South Salt Lake Booking Reports
South Salt Lake is a city in Salt Lake County with about 25,000 residents. The South Salt Lake Police Department at 220 E Morris Ave handles law enforcement in the city. People arrested in South Salt Lake are taken to the Salt Lake County Metro Jail for booking. The Metro Jail is actually located within South Salt Lake at 3415 S 900 W. Each arrest creates a booking report that becomes part of the county records system. You can call the police at (801) 840-4000 for help with arrest records.
South Salt Lake Police Records
The South Salt Lake Police Department is at 220 E Morris Ave, South Salt Lake, UT 84115. The phone number is (801) 840-4000. Officers patrol the city and respond to calls around the clock. When an officer makes an arrest, they complete an arrest report that describes the incident. This report stays with the South Salt Lake Police. The booking report is created separately at the Metro Jail.
South Salt Lake sits just south of Salt Lake City along State Street and the I-15 corridor. The city has a mix of commercial areas and neighborhoods. Its location near major roads means the police handle a variety of calls. Arrests in South Salt Lake cover everything from traffic stops to property crimes and drug offenses. Each one leads to a booking report at the county jail.
| Department | South Salt Lake Police Department |
|---|---|
| Address | 220 E Morris Ave South Salt Lake, UT 84115 |
| Phone | (801) 840-4000 |
Contact the records division to ask about available reports and fees. Staff can help you find what you need from the South Salt Lake Police files.
Salt Lake County Metro Jail
The Salt Lake County Metro Jail is at 3415 S 900 W, which is actually inside South Salt Lake city limits. This is one of the largest jail facilities in the state. People arrested in South Salt Lake and across Salt Lake County are booked here. The jail handles intake for thousands of people each year.
During the booking process, jail staff verify the person's identity, take a booking photo, collect fingerprints, and enter all charges into the system. The arresting agency is listed as the South Salt Lake Police Department. A bail or bond amount is set based on the charges. The person receives a booking number that tracks them through the Salt Lake County system.
The Metro Jail is a busy facility. South Salt Lake booking reports are processed alongside bookings from Salt Lake City, Murray, Midvale, and dozens of other jurisdictions in the county.
Note: The Salt Lake County Metro Jail at 3415 S 900 W is located within South Salt Lake city limits, making it the closest jail to arrests made in the city.
Requesting South Salt Lake Booking Reports
South Salt Lake booking reports are public records under GRAMA. You can request the arrest report from the South Salt Lake Police and the booking report from the Salt Lake County Sheriff. Under Utah Code 63G-2, both agencies must respond within 10 business days.
To file a request, include these details:
- Full legal name of the arrested person
- Date of the arrest
- Case or booking number if known
- Your name and contact details for the response
Written requests work best. You can submit them by mail, email, or in person at the South Salt Lake Police Department. For jail booking records, contact the Salt Lake County Sheriff's records bureau. Most South Salt Lake booking reports are released without problems. Private data like medical information is redacted before release.
How South Salt Lake Bookings Work
A South Salt Lake booking starts with an arrest. An officer stops someone, determines there is probable cause, and places the person under arrest. The officer transports the person to the Metro Jail at 3415 S 900 W. Since the jail is in South Salt Lake, the drive is short.
At the jail, intake staff take over. They check the person's identity against state and federal databases. Fingerprints are sent to the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. Charges are entered. Personal property is inventoried. The entire process takes one to several hours depending on how busy the jail is at the time. At the end, a complete booking report exists in the Salt Lake County system tied to the South Salt Lake arrest.
The booking report captures everything from the intake process. It serves as the official record of the person entering custody. Court cases, bail hearings, and other legal steps come later. The booking report is the starting point.
State Resources for South Salt Lake Data
South Salt Lake booking data feeds into state records. The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification collects arrest data from all agencies, including the South Salt Lake Police and the Salt Lake County Jail. A BCI search gives you a statewide view of a person's arrest history.
The Utah DOC offender search tracks people who move from the Metro Jail to state prison. The statewide warrant search shows active warrants in South Salt Lake and across Utah. For sealing old records, the BCI expungement page explains how eligible South Salt Lake booking reports can be removed from public view.
These tools are free to use and give you information beyond what a single city or county search provides. Use them to supplement your South Salt Lake booking report search.
Note: Salt Lake County processes a very high volume of bookings, so be specific with names and dates when requesting South Salt Lake records to help staff find your record quickly.
Salt Lake County Booking Records
South Salt Lake is in Salt Lake County. All local arrests are booked at the Salt Lake County Metro Jail. For more about the county jail system, inmate search, and records requests, visit the Salt Lake County booking reports page.
Nearby Utah Cities
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