St. George Criminal Court Records
St. George criminal court records are filed through the Fifth Judicial District Court in Washington County. St. George is the largest city in the county and one of the fastest-growing cities in the entire country, with a population now exceeding 100,000. Felony cases go to the district court, while misdemeanors and traffic matters fall under the Washington County Justice Court system. You can search St. George criminal court records using the Utah Courts XChange portal or request records from the St. George Police Department through the GRAMA process.
St. George Quick Facts
Where to Find St. George Criminal Court Records
St. George is part of the Fifth Judicial District of Utah, which covers Washington County. Felony criminal cases arising in St. George are filed at the Fifth District Court located in St. George. The courthouse address is 220 North 200 East, St. George, UT 84770. This is where felony charges, indictments, and felony trial records for St. George residents are maintained and available for public review. Courthouse hours follow standard Utah court operating times, Monday through Friday.
Misdemeanor and infraction cases in St. George are handled by the Washington County Justice Court. The court phone is (435) 634-5728. Online payments and case searches are available through the Utah Courts e-payment system and the XChange portal. Justice court records for St. George cover Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic violations, and small claims cases, all of which are public records under GRAMA.
| District Court | Fifth Judicial District Court |
|---|---|
| Address | 220 North 200 East, St. George, UT 84770 |
| Justice Court Phone | (435) 634-5728 |
| Judicial District | Fifth District |
| Courts Website | utcourts.gov/courts |
St. George has grown rapidly over the past decade. The court system has expanded along with the population, and both district and justice court case volumes have increased significantly. All filings remain part of the public record under Utah law.
How to Search St. George Criminal Court Records
The Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange covers all Utah courts, including the Fifth District Court and the Washington County Justice Court in St. George. XChange lets you search by party name or case number and returns case summaries, charge information, and hearing dates. Basic searches are free. A subscription provides full access to document-level records.
Parties to a St. George criminal case can use the MyCase portal to view their own records, documents, and hearing schedules at no cost. MyCase is limited to case participants. Members of the public researching St. George criminal court records for other individuals use XChange.
Online payments for St. George criminal citations are available through the Utah Courts e-payment system at utcourts.gov. In-person visits to the district court or justice court allow for full document review, certified copies, and payment of outstanding balances. For large or complex records requests, calling the court in advance to confirm what you need to bring saves time.
Note: Citation jurisdiction in St. George depends on where the citation was issued. Municipal citations from St. George Police go through the appropriate municipal court. Washington County Sheriff citations may route through the Washington County Justice Court instead.
Washington County Justice Court and St. George Cases
The Washington County Justice Court handles St. George criminal court records at the misdemeanor and infraction level. This includes Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic citations issued within city limits, and small claims matters. The court phone number is (435) 634-5728. The jurisdiction for a specific citation depends on which law enforcement agency issued it, so the correct court to contact varies based on who wrote the ticket.
All justice court cases in St. George are searchable through the XChange system. MyCase is available for case participants to track their own records. Online payments can be made through the Utah Courts e-payment portal. Small claims cases follow standard Utah State Court procedures.
The St. George City website at sgcityutah.gov provides contact information, city services, and links to relevant departments for St. George residents.
St. George residents who receive a citation should confirm which court has jurisdiction over their case before making a payment or requesting a hearing. Paying to the wrong court can cause delays in resolving the matter.
St. George Police Records and Arrest Information
The St. George Police Department maintains arrest records, incident reports, and traffic accident reports that are separate from St. George criminal court records. The St. George Police Records Division can be reached at 435-627-4301. GRAMA requests for police records are accepted by email and are subject to the standard 10-business-day response time. The Police Department's non-emergency line is (435) 627-4300.
The St. George Police Records Division page at sgcityutah.gov explains how to submit a GRAMA request and what records are available.
Police records fees in St. George include staff time at $18.82 per hour with the first 15 minutes free. Black and white copies are $0.25 per page, and color copies are $0.50 per page. Photos are $5.00 per CD. Dispatch audio costs $47.43 per hour. Records connected to an active or open investigation may not be available until the investigation concludes.
Arrest records from the St. George Police Department show the date of the arrest, charges filed, and basic incident information. They do not reflect court dispositions. To find out how a St. George criminal case was resolved, use XChange or contact the relevant court clerk.
GRAMA in St. George
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2 gives St. George residents the right to request public government records, including St. George criminal court records and police records. GRAMA applies to all city and county agencies in St. George and Washington County.
To submit a GRAMA request for St. George police records, email the Police Records Division directly with a description of the record, the date of the incident, and any case numbers you have. For court records, contact the relevant court clerk. For city administrative records, contact the St. George City Recorder. Each agency responds within 10 business days. If your request is denied in whole or part, you can appeal under GRAMA to the city's chief administrative officer and then to the Utah State Records Committee if needed.
Note: Records created during an active investigation or sealed by court order are exempt from GRAMA disclosure even if properly requested.
BCI Statewide Records for St. George Residents
Washington County and St. George residents who need a complete Utah criminal history report can request one from the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at bci.utah.gov/criminal-records. The BCI holds records from all Utah courts, including the Fifth District Court and the Washington County Justice Court, covering St. George criminal court records filed in both venues. The BCI can be reached at 801-965-4445. The fee is $20 per report as of July 2025.
BCI reports give a statewide picture of an individual's criminal history rather than just records from one city or county. They include felonies, misdemeanors, dismissed cases, and other dispositions across all Utah jurisdictions. Requests can be submitted by mail or in person at the BCI office.
Expungement of St. George Criminal Records
Utah's Clean Slate law, passed as HB 431, allows automatic expungement of qualifying St. George criminal court records after a waiting period with no new convictions. Eligible records are sealed without a petition for those who meet the criteria. More information on automatic eligibility is at cleanslateutah.org.
For records not covered automatically, St. George residents petition for expungement through the court that handled the case. First, obtain a certificate of eligibility from the BCI at bci.utah.gov/expungements. Then file the petition with the Fifth District Court or the Washington County Justice Court, depending on where the original case was filed. Once granted, the St. George criminal court records for that case are sealed and removed from XChange and BCI public reports.
Utah DOC Offender Search
For individuals currently incarcerated or on supervision in Utah, the Department of Corrections offender search at corrections.utah.gov is a public tool that lets you look up an offender's current status, facility, and supervision information. This is a separate resource from St. George criminal court records but can help confirm whether an individual is currently in state custody or under active probation or parole in Washington County.
Washington County Criminal Court Records
St. George is located in Washington County. All felony cases from St. George are processed at the Fifth District Court, which covers Washington County. For county-wide criminal court information, a complete list of courthouse resources, and records guidance covering all cities in Washington County, visit the Washington County criminal court records page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Neighboring cities in Washington County share the Fifth District Court. Find criminal court records resources for cities near St. George below.