Utah Prison & Jail Facilities

Utah has 166 correctional facilities, including state prisons, county jails, federal facilities, and reentry centers. Browse the full list from the facility table below, or use the search box to find a specific prison by name.

Utah has an imprisonment rate of 166 per 100,000 people. A total of 12,741 people are currently incarcerated in Utah, with 10,231 on probation and 4,433 on parole. View recent arrests in Utah or search the US inmate locator for individual records.

Utah Prison & Jail System Overview

Utah operates 67 correctional facilities under the state Department of Corrections. These facilities include state prisons, county jails, reentry centers, and probation offices.

Utah operates 2 reentry and transitional facilities — also known as halfway houses or residential reentry centers — that provide supervised housing and services to individuals transitioning from incarceration back into the community.

An additional 97 facilities in Utah serve administrative, probation, or specialized supervision roles.

Searching for Inmates in Utah

The Utah Department of Justice maintains a public offender search tool at their official state inmate locator. You can search by the person's full name, inmate ID number, or register number. The tool typically returns results including the inmate's name, current facility, gender, race, offense, and projected release date.

For a comprehensive search that covers all facilities and includes inmates who may have transferred across state lines, use our nationwide inmate locator, which covers 2.65 million+ federal inmate records. You can also run a full background check that searches across court records, arrest records, and public data from all 50 states.

Prison Population in Utah by Incarceration Status

The chart and table below show the distribution of the Utah correctional population by supervision status. 12,741 people are currently incarcerated, with 10,231 on probation and 4,433 on parole.

Prison Population by Gender in Utah

The incarcerated population in Utah is predominantly male. 5,068 male and 373 female individuals are currently incarcerated. Female incarceration has grown significantly over the past three decades, driven largely by drug-related offenses and mandatory minimum sentencing.

How to Use the Utah Prison Search Tool

Finding a prison facility in Utah is easy with AllJailSearch.us. We have 166 facilities listed in Utah. Use the search box at the top of the page to find any prison by name, or browse the complete facility table below.

Each facility page provides the following information:

• Visiting Hours — Scheduled days and times for in-person visits
• Visitation Rules — Dress code, ID requirements, and prohibited items
• Phone Number — Direct line to facility administration
• Email & Fax — For correspondence and document submission
• Physical Address — With a driving directions map
• Inmate Locator — Search inmates currently held at the facility
• Send Money Instructions — State-approved methods for commissary deposits
• Phone Call Setup — Carrier information and account setup instructions

How to Contact, Visit, and Send Money to an Inmate in Utah

Visiting an inmate in Utah requires advance approval. You must be added to the inmate's approved visitor list before arriving at any facility. Most facilities allow one or two visits per week during scheduled visiting hours.

• Bring a valid, government-issued photo ID on every visit. A driver's license, state ID, or passport is accepted at most facilities.
• Review the facility's dress code before arriving. No revealing clothing, no gang-affiliated colors, and no clothing resembling inmate uniforms are permitted.
• Arrive on time — late arrivals are often turned away. Some facilities require check-in up to 30 minutes before the visit begins.
• Book your visit in advance — walk-in visits are not permitted at most state prisons. Contact the facility directly to schedule.
• Respect facility staff and rules — any violation may result in immediate termination of the visit and possible loss of future visiting privileges.
• Complete the visitor application if you have not visited before. Download the Utah visitor application.

Read our complete guide to visiting an inmate in prison before your first visit.

Sending Money to an Inmate in Utah

The Utah Department of Corrections allows family members and friends to deposit money into an inmate's commissary trust account. Inmates use these funds to purchase hygiene products, food, phone credits, and other approved items from the facility store. Use the following approved methods to send money to an inmate in Utah:

Utah inmates maintain a commissary trust account to purchase approved items inside the facility. The Utah Department of Corrections accepts deposits through Access Corrections, facility kiosks, and money orders by mail.

Method 1 — Access Corrections (Online, Recommended)

• Visit accesscorrections.com and create a free account.
• Pay by debit or credit card. Service fees are shown before you confirm.
• Funds post within 24–48 hours on business days.

Method 2 — Facility Kiosks (In-Person)

• Many Utah DOC facilities have kiosks that accept debit or credit cards near the lobby or visiting area.
• Funds post immediately at most kiosk locations.

Method 3 — Money Order by Mail (USPS Only)

• Make the money order payable to the inmate's full name with the Utah DOC number on the memo line.
• Send via USPS only to:
  Inmate Accounting Office
  Inmate ID, Inmate Name
  PO Box 250
  Draper, Utah 84020
• Processing time: 5–10 business days after receipt. No fee for mailed money orders.

Information Required

• Inmate's full committed name
• Utah DOC inmate ID number
• Facility name

Read our full inmate money guide for Utah-specific instructions.

Read our full guide to sending money to an inmate for step-by-step instructions on every method.

Calling an Inmate in Utah

Phone calls from Utah correctional facilities are managed through the facility's approved phone carrier. Inmates can only make outgoing collect calls — they cannot receive incoming calls. You must set up a prepaid account with the carrier before any calls can be placed. All calls are recorded and subject to monitoring. Read our inmate phone call setup guide for full instructions.

Types of Prisons & Jails in Utah

The 166 facilities in Utah span a wide range of security levels and facility types — from minimum-security federal camps to maximum-security state penitentiaries. The table below shows the breakdown by facility type and security classification.

Complete List of Utah Prison & Jail Facilities

This is the complete list of Utah correctional facilities. Results are paginated at 20 per page. Select any facility name to view its full profile, including visiting hours, inmate locator, phone number, address, and driving directions.

Showing 1 – 20 of 166 facilities.

Browse Prisons by County in Utah

Utah has 33 counties with correctional facilities. Select a county below to view recent arrests and facility information for that area.

Helpful Guides for Inmates & Families

Whether you are looking for an inmate, planning a visit, or trying to support a loved one through incarceration, our guides cover every step of the process.

• How to Call an Inmate — Set up a prepaid account and make your first call.
• How to Send Money to an Inmate — Approved deposit methods for every state.
• Complete Visitation Guide — Rules, dress code, and what to expect.
• How to Get Bail — Understanding bail bonds and the pre-trial release process.
• How to Hire a Criminal Defense Lawyer — What to look for and how to find representation.
• Financial Help for Prisoner Families — Government benefits, nonprofits, and emergency aid.
• Life After Prison — Reentry Guide — Employment, housing, and reintegration resources.