Murray Recent Bookings
Murray Recent Bookings come from the Murray Police Department and the Salt Lake County Jail roster. You can search for a recent arrest, check the inmate list, or look up a booking log by name. Most Murray Recent Bookings appear on the county roster within hours of intake. This page walks through where to search, how each tool works, and how to file a formal GRAMA ask when the online roster is not enough for the Murray Recent Bookings data you need.
Murray Quick Facts
Murray Police and Recent Bookings
The Murray Police Department handles most arrests inside Murray city limits. Officers book adults into the Salt Lake County Jail after most arrests. Some cases end with a cite and release at the scene. The department keeps its own case files and the county runs the jail system. Both feed the trail for Murray Recent Bookings.
To check a recent arrest, start with the department at Murray Police. Staff can tell you if a case file is on hand and who to call for copies. For custody status and bail info, you go to the county. The city holds the police report. The county holds the jail file. Both feed the same Murray Recent Bookings trail but live in different offices. Call the records unit to ask about the response time for your request.
Officers work with the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office on county-wide matters. The sheriff runs the jail and the booking system. If a Murray arrest lands in the county jail, the sheriff's roster shows the booking date, charges, bail, and next court date.
Note: The Murray Police Department follows GRAMA for all public record requests and may withhold active case details until charges are filed in court.
Where to Find Murray Recent Bookings
Most people start at the Salt Lake County Sheriff roster. The sheriff keeps a live list of who is in custody. You can search by last name or browse the full roster. The roster does not list every arrest ever made. Names drop off when a person posts bail or is released on their own.
The main tools to find Murray Recent Bookings are:
- Salt Lake County Sheriff roster for live custody data
- Murray Police records unit for case reports
- Utah State Courts portal for filed charges
- Murray City GRAMA request form for old files
- State BCI for a statewide criminal history check
The image below shows the Salt Lake County Sheriff roster page used by people looking up Murray arrests. Visit the county roster for live booking data.
This is the main door to the county booking log. You can type a last name and see current inmates. Use it as your first stop for Murray Recent Bookings.
You can also check the Utah State Courts site to see if charges have been filed. The court record shows case status, hearing dates, and plea info. This helps when the name has already dropped from the jail list but the case is still open in Murray.
Murray Justice Court Cases
The Murray City Justice Court handles misdemeanors and traffic tickets that happen in the city. If a Murray arrest is for a low-level charge, the case often lands in this court. The clerk keeps the case file and the docket. You can ask the clerk to pull a case by name or case number.
Felony cases go to the Third District Court at the county level. Both courts post case info on the state court site.
Murray Recent Bookings that end with a court date will show up on the state court calendar for hearing info.
Salt Lake County Jail Roster
Most Murray Recent Bookings land at the Salt Lake County Jail. The sheriff posts the roster online so the public can check custody status. You can search by name. The roster shows booking number, intake date, charges, and bail amount. It updates many times a day. If the person you want is not on the list, they may have been released or cite-released at the scene.
Utah law under Utah Code 77-7 sets the rules for arrests. The jail follows Utah Code 77-20 for bail and pretrial release. These laws shape what you see on the booking log and how long people stay in custody before they see a judge.
The roster is public under GRAMA. You do not need a reason to look. Anyone can check. Open the sheriff site, click the roster link, and type a last name. The tool returns matches. Click a name for more on the booking. For Murray Recent Bookings, this is the fastest path to real-time data. The jail does not keep old names online forever. For archived info, file a GRAMA ask with the sheriff or the state archives.
Note: Murray Recent Bookings data on the county roster may lag by a few hours during shift changes and busy intake times.
GRAMA Requests for Murray Recent Bookings
Utah opens most public records under GRAMA. The core rule is Utah Code 63G-2-201. It says records are public unless another law holds them back. Arrest reports, booking logs, and jail rosters all fall under this law. You can ask for copies with a short form.
File your request with the city at murray.utah.gov/records. Staff will log the ask, find the file, and tell you the copy cost. Some items may be redacted if they touch on open cases, juvenile info, or victim data. The city has five business days to respond under GRAMA, and can ask for more time when the request is large.
At the state level, file with the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification for a statewide check. Older records fall under Utah Code 63A-19-101, with rules at 63A-19-102 and 63A-19-401. These laws cover the state archives and how it handles old criminal files.
Murray Booking Log Basics
A booking log is a short record made at intake. It shows the name, date of birth, arrest time, and charges. Murray Recent Bookings logs also list the arresting officer and case number. This is the entry point, not the full report.
The full report has much more detail. It covers what the officer saw, who was at the scene, and any statements taken. You can ask for the report by case number. Some parts may be held back while the case is open. Once the case closes, more of the file opens up under GRAMA in Murray.
Not every arrest ends in a charge. Some people are booked and released with no filing. The log still shows the intake.
Tips for a Better Search
Start with the full legal name. Nicknames rarely work on a jail roster. A date of birth helps when the last name is common. Try variant spellings if your first try finds nothing.
Check more than one source. The roster shows custody. The court site shows filings. The records unit has the full report.
Salt Lake County Recent Bookings
Murray is part of Salt Lake County. The county runs the main jail and the core booking system. For the county-wide view, visit the Salt Lake County Recent Bookings page.
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