Iron County Criminal Court Records
Iron County criminal court records are managed through the Fifth District Court, with locations in Cedar City and Parowan. Iron County sits in southwest Utah and is home to Cedar City, Southern Utah University, and the nationally recognized Utah Shakespeare Festival. The county seat is Parowan, though Cedar City handles the bulk of court activity. If you need to search criminal court records in Iron County, this guide covers every access point, from online tools to in-person requests at the courthouse.
Iron County Quick Facts
Fifth District Court in Iron County
Iron County is served by the Fifth District Court, which covers Beaver, Iron, and Washington counties. The court has two Iron County locations. The Cedar City courthouse sits at 40 North 100 East, Cedar City, UT 84720, and can be reached at (435) 867-3250. The Parowan courthouse is at 68 S 100 E, Parowan, UT 84761. Most felony criminal cases are heard in Cedar City due to the city's larger population.
The Fifth District Court handles felony criminal cases, Class A misdemeanor charges, civil matters exceeding small claims thresholds, domestic relations cases, and probate. Criminal court records from this court include case numbers, filing dates, charges, party names, attorney information, the judge assigned, all docket entries, hearing dates, court orders, and final sentencing. These records are part of the public court file and are accessible under the Government Records Access and Management Act, Utah Code Title 63G-2.
The Iron County Justice Court operates separately at 82 North 100 East, Suite 101, Cedar City, UT 84720, phone (435) 865-5335, email jcironcounty@utcourts.gov. It handles Class B and C misdemeanors, traffic infractions, and municipal ordinance violations. Small claims cases up to $11,000 are also heard there. Records requests for the Justice Court can be submitted through the online form at ironcountyut.gov/justice-court/request-records.
Note: The Iron County Justice Court charges $4.00 per certified document plus $0.25 per page, with emailed documents provided at no cost for eligible requests.
How to Search Iron County Criminal Court Records
The fastest way to search Iron County criminal court records is through Utah Courts XChange. XChange is a statewide case search system that indexes both district and justice court records across all Utah counties, including Iron. You can search by party name, case number, business name, or date range. Search fees run $0.15 to $0.35 per query, with document downloads costing $0.50 to $1.00 per file. A guest account can be set up for around $5 to $10.
If you prefer not to pay, free public access terminals are available at both Iron County courthouse locations. Walk-in visitors can search case records at no charge during business hours. Staff at the clerk's office can assist with finding records by name or case number. Older records and archived case files may take additional time to retrieve. Call the Cedar City court at (435) 867-3250 before visiting to confirm hours and what to bring.
You can also use MyCase, the Utah Courts public portal, to view basic case information without a paid account. MyCase shows case status, hearing dates, and basic party details at no charge.
Note: Some court records in Iron County may be sealed or restricted by court order, particularly those involving juveniles or sensitive matters under Utah privacy statutes.
Iron County Sheriff and Arrest Records
The Iron County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records, incident reports, booking records, and jail logs for Iron County. Arrest records typically include the subject's name, date of birth, charges filed, the arresting agency, booking details, and mugshot photographs. These records are considered public under GRAMA unless they involve ongoing investigations or protected subjects.
The Iron County Sheriff provides an online GRAMA Records Request form at ironsheriffut.gov/forms/record-request. The form is the standard method to request arrest records, incident reports, and other law enforcement documents. Private or protected records are only released to the subject named in the record, per Utah Code 63G-2-202. Toxicology results have additional restrictions and may only be released to the subject, their retained attorney, or another government agency with an official need.
The Iron County Sheriff records request page offers a downloadable GRAMA form for arrest records and incident reports in Iron County.
The Sheriff's Office requires full payment before processing any request. Accepted payment methods include cash, money order, or cashier's check made payable to the Iron County Sheriff's Office. Debit and credit card payments are available upon request. The office has up to 10 business days from receipt to fulfill a completed request. Fee amounts vary by scope; call (435) 867-7500 for the current fee schedule. Identification must be provided before release of any private or protected criminal court records.
GRAMA Public Records Access in Iron County
Utah's Government Records Access and Management Act, found at Utah Code Title 63G-2, governs all public records requests in Iron County. Under GRAMA, most government records are public unless a specific exemption applies. You submit your written request to the agency that owns or maintains the specific record you need. You cannot send the same request to multiple agencies at once.
The Iron County official website at ironcounty.net provides access to county departments and public records resources for Iron County residents.
A written GRAMA request must include your name, mailing address, daytime phone number, email address if desired, and a description of the record with reasonable specificity. The agency has 10 business days to respond to a standard request. Expedited five-business-day responses are available when the request benefits the public rather than just the individual. Journalists are presumed to qualify for expedited treatment under Utah Code 63G-2-204(5).
If a request is denied, the denial notice must include a description of the record, the specific GRAMA exemption cited, a statement of your appeal rights, deadlines for appeal, and contact details for the chief administrative officer. You have 30 days from the denial date to file an appeal. Fee waivers may be available if the request serves a public benefit or if the requester has limited financial means. The Iron County Clerk can also be reached through ironcountyut.gov/clerk for administrative records questions.
Note: Court records must be requested directly from the court clerk, not the County Clerk/Auditor office, as that office does not serve as clerk of courts.
BCI Criminal History Records for Iron County
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification, known as BCI, maintains a statewide database of criminal history records. This database includes arrest and conviction data from all Utah jurisdictions, including Iron County. Iron County residents and others can request a statewide criminal history check through BCI's criminal records portal. As of July 2025, BCI charges $20 per record check. You can reach BCI directly at 801-965-4445.
BCI records are useful when you need a comprehensive view of a person's criminal history across all Utah counties, not just Iron County. The report covers arrests, charges, and dispositions from statewide law enforcement and court systems. It is a separate product from what you get by searching court records through XChange. If you only need Iron County criminal court records, the court search or sheriff's GRAMA process may be faster and more targeted. For a full Utah criminal history, BCI is the official source.
You can also search the Utah Department of Corrections offender database at corrections.utah.gov for individuals who have been incarcerated in the state prison system.
Expungement in Iron County
Utah's Clean Slate Act, enacted through HB 431, created an automatic expungement process for eligible criminal records. Under this law, certain misdemeanors and low-level offenses are automatically sealed after the required waiting period passes, with no petition needed from the individual. This applies statewide, including all Iron County criminal court records that meet the criteria.
For offenses that do not qualify for automatic sealing, you can file a petition for expungement through the Fifth District Court in Iron County. The process requires a Certificate of Eligibility from BCI, which you request at bci.utah.gov/expungements. Once you receive the certificate, you file your petition with the court, pay the applicable filing fee, and a judge reviews your case. If granted, the record is sealed from public view.
More information about the Clean Slate program, including eligibility details and a step-by-step guide, is available at cleanslateutah.org. The Fifth District Court clerk in Cedar City can answer procedural questions about filing an expungement petition in Iron County.
Note: Certain convictions, including violent felonies and sex offenses, are not eligible for expungement under Utah law regardless of how much time has passed.
Cities in Iron County
Iron County includes several communities across the county. Cedar City is the largest city and the primary hub for court activity in the region. All felony criminal court records for Iron County residents are filed with the Fifth District Court.
Cedar City is home to Southern Utah University and serves as the commercial and judicial center of Iron County. The Fifth District Court main Iron County courthouse is located in Cedar City at 40 North 100 East.
Nearby Counties
Iron County shares borders with several other Utah counties. If you are searching criminal court records and are unsure which county filed a case, check the address where the offense or filing occurred.