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Updated on: January 23, 2025

About Utah Department of Corrections

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The correctional system in Utah is responsible for housing, supervising, and rehabilitating convicted offenders. The Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) is the main authority overseeing the state's correctional facilities and programs. It not only manages state prisons but also supervises parolees and probationers through its Adult Probation & Parole (AP&P) division. The system's main goal is to ensure public safety, help offenders reintegrate into society, and reduce recidivism rates.

Types of Correctional Institutions in Utah

Utah's correctional system includes several types of facilities:

  1. State Prisons: Operated by the UDC, these are long-term facilities where convicted felons serve their sentences. The primary state prisons in Utah are the Utah State Prison in Draper and the Central Utah Correctional Facility in Gunnison.
  2. County Jails: Each of Utah's 29 counties operates a jail, which holds detainees awaiting trial or serving short-term sentences, typically less than one year. Some of the larger county jail facilities include Salt Lake County Metro Jail, Weber County Jail, and Utah County Jail.
  3. City Jails: These are short-term holding facilities operated by city police departments, where individuals are typically held for less than 72 hours before being transferred or released.
  4. Federal Prisons: Federal prisons house individuals convicted of federal crimes. There is one federal prison in Utah, the Federal Correctional Institution, Herlong.

Inmate Search Options in Utah

When looking for an inmate within the Utah correctional system, there are several online and offline methods available:

State Prisons

The Inmate Lookup Tool on the UDC's official website allows you to find an inmate in a Utah state prison. You need the inmate's offender number or their full name to conduct the search.

For offline searches, you can contact the respective prison directly.

  1. Utah State Prison: (801) 576-7000
  2. Central Utah Correctional Facility: (435) 528-6000

County Jails

Most county jails in Utah provide online inmate search options through their respective websites. For instance:

  1. Salt Lake County Metro Jail Inmate Lookup
  2. Weber County Jail Inmate Lookup
  3. Utah County Jail Inmate Lookup

For counties that do not provide online search options, you can call the respective jail for inmate information.

City Jails

City jails do not usually offer online search options due to their short-term nature. Contacting the specific city police department is the best way to get information about someone held in a city jail.

Federal Prisons

The Federal Bureau of Prisons offers an online Inmate Locator for individuals incarcerated in federal prisons, including FCI Herlong. You can search using the inmate's BOP Register Number, DCDC Number, FBI Number, or INS Number.

For offline searches, you can call the FCI Herlong directly at (530) 394-2261.

Remember, when searching for inmate information, the information available will depend on the policies and privacy protections in place at each facility. Always respect these rules when seeking information.

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