Salt Lake County, Utah Inmate Search

An inmate search is provided to the public, allowing interested individuals to search for and check the status of persons in a county prison or jail. In Salt Lake County, the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office manages the inmate search service. The two most populous cities in Salt Lake County have their own police departments, the Salt Lake City Police Department and the Sandy Police Department; however, neither of these departments offers a public inmate search. There is also no federal prison facility run by the Bureau of Prisons (BOP) in the county.

The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office is at:

How to Find an Inmate in Salt Lake County Jail

The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office oversees records of persons in the Salt Lake County Jails. Interested persons can use the online Find a Prisoner tool to search for people currently in custody using their name or booking number. The sheriff's Office also posts daily rosters and dockets, which are updated regularly. In addition, interested people can call the jail information line at (385) 468-8400.

The Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office and jail address are below:

How to Use the Salt Lake County Jail Roster

To use the Salt Lake County Jail Roster to find an inmate, users can:

• Visit the Sheriff's Office Website, click on the corrections link, and then click on the Find a prisoner link
• From the Find a Prisoner page, users can click on "Lookup Current Inmates," which leads to the Inmate Lookup page
• Users of the Lookup tool can search through Option 1: First name and Last name, or Option 2: using a select identifier of either booking number, permanent number, or booking number
• After selecting an option and filling in the form, users can click on the search button to view search results

What Information is Included in the Salt Lake County Inmate Roster

Users of the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Find a Prisoner tool will usually find the following fields:

• Full name, arrest or booking date, and booking number
• A summary of the charges listed in plain terms
• Housing or unit location showing where the inmate is being held in the jail
• Custody or release status indicating whether the person is currently in custody, transferred to another facility, or released
• Court date showing upcoming court hearings or appearances

Under Utah Code § 63G-2-101 et seq. Also known as the Government Records Access and Management Act (GRAMA), inmate records are public records in Salt Lake County. However, some records are exempted. These include:

• Medical or Safety Concerns, such as specific housing details or medical information that could compromise the safety of an inmate
• Expunged or restricted records that no longer appear in public records
• Protected cases, such as cases of juveniles

Contact Details for Salt Lake County Jail or Sheriff's Office

Below are the contact details for persons who need to obtain information about someone in custody or to speak with jail staff:

For booking and visitation information, interested persons can call the jail at phone number (385) 468-8400.

Jail Facility Overview in Salt Lake County

The Salt Lake County Jail System includes the Metro Jail Facility, also called the Adult Detention Center, and the Oxbow Jail. The system has over 248 beds and is used to house both male and female inmates, with separate areas for female inmates. The jail housing is divided into pods accommodating approximately 80 individuals per pod in two-person cells. Juveniles are not kept within this system as they are handled by Utah's Juvenile Justice Services.

Summary of Jail Facilities:

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Salt Lake County Jail

Inmates at the Salt Lake City County Metro and Oxbow jails can receive money, which allows them to purchase personal hygiene products, snacks, and stationery. Inmates can receive money through on-site self-service kiosks at both Metro and Oxbow jails through cash, debit, and credit cards. Interested persons can also send money via money orders by mail to inmates using this format:

Alternatively, money can be sent online directly to an inmate's account through Access Corrections using their mobile app or website after creating an account. Sending money through Access connections can be done through debit or credit cards.

Senders should note that sending cash by mail is not acceptable.

Inmate Search by Jail Facility

The Metro and Oxbow Jails are the main adult detention facilities in Salt Lake County, and these facilities share a single inmate search system and thus a combined inmate search using the "Find a Prisoner" tool. A summary of the inmate search options for both facilities is as follows:

Salt Lake County Visitation Rules and Schedules

Friends and family members are allowed to visit someone at the Salt Lake City Jail System as long as they keep to specific rules. The rules guide who is allowed to visit, identification of visitors, dress code and behavior, and visit duration and visit days. The rules include:

• Only pre-approved visitors are allowed
• Minors require accompaniment by a parent or legal guardian
• Persons currently on probation or parole may be restricted
• Only Modest clothing that is not revealing, is not see-through, and is not offensive is allowed
• Disorderly conduct and the use of cell phones can lead to the termination of the visit
• Visits last 20 to 30 minutes and are available Tuesday through Saturday
• Clergy and attorneys can have different visitation rights that may be extended

Mailing and Commissary Information

Friends and family members who wish to send letters to inmates at the Salt Lake County Jail System can do so using the following mail format:

Senders should note that all mails are inspected before delivery for security reasons. Allowed items include letters, standard 4x6 photographs, and magazines or newspapers mailed directly from the publisher. Items such as drugs, weapons, or gang-related material are considered contraband and will be impounded.