Salt Lake County Recent Arrests
Salt Lake County recent arrests are logged by the Salt Lake County Sheriff. The Sheriff runs the Metro Jail and the Oxbow Jail in Salt Lake City. Each booking gets a file with the date, charges, bond info, and custody status. You can find Salt Lake County recent arrests through the online inmate lookup tool. The county is the largest in Utah, and the jail books thousands of people each year. This page walks you through where to look for Salt Lake County recent arrests, how to file a GRAMA request, and how to pull the 3rd District Court case tied to a booking.
Salt Lake County Quick Facts
Salt Lake County Sheriff Recent Arrests
The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office is at 3365 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84119. The main phone is (385) 468-9898. The office runs the Metro Jail at 3415 South 900 West, Salt Lake City. The jail number is (385) 468-8400. The Sheriff books all new arrests for the county and many cities within it. That includes West Valley City, Sandy, West Jordan, and more.
The Sheriff has removed some personal data from the public jail roster. This is in line with Utah Code § 63A-19 on privacy and Salt Lake County Policy 2022. You can still look up current inmates, jail dockets, and statewide warrants. Mug shots have been removed from the online roster as of policy changes in recent years. The Sheriff cited concerns about commercial mugshot sites as the reason.
The Salt Lake County Sheriff home page is shown below from saltlakecounty.gov/sheriff.
The page gives quick links to corrections, the inmate lookup tool, and contact info. It is the main stop for Salt Lake County recent arrests.
Find a Prisoner in Salt Lake County
The Sheriff provides a Find a Prisoner tool for current inmates. You can search by first name, last name, or booking number. The tool shows the booking date, charges, and custody status. It updates on a regular basis but may lag for very fresh bookings or recent releases. This is the fastest way to confirm a Salt Lake County recent arrest.
Go to saltlakecounty.gov/sheriff/corrections/find. The page also links to jail dockets, rosters, and the statewide warrant search through the Utah Department of Public Safety at bci.utah.gov. Statewide warrant law is in Utah Code § 53-10-108.
Below is the Find a Prisoner page, sourced from saltlakecounty.gov/sheriff/corrections/find.
Use this tool for a quick check. For older files, file a GRAMA records request with the Sheriff.
Note: The tool may not show very fresh bookings until staff finish the intake process.
Salt Lake County Jail Dockets and Rosters
Jail dockets and rosters show recent bookings and current inmates. Personal identifiers have been removed per state privacy rules. The dockets still show booking dates, charges, and custody status. You can view them through the corrections page at saltlakecounty.gov/sheriff/corrections.
For a full file, you need a GRAMA request. The Sheriff charges $15.00 per report up to 50 pages and $0.25 per page after that. Larger requests cost more. Body cam video requests cost extra. This fee schedule is set by Salt Lake County and follows the limits in Utah Code § 63G-2.
Salt Lake County 3rd District Court
The 3rd District Court serves Salt Lake County with courts in Salt Lake City, West Valley City, and Sandy. The main court is at 450 South State Street, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Court records are online through XChange at utcourts.gov/xchange. The free MyCase tool lets parties view their own case.
After a Salt Lake County recent arrest, the court sets the first hearing and rules on bail. The clerk keeps the full file and issues certified copies. The 3rd District is the busiest trial court in the state. It handles felony and class A misdemeanor cases from across the county. The main state court site is utcourts.gov.
Salt Lake City Police Records
The Salt Lake City Police Department handles arrests inside the city limits. The department processes GRAMA requests for police reports. The fee is $15.00 per report up to 50 pages and $0.25 per page after that. Body cam video requests cost $33.00. Extra costs may apply based on the scope.
In-person requests go to the Public Safety Building Service Desk at 475 South 300 East, Salt Lake City, UT 84111. Hours are Monday through Friday, 12 p.m. to 4 p.m. Valid ID is required. The full list of accepted IDs is at police.slc.gov/resources/grama-records-request. A Driver Privilege Card is not accepted.
Note: SLCPD arrests still flow to the Salt Lake County Jail, so use both the Sheriff tool and the police GRAMA process for full data.
GRAMA Requests for Salt Lake County Arrests
GRAMA is Utah's public records law under Utah Code § 63G-2. File a request with the Salt Lake County records officer or the Sheriff records unit. Include your name, phone, and a clear list of what you want. Staff must reply within ten business days. Fees apply for copies and staff time.
Mail, fax, or hand deliver the request. Keep a copy. If the county denies the request, you can appeal to the chief administrator and then to the State Records Committee. This path works for older Salt Lake County recent arrests not held in the online system.
Expungement in Salt Lake County
Utah law lets people clean up their record with an expungement under Utah Code § 77-40. Start with a BCI eligibility check. Then file a petition with the 3rd District Court in Salt Lake City. The wait time depends on the charge. Most misdemeanors need a three to five year clean record. Most felonies need five to seven years.
Free help is at utahlegalservices.org. The Utah State Bar lawyer referral line is (801) 531-9077. An expungement can remove a Salt Lake County recent arrest from most public tools.
Cities in Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County includes many cities and towns. All arrests flow to the Salt Lake County Jail run by the Sheriff.
Nearby Counties
Salt Lake County borders several other Utah counties.