arrest occurred
Search the county of arrest, not only the person’s home county.
Identify the arresting agency
Look for city police, county sheriff, Utah Highway Patrol or another agency.
Check Utah VINE
Search the person’s legal name or offender number in participating Utah facilities.
Open the live Utah custody search
Search the county jail roster
Begin with the surname. Add the first name or birth date only when necessary.
Open every possible match
Compare birth date, age, booking date, agency, physical description and booking number.
Write down each identifier
Save the booking number, inmate ID, report number, court case number and UDC number when shown.
Read every charge and hold
One booking can contain several charges, warrants or agency holds.
Continue to the court record
Search the case to see what the prosecutor formally filed and how each charge ended.
Open Utah Courts Xchange
Choose the Utah county connected to the arrest
Wasatch Front
Salt Lake, Utah, Davis, Weber, Tooele, Summit, Wasatch and Morgan
Northern Utah
Cache, Rich and Box Elder
Central Utah
Juab, Millard, Sanpete, Sevier, Piute and Wayne
Eastern Utah
Uintah, Duchesne, Daggett, Carbon, Emery, Grand and San Juan
Southern Utah
Washington, Iron, Kane, Garfield and Beaver
City police made the arrest
Search the county jail for custody. Request the report from the city police records unit.
A sheriff made the arrest
The sheriff may control the booking and investigative records through separate divisions.
Utah Highway Patrol made the arrest
Search the county jail where booking occurred and use the UHP report number for the report request.
An outside warrant caused the arrest
The holding jail, arresting agency and issuing court may be in different counties.
Safe search method: Search the county name followed by “official sheriff inmate roster.” Confirm the page belongs to the county, sheriff or jail before entering personal information.
Search custody and register for release notifications
Open Utah VINE
Search by the incarcerated person’s name or offender number.
Open VINElink
Verify the facility and person
Compare the county, custody location and identifying information.
Select the available notification
Available events can include release, transfer, escape, return after escape or death in custody.
Choose telephone or email alerts
Use a telephone number or email address you monitor regularly.
Create and protect your PIN
Telephone notifications may require the PIN to confirm that the message was received.
Maintain a separate safety plan
VINE is helpful but should not be the only protection used for an immediate safety concern.
Utah VINE telephone service
Toll-free: 1-877-884-8463
Toll-free: 1-877-884-8463
What each booking field means
| Field | What it means | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking number | A specific jail intake event. | The final charge or outcome. | Use it for jail calls and record requests. |
| Inmate ID | The person’s identifier in that correctional system. | Guilt or conviction. | Use it for mail, visits and deposits. |
| Booking date | When intake began. | When the alleged offense occurred. | Compare it with the arrest timeline. |
| Arresting agency | The agency responsible for the arrest. | That the agency controls the court case. | Request the police report from this agency. |
| Booking charge | The allegation entered during arrest or intake. | What the prosecutor later filed. | Read the court charging document. |
| Bond or bail | A release entry connected to a charge or case. | Payment clears every hold. | Confirm all charges and holds first. |
| Hold | Another court or agency may control release. | The displayed bond controls the booking. | Ask which agency owns the hold. |
| Release date | The custody episode ended. | Dismissal or acquittal. | Search the criminal case. |
| Mugshot | A photograph created during intake. | Identity by itself or criminal responsibility. | Verify multiple identifiers. |
Verify the person before relying on the record
First and last names match
Middle name, alias or suffix is consistent
Birth date or age matches
Arrest date matches the known event
Agency matches the arrest location
Booking number matches another record
Court case follows the same event
Physical descriptors are consistent
Minimum rule: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation or treating the result as belonging to a specific person.
Why a Utah arrest may not appear
Intake is incomplete
Identification, fingerprints, screening and data entry can delay publication.
The wrong county was searched
Search the county of arrest and any county connected to the warrant.
The name is different
Try the surname alone, maiden name, former name, suffix and alternate spelling.
The person was released
Active rosters may remove released people. Ask how historical bookings are obtained.
The person was transferred
Check another county, UDC, federal custody or another jurisdiction.
The record is restricted
Juvenile, sealed, expunged or protected information may be unavailable.
Call script
I am trying to confirm the custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is being booked, held, released, transferred or listed under another identifier?
Request a Utah arrest or incident report
Identify the record holder
Request a city police report from the city police department and a sheriff report from the sheriff.
Name the exact documents
Ask for the incident report, arrest report, probable-cause statement and releasable supplements.
Provide exact identifiers
Include the name, date, location, report number, booking number and case number.
Request electronic delivery
Electronic delivery can reduce copying and mailing charges.
Set a cost limit
Require written approval before staff exceeds a stated amount.
Ask for the legal basis of withholding
Request an explanation for any denial or redaction.
Copy-ready GRAMA request
Under the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act, I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause statement and releasable supplements concerning [name] for the event on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are report number [number], booking number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a cost estimate before processing if the total will exceed $[amount].
Reports may be delayed or redacted because of an active investigation, victim or juvenile privacy, confidential information, recording review or an overly broad request.
Search and interpret the Utah criminal case
Xchange
- Public district and justice court case information.
- District court includes felonies and class A misdemeanors.
- Justice court includes most class B and C misdemeanors, infractions and traffic cases.
- May show parties, documents, hearings, judgments and outcomes.
- Expunged and protected cases are excluded.
MyCourtCase
- Free for parties in eligible cases.
- View case history and filed papers.
- Link eligible open and closed cases.
- Pay applicable fines and fees.
- Registration requires an email, case number and ID.
Micro-step docket review
Search by case number
A case number is safer than a name-only search.
Confirm the court
Check district versus justice court and the correct county or city.
Match the timeline
Compare the filing date, arrest date, agency and booking charges.
Find the charging document
Determine what the prosecutor formally filed.
Check amended charges
Later filings can add, reduce, replace or dismiss counts.
Read warrant entries in order
A warrant-issued entry may be followed by service or recall.
Find each disposition
Look for dismissal, acquittal, plea, judgment and sentence.
Order formal proof when needed
Use the court-record request for an ordinary, certified or exemplified copy.
Request the court record
Utah court-search and record-copy fees
| Service | Published charge | Use |
|---|---|---|
| Xchange one-time or guest credit | $10 initial credit | Occasional public case research. |
| Xchange search | $0.35 | Each billable search. |
| Xchange document | $1 | Available electronic document image. |
| Xchange subscription | $25 setup; $40 monthly | Includes up to 500 monthly searches. |
| Paper copy | $0.25 per sheet | Ordinary courthouse copy. |
| Certified copy | $4 per document plus $0.50 per page | Formal certified proof. |
| Exemplified copy | $6 per document plus $0.50 per page | Only when specifically required. |
| Court audio or video | $15 per half-day of testimony | Court-proceeding recording. |
Ask the recipient whether it needs an online docket, ordinary copy, certified disposition, exemplified copy or transcript before ordering.
How to confirm bail and arrange release safely
Do not pay from a screenshot alone. Bail can change after court review, and another warrant or hold can prevent release.
Confirm the person and booking
Match the legal name, date of birth and booking number.
List every charge
Write down the bond or release condition for each charge.
Identify every hold
Ask whether another court, county, state or federal agency controls a hold.
Confirm the court’s current order
The judge may order nonfinancial release, secured release, cash, surety or detention.
Read the official Utah criminal process
Ask the jail which payment methods are accepted
Confirm where payment must be made and whether the jail, court or approved surety handles it.
Verify a private professional
Check licensing and obtain the full written premium, collateral and refund terms before signing.
Keep proof
Save the receipt, transaction number, bond paperwork and contact information.
Allow release processing time
The jail must verify payment, clear holds, complete paperwork and return property.
Bail-verification call script
I am calling about booking number [number] for [name]. Please confirm every active charge, the current release condition for each charge, every agency hold, accepted payment methods and whether another court approval is required before release.
Questions to ask a private bond company
What is the nonrefundable premium?
What collateral is required?
When will collateral be returned?
Who pays court or jail charges?
What happens after a missed hearing?
What written cancellation terms apply?
Is the company properly licensed?
Will I receive a complete signed agreement?
How to get a Utah criminal-defense lawyer
Court-appointed lawyer
Ask for appointed counsel if the charge carries possible jail time and the defendant cannot afford a lawyer.
- Ask the judge at the first hearing.
- Complete Declaration of Financial Status form 1001CR.
- List income, assets, debts and expenses accurately.
- Submit the form as directed by the court.
- Do not discuss case facts with anyone except the lawyer.
Private lawyer
- Search a licensed Utah criminal-defense lawyer.
- Confirm the lawyer is active and licensed.
- Ask who will personally handle the case.
- Request the fee agreement in writing.
- Ask whether the fee covers bail, trial and appeal work.
Utah Courts states that a defendant facing possible jail time may qualify for appointed counsel based on financial ability. Income below 150% of the federal poverty level generally qualifies, but a court can also consider inability to pay above that level.
Utah Courts Self-Help Center
Toll-free: 888-683-0009
Text: 801-742-1898
Email: selfhelp@utcourts.gov
Monday–Friday, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Toll-free: 888-683-0009
Text: 801-742-1898
Email: selfhelp@utcourts.gov
Monday–Friday, 11:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
How to obtain a Utah victim advocate
Find the prosecuting office
Use the criminal case to identify the county or city prosecutor.
Ask for victim services
Request the advocate assigned to the case or jurisdiction.
Provide the case identifiers
Have the case number, defendant name, prosecutor and next hearing date available.
Request notification help
Ask about hearings, release, plea, sentencing and restitution notices.
Discuss safety needs
Ask about safety planning, protective-order information and available community services.
Contact the Utah Office for Victims of Crime
Use the state office for compensation and statewide victim-service information.
Open the Utah Office for Victims of Crime
A victim advocate explains rights and services. The advocate is not the defendant’s lawyer and may not provide independent legal representation.
How to schedule a visit at a Utah county jail
County rules are facility-specific. Do not apply UDC state-prison schedules or dress rules automatically to a county jail.
Confirm the person is still in that jail
Check the current roster or Utah VINE immediately before scheduling.
Confirm live custody
Record the exact facility and housing unit
A sheriff may operate more than one jail or visitation location.
Open the county’s official visitation page
Check whether visits are in-person, onsite video, remote video or a combination.
Create the required visitor account
Use only the provider linked by the official jail page.
Complete visitor approval
Provide the requested legal name, birth date, address and government ID information.
Add minors correctly
Confirm age limits, relationship documents and adult-supervision requirements.
Select the correct visit type
Onsite video, remote video and contact visits may use different schedules and fees.
Receive confirmation
Do not travel based on a submitted request. Wait for the approved date and time.
Recheck custody and restrictions
A transfer, court trip, lockdown or disciplinary restriction can cancel a visit.
Arrive early with approved identification
Leave prohibited property in the vehicle and follow screening instructions.
County jail visit checklist
Government-issued photo ID
Approved visitor confirmation
Correct date, time and facility
Correct inmate and housing unit
Clothing that follows the jail code
Minor’s required documentation
No phone, watch or recording device
No food, tobacco, weapons or contraband
Visitation, mail, calls, money and conduct rules to check
Visitor approval
- Background or warrant checks may apply.
- Former inmates may face a waiting period.
- Probation or parole status may require approval.
- False application information can cause denial.
Visit conduct
- Visits can be monitored and recorded.
- No recording, photographing or livestreaming.
- Threats, nudity or coded criminal communication can terminate access.
- Visitors must follow staff instructions.
Dress rules
- Avoid revealing, transparent or extremely tight clothing.
- Avoid gang, drug, weapon or offensive graphics.
- Avoid clothing resembling inmate or officer uniforms.
- Bring an alternative outfit when traveling far.
Personal mail
- Use the exact name and inmate ID.
- Use the address published by that jail.
- Do not send cash or unauthorized items.
- Confirm whether mail is scanned by an outside provider.
Telephone and tablets
- Most jails do not accept ordinary incoming inmate calls.
- Create an account only through the approved provider.
- Calls may be monitored and recorded.
- Attorney calls require the jail’s legal-access process.
Money and commissary
- Confirm the exact inmate and booking number.
- Use the jail-approved deposit system.
- Review transaction fees before paying.
- Keep the receipt and confirmation number.
Never send these without checking the jail’s rules
Cash, personal checks or gift cards
Food, medicine or hygiene items
Polaroid or prohibited photographs
Stickers, glitter, glue or perfume
Books not sent by an approved seller
Legal documents through ordinary scanned mail
Identification cards or original certificates
Anything containing escape or contraband instructions
When to use the Utah Department of Corrections search
UDC search may include
- People currently incarcerated under UDC.
- People currently supervised by Adult Probation and Parole.
- Results searchable by name or UDC number.
UDC search excludes
- A person awaiting trial in county jail.
- A person not yet sentenced to UDC.
- Every past Utah arrest or county booking.
Apply, schedule and complete a Utah state-prison visit
Beginning June 1, 2026, USCF uses an updated rotating weekend schedule for the Bear housing units. Always check the current housing-unit calendar before scheduling.
Find the person’s current housing
Use the UDC offender search before applying.
Check UDC housing
Read the visitor rules
Review application, screening, conduct and clothing requirements.
Read UDC visitation rules
Submit the visitor application
Use the online application or official PDF option on the UDC page.
Wait for email approval
UDC performs required checks and sends the decision by email.
Select the housing-unit schedule
Use the schedule for USCF or CUCF and the correct unit.
Submit the visit request
A request is not approved until UDC sends confirmation.
Arrive early
Arrive at least 30 minutes early for an in-person visit and be online at least 15 minutes early for video.
Pass screening
Visitors must present ID, remove shoes and clear the body scanner and other required searches.
UDC visit duration and visitor limit
| Facility or rule | Current standard | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| USCF in-person visit | 2 hours | Subject to housing schedule and operating conditions. |
| CUCF in-person visit | 90 minutes | Subject to housing schedule and operating conditions. |
| Video visit | 30 minutes | Dress and conduct rules still apply. |
| Maximum visitors | 3 per session | All visitors must be approved. |
| Adult renewal | Annual | Failure to renew can remove the visitor from the list. |
| Minor turns 18 | Removed from minor list | An adult application must be submitted. |
UDC entry and conduct rules
Visitors age 16+ need government ID
Shoes and belts may be removed for screening
Person, property and vehicle may be searched
No cell phones, smartwatches or electronic devices
No tobacco, lighters, gum or outside food
No leaving and re-entering during the visit
Visitors may visit only the approved person
Contraband can cause prosecution and suspension
UDC clothing rules
Required coverage
Sleeves must cover the full shoulder. Clothing must cover cleavage, back, midriff and underarm areas.
Length and fit
Dresses, skirts and shorts must reach the kneecap. Clothing should be modest and loose-fitting.
Prohibited items
No leggings, yoga pants, hooded clothing, camouflage, sheer fabric, underwire bras or open-toe shoes.
How to send personal mail to a Utah state prisoner
Utah State Correctional Facility
Incarcerated Person’s Name – Inmate ID
P.O. Box 165300
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
P.O. Box 165300
Salt Lake City, UT 84116
Central Utah Correctional Facility
Incarcerated Person’s Name – Inmate ID
P.O. Box 550
Gunnison, UT 84634
P.O. Box 550
Gunnison, UT 84634
Verify the full name and inmate ID
Use the official UDC offender search before addressing mail.
Use the correct P.O. box
Choose USCF or CUCF based on current housing.
Limit the mailing to five pages
Write or print on one side of standard 8.5 × 11-inch paper.
Use a standard No. 10 envelope
Other envelope sizes can be denied.
Do not include photographs
Photographs must use a provider approved by UDC.
Remember that originals are destroyed
Mail is scanned in color, delivered as a copy and retained electronically for 30 days before disposal.
Do not include
Cash, checks, coins or cards
Glitter, rhinestones, stickers or glue
Postcards or greeting cards
Books, magazines or newspaper clippings
Blank paper, envelopes or stamps
Stapled or bound material
Original IDs or certificates
Legal mail through the personal-mail channel
Telephone rates, account deposits and deductions
| Call type | Rate | Note |
|---|---|---|
| Interstate | $0.10 per minute plus tax | Collect, debit or prepaid formats. |
| Local or intrastate | $0.10 per minute plus tax | Collect, debit or prepaid formats. |
| International | $0.19 per minute | Subject to provider availability. |
UDC deposit options
Mail
Money order or cashier’s check using the UDC Finance Office form. Do not mail it to the prison housing address.
Telephone
Approved deposit telephone service publishes a $6.95 transaction charge.
Internet
Approved online deposits publish a $6.95 transaction charge.
Facility kiosk
$3 for cash or $3.95 for debit or credit card transactions.
UDC may deduct up to 60% of incoming money for qualifying account debts while preserving at least a $15 balance. Office of Recovery Services liens or garnishments may leave at least $5.
Medical copayments
Doctor or dental expenses
Prescriptions
Glasses or dentures
Court fines
Child-support obligations
Obtain your own Utah criminal history from BCI
Right of Access is for your own Utah criminal history. It cannot be used to order another person’s complete BCI history.
Download the current application
Use the official Application for Criminal History.
Download BCI criminal-record forms
List all former names
Include maiden, married and previously used legal names.
Obtain fingerprints
Use the required right-hand four-finger impression or an acceptable 10-print card.
Include acceptable photo identification
Attach a copy of valid government-issued photo ID.
Include the $20 fee
Do not mail cash.
Add a Third Party Release when needed
Use it only when your own record should be sent to an identified third party.
Mail or deliver the complete packet
BCI sends the completed report by mail rather than email or fax.
Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification
4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300
Taylorsville, UT 84129
Phone: 801-965-4445
Fax: 801-969-7065
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300
Taylorsville, UT 84129
Phone: 801-965-4445
Fax: 801-969-7065
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Challenge an error in a Utah criminal history
Obtain the current BCI history
Review the exact entry maintained by BCI.
Identify the disputed field
Mark the wrong arrest, charge, disposition or identity information.
Compare source records
Check the booking, arresting-agency report and court disposition.
Obtain supporting proof
Use a certified dismissal, amended judgment, agency correction or identity document.
Complete the Record Challenge Form
Explain the error and the exact correction requested.
Download the challenge form
Include the $20 fee
Follow the current payment and identification instructions.
Recheck other systems
A BCI correction may not automatically update a county jail page or private database.
Automatic and petitioned expungement
2026 change: Utah Courts now identifies qualifying automatic-expungement cases. A person no longer files the former request form merely to ask for automatic review.
Automatic expungement
- The court identifies qualifying cases.
- The process may take up to 120 days.
- The prosecutor receives time to respond.
- Not every dismissal or conviction qualifies.
- MyCourtCase can help a party check status.
Petitioned expungement
- Used when automatic clearing does not apply.
- A BCI Certificate of Eligibility is generally required.
- The petition is filed in the court connected to the case.
- The prosecutor or victim may respond.
- A judge must sign the order.
Basic eligibility checklist
The case is completely finished
Fines, fees and restitution are paid
No disqualifying criminal case is pending
The person is not incarcerated
The person is not on probation or parole
The waiting period has passed
The offense is legally eligible
Conviction limits are satisfied
Petition micro-steps
Review eligibility
Compare the offense, disposition, waiting period and complete criminal history.
Read the complete Utah Courts eligibility guide
Apply to BCI
Submit the current expungement application and required payment.
Open BCI expungement forms
Read the BCI decision
Purchase the certificate for each eligible incident you plan to petition.
File before the certificate expires
A Certificate of Eligibility is valid for 180 days.
File in the proper court
Use the court that handled the case. If no case was filed, follow the arrest-location filing rule.
Pay or request waiver of the court fee
Current filing charges are $150 in district court and $135 in justice court.
Monitor responses
The prosecutor generally has 35 days and a victim generally has 60 days to respond.
Attend a hearing when scheduled
Bring the certificate, petition, supporting records and responses.
Request certified orders promptly
Request certified copies within 28 days after the order is granted.
Verify completion
Check MyCourtCase, public Xchange visibility and BCI verification when necessary.
Check petitioned BCI application status
Felonies, DUI, domestic-violence offenses, sex offenses, violent offenses and other categories can be excluded from automatic expungement. Some may also be ineligible for the standard petition process.
Expungement seals qualifying government records. It does not automatically remove news reports, privately retained material or access legally preserved for specified government authorities.
Utah records, courts and corrections contacts
Utah BCI
4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300
Taylorsville, UT 84129
Taylorsville, UT 84129
BCI Expungements
Utah Department of Corrections
14717 S. Minuteman Drive
Draper, UT 84020
Draper, UT 84020
Utah Courts Self-Help Center
Utah VINE
Automated custody information and notifications.
UDC Victim Services
Corrections-related victim assistance and notifications.
Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification map
Utah arrest-record FAQs
How do I find someone arrested today?
Search the county jail where the arrest occurred and check Utah VINE. Allow time for intake and verify the birth date, agency and booking number.
Is there one statewide Utah arrest database?
No. County jail, police, court, corrections and BCI records are maintained separately.
Why does the jail charge differ from the court charge?
The jail displays the allegation received during intake. The prosecutor may file a different or amended charge.
How do I schedule a county jail visit?
Confirm the facility, use its official visitor system, complete approval, schedule the correct visit type and wait for confirmation.
Are county jail and UDC visitation rules the same?
No. County jails establish their own rules. UDC procedures apply to Utah state correctional facilities.
How do I verify bail?
Confirm every charge, court order, warrant and hold directly with the jail or court before paying.
How do I get an appointed lawyer?
Ask the judge at the first hearing and complete the criminal Declaration of Financial Status.
How do I get a victim advocate?
Contact the prosecutor’s victim-services unit or the Utah Office for Victims of Crime.
How much does Xchange cost?
One-time and guest access begins with a $10 credit. Searches cost $0.35 and available documents cost $1.
How much is a certified court record?
A certified copy costs $4 per document plus $0.50 per page.
Can I obtain another person’s BCI history?
No. Right of Access provides a person with that person’s own Utah criminal history.
How much is a BCI personal history?
The current fee is $20, plus any separate fingerprinting charge.
Why is someone absent from UDC search?
A person awaiting trial or not yet sentenced in county jail is not included in the UDC offender search.
What changed with automatic expungement in 2026?
The court now identifies and processes qualifying automatic cases without the former request form.
Does a mugshot prove guilt?
No. It documents booking and must not be treated as proof of identity, guilt or conviction.
