Salt Lake County Booking Reports
Salt Lake County booking reports are managed by the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office, which runs the largest county jail in Utah. The Metro Jail at 3415 S 900 W in South Salt Lake has a capacity of about 2,000 inmates. With over 500 staff, the facility processes a high volume of arrests from across the county. Salt Lake County offers an online inmate lookup tool and daily rosters that make it one of the easiest places in Utah to search booking reports.
Salt Lake County Metro Jail
The Salt Lake County Metro Jail is the largest jail in the state. It sits at 3415 S 900 W in South Salt Lake. The administrative headquarters is nearby at 3365 S 900 W, Salt Lake City, UT 84119. The facility holds up to 2,000 inmates at a time. It is accredited by the American Correctional Association, which sets national standards for jails and prisons.
More than 500 staff members work at the Metro Jail. They handle booking, housing, medical care, and inmate services. The jail processes arrests from Salt Lake City, West Valley City, West Jordan, Sandy, and every other city in the county. For general jail questions, call (385) 468-8400. For records requests, the number is (385) 468-9300. The Salt Lake County corrections page has more details about the facility.
The Metro Jail is shown here on the Salt Lake County Sheriff's website.
The corrections page links to inmate search tools and jail services.
Note: Salt Lake County's Metro Jail is the busiest booking facility in Utah and processes arrests from dozens of agencies across the county.
Online Inmate Search for Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County provides a free online inmate lookup tool. You can search by name, booking number, permanent number, or state ID. This tool shows current inmates and recent bookings at the Metro Jail. Daily rosters are also posted so you can see who was booked on a given day.
The Salt Lake County Find a Prisoner page is shown here.
Visit the Find a Prisoner page to start your search for Salt Lake County booking reports.
The search tool is open to everyone. You do not need an account. Enter a first and last name to find matching inmates. The results show charges, booking date, and custody status. For more detail, you can contact the records bureau at (385) 468-9300. Daily rosters give a snapshot of all bookings for a single day, which is useful if you know the arrest date but not the full name.
Salt Lake County Records Bureau
The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Records Bureau handles formal requests for booking reports and other documents. You can reach them at (385) 468-9300. The records bureau page explains what is available and how to submit a request. Incident reports cost $10 each.
Under Utah Code 63G-2, you can file a GRAMA request for booking reports and other government records. Salt Lake County must respond within 10 business days. Most booking reports are public. Some parts may be withheld if they involve protected information. The records bureau can help you figure out the right request to file.
- Incident reports: $10 each
- Booking reports: available through GRAMA request
- Daily rosters: posted online for free
- Criminal history: request through Utah BCI
Salt Lake County Booking Process
Salt Lake County processes more bookings than any other county in Utah. When someone is arrested, the officer brings them to the Metro Jail. Staff collect personal details, photograph the person, and take fingerprints. All charges are entered into the system. A unique booking number is assigned. The fingerprints go to the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification for the state database.
The Salt Lake County booking report shows the arrest date, time, all charges, bail amount, and the arresting agency. Arrests come from many sources. Salt Lake City Police, West Valley City Police, the Sheriff's Office, and the Utah Highway Patrol all bring people to the Metro Jail. The high volume means the jail runs booking operations around the clock with dedicated intake staff. Most bookings are complete within an hour or two.
Salt Lake County also provides inmate services including medical care, mental health support, and programs for people in custody. The inmate services page has details on what is available to those who are booked into the Metro Jail.
State Records for Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County arrest records feed into statewide databases. The Utah BCI criminal records database holds arrest data from all 29 counties. You can request a full criminal history check through BCI, which will include Salt Lake County bookings along with any other Utah arrests on file.
The Utah DOC offender search covers inmates in the state prison system. Many people who start at the Salt Lake County Metro Jail end up in state custody if convicted. The Utah State Archives keeps older criminal records. For expungement questions, the BCI expungement page covers the process and eligibility rules.
Note: Salt Lake County's high booking volume means BCI receives more arrest records from this county than any other in the state.
Salt Lake County Record Expungement
Some Salt Lake County booking reports can be sealed through the expungement process. Utah law allows certain arrests and convictions to be removed from public view. You must first obtain your criminal history from BCI. Then you file a petition with the court. If granted, Salt Lake County must seal the booking report and related records.
Not all records qualify. The type of offense, the outcome of the case, and the time since it ended all factor in. The process takes several months and involves court filings and fees. Because Salt Lake County has such a large volume of records, expungement requests can take time to process. Start with the BCI expungement page to learn if your record is eligible.
Cities in Salt Lake County
Salt Lake County is the most populated county in Utah. It includes many cities, and all booking reports are processed at the Metro Jail in South Salt Lake.
Salt Lake City is the state capital and the largest city in the county. All arrests in these cities are booked at the Salt Lake County Metro Jail.
Nearby Counties
Salt Lake County borders several other Utah counties. Each county keeps its own booking records at its own jail. Make sure you check the right county based on where the arrest took place.