St. George Felony Records
St. George felony records are kept by the 5th Judicial District Court and the St. George Police Department Records Division. St. George is Washington County's largest city and county seat, with about 100,000 residents. It is one of the fastest-growing cities in Utah. Felony cases from St. George go through the 5th District Court, and the resulting records are public documents. This page explains how to search St. George felony records online and in person, how to request police records under GRAMA, what those records contain, and how felony classifications and expungement work under Utah law.
St. George Quick Facts
5th District Court and St. George Felony Cases
The 5th Judicial District Court is the court that handles all felony cases for St. George and the rest of Washington County. The courthouse is at 206 West Tabernacle Street, St. George, UT 84770. This is where St. George felony arraignments, preliminary hearings, trials, and sentencing take place. Court records for St. George felony cases are created at every step of the process, from the first appearance through the final judgment.
St. George felony records from the 5th District Court include the criminal complaint or information, bail orders, hearing history, plea agreements or trial documentation, verdict forms, and the sentencing order. A sentencing order shows the prison term, fines, and any conditions like probation. All of these documents are public records once filed. They remain in the court file under the case number and do not expire.
The Utah Courts XChange system at utcourts.gov/xchange lets you search St. George felony case records by defendant name or case number. Guest access costs $5 per session and $0.20 per search result. A monthly subscription is $40. Free public terminals are available at the 5th District Courthouse in St. George for anyone who prefers to search in person without paying for an online account.
The image below shows the Utah Courts XChange system, which is the primary tool for online searches of St. George felony records.
Source: utcourts.gov/xchange
XChange shows the case docket for St. George felony matters. The docket lists every filing in the case with dates and document types. You can use it to identify the case and then request specific documents from the 5th District clerk's office. The clerk charges a per-page fee for copies of documents from St. George felony case files.
Note: The Washington County Justice Court handles misdemeanors and infractions. Felony cases from St. George go to the 5th District Court, not the Justice Court. Contact the Justice Court at (435) 301-7480 for misdemeanor inquiries.
St. George Police Department Felony Records
The St. George Police Department Records Division keeps arrest records and incident reports for crimes within St. George city limits. These are government records subject to public access under the Government Records Access and Management Act, Utah Code Title 63G Chapter 2. Most felony arrest records become available once an investigation is no longer active. You can submit a GRAMA request to the Records Division to obtain copies.
The St. George Police Department Records Division processes requests for police case reports, incident reports, and accident reports. Standard response time is 10 business days under Utah GRAMA law. Fees follow the GRAMA schedule: the first 30 minutes of staff time are free, then $25 per hour after that. Copies cost $0.50 per page. Requests involving large volumes of records or significant redaction will cost more. Contact the Records Division through the city's website at sgcityutah.gov for current instructions and contact details.
The Washington County Sheriff's Office also handles law enforcement for parts of the broader Washington County area surrounding St. George. The Sheriff's main office is at 620 South 5300 West, Hurricane, UT 84737, phone (435) 656-6500. For records related to incidents handled by the Sheriff rather than the St. George Police, direct your GRAMA request to washingtoncosheriff.com.
Searching St. George Felony Records Through BCI
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification maintains a statewide criminal history database that includes felony convictions from St. George and all of Washington County. BCI records reflect what courts have reported to the state after a conviction becomes final. A BCI name check costs $15. Call (801) 965-4445 or visit bci.utah.gov to request a search.
BCI is a fast way to look up felony conviction history for St. George residents without searching through individual court case files. Court records through XChange give more detail. BCI gives a summary. Using both together gives you the most complete view of St. George felony records for a given person.
The image below shows the Utah Attorney General's office page, which provides oversight of criminal prosecution statewide including Washington County felony cases.
Source: attorneygeneral.utah.gov
You can also check active warrants issued by the 5th District Court and other Utah courts at secure.utah.gov/warrants. This database is free and open to the public without an account.
What St. George Felony Records Contain
St. George felony records come from two separate systems: police records from the St. George Police Department and court records from the 5th District Court. Police records document the arrest. Court records document the legal proceedings that follow. Together they give a full account of a felony case from the first contact with law enforcement through sentencing.
5th District Court felony records for St. George cases typically include:
- Criminal complaint or information listing the specific charges
- Bail determination from the initial appearance
- Preliminary hearing findings and rulings
- Arraignment record and defendant's plea
- Pretrial motions and court decisions
- Trial documentation or plea agreement
- Sentencing order with term, fines, and any supervision conditions
Some records in a St. George felony file may be sealed or withheld. Juvenile records are not public. Ongoing investigations may result in records being temporarily withheld. If a GRAMA request is denied, you have the right to a written explanation and the right to appeal the decision.
Utah Felony Classifications in St. George Cases
Utah law defines four felony levels under Utah Code Title 76. Capital felonies carry the most serious penalties. 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.
St. George felony records from the 5th District Court show which class of offense was charged and what sentence the court imposed. People sentenced on St. George felony convictions who receive prison time serve their terms in Utah Department of Corrections facilities. Current and former inmate status can be searched at corrections.utah.gov. The Washington County Sheriff's jail at 620 South 5300 West, Hurricane, houses inmates from St. George during proceedings.
Note: The class of a felony also affects expungement eligibility. Third degree felonies are more likely to be expungable than first degree felonies. Capital felonies are not eligible for expungement under any circumstances.
Expungement of St. George Felony Records
Some felony convictions in St. George may qualify for expungement under Utah law. Expungement seals the record from public view and removes it from most searches. Not all felonies are eligible. Capital felonies and first degree felonies generally cannot be expunged. Certain second and third degree felonies may qualify after a waiting period once the entire sentence has been served, including any probation or parole.
The process starts with the Bureau of Criminal Identification. BCI reviews the conviction and issues a certificate of eligibility if the case qualifies. After you receive the certificate, you file an expungement petition in the 5th District Court in St. George, where the original conviction was entered. The judge reviews the petition and decides whether to grant it. If approved, the record is sealed. Full eligibility requirements and step-by-step instructions are at bci.utah.gov/expungements.
Washington County resources for St. George residents are available through the county website at washco.utah.gov. County services include justice court information, county records, and access to local government contacts relevant to St. George felony record matters.
Washington County Felony Records
St. George is in Washington County. All felony cases from St. George go through the Washington County court system under the 5th District. For more county-level resources on felony records, court access, and related information, visit the Washington County felony records page.
Nearby Cities in Washington County
These cities near St. George are also in Washington County and use the 5th District Court for felony cases. Select a city to find felony record information for that area.