Access Cedar City Felony Records
Cedar City felony records are public documents maintained through the 5th Judicial District Court and the Cedar City Police Department. Cedar City is the largest city in Iron County, with around 35,000 residents, and serves as a regional hub for southern Utah. All felony cases from within Cedar City are handled by the Iron County court system. This page covers how to search Cedar City felony records through online tools, how to submit a GRAMA request for police records, what those records contain, and how to access conviction history through state resources.
Cedar City Quick Facts
How to Search Cedar City Felony Records
Felony records in Cedar City are split between court records and police records. Court records come from the 5th District Court and cover everything from the initial charge to the final judgment. Police records come from the Cedar City Police Department and cover arrest reports and incident documentation. Both sources provide different parts of the felony case picture, so you may need to check both depending on what you are looking for.
The fastest way to start a Cedar City felony records search is through the Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange. XChange lets you search by name or case number. Guest sessions cost $5 per session plus $0.20 per search result. A monthly subscription is $40 for 500 searches. Free public terminals are available at courthouse locations, including the 5th District Court that serves Cedar City and Iron County. No account is needed to use the in-person terminals at the courthouse.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains a statewide conviction database that includes Cedar City felony cases. BCI charges $15 for a name-based criminal history check and $33.25 for a fingerprint-based check. Reach BCI at (801) 965-4445 or visit bci.utah.gov for services and hours.
Note: XChange shows court filings and case status. BCI records reflect final conviction outcomes reported to the state. These are different databases and may not always match exactly.
Cedar City Police Department Felony Records
The Cedar City Police Department maintains arrest records, incident reports, and related files for felony crimes that occur within city limits. These records are public documents under the Government Records Access and Management Act, Utah Code Title 63G Chapter 2. You can request copies through the department's GRAMA process. A valid government-issued photo ID is required for all records requests. The department charges $5 per report and responds within 10 business days. More information on the Cedar City Police Department is available at their city page at cedarcity.org/police.
Beyond the 10-business-day window, GRAMA allows state agencies to charge for staff research time after the first 30 minutes free. The rate is $25 per hour for research. Paper copies cost a maximum of $0.50 per page under state rules, and certified copies run $10 each. If a request is denied in whole or in part, the requester can appeal to the local appeal authority and then to the State Records Committee at recordscommittee.utah.gov.
Cedar City Felony Cases and the Iron County Justice Court
The Iron County Justice Court, located in Cedar City, handles Class B and Class C misdemeanor cases and ordinance violations. It does not handle felony charges. All felony cases from Cedar City are referred directly to the 5th Judicial District Court. The Iron County Justice Court provides a useful entry point for understanding what level of charge a person faces. You can find the court's hours and contact details through ironcountyut.gov/justice-court.
The Justice Court page confirms that felony charges are forwarded to the 5th District Court, which holds full jurisdiction over Cedar City felony cases across Iron County.
Note: Knowing whether a charge was handled at the Justice Court or the District Court level helps you search the right records system when looking up a Cedar City case.
5th District Court and Cedar City Criminal History
The 5th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases for Cedar City and the rest of Iron County. The district also covers Beaver and Washington counties. Court locations include Cedar City and Parowan. Felony arraignments, preliminary hearings, trials, and sentencing all take place at the 5th District level. Records from these proceedings are filed under the case number and remain public documents unless sealed by the court.
Cedar City felony records from the 5th District Court include the criminal complaint or information, bail and bond conditions, hearing dates, jury instructions, verdicts, and sentencing orders. Probation terms and any fines are also part of the file. Searching XChange by the defendant's name will return a docket showing every filing in the case with dates. In-person requests are accepted at the courthouse. Certified copies of court documents cost $10 each.
The Iron County Sheriff at ironsheriffut.gov handles county jail records. Booking records refresh on their site every 10 minutes. Under Utah HB 228, booking photos cannot be released before a conviction, which limits what appears publicly in Cedar City arrest records before a case concludes. The Iron County Clerk at ironcountyut.gov/clerk maintains county-level public records separate from court filings.
What Cedar City Felony Records Include
A Cedar City felony record can refer to several types of documents depending on where you look. Police records from the Cedar City Police Department cover the arrest: the date, the location, the charges, and the officer's report. Court records from the 5th District cover the legal proceedings from first appearance to sentencing. BCI records show the final conviction as reported to the state. All three sources can provide valuable information about a Cedar City felony case.
Court records for Cedar City felony cases typically include the criminal information or complaint listing all charges, any arrest warrant or summons issued, bail and bond conditions, the plea entered by the defendant, trial and hearing dates, the verdict or judgment, and the sentencing order. Not all records are always public. Portions may be sealed by the court or withheld under GRAMA. Juvenile records are separate and not available to the public. Records tied to open investigations may also be restricted. Under Utah Code section 63G-2-201, every person has the right to inspect public records free of charge, though copies and staff time carry fees.
Utah Felony Classes in Cedar City Cases
Utah law classifies felony crimes under Utah Code Title 76. Four levels apply. Capital felonies are the most serious and include crimes like aggravated murder. First degree felonies carry five years to life in prison and fines up to $10,000. Second degree felonies carry one to fifteen years and fines up to $10,000. Third degree felonies carry up to five years and fines up to $5,000. All felony convictions are punishable by state prison time under Utah Code section 76-3-201.
The felony class determines where a person serves their sentence. First and second degree felons typically serve time in a Utah Department of Corrections facility. Third degree felonies may result in jail, probation, or a suspended sentence. The class also affects eligibility for expungement after the sentence is complete. All felony classes produce a conviction record visible in the 5th District Court file and in BCI's statewide database. The Utah Department of Corrections at corrections.utah.gov provides an offender search for those in state custody or on supervision.
Expungement of Cedar City Felony Records
Some Cedar City felony convictions may be eligible for expungement under Utah law. Expungement seals the record from public view and removes it from most searches. Capital felonies and first degree felonies are generally not eligible. Some second and third degree felony convictions may qualify after a waiting period once the sentence, probation, and parole are complete.
BCI handles the expungement certificate process statewide. Once BCI determines eligibility and issues a certificate, the petitioner files in the 5th District Court, which handled the original Cedar City case. The court then decides whether to grant the expungement. Information on eligibility rules, waiting periods, and filing steps is available at bci.utah.gov/expungements.
Iron County Felony Records
Cedar City is the largest city in Iron County. All felony cases from Cedar City go through the Iron County court and law enforcement system. For more county-level resources, including information on the county sheriff, county clerk, and broader felony record access options, visit the Iron County felony records page.
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