South Salt Lake Recent Bookings
South Salt Lake recent bookings track the people arrested by the South Salt Lake Police and booked into the Salt Lake County Metro Jail. The county jail is just down the street at 3365 South 900 West, the same block as the Sheriff main office. You can look up a name on the jail roster, ask the city for the police report, or pull the court file from the state. This page shows you where each of those live.
South Salt Lake Quick Facts
South Salt Lake Bookings Overview
South Salt Lake sits right next to the Salt Lake County Sheriff Metro Jail. That is where most local arrests end up. So the South Salt Lake recent bookings roster is on the county site. The city does not run a jail of its own. It does run a police department with a records unit, and a Justice Court that hears the city's misdemeanor cases.
The county jail roster is the main public tool. It is free. You can search by last name and see the charge, the bail amount, and the next court date. Per Utah Code 63G-2-201, these data are open public records. Under Utah Code 63A-19-401, some fields are held back to protect private data.
South Salt Lake Police Records
The South Salt Lake Police Department runs its own records unit. You can ask for a copy of any police report tied to a South Salt Lake recent booking. The report may have more data than the jail line, such as the officer narrative, the witness list, the photos, and body camera footage.
To ask, fill out a GRAMA request form and send it to the city records office. The form is short. You list the name, the date, and what you want. A response comes within 10 business days in most cases. The city page at sslc.gov/415/GRAMA-Requests has the form and instructions. The Recorder's Office at 220 East Morris Avenue handles the request.
Note: A fee may apply for large files or for staff time above 15 minutes.
How to Search South Salt Lake Bookings
Start at the Salt Lake County Sheriff jail roster. Type the last name and hit enter. You will see a list of recent bookings that match. Each row links to a detail view with the charge list and next court date. If you do not know the name, filter by date.
The image above shows the county roster tool, which is where all South Salt Lake recent bookings appear after an arrest.
More tips:
- Try both the full name and a short form
- Save the booking number for later use
- Cross-check with Utah XChange
- Use VINElink for alerts
South Salt Lake Justice Court
The South Salt Lake Justice Court handles class B and C misdemeanors, traffic, and small claims filed by the city police. The clerk keeps the file on each case. You can ask for the docket, the charge sheet, and the plea. Felonies move up to the Third District Court in downtown Salt Lake City, which hears all felony cases for Salt Lake County.
Bail at the first hearing follows Utah Code 77-20. The judge looks at the charge, the risk of flight, and the threat to the public. Arrest must be based on probable cause under Utah Code 77-7, which sets the rules for arrest by peace officers.
Bail, Release, and Court Dates
Once bail is set, the person can pay and leave the Metro Jail. Some people get a release on their own word. Others must post cash or use a bondsman. The roster updates the status right away. So if you check the South Salt Lake recent bookings page and the name is gone, the person was likely released.
The first court date follows the initial appearance. Most cases move fast from there. A plea may be entered at the first hearing, or the case may be set for trial. Keep the case number so you can track it on the state court portal.
State Tools for South Salt Lake Data
The state runs more tools that help. The Bureau of Criminal Identification sells a statewide rap sheet. The Utah Department of Corrections lists people sent to state prison. The Utah State Archives hold old case files. Under Utah Code 63A-19-101 and 63A-19-102, all public rosters follow rules on what data can be shown. Note: These laws keep private data off the public page while keeping the charge and booking data open.
Salt Lake County Recent Bookings
South Salt Lake is in Salt Lake County. All city arrests feed the same county jail. For the full county page with sheriff contact info, jail details, and more tools, visit the county page.
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