Washington City Criminal Court Records
Washington City criminal court records are maintained by the Fifth District Court and the Washington City Justice Court. This page covers Washington City in Washington County, Utah, one of the fastest-growing cities in southern Utah and the second-largest city in Washington County. Whether you need to look up a felony filing from the district court or a misdemeanor case from the local justice court, Utah's public search tools let you find Washington City criminal court records by name, case number, or date without requiring an in-person courthouse visit.
Washington City Quick Facts
Where to Find Washington City Criminal Court Records
Washington City is part of the Fifth Judicial District. Felony cases originating in Washington City are handled at the Fifth District Court in Washington County. The Fifth District is the court of record for all felony criminal cases in the area, including those connected to Washington City residents and incidents. Court records at this level include felony charges, criminal jury trial records, and formal case filings from the Washington City area.
Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic citations, infractions, small claims cases, and ordinance violations are handled by the Washington City Justice Court. This is the city's own local court operating under Washington City jurisdiction. The justice court is separate from the district court and covers the lower-level cases that make up the majority of Washington City criminal court records most people need to look up.
| District | Fifth Judicial District Court |
|---|---|
| Justice Court | Washington City Justice Court |
| Justice Court Website | washingtonutah.gov/services/court |
| State Courts | utcourts.gov/courts |
Note: This page covers Washington City, Washington County, Utah. It should not be confused with Washington, D.C. or Washington State. Washington City is a distinct Utah municipality adjacent to St. George.
How to Search Washington City Criminal Court Records
The Utah Courts XChange system is the primary online tool for searching Washington City criminal court records held at the district court level. XChange provides case summaries, charge descriptions, party names, filing dates, and hearing schedules across all Utah district courts. Access it at utcourts.gov/xchange. A paid subscription is required for full document downloads. Basic searches may be available at no cost, and free public access terminals are available at district court locations for in-person use.
If you are a named party in a Washington City case, MyCase at mycase.utcourts.gov lets you view your own case documents, check payment balances, and see upcoming hearing dates at no charge. Attorneys of record also use MyCase. Members of the public who are not parties to the case use XChange for lookups.
For Washington City Justice Court cases specifically, the city's court page provides direct access to case information and scheduling. Reach the justice court by emailing the court at least one week before your hearing date for requests or adjustments. Appeals from justice court rulings proceed via trial de novo at the district court.
Washington City Justice Court Records
The Washington City Justice Court handles Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic citations, infractions, small claims cases, and ordinance violations for city residents. The court operates as a court not of record, which means proceedings are not formally transcribed. Appeals move forward through a trial de novo in the district court. This is the court most Washington City residents will deal with for everyday criminal court matters.
The Washington City Justice Court page at washingtonutah.gov provides current contact information, procedures, and guidance on how to request court services in Washington City.
Requesting court services or scheduling adjustments in Washington City requires contacting the court at least one week in advance via email. The city uses the MyCase system, which allows parties to track their Washington City cases, view documents online, and manage payments. Online payment is available for citations with a case number. Contact the court through the city website for specific instructions on a pending Washington City case.
Note: Washington City Justice Court cases are separate from Fifth District Court cases and are tracked through different systems depending on charge level.
Washington City Police Records and Arrest Information
The Washington City government website at washingtonutah.gov provides contact information for city departments, including the police department, which processes public records requests under GRAMA for Washington City.
The Washington City Police Department maintains arrest records, incident reports, and other public safety records that are distinct from court case files. These records fall under GRAMA and can be requested through the police department's records division. A valid photo ID is required. Response time is typically 10 business days for public requests. Some records may be withheld if connected to an active investigation or if they involve juvenile subjects.
Arrest records from Washington City Police show the date of arrest, the charges alleged at booking, and basic incident details. They do not show what happened after the arrest in court. For case outcomes and court dispositions, search XChange or contact the Fifth District Court or Washington City Justice Court directly. Washington County Sheriff also maintains records for incidents and arrests in unincorporated Washington County areas adjacent to the city.
GRAMA in Washington City
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, found at Utah Code Title 63G, Chapter 2, gives any person the right to request and review public government records in Washington City. GRAMA applies to the police department, city offices, and the courts serving Washington City. No legal reason is required to submit a GRAMA request.
To request Washington City criminal court records or police records under GRAMA, identify the agency holding the specific records. Court records go to the Fifth District Court Clerk or the Washington City Justice Court. Police records go to the Washington City Police Department records division. City administrative records go through the Washington City Recorder. Agencies must respond within 10 business days for the general public and 5 business days for media. Some staff research time may be provided at no charge. Fees may apply for copies beyond a certain threshold.
Records that are sealed, tied to an active investigation, or covered by a statutory exemption may be withheld or partially redacted under GRAMA even after a properly filed request.
BCI Statewide Criminal Records for Washington City
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains a statewide criminal history repository that covers all Utah criminal convictions and dispositions, including cases from Washington City. This is the most thorough single-source tool for obtaining a full Utah criminal history. Reach BCI at bci.utah.gov/criminal-records or call 801-965-4445.
As of July 2025, BCI charges $20 per individual criminal history report. The report includes felony and misdemeanor convictions, dismissed cases, and court dispositions from all Utah jurisdictions, not just Washington City. Requests can be submitted in person at the BCI office or by mail. The BCI report is the most complete option for anyone who needs a comprehensive view of an individual's Utah criminal record beyond what Washington City court searches alone would show.
Note: BCI reports reflect statewide data and are not limited to cases filed in Washington County or the Fifth Judicial District.
Expungement of Washington City Criminal Records
Utah's Clean Slate law allows certain qualifying criminal records to be automatically expunged without filing a petition. Eligible offenses are cleared after a waiting period if no new convictions occurred. Details on the automatic process are available at cleanslateutah.org.
For Washington City records that do not qualify under Clean Slate, a manual petition process is available. BCI must first issue a certificate of eligibility. The petition is then filed in the court where the case originated, which for felony cases means the Fifth District Court, and for misdemeanor cases means the Washington City Justice Court. Visit bci.utah.gov/expungements to review eligibility requirements and instructions. Once expungement is granted, those Washington City criminal court records are sealed from public view and no longer appear in XChange or BCI public reports.
Washington County Criminal Court Records
Washington City is located in Washington County, Utah. All district court criminal cases from the city are part of the Fifth District Court system covering Washington County. For county-wide information, courthouse details, and additional resources covering all Washington County cities, visit the Washington County criminal court records page.
Nearby Utah Cities
Washington City is adjacent to St. George and part of the greater St. George metropolitan area. Select a nearby city to find its criminal court records resources.