Find a Salt Lake County Jail Record Before You Visit, Pay or Send Money
Start with the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s official Find a Prisoner service. After you locate the correct person, save the Sheriff’s Office prisoner number, usually called the SO number, because it is useful for jail mail, deposits, bail and other services.
Metro Jail, Oxbow Jail, Utah Courts, Utah Department of Corrections and federal custody are separate systems. This guide shows which source answers each question and what to verify before you act.
Custody Source Board
Fast Answer: Use the Salt Lake County Sheriff First
For current Salt Lake County jail custody, start with the Sheriff’s Find a Prisoner service and official inmate lookup. When you find the correct person, save the SO number and current jail information before using mail, commissary, bail or visitation services.
If the arrest happened only a few hours ago, the Sheriff says intake normally takes about 6–8 hours from arrival and can take longer in some circumstances. A blank search immediately after an arrest does not prove the person was released.
Choose the Salt Lake County jail task you need
- Choose the correct source
- Search the prisoner locator
- Jail rosters and dockets
- Metro vs Oxbow
- No-result troubleshooting
- Bail and pretrial release
- Court records
- Visitation
- Money and commissary
- Phone and email
- Medical and mental health
- Property and documents
- Utah VINE
- UDC and federal custody
- GRAMA records
- Contacts and map
- FAQs
Which Salt Lake County Source Should You Use?
This tool does not query a jail or court database. It only points you to the official system that matches your task.
Select a task above
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How to Search the Salt Lake County Jail Inmate Lookup
- Open the Sheriff’s Find a Prisoner service. The county’s official page links directly to its live prisoner lookup.
- Search using the person’s legal name. Use only details you are confident are correct and review every plausible match.
- Confirm the correct person. Do not rely on a common name or photo alone.
- Save the SO number. The Sheriff’s Office number is important for bail, mail, commissary and staff questions.
- Confirm current housing or facility. Salt Lake County operates both Metro Jail and Oxbow.
- Check the court separately. Jail custody is not the official criminal court record.
- Recheck before acting. Custody and housing can change after court, release processing or transfer.
Jail Dockets and Rosters Are Useful for Recent Activity
The Sheriff also publishes Jail In/Out Dockets and roster information. Salt Lake County describes these resources as covering jail activity from the recent period, including approximately the past 60 days.
Find a Prisoner
Use this route when you have a specific person in mind and need to know whether that person is currently in Salt Lake County jail custody.
In/Out Dockets & Rosters
Use the roster/docket page when you need recent booking or release activity rather than only one named-person search.
Metro Jail and Oxbow Jail
The Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Office operates two correctional facilities. Confirm the person’s current housing before travelling because visiting logistics can depend on which facility and housing unit is involved.
Salt Lake County Metro Jail
3415 South 900 West Salt Lake City, UT 84119 Jail phone: 385-468-8400Metro Jail is the main public address used by the Sheriff for jail administration, bail, general prisoner mail and many public-facing services.
Oxbow Jail
3148 South 1100 West Salt Lake City, UT 84119The Sheriff’s Corrections Bureau also operates Oxbow. Current general prisoner mail instructions direct mail for people housed at Oxbow through the Metro Jail mailing address.
Why a Recently Arrested Person May Not Show Up Yet
The Sheriff’s current FAQ says the booking process averages 6–8 hours after arrival at the jail. It can take longer if the person is intoxicated, non-compliant or otherwise cannot be processed normally.
Still Processing
Fingerprinting, medical screening, property intake, identification and classification can occur before a stable public result is available.
Search Mismatch
Try the correct legal spelling and avoid assuming the first same-name result belongs to the person you seek.
Different Custody
The person may be in another Utah county, under Utah Department of Corrections supervision or in federal custody.
Released or Moved
A court order, bail payment, transfer or another agency’s hold can change the person’s status after booking.
Salt Lake County Bail and Pretrial Release
Utah release decisions are controlled by the court. A person arrested without a warrant must receive a timely probable-cause and pretrial-release determination under Utah criminal procedure, and Salt Lake County also operates Pretrial Services for qualifying defendants.
Metro Jail Accepts Bail 24/7
The Sheriff’s current instructions say applicable bail can be paid at the Metro Jail 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Current in-person payment methods listed by the Sheriff are:
- Cash
- Cashier’s check
- Certified check
Cashier’s and certified checks must be verified during normal bank/business hours and should be payable to the Salt Lake County Treasurer.
Salt Lake County Pretrial Services
Salt Lake County Criminal Justice Services says qualifying defendants may receive non-financial release while awaiting court, with case management or tracking through disposition.
Pretrial supervision can include regular reporting, testing, treatment or electronic monitoring when ordered.
Use Utah Courts for the Criminal Case
The jail search answers the custody question. Utah Courts answers the case-record question.
Utah Courts Xchange
Xchange contains public district and justice court case information entered into Utah’s court information system. It can show parties, judges, attorneys, filed documents, hearings, judgments and outcomes of completed cases where the record is public.
Current one-time access pricing lists a $10 account/use fee, searches at $0.20 each and documents at $1 each.
MyCourtCase
MyCourtCase lets eligible parties access their own case history and filed papers and, for supported cases, make payments or manage case access.
It should not be presented as a general public search replacement for Xchange.
Salt Lake County Jail Visiting Rules for 2026
Effective April 1, 2026, the Sheriff again welcomes walk-in personal visits, but pre-scheduled visits receive priority. Visits may be scheduled up to six days in advance by calling 385-468-8400.
Two Visits Weekly
A prisoner who is not restricted or in medical quarantine is currently allowed two personal visits per week.
30 Minutes
Current personal visits last 30 minutes and are scheduled at the top of the hour.
Up to 3 Visitors
Metro Jail permits up to three visitors at a visit under current published rules.
Up to 2 Visitors
Oxbow permits up to two visitors. Infants under one year do not count against the listed limit.
Current Visit Preparation
- Arrive and check in at least 30 minutes before the visit start time.
- Visitors age 16 or older need valid government-issued identification.
- School IDs and Utah Driving Privilege Cards are not currently accepted as visitor ID.
- Visitors generally should leave personal belongings in the vehicle except identification.
- There is no visiting during current meal blocks of 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. and 4:00 p.m.–5:30 p.m.
- Housing moves, work assignments, quarantine, incidents or capacity limits can delay or cancel a visit.
Check Current Visiting Schedule ↗
How to Send Mail to a Salt Lake County Prisoner
The Sheriff’s current instructions use the following address for general prisoner mail, including prisoners housed at Oxbow:
Prisoner’s Name (and SO# if known) c/o Salt Lake County Metro Jail 3415 S. 900 W. Salt Lake City, UT 84119Always include the correct prisoner name and SO number when known. The Sheriff says doing so speeds delivery and helps with account deposits.
Current General Mail Restrictions
Simple Paper Mail
Paper correspondence and qualifying photographs can be mailed if they meet current inspection and content rules.
- Photos are limited to 4×6 inches.
- No more than 12 photographs in a mailing.
- New soft-cover books and periodicals must come directly from a publisher, book club or retailer.
Do Not Add Decorations
- Stamps or loose stamped envelopes
- Tape, stickers or glue
- Staples or paper clips
- Glitter or confetti
- Crayon, marker or highlighter
- Instant photographs
- Blank writing paper or envelopes
- Prohibited sexual or gang-related photographs
All incoming general mail is inspected for contraband. Mail that does not meet the current rules may be rejected or returned.
Money and Commissary Accounts
The Sheriff describes the jail commissary account as the account prisoners use for approved purchases and certain communication costs.
| Deposit route | Current Sheriff guidance | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| ConnectNetwork | Online or telephone deposits. | Current phone: 888-988-4768; site ID 143. |
| Facility kiosk | Cash or credit through the approved kiosk. | Use the correct prisoner account and SO number. |
| Metro Jail counter | Money order, cash, cashier’s check or certified check. | Current posting window is generally 7:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. |
| Money order, cashier’s check or certified check may be mailed under current rules. | Personal checks are not accepted. | |
| Access SecurePak | Approved food/commissary packages can be purchased directly. | This is different from depositing ordinary account funds. |
Open Current Commissary Deposit Guide ↗
Phone Calls and Electronic Messages
Outgoing Calls Only
Prisoners cannot receive incoming telephone calls. They may make collect calls or purchase calling access through the jail’s approved system.
The Sheriff currently directs families to ConnectNetwork/ViaPath for prepaid calling setup and lists 1-877-650-4249 for assistance.
Housing-area phone access is normally available from about 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., subject to classification, housing and operational restrictions.
Email Service
The Sheriff’s current communication page lists an electronic-message service for prisoners and states a current price of $0.50 per message.
Use the provider route linked by the Sheriff rather than an unrelated jail-messaging site.
Medical and Mental-Health Questions
Salt Lake County Jail has medical and mental-health staff available around the clock. People entering custody who report health conditions or treatment history can be evaluated by clinical staff.
Outside Medication Is for Verification
The Sheriff states that medications brought from home are used for verification purposes. Medication administered inside the jail must be prescribed through jail clinical staff.
Health Staff Are Available 24/7
A prisoner requesting immediate medical or mental-health intervention has access to health-services staff at any time.
Open Jail Health Information ↗
Property, Legal Documents and Signatures
Once Every Six Months
The Sheriff currently says prisoner property may be released once every six months. The person receiving it goes to Jail Administration with government-issued ID and completes a property-release form.
Allow about 48 hours after the paperwork is completed before pickup.
Formal Legal Documents
Documents requiring formal civil service can be taken to the Sheriff’s Civil Unit at 3365 S. 900 W. during current weekday business hours.
The Sheriff currently lists a civil-service charge of $22.50 for Utah paperwork and $27.50 for out-of-state paperwork, with qualifying protective/stalking orders exempt.
Non-Service Documents
For items such as a power of attorney or vehicle-release document that do not require formal civil service, current jail guidance allows paperwork to be submitted through Jail Administration for prisoner signature.
Utah VINE Custody Notifications
Utah VINE is a free automated service that provides custody information and notification. Utah Department of Corrections describes it as available 24 hours a day, 365 days a year.
Custody Information
Search supported custody information using a name or offender number.
Status Notifications
Users can register for supported notifications such as release, transfer or other custody-status changes.
1-877-884-8463
The current Utah VINE hotline is 1-877-884-8463.
Utah State Prison and Federal Custody Are Separate
Utah Department of Corrections
Use the Utah Department of Corrections Offender Search if the person is incarcerated by UDC or under Utah probation/parole supervision.
UDC says its search can be performed by name or UDC ID number.
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Use the BOP Inmate Locator when the person is in applicable federal Bureau of Prisons custody rather than Salt Lake County or Utah state custody.
For another nearby Utah county, see our Davis County jail inmate roster guide or Utah County jail inmate search guide.
Salt Lake County Jail Records and GRAMA Requests
A live prisoner lookup is not the same thing as a formal records request. Salt Lake County uses Utah’s Government Records Access and Management Act, or GRAMA, for public-record requests.
Each county agency retains its own records. Use the county request portal and direct the request to the agency that actually maintains the document.
GRAMA Request
For Sheriff-maintained booking, corrections or other agency records, use the county’s current GRAMA route rather than relying on an old jail directory or screenshot.
Personal Identifiers Can Be Redacted
The Sheriff’s records-request form states that private personal identifiers belonging to people other than the requester can be edited or redacted before records are released.
Salt Lake County Jail Contacts and Map
| Office / service | Current information | Use it for |
|---|---|---|
| Salt Lake County Jail | 385-468-8400 | Prisoner, booking, visit, mail, deposit and jail-service questions. |
| Metro Jail | 3415 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84119 | Main jail, jail administration, bail and public-facing corrections services. |
| Oxbow Jail | 3148 South 1100 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84119 | Second Salt Lake County correctional facility. |
| Sheriff’s Office | 385-468-9898 | General Sheriff’s Office questions. |
| ConnectNetwork deposits | 888-988-4768, Site ID 143 | Approved online/telephone commissary-account deposit route. |
| ViaPath phone support | 877-650-4249 | Prepaid prisoner telephone account help. |
| Criminal Justice Services | 385-468-3500 | Pretrial and related CJS case-management questions. |
| Utah VINE | 1-877-884-8463 | Custody information and supported notifications. |
Official Salt Lake County Jail Action Directory
Review current roster and recent jail in/out information.
Open Rosters ↗Verify SO number, payable bail and current accepted payment method.
Open Bail Guide ↗Check 2026 walk-in rules, schedule and housing-unit visit days.
Open Visit Guide ↗Current mail, phone and electronic-message instructions.
Open Communication Guide ↗ConnectNetwork, kiosk, counter and mail deposit instructions.
Open Deposit Guide ↗Medication, privacy and medical/mental-health information.
Open Health Guide ↗Non-financial release and court-ordered supervision information.
Open Pretrial ↗Use for UDC incarceration or probation/parole supervision.
Open UDC ↗Request agency-maintained public records through Salt Lake County.
Open GRAMA ↗Before You Pay, Visit, Mail or Share a Jail Result
- Use the official Salt Lake County Sheriff lookup first.
- Confirm the person with more than a common name when possible.
- Write down the SO number.
- Confirm whether housing is Metro or Oxbow.
- Allow for the Sheriff’s normal 6–8 hour booking process after a recent arrest.
- Use Utah Courts separately for filed charges and case outcomes.
- Verify whether bail is actually payable before bringing money to the jail.
- Check current visiting days for the prisoner’s housing unit.
- Confirm mail restrictions before sending photographs, books or unusual materials.
- Use the correct account type when funding calls or commissary.
- Do not pay an unsolicited caller claiming to be Sheriff staff.
- Do not treat an arrest, booking or charge as proof of guilt.
Salt Lake County Jail Inmate Lookup FAQs
What is the official Salt Lake County jail inmate lookup?
Use the Salt Lake County Sheriff’s Find a Prisoner service and its linked official lookup at iml.saltlakecounty.gov/IML for current Salt Lake County jail custody.
How long does booking take at Salt Lake County Jail?
The Sheriff says booking averages about six to eight hours from arrival at the jail. Processing may take longer if the person is intoxicated, non-compliant or otherwise cannot be processed normally.
Where is Salt Lake County Metro Jail?
Metro Jail is at 3415 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84119. The jail phone number published by the Sheriff is 385-468-8400.
Where is Oxbow Jail?
Oxbow Jail is at 3148 South 1100 West in Salt Lake City. The Sheriff’s current general-mail instructions use the Metro Jail mailing address for prisoners housed at Oxbow.
Can I walk in for a Salt Lake County jail visit?
Yes. Effective April 1, 2026, walk-in personal visits are again welcomed, although pre-scheduled visits receive priority. Visits can currently be scheduled up to six days in advance by calling 385-468-8400.
How do I send mail to a Salt Lake County prisoner?
Use the prisoner’s name and SO number when known, care of Salt Lake County Metro Jail, 3415 S. 900 W., Salt Lake City, UT 84119. Review the Sheriff’s current prohibited-item rules before mailing.
How do I add money to a Salt Lake County jail commissary account?
The Sheriff currently lists ConnectNetwork online or telephone deposits, approved kiosks and in-person or mail methods. The current ConnectNetwork deposit number is 888-988-4768 and the listed site ID is 143.
Can I pay bail at the Salt Lake County Metro Jail?
The Sheriff says applicable bail can be paid in person at Metro Jail 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Verify the SO number, current court order, accepted payment method and any other holds before paying.
Where do I check a Salt Lake County criminal court case?
Use Utah Courts Xchange for public district and justice court case information. MyCourtCase is mainly intended for a person accessing their own eligible Utah court cases.
What if the person was transferred to Utah state custody?
Use the Utah Department of Corrections Offender Search when the person is incarcerated by UDC or under Utah probation/parole supervision rather than remaining in ordinary county-jail custody.
Official Sources Reviewed
- Salt Lake County Sheriff — Find a Prisoner
- Salt Lake County Official Prisoner Lookup
- Salt Lake County Sheriff — Corrections Bureau
- Sheriff — Jail Dockets & Rosters
- Sheriff — Pay a Fine or Bail
- Salt Lake County — Pretrial Services
- Utah Courts — Xchange Public Case Search
- Utah Courts — MyCourtCase
- Sheriff — Visit a Prisoner
- Sheriff — Communicate With a Prisoner
- Sheriff — Deposit Money in Prisoner Account
- Sheriff — Inmate Health Services
- Utah Department of Corrections — VINE
- Utah Department of Corrections — Offender Search
- Salt Lake County — GRAMA Requests