St. George Criminal History Records
St. George is the largest city in southern Utah with a population near 100,000. It serves as the county seat of Washington County and is one of the fastest-growing cities in the United States. Criminal history records for St. George residents are available through the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, the Fifth Judicial District Court, and the St. George Police Department. This page explains how to find those records and what each source provides for St. George residents.
St. George Quick Facts
St. George Police Department Criminal Records
The St. George Police Department Records Division processes all police records requests for the city. The Records Division is at 265 N 200 E, St. George, UT 84770. Call (435) 627-4300 for records inquiries. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Records can be requested in person, by mail, or online. Most requests are processed within 5 to 10 business days. You need a valid photo ID for all record requests. Fees apply for copies of reports and accident reports. The St. George Police Department maintains records for all criminal incidents within city limits, including arrest reports, incident reports, and related documentation.
The St. George Police Department Records Division handles requests under Utah's GRAMA statute. Criminal history requests tied to police incidents in St. George start here. For records involving court cases or statewide criminal history, you will need to contact additional agencies.
For city-wide public records requests, the St. George City Recorder's Office at (435) 627-4000 coordinates GRAMA compliance. Under Utah Code ยง 63G-2-201, most government records in St. George are public unless an exemption applies. The city must respond to requests within 10 business days.
How to Find St. George Criminal History
St. George criminal history is accessible through BCI, the Utah Court System, and local police records. The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification is the primary statewide source.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification (BCI) holds the comprehensive criminal history database for all of Utah. BCI is based in northern Utah at 4315 South 2700 West Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129, phone (801) 965-4445. St. George residents use the same BCI system as everyone else in Utah. To request your own criminal history, download and complete the Criminal History Record Application at the BCI website and mail it with the $20 fee. Fingerprint-based searches are available for the same $20 fee and provide more thorough results.
The free public court search at casesearch.utcourts.gov covers the Fifth District Court, which serves St. George and all of Washington County. Search by name or case number to find case filings, charge descriptions, and hearing dates. For full document access, XChange is available for $30 per month.
Note: BCI is located in Taylorsville in northern Utah, but it serves all of Utah including St. George residents. Requests can be submitted by mail and do not require a trip to the BCI office.
St. George Court Records
Criminal cases from St. George are handled by the Fifth Judicial District Court. The Fifth District is located in St. George, which is convenient for local residents. The Fifth District Court serves all of Washington County, including St. George, Washington City, Hurricane, and other nearby communities.
The Fifth District Court in St. George handles felony charges, major misdemeanor cases, and appeals from lower courts. Court records include charging documents, plea records, sentencing orders, and final dispositions. The court clerk can provide copies of documents for a fee. Certified copies cost more than standard copies. Contact the Fifth District Court directly for current fees and procedures.
Search Fifth District Court case information at casesearch.utcourts.gov. Type in a full name or case number to pull up active and past cases. The system includes cases filed in St. George going back many years. For sealed records or cases with restricted access, contact the court clerk in person with appropriate documentation.
Criminal Background Checks for St. George Residents
St. George residents can get a criminal background check from BCI. The agency offers name and date of birth searches for $20 and fingerprint searches for $20. Both types of searches cover all Utah criminal history, including records from Washington County and St. George cases.
The Criminal Identification Act, Utah Code Title 53, Chapter 10 governs how BCI operates. This law defines what criminal history data BCI collects, who can access it, and under what conditions records can be shared. Criminal history records include all Utah arrests and dispositions, regardless of outcome.
The Utah Department of Corrections at corrections.utah.gov/offender-search provides a free search for state offenders. It covers individuals who have been incarcerated in Utah state prisons. This is separate from a full BCI criminal history but is useful for public lookups related to individuals with prior state prison sentences.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at bci.utah.gov is the official state agency for criminal history reports. St. George residents submit requests to the same office as all other Utah residents.
Expungement for St. George Residents
Utah's Clean Slate Act, effective February 2022, allows some criminal records to be automatically sealed. Eligible records are lower-level offenses where a waiting period has passed with no new convictions. If your record does not qualify automatically, you can petition the Fifth District Court.
The petition process begins with an expungement eligibility certificate from BCI, which costs $65. Once you have the certificate, you file a petition with the Fifth District Court in St. George. The filing fee is $135. If the court grants the petition, BCI removes the record from public access and the court seals its own file. Full instructions are at utcourts.gov/howto/expunge.
Filing the petition locally with the Fifth District Court in St. George is more convenient for St. George residents than dealing with courts in northern Utah. The court process is the same statewide, but having the courthouse nearby makes in-person steps easier to manage.
Note: Most violent felony convictions and certain sex offenses cannot be expunged under Utah law regardless of how much time has passed.
Warrant Records in St. George
Warrants for St. George residents are issued by the Fifth District Court or local justice courts. Utah's statewide warrant search is at secure.utah.gov/warrants. You can check for active warrants by name. Warrant status also appears on active case records in MyCase.
The St. George Police Department at (435) 627-4300 and the Fifth District Court clerk can confirm warrant status for local cases. If you have a warrant in St. George, taking action quickly is important. An attorney can often help arrange a court appearance that resolves the warrant without an arrest.
Washington County Purgatory Correctional Facility houses individuals arrested in Washington County. Information about detainees at Purgatory may be available through the Washington County Sheriff's Office website for those recently booked on warrants or new charges in the St. George area.
Washington County Criminal History Records
St. George is the county seat of Washington County. All criminal cases from St. George are filed with the Washington County Fifth District Court. For county-wide criminal history resources, visit the Washington County criminal history page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Other cities in southern Utah use the same Fifth District Court system. Choose a city below for local criminal history information.