St. George Arrest Booking Records
St. George 24 hour booking records capture arrests made by the St. George Police Department and processed at the Washington County Purgatory Correctional Facility. Searching for booking data in St. George means checking the county jail system for current inmates and their charges. St. George is the largest city in Washington County and one of the fastest growing cities in Utah with a population near 100,000. The police department handles arrests within city limits, and all bookings go through the county jail where the 24 hour probable cause review takes place.
St. George Quick Facts
How 24 Hour Booking Works in St. George
When someone is arrested in St. George, the officer transports them to the Washington County Purgatory Correctional Facility. Jail staff handle the booking process. They record the person's details, take a photo, and enter all charges. This creates the 24 hour booking record for that arrest.
A judge must review the probable cause statement within 24 hours of arrest. Utah Rules of Criminal Procedure 7(c)(1) requires this review. Judges check statements twice daily, morning and afternoon, on weekdays and weekends alike. Once probable cause is confirmed, a bail determination follows immediately.
The St. George Police Department handles arrests within city limits. The department is one of the busiest in southern Utah. For records questions, contact the St. George Police Records Division at 435-627-4301.
The St. George Police Department Records Division processes GRAMA requests for arrest and booking records from the city.
Washington County has maintained jail booking archives dating back to 2002. Historical data shows booking trends and total inmate counts over time. Current booking records are available through the county jail system.
Search St. George 24 Hour Booking Records
The Washington County jail system is the primary source for 24 hour booking records from St. George arrests. The county provides inmate search tools that show current inmates, their charges, and booking details.
For police records from St. George officers, submit a GRAMA request to the Records Division. Requests are accepted by email, in person, or through a formal GRAMA submission. The fee schedule for the St. George Police Records Division is:
- Staff time for records retrieval: $18.82 per hour
- Paper copies: $0.25 per page
- Response time: 10 business days standard
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification provides statewide criminal history records. You can get your own record for $20 in person or by mail at 4315 South 2700 West Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. BCI office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
The Washington County website provides additional information about county services and records access for St. George residents.
Washington County maintains arrest and booking records for all cities in the county, including St. George.
Note: St. George Police Records Division charges $18.82 per hour for staff time when processing booking record requests.
St. George 24 Hour Booking and Utah Law
The Government Records Access and Management Act governs public records access in St. George. Under GRAMA (Utah Code 63G-2), jail booking photographs are public records. Arrest warrants are public after service. Most booking records from St. George are available to anyone.
GRAMA favors public access when competing interests weigh equally. Booking records are not specifically exempted, so they are presumed public. The law protects both the public's right to information and individual privacy rights over personal data gathered by the government.
Criminal history records at the state level have more limits. BCI records are shared only with criminal justice agencies and approved entities. Approved purposes include child welfare, fiduciary trusts, national security, and care of vulnerable adults. Private citizens can access their own records but not another person's BCI history without authorization.
Warrant Searches for St. George
Active warrants in St. George can be checked through the Utah Statewide Warrants file. This service is run by the Utah Department of Public Safety. Courts send data to the Utah Criminal Justice Information System through electronic transfer. You need a first and last name to search. Results cover warrants from all courts in Utah, not just Washington County.
St. George court cases fall under the Fifth Judicial District Court in Washington County. The Utah Courts XChange portal provides access to felony, misdemeanor, and infraction records from Utah district courts. Records include dispositions, filing dates, and case status. The system is updated weekly.
The Utah Department of Corrections maintains an offender search for people in state custody or on parole. This is separate from county booking records and only covers people under state supervision.
Crime victims in St. George can register for alerts through VINELink. Search by name or offender ID and get notified by phone, email, or TTY device when custody status changes. This covers bookings and releases at the Washington County facility.
Note: The statewide warrants file relies on courts entering and removing data promptly. Verify warrant information with local law enforcement before acting on results.
St. George Arrest and Booking Timeline
Each 24 hour booking in St. George creates several records. The arresting officer files an arrest report. The jail creates a booking record with charges, personal data, and a booking photo. A judge reviews probable cause within 24 hours. All of these records may be requested through GRAMA.
Felony arrest warrants may be served at any time in St. George. Misdemeanor warrants may only be served at night under limited conditions set by Utah law. Daytime is 6:00 a.m. to 10:00 p.m. and nighttime is 10:00 p.m. to 6:00 a.m. A misdemeanor warrant can be served at night if the judge endorsed it, the person is in a public place, or an officer encounters them during another investigation.
The BCI warns residents about scam calls. Scammers sometimes call from numbers that look like state government lines and claim to be BCI officers. They say you have a warrant and offer to take payment by phone. BCI will never call about warrants or request payment by phone. If you receive such a call in St. George, hang up.
Washington County Booking Records
St. George is in Washington County. All arrests in the city are processed at the Washington County Purgatory Correctional Facility. The county handles booking, detention, and inmate records for St. George and all other cities in the county. For more about county-level booking data and jail information, visit the Washington County page.
Nearby Utah Cities
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