Utah County Jail Inmate Search: Decode the Sheriff Record Before You Act
Start with the Utah County Sheriff’s Office Arrested Person Search when you need current jail custody, a booking number, arrest date, status code or release indicator.
The Sheriff’s Office states that booking information becomes public 24 hours after booking. Use the jail record for custody, Utah Courts for case status, and Utah DOC only when state correctional custody applies.
Which System Answers Your Question?
Fast Answer
Use the Utah County Sheriff’s Office Arrested Person Search for county-jail custody. You can search by name or arrest date and open a list of people currently tracked by the Sheriff’s Office.
For very recent arrests, remember the Sheriff’s current policy: public booking information becomes available 24 hours after booking. A missing result before that point does not prove release.
Jump to the Utah County jail task you need
- Choose the correct source
- Search workflow
- Status codes
- Release codes
- Court codes
- No-result troubleshooting
- Facility and contacts
- Booking and release
- Bail
- Court records
- Video visits
- Phone calls
- Mail and books
- Money and commissary
- Medical concern
- Property
- VINE alerts
- GRAMA records
- State/federal transfer
- FAQs
Which Utah County Search Source Should You Use?
This helper does not search any Sheriff, jail, court, Utah DOC, BOP or VINE database. It only points you to the source that matches your task.
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How to Search the Utah County Jail Inmate Database
- Open the official Sheriff search. Use the Utah County Sheriff Arrested Person Search rather than a copied roster or mugshot repost.
- Wait for the public booking window when the arrest is very recent. UCSO says booking information becomes public 24 hours after booking.
- Search by name. Enter as much of the legal name as possible. The Sheriff’s example format is LAST NAME, FIRST INITIAL.
- Try arrest date when useful. The public page provides a separate search by arrested date.
- Use “Current Inmates” for present custody. This is the clearest route when your question is whether the person is currently being tracked by UCSO.
- Open the actual booking. Compare arrest date, booking date, booking number, release date if applicable, arresting agency and status.
- Move to the correct court separately. Use the court code and Utah Courts rather than treating the jail charge as the final legal outcome.
Open Official Utah County Inmate Search ↗
Utah County Inmate Status Codes Explained
| Status code | Official meaning | How to use it |
|---|---|---|
| A | Active in custody | The Sheriff’s public record indicates current jail custody. |
| C | Commitment on file — not in custody | Do not describe this as active jail housing. |
| D | Work diversion — participating | Custody status is different from ordinary housing. |
| E | GPS / electronic monitor — active | The person may be under electronic monitoring rather than inside a housing unit. |
| L | 24/7 alcohol monitoring | Indicates a monitoring status rather than ordinary jail housing. |
| O | Released | Check court records and other holds before making broader assumptions. |
| R | Refused for medical condition | Do not speculate about the person’s medical condition. |
| Y | Taken to another facility | Use the transfer destination or next custody system. |
| Z | Walked away from jail | Use only the Sheriff’s exact status wording; do not add speculation. |
Release Codes Can Mean More Than “Freed”
| Release code | Official description |
|---|---|
| APP | Released by Adult Probation & Parole |
| OTH | Released to another agency |
| B | Cash bail posted |
| PB | Property bond |
| BN | Bail bond posted |
| PTA | Promise to appear |
| CD | Charge dropped |
| ROJ | Released OR by judge |
| F | Fine |
| ROP | Release OR on points |
| INS | Immigration pick-up |
| SUM | Summons only |
| T | Time served |
| USH | Utah State Hospital |
| USP | Utah State Prison |
Use the Jail Court Code to Find the Right Utah Court
Utah County jail records can point to district courts, county or municipal justice courts, juvenile courts, immigration matters or courts outside Utah County.
| Code | Court / meaning |
|---|---|
| DST | Provo District Court |
| AFDST | American Fork District |
| JPC | Utah County Justice Court |
| PJ3 | Provo Justice Court |
| OMC | Orem Municipal Court |
| SMC | Spanish Fork Municipal Court |
| LH3 | Lehi Justice Court |
| PG3 | Pleasant Grove Justice Court |
| SSJC | Saratoga Springs Justice Court |
| JVO / JVP | Juvenile Court — Orem / Provo |
| INS | Immigration |
| OTH | Court outside Utah County |
What to Do When the Search Shows No Result
- Check whether 24 hours have passed since booking. The public record is not immediate.
- Retry the legal name. Use the Sheriff’s suggested LAST NAME, FIRST INITIAL style or more of the legal name.
- Try the arrest-date search. It can help when the name is common or entered unexpectedly.
- Open the current-inmates list. Use it when the question is present custody rather than historical booking.
- Check for status changes. The person may have been released, moved to another facility, placed on electronic monitoring or transferred to Utah State Prison.
- Call the booking or jail information route. Booking: 801-851-4210. Jail information IVR: 801-851-4200.
- Use Utah DOC only for state supervision. County pretrial detainees do not belong in the UDC offender search.
- Use BOP only when federal custody genuinely applies.
Utah County Jail Address and Contact Directory
Utah County Jail / County Security Center 3075 North Main Street Spanish Fork, UT 84660 Jail: 801-851-4302 Main Sheriff: 801-851-4000| Need | Contact |
|---|---|
| Jail information IVR — visits, charges, bail, court dates, release | 801-851-4200 |
| Booking | 801-851-4210 |
| Jail | 801-851-4302 |
| Visitation | 801-851-4301 / 801-851-4302 |
| Property | 801-851-4218 |
| Records / GRAMA | 801-851-4500 |
| Medical-information voicemail | 801-851-4235 |
Booking and Release Processing
The Booking Bureau operates 24 hours a day, 365 days a year, but certain processing actions pause during the Sheriff’s published lockdown periods.
24-Hour Operation
Booking maintains charges, warrants, commitments, holds and detainee information and coordinates with courts, police agencies, Utah State Prison and federal agencies.
Processing Pauses
UCSO says releases, commitments and fingerprints cannot be processed from 5:15–6:00 a.m. and 5:15–6:00 p.m.
3:15 PM Is Context-Specific
The booking page describes 3:15 p.m. as the standard release-processing time for people who have been to court that day. It is not a guaranteed universal release time.
Utah County Jail Bail Information
The Sheriff’s booking page says bail payments can be made by credit card, but credit cards are not accepted over the phone. A transaction charge applies.
Confirm the Exact Amount
UCSO says the jail must receive the exact amount it provides. Do not calculate a release cost from a partial court or jail display.
Checks and Money Orders
Personal checks are not accepted. Cashier’s checks and money orders must be payable to “The Utah County Jail.”
Utah Courts Xchange and Local Court Follow-Up
Xchange is Utah Courts’ public repository for district- and justice-court case information. It can show parties, judges, attorneys, filed documents, hearings, judgments and completed-case outcomes.
Utah Courts Xchange
Use Xchange for public district and justice court case information. Subscription or access fees may apply; public terminals are available at many courthouses.
Provo Fourth District Court
137 North Freedom Blvd Provo, UT 84601 Phone: 801-429-1000Utah County Justice Court
151 S University Ave, Suite 3300 Provo, UT 84601 Phone: 801-851-7200Utah County Jail Video Visitation
All personal visits are currently handled by remote video through Securus. The inmate initiates the Video Connect call, similar to a phone call.
Securus
Visitors use a Securus AdvanceConnect account and the Securus Mobile setup for incoming video calls.
$0.19 / Minute
The current visitation FAQ lists $0.19 per video-call minute plus applicable taxes, tariffs, fees and surcharges.
8 AM – 10 PM
Video calls can be initiated from housing areas during this period depending on classification level.
At Least 3 Days
The visitation FAQ says visits are unavailable for the first three days and possibly longer. The booking page says eligibility usually takes 3–5 business days.
Visitor Setup and Rules
- Create an AdvanceConnect account through Securus.
- Registration requires a state-issued driver’s license or ID and a current clear photo.
- The person listed on the Securus account must be present.
- Visitors under 18 must generally be accompanied by a family member age 21 or older unless the visitor is the inmate’s spouse.
- Dress-code rules apply to remote visits.
- Use of another person’s account to bypass a restriction can result in termination.
Read Official Visitation FAQ ↗ Open Securus ↗
Utah County Jail Phone Calls
Housing-area phones are generally available between 8:00 a.m. and 10:00 p.m., depending on classification. UCSO says ordinary calls are usually limited to about 20 minutes.
$0.12 Per Minute
The jail’s current orientation page lists a $0.12-per-minute voice-call rate plus applicable taxes, fees and surcharges. Check Securus before funding because provider pricing can change.
Inmates Must Call Out
Jail staff do not place or accept calls for inmates and do not take telephone messages for them.
Securus prepaid/debit account support: 800-844-6591.
Personal Mail, Legal Mail and Books
Since September 25, 2023, Utah County Jail personal mail has been digitally scanned and delivered electronically through tablets or housing-unit kiosks.
First & Last Name Booking Number Utah County Jail 3075 N Main St Spanish Fork, UT 84660- Include the inmate’s first and last name.
- Include the booking number.
- Put the sender’s full name and return address on the envelope.
- Improperly addressed mail may be returned.
- Original paper letters, cards and pictures are placed with inmate property after scanning and returned upon release.
Privileged Correspondence
Properly marked mail from attorneys, courts and qualifying public officials is treated separately from ordinary personal mail.
New Softcover Books
UCSO continues to accept new softcover books sent directly from a publisher or bookstore, subject to facility rules.
JailATM, Commissary and Inmate Account Deposits
Utah County currently uses JailATM for inmate commissary purchases and commissary-account deposits.
JailATM
JailATM can be used to deposit money or order approved commissary items such as hygiene or stationery products.
866-394-0490
UCSO lists this telephone number for inmate account deposits and basic commissary ordering support.
Booking / Visiting Kiosks
The jail FAQ says lobby kiosks accept cash, debit card, Mastercard and Visa.
Mail Deposit Option
Utah County Jail [Inmate Name] 3075 North Main Spanish Fork, UT 84660UCSO says cashier’s checks or money orders can be mailed for an inmate account. Verify the booking number and current custody before sending money.
Open JailATM ↗ View Official Inmate Services ↗
Medical or Medication Information
Every incoming inmate is evaluated by a registered nurse. The jail screens for medical, mental-health, medication, substance-use and infectious-disease issues.
Prescription Verification
Community prescriptions are verified through available pill bottles, the prescribing physician or pharmacy. Jail physicians decide whether a medication should continue.
Family Can Share Information
Staff cannot discuss a person’s private medical condition with family, but family may provide relevant continuity-of-care information through jail administration or medical voicemail at 801-851-4235.
Inmate Property Questions
For property-related questions, UCSO lists the Booking Bureau property line at 801-851-4218.
Utah VINE Custody Notifications
Utah VINE is a free statewide victim-notification service covering custody information in Utah prisons and jails.
877-884-8463
Call VINE to check supported custody information or register for notifications.
Release / Transfer / Escape
Registered users can receive supported notifications when custody status changes.
Do Not Rely on VINE Alone
Utah’s official guidance says VINE should not be the only part of a personal safety plan.
Utah County Sheriff GRAMA and Records Requests
The Sheriff’s Records Division currently recommends its online request portal, especially while in-person access is limited during construction.
Records Division
Phone: 801-851-4500
Email: SheriffRecords@utahcounty.gov
Current public counter hours are Monday–Thursday 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. and Friday 8:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m.
Public Records Request
UCSO says records can be public, private, protected or controlled. Photo ID is required before records are released, and requests on behalf of another person may require a notarized release.
Current posted starting fee: $15 per report, with additional charges possible. Body/dash-camera video has a published $20 base charge per case plus qualifying staff-time costs.
View Official Records Instructions ↗
Utah DOC and Federal Custody Fallback
Utah Department of Corrections
Use the UDC offender search only when the person is currently incarcerated by or on probation/parole with Utah DOC. UDC explicitly says ordinary county-jail pretrial detainees will not appear there.
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Use the BOP Inmate Locator when federal prison custody applies. Recent federal defendants may also be temporarily held in local or U.S. Marshals-related custody.
Davis County Jail
If the arrest or transfer points north toward Davis County rather than Utah County, use the correct county roster rather than forcing the Utah County search.
Utah County Jail Inmate Search FAQs
What is the official Utah County Jail inmate search?
The official source is the Utah County Sheriff’s Office Arrested Person Search. It supports name and arrest-date searches and includes a current-inmates list.
How soon after booking will someone appear online?
The Sheriff’s Office currently says booking information becomes available to the public 24 hours after a person is booked.
What does status A mean on the Utah County inmate search?
Status A means Active in custody. Other codes can represent release, commitment, work diversion, GPS monitoring, transfer and other statuses, so read the exact code rather than assuming every result means physical jail housing.
What does status O mean?
Status O means Released. A jail release does not by itself tell you that every court case, supervision requirement or other agency matter is over.
Where is the Utah County Jail?
The Utah County Jail is located at the County Security Center, 3075 North Main Street, Spanish Fork, Utah 84660.
How do Utah County Jail video visits work?
Personal visits are currently remote video through Securus. The inmate initiates the Video Connect call. The current jail FAQ lists $0.19 per video-call minute plus applicable charges.
How do I send personal mail to a Utah County Jail inmate?
Use the inmate’s first and last name, booking number, Utah County Jail, 3075 N Main St, Spanish Fork, UT 84660. Personal mail is digitally scanned, and a sender name and return address are required.
How do I put money on an inmate account?
Utah County currently uses JailATM for online deposits and commissary purchases. The Sheriff also lists phone deposits, lobby kiosks and cashier’s check or money-order options.
Where do I check Utah County court records?
Use Utah Courts Xchange and the court identified by the jail’s court code. Xchange provides public district- and justice-court case information but does not display sealed, expunged or ordinary juvenile cases.
Does a Utah County Jail booking mean the person was convicted?
No. A booking, charge, status code or booking photograph records a custody event and does not establish guilt or conviction. Use the court record for the legal outcome.
Official Utah County Action Directory
Use only for current UDC incarceration or probation/parole supervision.
Open UDC Search ↗Official Sheriff records-request information and current fees.
Open Records Guide ↗Official Sources Reviewed
- Utah County Sheriff — Arrested Person Search
- Utah County Sheriff — Corrections Division
- Utah County Sheriff — Booking Process
- Utah County Sheriff — Booking Bureau
- Utah County Sheriff — Inmate Services
- Utah County Sheriff — Visitation FAQ
- Utah County Jail — Family and Friends Orientation
- Utah County Jail — Medical Information
- Utah County Sheriff — Records and GRAMA
- Utah Courts — Xchange Public Case Search
- Utah County Justice Court
- Utah Department of Corrections — Offender Search
- Utah DOC — VINE Victim Notification
- Federal Bureau of Prisons — Inmate Locator