Utah Jails & Prisons
Utah operates 53 correctional facilities, including 22 state prisons and 29 county jails.
Utah operates 53 correctional facilities through the Utah Department of Corrections (UDC), including 22 state prisons and 29 county jails. The state system houses approximately 6,400 inmates. The Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City opened in 2022, replacing the older Draper campus. Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison serves as the second major state institution.
Utah's county jails are operated by county sheriffs. Salt Lake County Metro Jail and Utah County Jail are among the largest local facilities in the state.
Utah Inmate Search
To locate a state inmate in Utah, use the UDC Offender Search. For county jail inmates, contact the county sheriff's office directly — most Utah counties maintain online inmate roster tools.
Visitation & Phone Calls
Visitation at Utah state prisons is scheduled through UDC and requires prior approval. County jails operate independently — contact the specific facility for visitation schedules and phone service providers.
53
Facilities
22
State Prisons
29
County Jails
0
Federal (BOP)
26
Counties
6,068
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Facility
County
Type
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UTAH STATE PRISON, DRAPER - SOUTH COMPLEX
Draper, UT
SALT LAKE
Prison · MAXIMUM
2,450
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UTAH STATE PRISON, DRAPER - NORTH COMPLEX
Draper, UT
SALT LAKE
Prison · MAXIMUM
2,000
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SALT LAKE COUNTY METRO JAIL
Salt Lake City, UT
SALT LAKE
Jail · MAXIMUM
1,696
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CENTRAL UTAH CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Gunnison, UT
SANPETE
Prison · MAXIMUM
1,600
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UTAH COUNTY JAIL
Spanish Fork, UT
UTAH
Prison · MAXIMUM
1,019
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WEBER COUNTY JAIL / SHERIFF
Ogden, UT
WEBER
Jail · MAXIMUM
888
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DAVIS COUNTY JAIL / SHERIFF
Farmington, UT
DAVIS
Jail
776
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WEBER COUNTY JAIL - KIESEL FACILITY
Ogden, UT
WEBER
Jail · MINIMUM
300
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TOOELE COUNTY DETENTION CENTER
Tooele, UT
TOOELE
Jail
277
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TOOELE COUNTY JAIL / SHERIFF
Tooele, UT
TOOELE
Jail
277
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KANE COUNTY JAIL
Kanab, UT
KANE
Jail
192
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BOX ELDER COUNTY JAIL
Brigham City, UT
BOX ELDER
Jail
168
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SANPETE COUNTY JAIL
Manti, UT
SANPETE
Jail
128
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DAVIS COUNTY WORK RELEASE CENTER
Farmington, UT
DAVIS
Jail · MINIMUM
120
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SAN JUAN COUNTY JAIL / SHERIFF'S OFFICE
Monticello, UT
SAN JUAN
Jail
120
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SALT LAKE CITY CENTER
Salt Lake City, UT
SALT LAKE
Other · MINIMUM
115
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GARFIELD COUNTY JAIL
Panguitch, UT
GARFIELD
Jail
112
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SALT LAKE VALLEY DETENTION CENTER / GENESIS YOUTH CENTER
Salt Lake City, UT
SALT LAKE
Prison · JUVENILE
112
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CARBON COUNTY JAIL
Price, UT
CARBON
Jail
87
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BENCHMARK BEHAVIORAL HEALTH SYSTEMS
Woods Cross, UT
DAVIS
Prison · JUVENILE
84
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SLATE CANYON YOUTH CENTER
Provo, UT
UTAH
Prison · JUVENILE
70
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MILL CREEK YOUTH CENTER
Ogden, UT
WEBER
Prison · JUVENILE
58
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WASATCH YOUTH CENTER
Salt Lake City, UT
SALT LAKE
Prison · JUVENILE
46
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FARMINGTON BAY YOUTH CENTER
Farmington, UT
DAVIS
Prison · JUVENILE
42
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DIXIE AREA DETENTION CENTER / GATEWAY YOUTH CENTER
Hurricane, UT
WASHINGTON
Prison · JUVENILE
40
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GENESIS YOUTH CENTER WORK CAMP
Draper, UT
SALT LAKE
Prison · JUVENILE
40
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DECKER LAKE YOUTH CENTER
West Valley City, UT
SALT LAKE
Prison · JUVENILE
30
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WEBER VALLEY YOUTH DETENTION CENTER
Roy, UT
WEBER
Prison · JUVENILE
24
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SOUTHWEST UTAH YOUTH CENTER
Cedar City, UT
IRON
Prison · JUVENILE
20
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CACHE VALLEY YOUTH CENTER
Logan, UT
CACHE
Prison · JUVENILE
16
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CANYONLANDS YOUTH HOME
Blanding, UT
SAN JUAN
Prison · JUVENILE
16
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CASTLE COUNTRY YOUTH CENTER
Price, UT
CARBON
Prison · JUVENILE
16
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CENTRAL UTAH YOUTH CENTER
Richfield, UT
SEVIER
Prison · JUVENILE
16
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SPLIT MOUNTAIN YOUTH CENTER
Vernal, UT
UINTAH
Prison · JUVENILE
16
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BEAVER COUNTY JAIL
Beaver, UT
BEAVER
Jail
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CACHE COUNTY JAIL / SHERIFF
Logan, UT
CACHE
Jail
—
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COPPER HILLS YOUTH CENTER
West Jordan, UT
SALT LAKE
Prison · JUVENILE
—
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CROSS CREEK ACADEMY
La Verkin, UT
WASHINGTON
Other · JUVENILE
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DAGGETT COUNTY JAIL
Manila, UT
DAGGETT
Jail
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DUCHESNE COUNTY JAIL
Duchesne, UT
DUCHESNE
Jail
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EMERY COUNTY JAIL / SHERIFF
Castle Dale, UT
EMERY
Jail
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GRAND COUNTY JAIL
Moab, UT
GRAND
Jail
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IRON COUNTY JAIL
Cedar City, UT
IRON
Jail
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JUAB COUNTY JAIL / SHERIFF
Nephi, UT
JUAB
Jail
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MILLARD COUNTY JAIL / SHERIFF
Fillmore, UT
MILLARD
Jail
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PURGATORY CORRECTIONAL FACILITY
Hurricane, UT
WASHINGTON
Jail
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RICH COUNTY JAIL
Randolph, UT
RICH
Jail
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SALT LAKE COUNTY OXBOW JAIL
Salt Lake City, UT
SALT LAKE
Jail · MINIMUM
—
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SEVIER COUNTY JAIL
Richfield, UT
SEVIER
Jail
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SUMMIT COUNTY CORRECTIONS / JUSTICE CENTER
Park City, UT
SUMMIT
Jail
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UINTAH COUNTY JAIL
Vernal, UT
UINTAH
Jail
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UNI GIRLS TRANSITION CENTER
Millcreek, UT
SALT LAKE
Prison · JUVENILE
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WASATCH COUNTY JAIL
Heber City, UT
WASATCH
Jail
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Frequently Asked Questions
- How do I find an inmate in a Utah prison or jail?
- Use the UDC Offender Search at udc.utah.gov for state inmates. For county jail inmates, contact the county sheriff's office or check the county website for an online inmate roster.
- Where is Utah's main state prison?
- Utah's primary state prison is the Utah State Correctional Facility in Salt Lake City, which opened in 2022. Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison is the second major institution.
- How do I send money to a Utah inmate?
- Contact UDC or the specific facility for current deposit instructions. County jail deposit methods vary — contact the facility directly.