West Valley City Arrest and Booking Records
West Valley City booking reports come from arrests made by the West Valley City Police Department. This is the second largest city in Utah with over 140,000 residents. People arrested in West Valley City are taken to the Salt Lake County Metro Jail for booking. You can look up these records through the county jail system or request police reports from the West Valley City Police records office.
West Valley City Police Records Office
The West Valley City Police Department has a records division that handles requests for police reports and arrest records. The department is at 3575 S Market St, West Valley City, UT 84119. You can reach them by phone at (801) 963-3200.
The records office provides copies of police reports, incident reports, and other documents related to arrests in West Valley City. You can visit in person or submit a request through their website at wvc-ut.gov/Police-Records. This page has forms and instructions for getting copies of West Valley City booking reports and related police documents.
The image below shows the West Valley City Police records page where you can start your request.
Staff at the records office can help you find the right form. They handle a large volume of requests each week. If you know the date and names involved, that helps speed up your search for West Valley City booking reports.
GRAMA Requests for West Valley City Records
West Valley City uses an online portal called NextRequest for GRAMA submissions. GRAMA is Utah's public records law. It gives the public the right to request government records, including booking reports and police documents. You can access the portal at westvalleycity.nextrequest.com.
The city also has a general public records request page at wvc-ut.gov/Public-Records-Request. Both options let you ask for booking reports, arrest records, and other police documents from West Valley City. The NextRequest portal tracks your request and sends updates by email.
The first 15 minutes of staff research time is free. After that, the city charges an hourly rate. If the total cost goes over $50, you may need to pay in advance before they finish the work. West Valley City has 10 business days to respond to your GRAMA request for booking reports.
Note: Requests that cover a large time range or many records may take longer and cost more than a simple single-record search in West Valley City.
West Valley City Booking Process
When West Valley City police arrest someone, the person goes to the Salt Lake County Metro Jail. The jail is at 3415 S 900 W in South Salt Lake. This is the same jail used by all cities in Salt Lake County. Jail staff process the intake and create a booking report.
The booking report records the person's name, date of birth, charges, and arrest details. It also notes that the West Valley City Police Department made the arrest. Once the booking is complete, the record becomes part of the county jail system. You can search for it through the Find a Prisoner tool on the Salt Lake County website.
West Valley City officers handle a wide range of calls. The city covers a large area in the western part of Salt Lake County. Traffic stops, warrant arrests, and calls for service all lead to bookings at the county jail. Each one creates a booking report tied to West Valley City.
Search West Valley City Booking Reports
There are several ways to find booking reports from West Valley City arrests. The method you choose depends on how recent the record is and what level of detail you need.
- Online inmate search at saltlakecounty.gov
- Call the jail records office at (385) 468-9300
- Request police reports from West Valley City PD at (801) 963-3200
- Submit a GRAMA request through NextRequest
- Check the Utah BCI for statewide criminal history
The online tool shows current inmates and recent releases. For older booking reports from West Valley City, contact the jail records office or file a GRAMA request. The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at bci.utah.gov keeps statewide records that include arrests from West Valley City.
West Valley City Record Fees
West Valley City charges fees for copies of police records. The first 15 minutes of research time is free. After that, the city bills at an hourly rate. Copy fees may also apply. If the total cost exceeds $50, the city may ask for advance payment before they finish pulling your records.
The jail does not charge to use the online inmate search tool. Phone inquiries to the jail records line are also free. If you need a physical copy of a booking report, the jail records office at (385) 468-9300 can tell you the current fee for West Valley City records.
Note: Fees can change. Call ahead to confirm the current cost before you visit or submit a request for West Valley City booking reports.
West Valley City Booking Report Contacts
Use these contacts to request booking reports or ask questions about arrests in West Valley City.
| Police Department | West Valley City PD |
|---|---|
| PD Address | 3575 S Market St West Valley City, UT 84119 |
| PD Phone | (801) 963-3200 |
| Jail | Salt Lake County Metro Jail |
| Jail Phone | (385) 468-8400 |
| Records Phone | (385) 468-9300 |
The police department is open during normal business hours. The jail operates around the clock, but the records line has set hours. Call during business hours for the best response when asking about West Valley City booking reports.
Statewide Records for West Valley City
Beyond local records, you can check statewide databases for booking and criminal history from West Valley City. The Utah Department of Public Safety runs the Bureau of Criminal Identification. BCI keeps records from all law enforcement agencies in the state, including West Valley City police.
You can request a criminal history report from bci.utah.gov. The Utah Department of Corrections also has an offender search at corrections.utah.gov for people who have been sentenced to state custody. The statewide warrant search at secure.utah.gov/warrants shows active warrants across Utah.
Salt Lake County Booking Reports
West Valley City is part of Salt Lake County. All arrests in the city go through the Salt Lake County Metro Jail for booking. The county page covers the full booking process, jail contact information, and record request options for all cities in the county. Visit the Salt Lake County page for complete details on booking reports.
Nearby Utah Cities
These cities share Salt Lake County and use the same jail for bookings. Select a city to see its booking report details.