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1. What is a GRAMA request?

Under the Government Records Access and Management Act (“GRAMA”), you may file a request for Murray City police records with the Murray City Police Department at 5025 South State Street, 2nd Floor. You may file a GRAMA request for other City documents with the appropriate department that handles those documents.

• GRAMA Records Request (PDF)

2. Where and when can I talk to the prosecutor about a traffic or criminal case?

If you are the Defendant, the Pre-trial conference at the court is your “meeting” with the prosecutor. If you are represented by an attorney, the prosecutor will discuss your case with your attorney. If you are the victim, you may call the victim advocate in the Murray City Police Department at (801)264-2673.

3. How do I get an expungement?

You will need to obtain your paperwork from the Bureau of Criminal Identification and the court in which your case was handled.

4. How do I file for Small Claims?

You may file a small claims case at the Murray City Municipal Justice Court if the incident took place in Murray City, or if the defendant lives in Murray City and the amount claimed does not exceed $7,500.

5. How do I clear up a bench warrant?

Bench warrants are issued by the judge. The City Attorney’s Office cannot clear a warrant. A clerk at the court may be able to look up your case and schedule a new court date.

6. What is the difference between the City Attorney and the District Attorney?

The City Attorney is appointed by the Mayor and is the attorney for the City of Murray in all of its functions as a municipal corporation. The role of the City Attorney is similar to that of the general counsel of a large private corporation. The City Attorney’s Office provides legal advice and services to the Mayor, City Council, City Departments, Boards and Commissions. Prosecutors in the City Attorney’s Office prosecute all class B and C misdemeanors as well as infractions and violations of the City Code that occur within Murray City.

The Salt Lake County District Attorney is an elected official whose office investigates and prosecutes crimes in the county’s jurisdiction, including felonies and class A misdemeanors occurring within Murray City.

7. Where can I get Legal Advice?

The City Attorney's Office only represents Murray City Corporation. If you need legal advice or have a question about the laws of the City or the State, you may want to seek the advice of a private attorney. If you are being prosecuted by Murray City and want a public defender, you will need to ask the judge to appoint one for you.

8. What are the maximum and minimum fines and jail time for my offense?

The Court imposes fines and jail sentences. The appropriate court clerk's office will have this information.

9. Does the City Attorney handle landlord/rental issues?

No. This is a private matter that the City has no jurisdiction over. For general questions, you may call the Community Action Program at (801) 359-2444.

10. How do I report a claim against Murray City?

Please contact Jordan Knight at (801) 264-2640 for all claims