Washington County Felony Records
Washington County felony records are public documents maintained by the 5th Judicial District Court in St. George. Washington County is the fastest-growing county in Utah and one of the largest in the state. Felony cases here cover serious criminal charges filed in and around St. George, Washington City, Hurricane, and the surrounding area. Searching Washington County felony records gives you access to case histories, conviction outcomes, and court filings going back many years. This page explains how to find those records and which offices hold them.
Washington County Quick Facts
5th District Court Washington County Felony Cases
The 5th Judicial District Court handles all felony cases in Washington County. The court is based in St. George and has general jurisdiction over serious criminal matters for the county. The 5th District also covers Beaver and Iron Counties, but Washington County cases are filed and heard at the St. George courthouse.
The court clerk at the 5th District maintains all official Washington County felony records. You can reach the court at (435) 986-5700. Staff can search records by party name or case number. Felony case files include charging documents, hearing transcripts, sentencing orders, and related filings. The court processes a large volume of cases given Washington County's rapid population growth.
The image below is from the Washington County official website at washco.utah.gov.
The Washington County site provides links to the court, Sheriff, County Attorney, and other offices involved in Washington County felony records.
| Court |
5th Judicial District Court St. George, UT 84770 Phone: (435) 986-5700 |
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| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM |
| Website | utcourts.gov/xchange |
Searching Washington County Felony Records Online
The Utah Courts XChange system is the main online tool for accessing Washington County felony records. A guest session costs $5 and allows individual searches at $0.20 each. A monthly subscription is $40 and gives unlimited searches for the month. Free public terminals are available at the St. George courthouse for people who want to search at no cost.
To search XChange, enter a person's full name or a case number. The system shows case status, charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. It covers Washington County felony records along with civil and family court matters. For the full content of a case file, including certified copies of documents, contact the 5th District Court clerk in St. George directly.
The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification also maintains a statewide criminal history database. A name-based check through BCI costs $15 and covers convictions from courts across Utah, including Washington County. BCI can be reached at (801) 965-4445.
Note: Washington County's fast growth means newer cases may be processed faster than older archived cases. Calling ahead to the clerk's office in St. George can save time when looking for a specific Washington County felony record.
Washington County Sheriff Arrest and Inmate Records
The Washington County Sheriff's Office has its own dedicated website at washingtoncosheriff.com. The Sheriff can be reached at (435) 656-6500. The Sheriff's Office is responsible for law enforcement in unincorporated Washington County and operates the county jail.
The Washington County Jail houses an average of 460 inmates, plus around 180 state inmates housed under contract. The Sheriff's website provides an inmate search tool at washingtoncosheriff.com/inmate-search. You can search by name to find people currently in custody. Results show booking date and charges. This is useful for finding individuals held on felony charges in Washington County before their cases reach the court.
The image below is from the Washington County Sheriff's website at washingtoncosheriff.com.
The Sheriff's site allows name-based searches of current inmates and provides information about booking charges for Washington County felony arrests.
GRAMA requests for Washington County Sheriff records go to the Sheriff's Office. This includes arrest reports, incident reports, and booking records related to felony cases. Requests can be submitted in writing to the Sheriff's Office.
Washington County Clerk and GRAMA Records
The Washington County Clerk-Auditor processes public records requests for county-level documents. The office is located at 111 E Tabernacle St, St. George, UT 84770. The phone number is (435) 301-7220. The County Clerk website provides information on submitting GRAMA requests for Washington County records.
Under Utah Code section 63G-2-201, the public has the right to inspect government records. Washington County must respond to GRAMA requests within 10 business days. The first 30 minutes of research time is free. After that, the fee is $25 per hour. Copy fees are $0.50 per page for standard copies.
The image below is from the Washington County Clerk's page at washco.utah.gov/clerk.
The Clerk's page explains how to submit public records requests for Washington County government documents, including records connected to felony cases.
Washington County Attorney Felony Prosecution
The Washington County Attorney's Office prosecutes all felony cases in Washington County. The office can be reached at (435) 301-7100. The County Attorney reviews evidence from the Sheriff and other law enforcement agencies, then decides what felony charges to file in the 5th District Court.
Prosecution case files held by the County Attorney may be accessible through GRAMA in some cases. The office handles all felony charges including violent crimes, drug offenses, property crimes, and other serious matters in Washington County. The Children's Justice Center, reached at (435) 301-7190, handles cases involving child victims of felony offenses.
The image below is from the Washington County Attorney's website at washco.utah.gov/attorney.
The County Attorney's site provides information on prosecutorial services and how to contact the office about Washington County felony cases.
Note: Warrant information for Washington County can be checked through the Utah warrant search tool at secure.utah.gov/warrants, which covers active warrants statewide.
Utah Felony Classes Found in Washington County Records
Washington County felony records reflect the four classes of felony under Utah law. Capital felonies are the most serious and involve the most severe penalties. First degree felonies carry five years to life in state prison and fines up to $10,000. Second degree felonies carry one to fifteen years in prison and fines up to $10,000. Third degree felonies carry up to five years in prison and fines up to $5,000.
Under Utah Code Title 76, all felony sentences lead to state prison rather than county jail. The Utah Department of Corrections handles incarceration for convicted felons from Washington County. You can check the status of individuals in state custody at corrections.utah.gov.
Washington County felony records show the class of offense on each charging document. If a plea agreement reduces the charge, the final conviction record will reflect the reduced offense. Read the disposition entry carefully when reviewing Washington County felony records.
Expungement of Washington County Felony Records
Utah law allows some people to expunge their criminal records, including certain Washington County felony convictions. Expungement seals the record so it does not appear in most public searches. Not every felony qualifies. Capital felonies and most first degree felonies are not eligible. Some second and third degree felony convictions may qualify after required waiting periods have passed.
The process begins with the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. The BCI expungements page has forms, eligibility guidelines, and instructions for Washington County residents. After BCI issues a certificate of eligibility, you petition the 5th Judicial District Court in St. George. If the court grants the expungement, the record is sealed in the statewide database and at the court level.
Cities in Washington County
Washington County includes several cities and communities. Felony cases for all residents of Washington County are handled by the 5th Judicial District Court in St. George. Below are featured cities with their own records pages.
St. George is the county seat and largest city in Washington County. Washington City is one of the fastest-growing cities in the state. Both cities are served by the 5th District Court for felony cases.
Nearby Counties
Washington County borders several other Utah counties. Felony charges are filed in the county where the offense took place. Check the location of the alleged offense to confirm which county court handles the case.