Washington City Booking Records
Washington City 24 hour booking records are processed at the Purgatory Correctional Facility in Washington County. If you are searching for someone arrested in Washington City, the Washington County booking data is the right source. Washington City is located in Washington County in southern Utah with about 30,000 residents. The Washington City Police Department makes arrests within city limits and transports people to the county facility for 24 hour booking. Records from these bookings are public under Utah's GRAMA law.
Washington City Quick Facts
Washington City 24 Hour Booking Process
After an arrest in Washington City, the person is taken to the Purgatory Correctional Facility. This is the main detention center for Washington County and also serves as a regional facility for other counties in southern Utah. Staff at the facility record the name, date of birth, charges, and physical details. A booking photo and fingerprints are collected.
Utah law requires a judge to review the probable cause for any warrantless arrest within 24 hours. Judges check probable cause statements twice per day, in the morning and afternoon, every day of the week. This review protects the rights of anyone held after a Washington City arrest.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office maintains Jail Book-In Data archives going back to 2002. The 2022 data shows a total inmate count of 1,726 for the year. Similar archives exist for 2020, 2017, 2014, 2010, 2008, 2006, and 2002. These records provide a long history of booking data for Washington City and the rest of the county.
Washington County arrest records include felony and misdemeanor data from the Sheriff's Office. Records include photos and are updated monthly. This data covers all Washington City arrests processed at the Purgatory Correctional Facility.
Search Washington City Booking Records
You can search for Washington City 24 hour booking records through Washington County's records portal. The county provides arrest and booking information from the Sheriff's Office. The data includes felony and misdemeanor arrest records with photos and basic demographic details.
For police reports tied to a Washington City arrest, you can submit a GRAMA request to the Washington City Police Department or the City Recorder's Office. Include the person's name, the date of the arrest, and any case numbers you have. The standard response time is 10 business days.
The Washington County Jail Book-In Data archives are also available through the county website. These archives show annual booking counts and trends. This data can be useful for research or for understanding the scale of booking activity in the Washington City area.
Note: Booking charges are preliminary. They may change as the case moves through the Fifth District Court.
Washington City Arrest Procedures
Arrests in Washington City follow Utah Code Title 77. A felony arrest warrant can be served at any hour. A misdemeanor warrant can be served at night only if the judge has endorsed it, the person is in a public place, or the officer encounters them during another investigation. Utah defines daytime as 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
After the arrest, the Washington City officer transports the person to the Purgatory Correctional Facility. Washington City does not operate its own jail. All arrests by the Washington City Police Department are processed through the county facility. This means the Purgatory Correctional Facility is the sole source for Washington City 24 hour booking records.
The facility also houses inmates from other counties under contract arrangements. This makes it a major regional detention center for southern Utah. Booking data from the facility covers Washington City along with St. George and other communities in Washington County.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office oversees all operations at the Purgatory Correctional Facility. The office handles arrest records, booking data, and inmate services for all cities in the county.
Utah State Records for Washington City
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) is the central criminal history repository for the state. BCI is in Taylorsville at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300. Their office is open weekdays from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. A Right of Access request costs $20. You must bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
Utah runs a statewide warrant search through the Department of Public Safety. The system pulls data from the Utah Criminal Justice Information System (UCJIS). Courts across the state send warrant data to this system by electronic transfer. You search by first and last name.
The Utah Courts XChange portal has court records from across the state, including cases tied to Washington City arrests. The system covers felony, misdemeanor, and infraction records. Disposition and filing data are updated weekly.
The Utah Department of Corrections offender search covers people under state supervision. It includes prison inmates and parolees but does not cover local jail bookings. Use this tool to check on someone after sentencing from a Washington City case.
Note: Warrant data depends on courts entering information on time. Always verify active warrants with the issuing court before taking any action.
Washington City 24 Hour Booking Under GRAMA
The Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) governs access to booking records in Utah. Under this law, most booking records are public. Arrest warrants become public once issued. Booking photos are not specifically exempted from disclosure and are treated as public records under GRAMA.
You can request Washington City booking records from these sources:
- Washington County Sheriff's Office for jail booking records
- Washington City Police Department for police reports
- Washington City Recorder for other city records
- Utah BCI for your own criminal history
Fees apply based on the type and amount of records requested. If a request is denied, GRAMA provides an appeal process. The law is designed to favor access when the arguments for and against disclosure are equal in weight.
Washington County 24 Hour Booking
Washington City is in Washington County, and all arrests are processed at the Purgatory Correctional Facility. The county handles booking, detention, and records for every city within its borders. For a full guide to the county system, booking archives, and records access, visit the Washington County page.
Nearby Utah Cities
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