South Jordan 24 Hour Booking Data
South Jordan 24 hour booking records are kept at the Salt Lake County Jail. People searching for someone arrested in South Jordan will find booking data through the county system. South Jordan sits in the southwest part of Salt Lake County with a population near 80,000. The South Jordan Police Department makes arrests in the city, and those individuals are then taken to the Salt Lake County Jail for processing. You can search 24 hour booking information through the county inmate search tool.
South Jordan Quick Facts
Where South Jordan 24 Hour Bookings Go
Arrests made by the South Jordan Police Department result in booking at the Salt Lake County Jail. The jail is run by the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office and is one of the largest in Utah. All South Jordan booking records are stored at the county level, not with the city police department.
The Salt Lake County Jail booking process collects detailed information on each person brought in. This includes a photograph, booking number, true name and aliases, charges, age, gender, physical description, date of birth, race, and emergency contact. Cash and property are itemized and receipted. Fingerprints are also taken during the 24 hour booking process.
| Facility | Salt Lake County Jail |
|---|---|
| Operated By | Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office |
| Civil Unit Address | 3365 S. 900 W. Salt Lake City, UT 84119 |
| Civil Unit Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
Note: Salt Lake County does not display booking photos on its public website. This policy helps prevent their misuse on predatory sites. Photos are available through a GRAMA request.
Searching South Jordan Booking Records Online
The Salt Lake County inmate search system is one of the most complete in Utah. You can look up someone arrested in South Jordan by searching by name, booking number, permanent number, or state ID. The results show up in groups of 30 per page. When you click on a name, a new tab opens with the full record.
Each inmate record shows gender, age, weight, race, hair color, eye color, arrest charges, and bail amounts. The booking date is shown, but the booking time is not. Each charge lists the case number and offense date. The system runs on JavaScript, so you need a modern browser to use it. An empty search will show the full list of current inmates.
If you need an official copy of a South Jordan booking record, you will need to file a GRAMA request. The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office processes these requests. The standard response time is 10 business days. Under GRAMA, a jail booking photograph is considered a public record, though it may require a formal request to obtain.
South Jordan Arrest and Booking Steps
When South Jordan police arrest someone, the process follows state law. Under Utah Code Title 77, an arrest on a felony warrant can happen at any time of day or night. A misdemeanor warrant arrest at night requires special endorsement from a magistrate, unless the person is on a public highway or in a public place.
After the arrest, the officer transports the person to the Salt Lake County Jail. The 24 hour booking process begins. A probable cause statement for any warrantless arrest must be reviewed by a judge within 24 hours. To meet this deadline, judges review statements twice a day, in the morning and in the afternoon, on both weekdays and weekends. Once the judge confirms probable cause, a bail decision is made right away.
The booking record for a South Jordan arrest will contain all the details collected during intake. Court-generated documents, disciplinary reports, incident reports, and any outside jurisdiction holds are added to the file over time. All of this becomes part of the official record for the Salt Lake County Jail.
Note: Test entries have appeared in the Salt Lake County inmate database in the past. Always confirm details through official channels if you need records for legal or personal purposes.
State Resources for South Jordan Lookups
Utah provides several state-level tools that can help with booking and arrest record searches for South Jordan. The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification keeps the central criminal history repository. You can request your own record in person at their office in Taylorsville or by mail. The fee for a Right of Access check is $20. You must bring a valid government photo ID.
The BCI office is at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. Hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday. They accept cash, check, Visa, or MasterCard.
The Utah Courts XChange portal gives access to court records from district courts across the state. It includes felony, misdemeanor, and infraction records. This is helpful for tracking a case after the initial booking in South Jordan. The system is updated weekly.
- BCI criminal record check: $20
- Fingerprinting services: $20
- XChange court records: subscription-based
- VINELink custody alerts: free
You can also use VINELink to register for alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. This is a free service available across Utah and most other states.
Salt Lake County 24 Hour Booking Records
South Jordan is in Salt Lake County, and all bookings go through the Salt Lake County Jail. The county handles arrests from every city in the county, making it one of the busiest jail systems in Utah. For more on Salt Lake County booking records, the inmate search system, and GRAMA request procedures, visit the county page.
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