On average, about 100,000 arrests are made in Utah each year, with about 1,500 of them occurring in Iron County. Utah's Government Record Access and Management Act allows public access to records created and kept by government entities, including arrest records. Depending on the agency, copies of Iron's arrest records cost between $0.25 and $15.
However, certain arrest records are not publicly accessible due to security or privacy concerns. Typically, members of the public cannot access records of juvenile arrests, expunged records, records involving ongoing investigations, and medical records. These records are only accessible by authorized officials, such as police enforcement officers, judicial officers, the individuals named on the records, their legal representatives, and the Iron County Attorney's Office.
Some agencies, such as the county sheriff's office, local police departments, and the state's law enforcement agencies, provide access to Iron County arrest records.
The Iron County Sheriff's Office generates and maintains arrest records in the county. Requests for the county's arrest records can be sent to the Sheriff's Office by mail, fax, or in person at:
Iron County Sheriff's Office 2132 North Main
Cedar City, UT 84721 Phone: (435) 86-7500
Fax: (435) 867-7539
In addition, the Sheriff's Office allows the public to access the Current Inmate Roster portal, where details of persons incarcerated in the county are displayed.
Police arrest records may be accessed from various police departments operating in the county. It is important to ascertain where an arrest occurred before making a request. Typically, the arrestee's name, location of the arrest, and date of arrest will be required when making a request. There may also be applicable fees for copies, which vary depending on the department. In addition, some Police Departments in the County provide online platforms for accessing their arrest and incident logs. Major Police Departments in the county include the following:
The Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) under the Utah Department of Public Safety provides access to criminal records statewide. Only authorized entities such as record owners, those authorized by them, criminal justice agencies, and certain non-criminal justice organizations are allowed to access criminal records from the BCI.
Eligible persons can request criminal records by mail or in person. Persons who are making in-person requests must go to the BCI office during business hours with a valid ID and a $15 fee. Mail-in requesters must download and complete the Criminal History Record Application form. They must then send the completed form and applicable fees to the BCI at:
Department of Public Safety
Bureau of Criminal Identification
4315, South 2700 West
Suite 1300
Taylorsville, Utah 84129
Phone: (801)965-4445
Fax: (801)969-7065
Iron County's criminal court records contain records of arrests that led to trials. The Justice County Court and the 5th District Courts in Cedar City and Parowan handle the county's criminal cases. Record seekers can visit the courthouses to request criminal court records. They can also use the Public Case Search portal to access criminal records from the county. Alternatively, they can use reliable third-party websites like InfoTracer, which offers faster and more convenient access.
Iron County has an arrest rate of 2,268 per 100,000 population. Some arrest figures recorded in the Cunty are shown below:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 2 |
| Robbery | 3 |
| Rape | 19 |
| Kidnapping | 7 |
| Aggravated Assault | 77 |
| Simple Assault | 300 |
| Burglary | 125 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 61 |
| Larceny | 666 |
| Arson | 2 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 1,456 |
Source: Utah State Police
It is situated in Iron county, Utah with a total number of 80 employees - 5 female, 30 male officers and 45 civilians. Iron County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is UT0110000, it belongs to the Mountain division in the West region with a region code of Region IV.
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Cedar City Police Department | 10 N. Main St | (435) 586-2956 |
| Parowan Police Department | 20 E Center St | (435)477-3383 |