Cedar City Criminal History Search
Cedar City criminal history records are kept by the Cedar City Police Department, the Fifth District Court, and the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. Cedar City is the largest city in Iron County, with a population of about 35,000 people. It is a regional hub in southern Utah and home to Southern Utah University. Criminal cases from Cedar City are processed at the Fifth District Court located in the city. This page covers how to access Cedar City criminal history, request police records, search court cases, and use statewide background check tools.
Cedar City Quick Facts
Cedar City Police Department Criminal Records
The Cedar City Police Department Records Division is located at 2130 N Main St, Cedar City, UT 84721. Phone is (435) 586-2955. Hours are Monday through Friday from 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Records can be requested in person or through the online portal on the city website. Most records are available within 5 to 10 business days after submission. Valid photo ID is required for all requests.
Cedar City Police offers multiple ways to submit records requests online. The department's records page at cedarcity.org/107/Police-Records has the Records Request Form (GRAMA) along with an Accident Report Request form. Forms are available through the city's online platform. All requests must be submitted in writing with specific information about the incident, including dates, locations, and names involved when possible.
The Cedar City Police Department records page provides access to GRAMA forms, accident report requests, and other public records tools. Police report fees are $5 per report with $0.25 per additional page. Under GRAMA, the department has 10 working days to process standard requests and 5 days for expedited requests with supporting documentation.
For defendants in an active case, copies of police reports may be obtained through Discovery at the Prosecuting Attorney's Office rather than through a standard GRAMA request. Domestic violence victims receive case reports at no charge under state law. If you are represented by an attorney, the attorney must make the request on your behalf.
The city's online submission portal at cedarcity.org/2413/Submit provides easy access to multiple request forms including records requests and non-emergency tips.
This online portal lets residents submit GRAMA requests, accident report requests, and other forms directly to the Cedar City Police Department from any device.
Finding Criminal History in Cedar City
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at bci.utah.gov holds the statewide criminal history database. BCI compiles records from law enforcement agencies across Utah, including the Cedar City Police Department and Iron County. A name and date of birth check costs $20. A fingerprint-based check also costs $20. You can request your own record under the right of access provision for the same fee. BCI mails results to the address on your application and does not send them by fax or email.
Court records for Cedar City criminal cases are in the Fifth District Court. The free Utah Courts MyCase portal at casesearch.utcourts.gov lets you search case names, filing dates, and case numbers at no cost. Full document access is available through XChange at utcourts.gov/xchange for $30 per month. In-person searches at the Fifth District Court clerk are also available during business hours.
Note: GRAMA requests for copies of specific police reports from Cedar City are separate from a BCI background check. Police reports give details of a single incident, while BCI records reflect the full criminal history filed statewide.
Cedar City Court Records
The Fifth District Court is located in Cedar City and serves Iron County. This is where felony criminal cases and serious misdemeanors from Cedar City are heard. The court clerk maintains all case files, and records are generally public under GRAMA unless sealed by court order. Lower-level cases and infractions may go through the Iron County Justice Court.
| Court | Fifth Judicial District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 40 North 100 East Cedar City, UT 84720 |
| Phone | (435) 865-5300 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | utcourts.gov |
To request court records in Cedar City, visit the Fifth District Court clerk or search online through MyCase. Bring a valid photo ID for in-person visits. Certified copy fees and plain copy fees vary by document type. The clerk can tell you what records are available and what the current costs are before you complete your request.
Background Checks for Cedar City Residents
Cedar City residents can get their own criminal history record from BCI by submitting a Criminal History Record Application. You provide fingerprints at a local law enforcement agency or at BCI's main office in Taylorsville. Payment of $20 is required. The Cedar City Police Department can assist with fingerprinting by appointment. Results are mailed to the address on your application, typically within a few weeks.
The Utah Criminal Identification Act at § 53-10-108 sets out how BCI collects and releases criminal history records. BCI's database reflects arrests, charges, and dispositions reported by Utah law enforcement agencies. Cedar City arrests and convictions entered into the state system by the police department will appear in BCI results. This makes BCI a more complete source than a single local records request when a comprehensive review is needed.
Name and date of birth checks cost $20 and are faster but slightly less precise than fingerprint checks. Fingerprint checks, at the same $20 fee, confirm identity more definitively. Both types are mailed directly to you and are not shared with any third party without your consent.
Expungement Resources in Cedar City
Utah's Clean Slate law began automatically reviewing eligible cases in February 2022. Cedar City and Iron County residents with qualifying convictions may already have records sealed under this program. Check utcourts.gov/howto/expunge to find out if your case qualifies for automatic review or if you need to file a petition.
For cases that require a formal petition, you start by getting a Certificate of Eligibility from BCI, which costs $65. The court filing fee for a petition in the Fifth District Court is $135. Once the judge signs the expungement order, both BCI and the court update their records. The Cedar City Police Department receives notice as well. After expungement, the sealed record will not appear in most criminal history searches in Utah.
Offenses that are not eligible include violent felonies, sex offenses, and some DUI convictions. The Fifth District Court clerk at (435) 865-5300 can answer questions about specific cases. You can also review eligibility rules at the Utah Courts expungement page.
Note: The expungement process in Utah requires you to wait a set period after completing your sentence before applying, and the waiting time varies by offense type.
Warrant Records in Cedar City
The Utah statewide warrant search at secure.utah.gov/warrants covers active warrants from Cedar City and Iron County cases. You can search by name and see if a warrant is on file in the database. Both bench warrants from the Fifth District Court and arrest warrants from law enforcement appear here once entered by the issuing agency.
If you discover an active warrant on your own record, contact the Cedar City Police Department at (435) 586-2955 or the Fifth District Court clerk at (435) 865-5300. Taking the initiative to address a warrant directly tends to lead to better outcomes than waiting for an unplanned encounter with law enforcement. The court may allow you to appear voluntarily and resolve the matter without an arrest.
GRAMA and Public Records in Cedar City
Cedar City handles public records access under Utah Code § 63G-2-201. GRAMA requests for general city records go through the City Recorder's Office. The city's public records page at cedarcity.org explains the process. You must submit your request in writing, either online through the state portal, in person, or by mail to the appropriate department.
The Cedar City Police Department handles police report requests separately from general city records. Use the police records page at cedarcity.org for police-specific GRAMA forms. Standard response time is 10 business days. Expedited requests take 5 business days with supporting documentation. If your request is denied, you can appeal the decision through the State Records Committee.
Records classifications under GRAMA determine what is available to the public. Public records are open to all. Private records relate to individual personal interests. Protected records include open investigations. If the record you need falls into a protected category, the city will let you know and explain what steps, if any, allow access. Cedar City uses the standard Utah GRAMA framework for all records requests.
Iron County Criminal History Resources
Cedar City is in Iron County. For county-level criminal history resources, court contacts, and background check information, visit the Iron County criminal history page.
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