Washington City Booking Reports
Washington City booking reports are public records that show arrests made by the Washington City Police Department in Washington County, Utah. Washington City sits just east of St. George and is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state. People arrested in Washington City are transported to the Washington County Jail in Hurricane. You can look up booking reports through the county jail or file a records request with the city police department.
How Washington City Bookings Work
The Washington City Police Department handles law enforcement within city limits. When officers arrest someone, the person is taken to the Washington County Jail at 620 S 5300 W in Hurricane. The jail serves all cities in Washington County, including Washington City, St. George, Hurricane, and Ivins.
At the jail, staff create a booking report. The report includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, arrest date, and the name of the arresting agency. For Washington City arrests, the report lists the Washington City Police Department. This record becomes part of the public file at the county jail.
Washington City has grown rapidly in recent years. The city's population has more than doubled since 2010. With that growth comes more calls for service and more arrests. Each arrest that leads to a jail intake produces a booking report.
Note: Washington City is not the same as Washington County. The city is one of several cities within the county.
Washington City Police Department
The Washington City Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency for the city. You can learn more about the department at the Washington City Police Department page. The department handles patrol, investigations, and records for the city.
If you want a copy of an arrest report or incident report from Washington City, contact the police department. They can tell you what records are available and how to request them. Police reports often contain more detail than a jail booking report. They may include the officer's account of the arrest, witness statements, and other facts about the case.
Washington City follows GRAMA for all records requests. The Government Records Access and Management Act is at Utah Code 63G-2. Under GRAMA, the city must respond to a records request within 10 business days. Fees may apply for copies and research time.
Washington County Jail Booking Data
The Washington County Jail is the central booking facility for all arrests in the county. It is located in Hurricane, about 20 miles northeast of Washington City. Here is the contact information for the jail.
| Facility | Washington County Jail |
|---|---|
| Address | 620 S 5300 W Hurricane, UT |
| Phone | (435) 656-6600 |
You can call the jail to ask about a specific booking. Staff can tell you if someone was booked on a Washington City arrest. They can also share basic information about the charges and bail amount. For a full copy of the booking report, you may need to make a written request or visit in person.
The jail processes bookings from the Washington County Sheriff, Washington City Police, St. George Police, Hurricane Police, and other local agencies. All of these bookings create reports that are part of the public record.
Search Washington City Booking Reports
There are several ways to look up booking reports from Washington City arrests. The county jail may offer an online roster or booking log that shows recent arrests. Check with the Washington County Sheriff for the latest online tools.
At the state level, these resources can help you find records tied to Washington City:
- Utah BCI at bci.utah.gov for statewide criminal history records
- Utah DOC offender search at corrections.utah.gov for state inmates
- Utah warrant search at secure.utah.gov/warrants for active warrants
The BCI keeps criminal history records from all Utah agencies, including Washington City Police. You can request a report from BCI for a fee. The warrant search is free and shows active warrants from every agency in the state. Neither tool replaces the county jail for current booking data, but they are useful for broader searches.
Note: State tools cover historical data. For the most recent Washington City booking reports, contact the Washington County Jail.
What Washington City Booking Reports Show
A booking report from a Washington City arrest includes specific data points recorded at the time of intake. The jail staff fill in these details when the person arrives. A standard report includes the full name, date of birth, height, weight, and other physical features. It also lists the charges, the arresting agency, the booking date and time, and any bail or bond amount.
Booking reports do not show what happens in court. A report is a snapshot of the arrest, not a record of the outcome. Court records from the Fifth District Court in St. George cover case results for Washington City arrests. A person may be booked on one charge and later have it reduced, changed, or dismissed entirely.
Expungement of Washington City Records
If someone was arrested in Washington City and the charges were dropped or they were found not guilty, they may be able to expunge the record. Expungement removes the arrest from public view. In Utah, the process goes through the Bureau of Criminal Identification. You can learn more at the BCI expungement page.
Expungement does not happen on its own. The person must file a petition with the court and get an order. Once BCI processes the order, the booking report and arrest record are sealed. Until that happens, Washington City booking reports remain public and can be found through the methods described above.
Eligibility for expungement depends on the charges and the outcome of the case. Utah law sets waiting periods that vary by offense type. Misdemeanors have shorter wait times than felonies. A person with questions about expungement should review the BCI guidelines or talk to a lawyer in Washington County.
Washington County Booking Reports
Washington City is in Washington County. All arrests in the city are booked at the Washington County Jail in Hurricane. The county page has broader information about how booking reports work in the county, links to jail resources, and details on the sheriff's office. Visit the county page to see booking data from all Washington County agencies.
Nearby Utah Cities
St. George is the largest city near Washington City. Both cities share the Washington County Jail for booking. Pick a city to learn about its booking reports.