Washington City Recent Bookings
Washington recent bookings cover people booked into jail after an arrest by the Washington City Police or the Washington County Sheriff. The city police work cases inside city limits. The Sheriff runs the Purgatory Correctional Facility, which is the main jail for all of Washington County. To find a booking, you can check the county jail roster, file a city GRAMA request, or look up the court case. This page walks you through each step.
Washington City Quick Facts
Washington Recent Bookings Overview
The Washington City Police Department makes most arrests in the city. After booking paperwork, the subject is moved to the Purgatory Correctional Facility. That is the county jail, run by the Washington County Sheriff. So the Washington recent bookings roster is on the county site, not the city site. The city keeps the incident report. The county keeps the jail file.
Washington City sits just north of St. George and shares some resources with the county sheriff. The jail roster is the best place to start a search. It is free and open to all. Under Utah Code 63G-2-201, arrest and booking data are public records. You can ask for them without giving a reason.
Note: Some fields on the roster are pulled to protect private data under state law.
Washington City Police Records
The Washington City Police run their own records unit. You can ask for a copy of any police report that is tied to a Washington recent booking. Reports may have more detail than the jail line, such as the officer narrative, the witness list, the photos, and any body camera footage. Some fields may be held back if they are part of an open case.
To ask, fill out a GRAMA request at the city records office. The Washington City Police page has the form and contact info. See washingtoncity.org/police to get started. The staff can tell you how long a request will take and if there is a fee.
The image shows the Washington City Police records page you use to file a request for arrest data.
Washington City Justice Court
The Washington City Justice Court hears class B and C misdemeanors, traffic, and small claims filed by the city police. A first appearance is often set within a day or two of a Washington recent booking. The judge reads the charge, sets bail under Utah Code 77-20, and gives the next court date. Felonies move up to the Fifth District Court.
The court clerk keeps the file on each case. You can ask for a copy of the docket, the charge sheet, and the plea. Fees for copies are set by the court. See the Washington City Justice Court page at washingtoncity.org/courts for hours and contact.
The image above shows the Washington City Justice Court page where you can find court hours, forms, and payment links for case files.
How to Search Washington Bookings
Start with the Washington County Sheriff jail roster. It is the main public tool for Washington recent bookings. You can search by last name. You can filter by date. Each row on the roster links to a detail view with the charge list, the bail, and the next court date.
Here is a quick list to help:
- Search the county jail roster by last name
- Use a GRAMA request for the full police file
- Check the Justice Court for the case docket
- Try VINElink for release alerts
Note: Arrest must be based on probable cause under Utah Code 77-7, the law that sets arrest rules for peace officers.
Washington City GRAMA Requests
GRAMA is the Government Records Access and Management Act. It is the state law that opens public files, Utah Code 63G-2. Washington City complies with GRAMA for all departments, not just the police. You can ask for a police report, a court file, or a city permit under the same form. Send the form to the records office.
Details on the city process live at washingtoncity.org/records. The page lists fees, response times, and what you can expect. A small request is often free. A large one may need a fee for staff time.
The image shows the Washington City records page, which lists the forms you need to file a GRAMA request for arrest and booking data.
State Tools for Washington Bookings
State tools give more ways to look up data. The Bureau of Criminal Identification runs a statewide rap sheet search. The Utah Department of Corrections offender search finds people sent to prison. The state archives at archives.utah.gov hold older files. Use these with the county roster to get a full picture.
Under Utah Code 63A-19-101 and 63A-19-102, public jail rosters must follow new rules on what data can be shown.
Washington County Recent Bookings
Washington City is in Washington County. All city arrests feed the Purgatory Correctional Facility. For the full county page with sheriff contact info, jail details, and more tools, visit the county page.
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