County jail
SALT LAKE COUNTY METRO JAIL
Facility info as of 2020-02-20 — always confirm at the official source . (this listing may be out of date — confirm with the facility)
UT · Salt Lake County
How to find someone in jail in Salt Lake County, Utah
Take a breath. Here is where people are held in Salt Lake County, the official locators to search, and how to confirm where your person is — using free, government sources only.
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Salt Lake County jails & facilities 11
These are the correctional facilities the national dataset lists in Salt Lake County. Confirm a specific person on the official roster or locator — this page never stores or looks up records.
County jail
SALT LAKE COUNTY OXBOW JAIL
Facility info as of 2020-02-20 — always confirm at the official source . (this listing may be out of date — confirm with the facility)
City / local jail
SALT LAKE CITY CENTER
Facility info as of 2020-02-20 — always confirm at the official source . (this listing may be out of date — confirm with the facility)
State prison
COPPER HILLS YOUTH CENTER
Facility info as of 2020-02-20 — always confirm at the official source . (this listing may be out of date — confirm with the facility)
State prison
DECKER LAKE YOUTH CENTER
Facility info as of 2024-04-26 — always confirm at the official source .
State prison
GENESIS YOUTH CENTER WORK CAMP
Facility info as of 2024-05-01 — always confirm at the official source .
State prison
SALT LAKE VALLEY DETENTION CENTER / GENESIS YOUTH CENTER
Facility info as of 2024-04-26 — always confirm at the official source .
State prison
UNI GIRLS TRANSITION CENTER
Facility info as of 2024-04-26 — always confirm at the official source .
State prison
UTAH STATE PRISON, DRAPER - NORTH COMPLEX
Facility info as of 2024-04-26 — always confirm at the official source .
State prison
UTAH STATE PRISON, DRAPER - SOUTH COMPLEX
Facility info as of 2024-04-26 — always confirm at the official source .
State prison
WASATCH YOUTH CENTER
Facility info as of 2020-02-20 — always confirm at the official source . (this listing may be out of date — confirm with the facility)
Which system is holding them?
There is no single search that covers everyone in Salt Lake County. Match the situation to the right official locator — most families start with the first one.
If the arrest was recent
Start with the county jail
A recent arrest in Salt Lake County almost always means the county jail listed above, run by the local sheriff — not a state prison. Check that jail’s roster or search VINELink; if the booking is only a few hours old, call the jail’s booking desk.
If they were sentenced to prison
Use the state prison locator
Once a person is sentenced, they move from the county jail into the Utah Department of Corrections. Search the state inmate locator by name or ID — a county jail roster will not show a sentenced prisoner.
If the charge is federal
Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons
A federal charge means federal custody — a separate system from any Utah county or state facility. Search the Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator by name or register number.
Nearby counties in Utah
If the arrest happened just across a county line, these Utah counties are closest to Salt Lake County. Open one for its jails and the exact official locators to search.
If you need to bail them out in Utah
Finding the person comes first. Once you know where they are being held, this is how getting them out works in Utah.
Commercial bail available
In Utah, commercial bail exists. If a judge sets money bail, it can be posted in cash directly with the court or through a licensed bail bond agent for a fee. A judge may also release the person on their own recognizance or on conditions, so ask the court or the jail what applies before paying anyone.
The person’s rights. The person in custody has the right to talk to a lawyer about their case, and if they cannot afford one, the court can appoint a public defender.
If there is also a warrant to deal with
Two companion guides pick up where this one leaves off — checking for a warrant, and resolving it on your own terms.
Common questions about finding someone in Salt Lake County
How do I find someone who was just arrested in Salt Lake County?
Someone just arrested in Salt Lake County is usually held at SALT LAKE COUNTY METRO JAIL or SALT LAKE COUNTY OXBOW JAIL, run by the local sheriff. Check that jail’s roster or VINELink; if the booking is only hours old, call the jail’s booking desk. A brand-new arrest will not appear on the state prison locator.
How do I find someone in state prison from Salt Lake County?
Once a person is sentenced they move into the Utah Department of Corrections. Search the state inmate locator by name or ID number — it is separate from the Salt Lake County jail and from the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Is there a free way to check if someone is in custody in Utah?
Yes. VINELink, the free national custody service, covers Utah: search by name and register for free alerts. County jail rosters, the state locator, and the Federal BOP are all free and official too. Skip paid inmate-search and mugshot sites.
How does bail work for someone held in Salt Lake County?
Commercial bail exists in Utah: if a judge sets money bail, it can be posted in cash with the court or through a licensed bail bond agent for a fee, and a judge may also grant release on recognizance or on conditions.
More of Utah
This is one of Utah’s counties. The state guide has the complete rundown and every other county.