Salt Lake County, UT Arrests & Jail Records
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How to Search Salt Lake County Arrest Records?
In Utah, law enforcement agencies make at least 114,026 arrests each year, with over 20,495 of those occurring in Salt Lake County. Under the Utah Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), arrest records can generally be shared with the public for a fee of up to $10 for every 50 pages of the record. However, certain restrictions apply to the accessibility of sensitive records like juvenile records, adoption records, domestic violence records, expunged records, and arrest reports of active investigations. Only authorized individuals, such as those named in the records, legal officers involved in the case, specific government agencies, and the Salt Lake County District Attorney's Office, are permitted to access these documents.
How To Look Up Salt Lake County Arrest Records
Various agencies maintain Salt Lake County arrest records. These agencies include:
- Salt Lake County Police Departments
- Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office
- Salt Lake County District Court Clerk
- Utah Department of Criminal Justice
Salt Lake County Sheriff Arrest Records
To obtain arrest records at the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, interested persons may submit a request by mail or visit the office at:
3365 South 900 West
P.O. Box 3209
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
Phone: (385) 468-9898
The Sheriff's Office also maintains an online records request portal where users can search for arrest records using identifying information such as the criminal's name or reason for arrest.
Salt Lake County Police Arrest Records
To obtain Salt Lake County arrest records, interested persons may visit the police department responsible for the city or town where the arrest was made. Providing key details, such as the name of the arrested individual and the date of arrest, can help facilitate the search. Some police departments also provide online access to these arrest records, allowing the public to review them without location constraints.
Notable police departments in Salt Lake County include:
Utah Department of Criminal Justice Information Services
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) manages various important records related to criminal justice throughout the state. Such records include arrest records, criminal history records, and expungement records.
To obtain Salt Lake County arrest records from this agency, you may complete and mail a GRAMA request form to the Department of Public Safety located at:
Bureau of Criminal Identification(BCI)
4315 South 2700 West
Suite 1300
Taylorsville, UT 84129
For more information, contact the Utah BCI Office at (801) 965-4445.
Criminal Court Records
Anyone seeking arrest records that have led to formal charges in Salt Lake County may access them at the Salt Lake County District Court Clerk's Office. Interested individuals may also search for arrest records online using the Utah State Courts' XChange System or make an in-person visit to the Clerk's Office at:
450 South State Street
Salt Lake City, UT 84114
Phone: (801)238-7334
Reliable third-party websites like InfoTracer also provide a quicker and more convenient way to conduct searches.
Arrest Statistics
The arrest rate in Salt Lake County is 31.2 per 10,000 residents. Below are additional arrest figures for the county:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Murder and Non-negligent Manslaughter | 37 |
| Negligent Manslaughter | 5 |
| Robbery | 2 |
| Rape | 662 |
| Aggravated Assault | 2,137 |
| Simple Assault | 8,349 |
| Arson | 119 |
| Burglary/Breaking & Entering | 2,690 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 2,551 |
| Larceny | 8,493 |
| Total Crimes Against Persons(Violent Crimes) | 16,826 |
| Total Property Crimes | 34,936 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 20,495 |
Source: Utah Department of Public Safety
Police Departments in Salt Lake County
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City Police Department | 475 S 300 E | (801) 799-3100 |
| South Jordan Police Department | 1600 W Towne Center Drive | (801)254-4708 |
Salt Lake County Jail
- Agency Name: Salt Lake County UT Metro Jail
- State: UT
- City: Salt Lake City
- Type: County
- Address: 3415 South 900 West
- Phone Number: 385-468-8400
- Email: sheriffcontactform@slsheriffwebservices.net
- Website: http://slsheriff.org/page_metro_about.php
Prisons and Jails in Salt Lake County
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake City RRM | 324 South State St., Ste 228 | 801-524-4212 |
| Salt Lake County UT Oxbow Jail | 3148 South 1100 West | 385-468-8400 |
| Utah State Prison (USP) | 14425 Bitterbrush Lane | 801-576-7000 |