Iron County 72 Hour Booking
Iron County 72 hour booking records are available through the sheriff's office and county resources. Iron County is in southwest Utah with its county seat in Parowan. Cedar City is the largest city in the county and home to Southern Utah University. The Iron County jail has a capacity of 254 beds and processes roughly 263 bookings each year. Booking records include names, charges, arrest dates, and other intake data. All records are public under Utah law. You can search for Iron County 72 hour booking details through this page and the links provided below.
Iron County Quick Facts
Iron County Jail Booking Process
The Iron County Sheriff's Office operates the county jail and manages all bookings. When a person is arrested anywhere in Iron County, they are brought to the jail for intake. The process includes taking a photo, recording fingerprints, a medical screening, and a classification assessment. Staff log the charges and personal details into the booking system. Each record becomes part of the public log.
According to Iron County commission meeting records, the jail processes about 263 total bookings per year. The facility has 254 beds and houses an average of 147 inmates at any given time. The jail uses several housing pods to separate inmates by classification. One pod alone can hold up to 384 inmates if the facility were to expand. At the time of recent reports, 108 beds were in active use, showing available capacity.
The county has discussed plans to expand the jail to meet long-term needs. Commission meetings have covered topics like construction costs, staffing, and daily operations. All of these details are part of the public record and reflect how Iron County manages its 72 hour booking system.
The image below shows the Iron County government website, where you can find information about the sheriff's office and jail.
Visit the county site for contact details and more about jail services in Iron County.
Cedar City Arrests and Bookings
Cedar City is the largest city in Iron County. The Cedar City Police Department is the main municipal law enforcement agency. Arrests made by Cedar City police are processed through the Iron County jail. The booking records are kept by the sheriff's office, not the city police. If you are looking for a Cedar City arrest, search the Iron County 72 hour booking records.
Southern Utah University is also in Cedar City. The university has its own public safety department that handles campus-related incidents. Arrests made by SUU police are booked at the Iron County jail as well. This means the Iron County booking log includes arrests from the city police, university police, and the sheriff's office.
Note: Iron County booking records include arrests from all law enforcement agencies operating within county borders.
Search Iron County 72 Hour Booking
There are several ways to search for booking records in Iron County. You can contact the sheriff's office by phone or in person. The jail staff can provide details about recent arrests and current inmates. This is the quickest way to get information about a specific booking.
Online tools also give you access to Iron County data. The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains a statewide arrest database that includes Iron County records. Commercial data sources also aggregate Iron County booking data, including felony, misdemeanor, and infraction arrest records with dates of birth and photos. The BCI database is the official state resource for criminal history checks and covers all Utah counties.
The Utah State Courts XChange system is another useful tool. You can search court records by name or case number. Court records show the outcome of cases that started with a booking in Iron County. This includes charges filed, hearings, and dispositions. Basic searches are free.
Booking Laws in Iron County
Iron County follows the same state laws for bookings as all other Utah counties. Under Title 77 of the Utah Code, arrests must be processed and records made available within a set time frame. The 72 hour booking window is part of this legal framework. It ensures that the public has timely access to arrest information.
GRAMA governs public records access in Utah. You can file a written request with the Iron County government for copies of booking records. The county must respond within 10 business days. Fees for copies are typically about 10 cents per page, with additional charges possible for staff time if the request takes more than 15 minutes. The Utah State Legislature website has the full text of GRAMA and the criminal procedure statutes.
Note: Iron County arrest data is also included in the statewide BCI database, which commercial background check services may access.
Utah Arrest Record Resources
Beyond Iron County, several state agencies maintain booking and arrest data that you can search. These resources are public and cover every county in Utah. They are helpful when you need records from multiple jurisdictions or when local records are not available online.
Key state resources include the following:
- The BCI Criminal History Records page for official checks
- The Utah Department of Public Safety for law enforcement data
- The Utah Department of Corrections for state inmates
- The Utah State Courts for case records linked to bookings
- The Utah Code online for statutes on arrest and booking procedure
These tools work alongside Iron County resources. Use them to get a full picture of someone's arrest history across Utah.
Cities in Iron County
Iron County includes Cedar City, Parowan, Enoch, Brian Head, and several smaller towns. All arrests in these communities are booked through the Iron County jail.
Cedar City is the largest city in Iron County. Booking records for all Cedar City arrests are held by the Iron County Sheriff's Office.
Nearby Counties
Iron County is in southwest Utah and shares borders with several other counties. If you need booking records from a neighboring area, check the links below.