Sheriff
The structure of the Corrections Bureau is comprised of Jail Divisions: Jail Processing, Jail Security, Jail Services, Jail Support, and Jail Housing. To learn more about the mission and operations of each of these divisions select the division links below.
The mission of the Salt Lake County Jail is to protect the public through the booking and detention of individuals who pose a danger to society, provide humane care to those incarcerated, and facilitate programs which will assist them in avoiding future criminal activity.
This online handbook gives prisoners information on the operation, services, and prisoner rules and regulations of the Salt Lake County Jails. Prisoners must read this handbook and follow the rules. This handbook cannot cover every situation that may arise, but being familiar with its contents will help prisoners know what services are available and what is expected of them. Some services and privileges may be restricted in some housing units. Prisoners are expected to follow all orders and instructions from staff. An orientation video will be shown to new prisoners in classification. If a prisoner has questions about information contained in the handbook or video, they should ask an officer.
Visit the Communicate with a Prisoner page and select "mail" for instructions on how to write to a prisoner.
A government issued picture ID that is not expired or altered in any way. Please see the Visit a Prisoner page for more information.
Yes, as long as it is not expired, legible, and not altered in any way. Please see the Visit a Prisoner page for more information.
You do not need to pre-schedule, but pre-scheduling makes it so no one else could come in and visit the prisoner that day. Also pre-scheduling makes it so you can get into the visit you want rather than having to wait longer if the section is filled up. Please see the Visit a Prisoner page for more information.
From the time the person arrives at the jail, the booking process takes an average of 6-8 hours. If the person is intoxicated, non-compliant or otherwise unable to be processed, the time may be extended.
Please read the directions on the How to Load a Commissary Account page for all the different ways to add money to an account.
We cannot release this information to you unless you are the prisoner’s financial Power of Attorney.
Prisoner property may be released once every six months.
You will need to come into the Jail Administration Office between 8 am - 8 pm daily, fill out a property release form and have a government issued ID. It takes approximately 48 hours after the paperwork is complete before the property can be picked up.
We do not give out release dates. If you would like to know please ask the prisoner.
Yes, the prisoner will be allowed free local phone calls 15-30 minutes prior to their release in order to make arrangements to be picked up.
Prisoners can purchase hygiene items, snacks and writing supplies. It is comparable to what it would cost at a gas station.
All new books need to be purchased and sent directly from the publisher to the jail via USPS only. It must have the prisoners name and SO# on the package. It also has to have a cover that could be torn.
Visit the Communicate with a Prisoner page and select the "Mail" option for instructions on how to write to a prisoner.
Visit the Communicate with a Prisoner page and select the "eMail" option for instructions on how to set an email account up for a prisoner.
Pre-paid accounts can be set up at https://web.connectnetwork.com/ or by calling 1-877-650-4249.
Visit the Communicate with a Prisoner page and select the "Communicate Via Phone" option for instructions on how to talk via phone.
You can send money orders or a cashier’s check. Please do not send cash through the mail, per Post Office recommendations
No, one must be purchased through commissary.
If your documents require a civil service, you can bring the document to our Civil Unit at the Sheriff’s Office Building @ 3365 S. 900 W. SLC, Utah 84119. The paperwork will be served upon the prisoner and you will be provided with a receipt of service.
*Please note that it is the prisoners’ responsibility to return the signed document via mail; the Officer does not wait and return the document to you.
The Civil Unit is open for same day service, Monday through Friday 8:00 am to 5:00 pm. The cost is $22.50 for paperwork within Utah and $27.50 for paperwork outside of Utah. You can also send legal documents directly to the prisoner via mail at the following address:Salt Lake County JailSO# (prisoner)3415 S. 900 W.SLC, Utah 84119
**Typical paperwork requiring civil service include: divorce papers, summons, court documents, eviction orders, small claims, protective/stalking orders (no cost).
If you need to pick up a prisoners’ property, vehicle impound release, power of attorney, prisoner medical records or any other documents that do not require a civil service, you can bring the paperwork to the Jail Administration Officer at 3415 S. 900 W. SLC, Utah 84119 and they will obtain the signature for you and have it available for pick-up 24 hours later in the same place. You can also mail the documents to the prisoner if desired.
*If you have questions as to what can or cannot be delivered to a prisoner, you can call (385) 468-8400 24/7.