Washington City Criminal History Records
Washington City is a fast-growing suburb of St. George with a population near 30,000. It is located in Washington County and falls under the Fifth Judicial District Court, the same court that serves St. George. Criminal history records for Washington City residents are available through the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, the Fifth District Court, and the Washington City Police Department. This page explains how to find those records and what each source covers.
Washington City Quick Facts
Washington City Police Department Criminal Records
The Washington City Police Department Records Division processes all police records requests for the city. The Records Division is at 237 N 200 E, Washington, UT 84780. Call (435) 656-6300 for records inquiries. Hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM.
Records can be requested in person or online. Most requests are processed within 10 business days. A valid government-issued photo ID is required for all requests. Fees apply for copies of reports and certified documents. Washington City Police Department records cover all criminal incidents within city limits, including arrest reports, incident reports, and citations tied to criminal matters.
For broader city public records, Washington City provides access under GRAMA. The City Recorder's Office coordinates all records requests. Submit requests online or in writing to the City Recorder. Under Utah Code § 63G-2-201, the city must respond within 10 business days. Some records may require additional review time if they contain protected information or are linked to an open investigation.
Note: Washington City and Washington County are separate entities. The Washington County Sheriff's Office at the county level handles records for unincorporated areas of Washington County, while the Washington City Police Department handles city-specific records.
How to Find Washington City Criminal History
Washington City criminal history is accessible through the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, the Utah Court System's online tools, and local police records. BCI provides the most comprehensive statewide data.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification is the state agency that holds all Utah criminal history records. BCI is located at 4315 South 2700 West Suite 1300, Taylorsville, UT 84129, phone (801) 965-4445. Washington City residents use the same BCI system as all other Utah residents. To request your own record, download and complete the Criminal History Record Application from bci.utah.gov and mail it with the $20 fee. Fingerprint searches are also $20 and are more thorough.
The free Utah Courts public search at casesearch.utcourts.gov covers the Fifth District Court, which handles criminal matters from Washington City. Search by name or case number to find case filings, charge codes, and case status. For full document access, the XChange portal is available for $30 per month.
Washington City Court Records
Criminal cases from Washington City are heard in the Fifth Judicial District Court in St. George. The Fifth District serves all of Washington County, including Washington City. St. George is only a few miles from Washington City, making courthouse access convenient.
The Fifth District Court in St. George handles felony charges, major misdemeanor cases, and appeals from justice courts. Court records for Washington City criminal cases include charging papers, plea records, sentencing orders, and final dispositions. The court clerk provides copies of documents for a fee. Certified copies cost more than plain copies.
Search for Washington City criminal case records at casesearch.utcourts.gov. The system covers all Utah district courts including the Fifth District that serves Washington City. Historical case records going back many years are typically available in the online system for most case types.
Washington County public records are maintained under GRAMA. Under Utah Code § 63G-2, records generated by county agencies including the courts are public unless a specific exemption applies. Marriages are available from the County Clerk, and divorces are obtainable from the Washington County District Court Clerk.
Criminal Background Checks for Washington City Residents
Washington City residents can get a criminal background check from BCI. Name and DOB searches cost $20. Fingerprint searches cost $20. Mail your completed application and fee to BCI at 3888 West 5400 South, Taylorsville, UT 84129. The BCI office hours are 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, Monday through Friday.
BCI operates under Utah Code Title 53, Chapter 10, the Criminal Identification Act. This law defines what criminal history BCI maintains and who can access it. BCI records include all Utah arrests and dispositions, including those from Washington County and Washington City.
The Utah Department of Corrections at corrections.utah.gov/offender-search provides a free public offender search. This covers state prison-level offenders and is separate from a full BCI report. It is a useful starting point for public lookups of individuals who may have served time in Utah state facilities.
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA) at Title 63G, Chapter 2 governs how Washington City and Washington County handle public records requests, including criminal history documents.
Expungement for Washington City Residents
Utah's Clean Slate Act of 2022 allows some lower-level criminal records to be automatically sealed. If your record does not qualify for automatic sealing, you can petition the Fifth District Court.
Get your expungement eligibility certificate from BCI for $65. Then file a petition with the Fifth District Court in St. George. The filing fee is $135. If the petition is approved, BCI removes the record from public access. The Fifth District Court, which is close to Washington City, is the convenient filing location for this process. Full instructions are at utcourts.gov/howto/expunge.
Not all offenses qualify for expungement. Most serious felony convictions and sex offense convictions are excluded. Always get the BCI eligibility certificate before filing the court petition to confirm your record can be sealed.
Note: The Washington County Purgatory Correctional Facility houses individuals held in Washington County custody. If you have prior Washington County jail time, that information may appear in background checks until legally expunged.
Warrant Records in Washington City
Warrants for Washington City residents come from the Fifth District Court or the Washington City Justice Court. Check active warrants at secure.utah.gov/warrants, the statewide warrant search tool. Warrant status also appears on active case records in MyCase.
The Washington City Police Department at (435) 656-6300 and the Fifth District Court in St. George can confirm warrant status for local cases. The Washington County Sheriff's Office also has access to the county warrant database for cases involving county-level charges. If you have an active warrant, working with an attorney to arrange a voluntary court appearance can help resolve the matter without an unexpected arrest.
Washington County Criminal History Records
Washington City is in Washington County. All criminal cases from Washington City 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
Cities near Washington in southern Utah share the Fifth District Court system. Choose a city for local criminal history details.