Iron County Recent Arrests
Iron County recent arrests come from the Iron County Sheriff in Cedar City. The Sheriff posts new bookings for the past three days on the public site. The Iron County jail roster lists folks in custody right now. You can search Iron County recent arrests by name, date, or booking number. Most data is free to view. This page walks you through where to look for Iron County recent arrests, how to file a records request, and how to pull court files tied to a case.
Iron County Quick Facts
Iron County Sheriff Arrest Records
The Iron County Sheriff's Office runs the main source for local arrest data. The office keeps felony, misdemeanor, and infraction arrest records. Each record can show a date of birth and photo. The office is based in Cedar City and covers all of Iron County. You can start at the main site to learn about the jail, the staff, and how to request info.
Visit the Sheriff page here: ironsheriffut.gov. The site has links to recent bookings, the inmate roster, and contact info. Staff take walk-in requests during normal hours. They also take mail and email GRAMA requests for older arrest files. The Sheriff follows Utah Code § 53-10-108 when handling criminal history data.
The Iron County Sheriff home page is shown below from the official source at ironsheriffut.gov.
The page gives quick links to the jail, recent bookings, and the current roster. It is the fastest way to check for Iron County recent arrests in Cedar City and nearby towns.
Note: The Sheriff may redact some data to protect victims and active cases under GRAMA rules.
Iron County Recent Bookings Page
The Sheriff posts a recent bookings page that shows arrests from the past three days. The newest arrest shows first. The page refreshes every ten minutes. That means you can check it often and see new names as they come in. This tool is free and open to the public. It helps people find family or friends who were booked into the Iron County Jail overnight.
Go to the live page at ironsheriffut.gov/jail/recent-bookings. Each entry lists the arrest date, charges, and basic booking info. The list drops off a name once the three-day window ends. For older arrests, you must file a GRAMA request or check the court.
Below is the Iron County recent bookings screen from ironsheriffut.gov/jail/recent-bookings.
The layout is simple and works on a phone. Use it to track Iron County recent arrests day by day.
Iron County Inmate Roster
The current inmate roster shows all people held in the Iron County Jail right now. You can sort the table by booking date. Click the column header to switch the order. The list updates on a regular basis. Public data is shown in line with GRAMA rules under Utah Code § 63G-2.
View the roster at ironsheriffut.gov/jail/inmate-bookings. A second roster tool lives at ironjailroster.org and lets you search by name, booking number, or date of birth. Both tools give quick access to Iron County recent arrests still in custody.
Here is the Iron County inmate roster, sourced from ironsheriffut.gov/jail/inmate-bookings.
The roster helps you check bond amounts and charges. It is the key stop after the recent bookings page.
Note: Data shown is not the final word on a case since arrest is not proof of guilt.
Iron County 5th District Court
After a booking, the 5th District Court takes over the case. The court serves Cedar City and the rest of Iron County. The court address is 40 North 100 East, Cedar City, UT 84720. The clerk keeps the full case file, hearing dates, and final rulings. You can search court data at utcourts.gov/xchange through the XChange system.
XChange has a small fee for most users. The free MyCase option lets parties view their own case. Both tools show charge lists, docket entries, and hearing dates. This is where Iron County recent arrests turn into formal filings, bail rulings, and trial dates. The main court site at utcourts.gov explains the rules.
GRAMA Requests in Iron County
For older arrest records, file a GRAMA request. GRAMA is Utah's open records law under Utah Code § 63G-2. Send your request to the Iron County Sheriff or the Iron County records officer. Include your name, contact info, and a clear description of what you want. Staff must reply within ten business days. Fees may apply for copies and staff time.
You can also pull statewide warrant info through the Utah Department of Public Safety at bci.utah.gov. BCI runs the state criminal history system. This is a key tool when you want more than just Iron County recent arrests.
State BCI and Warrant Search
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification keeps the state rap sheet. You can request a personal history check through BCI. Police use the same data to run checks at booking. Visit bci.utah.gov for forms and fees. The full state code on this topic is Utah Code § 53-10-108.
Warrant checks are free at the court self-help site. If a warrant was issued from an Iron County arrest, the case will show up in XChange. Call the court clerk at (435) 867-3250 if you need help finding the file.
Expungement After Iron County Recent Arrests
Not all arrests end in a guilty plea. Some cases are dropped or dismissed. Utah law lets people clean up their record with an expungement. The first step is a BCI eligibility check. Then you file a petition with the 5th District Court in Iron County. The rules are in Utah Code § 77-40.
Fees and wait times vary by charge type. Free help is at utahlegalservices.org. The state bar lawyer referral line is (801) 531-9077. An expungement can remove an Iron County recent arrest from most public tools.
Note: An expungement does not wipe federal records and may not hide the case from all agencies.
Nearby Counties
Iron County borders several other Utah counties. If your case is not in Iron County, try one of these.