Orem Arrest and Booking Records
Orem booking reports are available through the Utah County Jail and the Orem Police Department. Orem is a city of about 100,000 residents in Utah County. When Orem police arrest someone, the person is transported to the Utah County Jail in Spanish Fork for booking. The jail creates the booking report, which then becomes a public record. You can search Orem booking reports online or request copies from the police records office.
Orem Police Booking Records
The Orem Police Department is the main law enforcement agency in the city. Officers respond to calls, investigate crimes, and make arrests. The department has a Records Division that handles public records requests tied to Orem arrests and booking reports.
The Orem Police Records Division is shown below. This office processes GRAMA requests for booking reports and other police records.
You can reach the Orem Police Department at 95 E Center St, Orem, UT 84057. The phone number is (801) 229-7070. The Orem Police Records Division can help you find booking reports tied to arrests made by Orem officers. Walk-in requests are accepted during business hours.
| Agency | Orem Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 95 E Center St Orem, UT 84057 |
| Phone | (801) 229-7070 |
| Jail | Utah County Jail 3075 N Main St, Spanish Fork |
| Sheriff Phone | (801) 794-3970 |
Orem does not operate its own jail. All people arrested in Orem are taken to the Utah County Jail for processing. The jail is about 20 miles south of Orem in Spanish Fork. The Utah County Sheriff runs the jail and creates all booking reports for arrests from Orem and other cities.
Search Orem Booking Reports Online
The Utah County Sheriff runs an online inmate search tool. It is one of the most complete in Utah. The search tool shows booking data within 24 hours of the arrest. Booking photos remain on file for 30 days. You can look up Orem booking reports by name or booking number.
Visit the Utah County inmate search to start your search. Enter the first and last name of the person. Results show the booking date, charges, arresting agency, and bail amount. All Orem arrests that go through the county jail will appear in this tool.
For statewide records, the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification keeps a central criminal history database. This database includes booking report data from Orem and every other city in the state. You may need to submit a request and pay a fee for a full criminal history check through BCI.
Note: The online inmate search only shows current and recent inmates. For older Orem booking reports, contact the Orem Police Records Division or submit a GRAMA request to the city.
Orem Records Request Process
Utah's GRAMA law gives the public a right to access government records, including Orem booking reports. The Government Records Access and Management Act sets the rules for how cities handle records requests. Orem has a specific process for these requests.
You can submit a records request to Orem through the Orem public records request portal. The city also accepts requests in person at the police department. When you submit a request, be as specific as you can. Include the name of the person, the date of arrest, and any case numbers you know. This helps staff find the right Orem booking report faster.
The city has 10 business days to respond to your request. Most Orem booking reports are classified as public and are released without problems. Some details may be redacted if they contain protected information under GRAMA. If your request is denied, you can appeal to the city and then to the State Records Committee.
Orem Booking Report Contents
Each Orem booking report holds key data about an arrest. The report is created at the Utah County Jail when the person is processed. It serves as the official record of the arrest and intake.
A standard Orem booking report lists the person's full name, date of birth, height, weight, and other identifying details. It shows the charges at the time of booking, the arresting agency, and the date and time of arrest. Bail or bond information is recorded when it applies. A booking photo is taken and stored in the system for 30 days. The report may also include the court date and case number once the charges move forward.
Booking reports from Orem are separate from court case files. The booking report covers the arrest and jail intake. Court records track what happens after charges are filed. Both types of records are public in Utah. For court records, use the Utah Court System website. For booking data from Orem, use the county jail search or police records office.
How Orem Arrests Are Processed
When Orem police make an arrest, the officer takes the person to the Utah County Jail. This is the standard process for all cities in the county. The jail is at 3075 N Main St in Spanish Fork and has room for about 1,000 inmates.
At the jail, staff verify the person's identity, take a booking photo, and record all charges. The person may see a judge for a bail hearing or be released on their own recognizance for less serious offenses. For more serious crimes, the person stays in jail until a court hearing.
The Utah County Corrections Division manages the jail and all bookings from Orem. They handle intake, housing, meals, and release. The jail processes hundreds of new bookings each week from cities across Utah County.
Note: People arrested on minor charges in Orem may be cited and released at the scene rather than taken to jail. In those cases, a booking report is not created at the county jail, but the citation is still on file with Orem Police.
Clearing Orem Booking Records
If you were arrested in Orem and the charges were dismissed, you may qualify for expungement. Expungement seals the record so it does not appear in most searches. The Utah BCI expungement page has the forms and instructions you need to start the process.
Eligibility depends on the charge and the outcome. Dismissed cases and acquittals are often eligible. You must apply through the court and BCI. The process takes several weeks. Once approved, the Orem booking report is sealed from public view. Outstanding warrants related to Orem cases can be checked through the Utah statewide warrant search.
Utah County Booking Reports
Orem is part of Utah County. All Orem arrests are booked at the Utah County Jail in Spanish Fork. For full details on the county jail, search tools, and booking procedures across Utah County, visit the county page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Several cities near Orem also fall within Utah County. Arrestees from these cities are booked at the same county jail. Select a city to see its booking report details.