Murray Utah Criminal History
Murray criminal history records are accessible through the Murray Police Department, the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, and the Third District Court. Murray is a suburban city of about 50,000 residents in the Salt Lake Valley. It sits along State Street in central Salt Lake County. The Murray Police Department handles local GRAMA requests for police records. Criminal cases from Murray go to the Third District Court. This page explains how to search and obtain criminal history records in Murray, Utah.
Murray Quick Facts
Murray Police Department Criminal Records
The Murray Police Department Records Division handles all criminal records and police report requests for the city. The division is located at 5025 South State St Suite 206, P.O. Box 57520, Murray City, UT 84157. You can call (801) 264-2673 for records inquiries. Hours run Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM. Requests are accepted in person, by mail, or online. Valid government-issued photo ID is required for in-person requests.
Murray Police provides an online GRAMA request form for criminal history and other records. You complete the form, include your name, contact information, and a description of the records you want. Add the date of the incident, case number, and names of persons involved when you have them. All records are governed by GRAMA, Utah Code § 63G-2-201. The city must respond within 10 business days. Murray Police may require in-person delivery of the completed form with your ID for some requests.
The Murray City Recorder's Office at 5025 South State St Suite 113, phone (801) 264-2660, coordinates public records requests for all city departments. For records not held by the police department, submit your request to the City Recorder. The Recorder operates under the same GRAMA standards and response timeframes.
Note: Accident reports from Murray are generally released only to persons directly involved in the incident, family members with authorization, and legal representatives of involved parties. Wait 5 to 10 days after an accident before requesting to allow the officer time to complete the report.
Murray City Public Records Access
The Murray City Public Records page provides access to city records and GRAMA request information. Murray City also offers an online GRAMA request service through the city's services portal. Non-emergency police reports can also be filed online. Murray City processes GRAMA requests within 5 to 10 business days for most types of records.
Murray falls under Salt Lake County District Court for criminal and civil cases. Court records connected to Murray criminal history are available through the Third District Court and the Utah Courts online systems. Murray City also provides passport services, cemetery search, and other public services at city hall. For criminal history records specifically, the police department is the primary local source.
Murray Criminal History at Utah BCI
For a complete statewide criminal history check on someone connected to Murray, use the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. BCI is at 4315 South 2700 West, Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129. Call (801) 965-4445. BCI maintains records from all Utah counties, including all Salt Lake County arrests and convictions.
BCI offers three standard checks. A name and date of birth check costs $20. A fingerprint-based check costs $20 and is more reliable. An individual checking their own record pays $20. Expungement certification is $65. Fees are as of July 2025. For fingerprint checks, visit the Murray Police Department at (801) 264-2673 to schedule fingerprinting. Bring valid photo ID. Mail your completed BCI application after fingerprinting. Results are sent by mail only.
The legal authority for BCI record releases is Utah Code § 53-10-108. BCI records include arrests, charges, and case dispositions from courts across the state. This is a broader picture of criminal history than what any single local police department holds on its own.
Third District Court Criminal Records for Murray
Murray criminal cases are filed at the Third District Court for Salt Lake County. This court handles all felony, misdemeanor, and criminal traffic cases from Salt Lake County, including those originating in Murray. Court records are public unless they have been sealed or expunged. The free Utah Courts MyCase tool lets you search by name or case number to find case status and basic information.
For complete documents from a criminal case file, the XChange system provides full access at $30 per month. You can also request copies in person at the court clerk's office. Certified copies cost more than plain copies. Contact the Third District Court through utcourts.gov for current fees and procedures.
The Salt Lake County Sheriff holds booking records for persons arrested in Murray who were processed through the county jail. The sheriff's office is an additional source of criminal history data for Murray alongside the local police department and court records.
GRAMA and Murray Criminal Records Law
GRAMA is Utah's main public records law. It applies to all city, county, and state records in Utah. Under Utah Code § 63G-2, government records are presumed public unless classified otherwise. Most Murray police records connected to criminal history are public. Records that contain protected personal information or relate to ongoing investigations may be withheld.
A GRAMA request must be in writing. Your request must identify the records with reasonable specificity, including names, dates, and case numbers when known. The city has 10 business days to respond. If denied, you can appeal to the City Recorder, the State Records Committee, and then district court. The Utah State Archives holds historical Murray records that may have been transferred over time from the city.
Note: Murray City also provides online access to GRAMA forms and services at ut-murraycity2.civicplus.com, making it easy to submit requests without visiting city hall in person.
Warrant Search and Expungement in Murray
Active warrants in Murray and Salt Lake County can be found through the Utah Warrant Search. This statewide database is updated regularly and shows the issuing court, date, and basis for each warrant. Search by name to see if there is an active warrant connected to someone in Murray.
Murray residents who qualify can petition for expungement at the Third District Court. The petition fee is $135. BCI charges $65 for the expungement certificate required before filing. Utah's Clean Slate Act of February 2022 automatically expunges qualifying arrests and convictions after a waiting period. No petition is needed for those cases. The Utah Courts expungement guide has full details on eligibility and the filing process. Not all records qualify. Violent felonies and other serious crimes cannot be expunged under Utah law.
The Utah Department of Corrections offender search lists persons currently incarcerated or under supervision. This tool is useful for finding information about persons convicted of crimes in Murray who are serving state sentences.
Salt Lake County Criminal History Resources
Murray is located in Salt Lake County. For comprehensive county-level criminal history resources, visit the county page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Residents of nearby Salt Lake Valley cities can find criminal history resources for their areas through the links below.