Track the Booking Before You Take the Next Step
Salt Lake County provides a person-level inmate lookup, a daily in/out docket and a separate jail dashboard. Each tool answers a different custody question.
Use this guide to find the correct record, understand booking delays and safely verify court, bail, release, visitation, calls, mail, commissary, medical records and jail complaints.
Go Directly to the Information You Need
A name search, daily booking list, court case, warrant check, bail payment and visitation request use different official systems.
Choose the Official Source That Matches Your Task
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How to Search the Salt Lake County Jail Roster
Start With the Official Inmate Lookup
Use the county-operated search before opening a mugshot directory, background-check advertisement or copied booking page.
Choose the Best Search Method
The lookup supports first-and-last-name searching or a unique identifier.
- Booking number for one booking event
- Permanent number for the person’s longer-term jail identity
- State ID when known
- First and last name when no number is available
Use Name Variations Carefully
Try the legal spelling first. If there is no match, test a middle name, maiden name, former surname, hyphenated variation or alternate first-name format.
Compare More Than the Name
Use the SO number, booking number, facility, charge details and other available information to avoid matching the wrong person.
Verify Court, Bail and Release Separately
The jail record is a custody snapshot. Use Utah Courts for the case and direct jail guidance for current bail, holds, visitation and release processing.
Do not treat a roster entry as a conviction. A booking, arrest or charge is not proof of guilt, and charges can be amended, dismissed or resolved differently in court.
Daily Bookings, Releases and Jail Population
Salt Lake County publishes three related tools, but each one has a different purpose.
| Official tool | Best used for | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Inmate Lookup | Finding one current prisoner by name or identifier. | A recent arrival may not be fully processed yet. |
| Jail In/Out Docket | Reviewing recent admissions and releases. | It does not explain every release condition or destination. |
| Roster | Viewing the broader public custody list. | Some identifiers are removed for privacy. |
| Jail Dashboard | Aggregate population trends, booking agencies and length-of-stay data. | It is a daily snapshot and may miss people booked and released quickly. |
Use the official Jail Dockets and Rosters page for current in/out activity.
Use the official Salt Lake County Jail Dashboard for daily aggregate population information rather than a specific person search.
Daily dashboard mistake: the population dashboard is not an inmate locator. It intentionally reports aggregate information and excludes health, mental-health, substance-use and security-status details.
Why Someone May Not Appear in the Search
Salt Lake County says booking averages six to eight hours after the person arrives at the jail. The time can be longer when intoxication, medical needs, behavior or another processing issue prevents normal intake.
| Possible reason | What to do next |
|---|---|
| The arrest was very recent | Allow the average processing period and search again. Confirm the person actually arrived at Salt Lake County Jail. |
| The person is receiving medical clearance | Call the jail when urgent medication, disability or safety information must be communicated. |
| The legal name differs | Try former surnames, hyphenated variations or a known identifier. |
| The person was released quickly | Check the in/out docket and Utah court records. |
| The person transferred | Check Utah Department of Corrections, another county or federal custody. |
| There is a case but no custody | Search Utah Courts and the statewide warrant source separately. |
Recent Booking Call Script
“I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name] has completed booking. The arrest occurred around [time] through [agency]. I do not see a result yet. Should I search under another identifier, allow more processing time or contact another facility?”
Roster Fields and Utah Privacy Redactions
Salt Lake County removes certain personal identifiers from the public jail roster under Utah privacy requirements. A missing birth date or other identifier does not necessarily mean the internal jail record is incomplete.
| Field | How it helps | What it cannot prove |
|---|---|---|
| SO number | Matches mail, deposits, calls and jail service requests. | A court case number or conviction. |
| Booking number | Identifies a particular intake event. | That the person remains in custody later. |
| Permanent number | Can distinguish a person with multiple county bookings. | A complete statewide criminal history. |
| Facility or housing | Shows whether Metro or Oxbow procedures may apply. | That housing will not change before a visit. |
| Charges | Shows allegations associated with the booking. | The final filed charge, plea, conviction or sentence. |
| Bail information | Provides a starting point for payment verification. | That no additional hold exists or release is immediate. |
Check the Legal Case Outside the Jail Roster
The arresting city can affect which court handles the case. Salt Lake County matters may involve Third District Court, Salt Lake County Justice Court or a city justice court.
Public Court Case Search
Use Xchange for available district and justice court case-summary information.
Your Own Supported Case
A party to a supported case may use MyCourtCase for case history, filed papers and payment options.
Find the Correct Court
Use the statewide directory when the jail record does not clearly identify the assigned court.
Statewide Warrant Search
A warrant may exist even when the person is not currently booked in Salt Lake County.
Deadline warning: verify hearing dates, bail changes, warrants, protective orders and filing deadlines directly with the assigned court or a licensed attorney.
How to Verify Bail Before Paying
First locate the prisoner’s SO number and confirm the current bail, court and any additional hold. Salt Lake County accepts in-person bail at Metro Jail 24 hours a day.
| Bail detail | Current official instruction |
|---|---|
| Payment location | Metro Jail visiting lobby, 3415 South 900 West |
| Hours | 24 hours a day, seven days a week |
| Accepted payment | Cash, cashier’s check or certified check |
| Payee for checks | Salt Lake County Treasurer |
| Check verification | Cashier’s and certified checks require verification during 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. business hours |
| County payment fee | No in-person bail fee listed |
- Confirm the full name and SO number.
- Confirm the current court and amount.
- Ask whether another hold or warrant prevents release.
- Confirm the check payee and verification timing.
- Keep the payment receipt.
- Do not assume payment produces immediate release.
After verifying the record, review the official Salt Lake County bail instructions.
Release Dates Are Not Publicly Confirmed by Jail Staff
The jail says it does not give out prisoner release dates. Shortly before release, the prisoner may receive free local calls for approximately 15–30 minutes to arrange pickup.
Pickup rule: wait for the prisoner’s release-arrangement call instead of relying on an estimated date, good-time calculation or third-party website.
Confirm the Facility Before Visiting
Metro Jail
The main jail address, bail desk, administration services, prisoner mail and in-person deposits use 3415 South 900 West in Salt Lake City.
Oxbow Jail
Oxbow has separate housing and a lower visitor limit, but mail and many money services still route through Metro Jail.
Housing-change tip: a prisoner may move because of classification, work assignment, medical need, programs, discipline or available space. Recheck the facility before travelling.
Salt Lake County Jail Visitation Rules
Walk-in personal visits are welcomed under the current rules, but prescheduled visits take priority. Visits can be scheduled up to six days in advance by calling 385-468-8400.
| Visit rule | Current guidance |
|---|---|
| Personal visits | Two per week for eligible prisoners |
| Clergy visit | One per week |
| Visit length | 30 minutes |
| General hours | 9:00 a.m.–9:00 p.m., subject to housing availability |
| Meal closures | No visits 11:00 a.m.–12:30 p.m. or 4:00–5:30 p.m. |
| Appointment start | Visits begin at the top of the hour |
| Check-in | At least 30 minutes early, but no more than 45 minutes early |
| Metro limit | Three visitors |
| Oxbow limit | Two visitors |
Identification and Minor Visitors
- Visitors age 16 or older need valid government-issued ID.
- Driver’s licenses, state IDs, passports and consulate cards are listed examples.
- School IDs are not accepted.
- Utah Driving Privilege Cards are not accepted.
- A paper DMV ID may be accepted when legible, unexpired and unaltered.
- Minors must be accompanied by a qualifying adult.
- Proof of legal guardianship may be required.
- Children under 16 cannot be left unattended.
Items That Cannot Enter the Visiting Area
Leave phones, electronics, food, drinks, coats, hats, wallets, keys, lighters, writing tools, staples, paperclips and weapons outside or in an available locker.
Use the live webpage over the older handbook. The May 2023 prisoner handbook describes the older assigned-visiting-day structure. The live county page contains the April 2026 walk-in and two-visit rules.
Review the current official visitation page before travelling.
How Prisoner Calls and Electronic Messages Work
Prisoners make outgoing calls and cannot receive ordinary incoming calls. Housing-area phone access is generally available between 7:00 a.m. and 9:30 p.m., subject to classification, housing and facility operations.
| Communication detail | Current rule |
|---|---|
| Ordinary call length | 15 minutes |
| TDD call length | Up to 30 minutes after required setup |
| Incoming calls | Not accepted |
| Attorney calls | Treated as privileged; ordinary calls may be recorded |
| Electronic messages | Official webpage lists $0.50 per message |
| Prohibited use | No third-party billing, call transfers, harassment or prohibited victim contact |
Provider conflict: one part of the live communication page references ViaPath but immediately states that ViaPath funds cannot be used for Salt Lake County Jail prisoners. The jail FAQ points users to ConnectNetwork. Call 385-468-8400 before adding phone funds when the provider account is unclear.
Use the official communication page for the current county-linked phone, email and mail route.
Salt Lake County Jail Mailing Instructions
[Prisoner’s Full Name and SO Number]c/o Salt Lake County Metro Jail
3415 South 900 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
This mailing address is also used when the prisoner is housed at Oxbow.
| Mail type | What to do | Common rejection risk |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary letter | Include the full name, SO number and return address. | Missing identification or prohibited material. |
| Photographs | Use photos no larger than 4 × 6 inches; the handbook permits up to 12. | Nudity, sexually explicit content or excessive photos. |
| Legal or privileged mail | Mark the envelope “Legal Mail” or “Privileged” and use appropriate attorney, court or official letterhead. | Mail that is not clearly identifiable as privileged. |
| Books and publications | Send new softcover items directly from a publisher, book club or retailer by USPS. | Used books, hardcover items, private-party shipments or prohibited content. |
| Package | Do not send ordinary packages. | The handbook treats mail over three-quarter inch thick as a package, except approved legal mail or publications. |
Prohibited Mail Items
- Stamps or blank stamped envelopes
- Tape, stickers or adhesive materials
- Soiled or stained paper
- Contraband, encoded messages or escape plans
- Sexually explicit material or prohibited nudity
- Items that cannot be removed without destroying the message
Do not mail cash. The deposit page contains language listing cash among mail options, but the jail FAQ specifically advises against sending cash through the mail. Use a money order, certified check or cashier’s check instead.
Read the official mail rules and the official Prisoner Rules and Regulations PDF before sending photos, publications or legal papers.
How to Add Commissary Money Correctly
A commissary account pays for approved food, hygiene, writing supplies and some phone services. Salt Lake County states that up to 50% of newly deposited money may be taken to pay balances owed to the jail.
Deposit expectation: a $100 deposit may not create $100 of immediately spendable commissary funds when the prisoner owes jail debt.
| Deposit route | Important details |
|---|---|
| ConnectNetwork | Online, telephone or supported in-person option; phone 888-988-4768, site ID 143. |
| Metro lobby | Used for Metro and Oxbow prisoners; cash and approved checks accepted during listed hours. |
| Lobby hours | 7:00 a.m.–2:30 p.m. and 3:00 p.m.–10:30 p.m. |
| Mail payment | Use money order, certified check or cashier’s check with name, SO number and return address. |
| Access SecurePak | Allows approved direct commissary purchases instead of placing cash on the account. |
| Check hold | Certified checks, cashier’s checks and money orders have a seven-day hold. |
Current Commissary Order and Delivery Schedule
| Housing area | Order submitted | Order received |
|---|---|---|
| Pod A | Tuesday | Monday |
| Pod B | Tuesday | Tuesday |
| Pod C | Wednesday | Wednesday |
| Pod D | Sunday | Thursday |
| Health Services | Monday | Friday |
| Oxbow | Monday | Friday |
Order cutoff: money must be posted by 11:30 p.m. on the day the order is submitted. Housing assignments and delivery schedules can change, so verify the live page before timing a deposit.
Use the official prisoner-account deposit page before sending or depositing funds.
Medical and Mental-Health Help
The jail has medical and mental-health staff working inside the facility 24 hours a day. Family members usually cannot receive health information unless the prisoner signs an authorization.
| Health question | Official guidance |
|---|---|
| Can family receive medical information? | The prisoner generally must sign a HIPAA authorization. |
| Can medication be brought from home? | Outside medication is used for verification; jail clinical staff control prescriptions. |
| How quickly is prescribed medication received? | Normally 24–72 hours; critical medication may begin sooner at clinical discretion. |
| How are records requested? | Use the protected-health-information release form. |
| Record-copy cost | $0.50 per page under the current form. |
| Expected form processing | The form states requests will be fulfilled within 30 days. |
| Third-party request | The current form includes a notary requirement. |
Urgent health information: call 385-468-8400 when staff need immediate information about medication, suicide risk, disability, withdrawal or another serious health concern.
Use the official Inmate Health Services page for current clinical guidance.
Use the official protected-health-information release form PDF when records or third-party disclosure are needed.
PREA and Immediate Safety Reports
The jail states that it has zero tolerance for prisoner sexual abuse and harassment. An outside person may submit a report for someone in custody.
- Call 385-468-8400 when a prisoner is in imminent danger.
- Email PREA concerns to prea@slco.org.
- Use the official online incident-report route.
- Do not delay a safety report while waiting for mail or a visit.
Use the official Salt Lake County PREA page for reporting options.
Property, Signatures, Legal Papers and Grievances
Prisoner Property Release
Property may be released once every six months. The person collecting it must visit Jail Administration between 8:00 a.m. and 8:00 p.m., complete the release form and show government-issued ID.
- Confirm the prisoner is authorizing the release.
- Bring valid government identification.
- Allow about 48 hours after completing the paperwork.
- Call before returning for pickup.
Documents Requiring a Prisoner Signature
Power-of-attorney papers, vehicle releases, medical-record documents and similar non-civil-service documents can be taken to the Jail Administration Officer. The jail says signed papers are generally available for pickup approximately 24 hours later.
Civil Service of Legal Papers
The Sheriff’s Civil Unit accepts qualifying documents at 3365 South 900 West during weekday business hours. The jail FAQ lists $22.50 for Utah paperwork and $27.50 for out-of-state paperwork; protective or stalking orders are listed without a service fee.
Verify fees before travelling: civil-service fees and document requirements can change. Call the Sheriff’s Office before preparing payment.
Prisoner Grievance Process From the Official Handbook
| Grievance step | Handbook instruction |
|---|---|
| Initial deadline | Submit the appropriate prisoner or medical grievance form within 30 days. |
| One topic | Each grievance form must be limited to one issue. |
| Normal response | A written answer is normally provided within 10 business days. |
| Appeal deadline | Appeal within 30 days after receiving the grievance response. |
| Form source | Forms are available through a housing-unit deputy. |
Read the official Prisoner Rules and Regulations handbook PDF for the complete request, grievance, mail, commissary and jail-rule language.
How to Request Salt Lake County Records
The inmate roster is not an arrest report, probable-cause statement, body-camera recording, medical record or complete criminal court file.
- Identify the specific existing record.
- Include the incident date, location and agency when known.
- Request releasable records rather than “everything.”
- Use Utah Courts for court-file documents.
- Expect privacy, security and active-investigation redactions.
- Ask for a fee estimate before extensive processing.
Submit a request through the official Salt Lake County GRAMA portal.
GRAMA Request Script
“I request the releasable records concerning [incident or booking], involving [name], occurring on or about [date] at [location]. I specifically request [record type]. Please provide a cost estimate before fees exceed [amount].”
Check Another Utah County, State Prison or Federal Custody
Davis County Jail
Check Davis County when the arrest, agency, court or transfer may involve Farmington, Layton, Bountiful or another location north of Salt Lake County.
Utah Department of Corrections
Use the state search when a sentenced person may have transferred from county jail into Utah prison custody or supervision.
Federal Bureau of Prisons
Use the federal locator when the case, sentence or custody may be federal.
Statewide Utah Warrant
A person may have an active warrant without appearing in the current Salt Lake County roster.
Salt Lake County Metro Jail Contact
Salt Lake County Metro Jail3415 South 900 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
Jail telephone: 385-468-8400
Sheriff’s Office: 385-468-9898
Sheriff fax: 385-468-9904
Sheriff’s Office hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Before driving: confirm the prisoner’s current facility, visit availability, lobby hours, required identification and the exact service you need.
Avoid Fake Bail, Warrant and Release Calls
- Do not pay by gift card, cryptocurrency or wire transfer.
- Do not trust caller ID or a real employee’s name as proof.
- Hang up and call the published jail or court number yourself.
- Verify a warrant through the official statewide source.
- Verify bail directly with the jail and assigned court.
- Never disclose banking or Social Security information to an unexpected caller.
Salt Lake County Jail Roster FAQs
How do I search the Salt Lake County jail roster?
Use the official Salt Lake County Inmate Lookup Tool. Search by first and last name or use a booking number, permanent number or state ID.
Where can I see Salt Lake County daily bookings and releases?
Use the official Jail Dockets and Rosters page for the current in/out docket. Use the inmate lookup when searching for one specific person.
How long does booking take at Salt Lake County Jail?
Salt Lake County says booking averages six to eight hours after arrival. Intoxication, medical issues, noncompliance or other processing problems can extend the time.
Why is information missing from the Salt Lake County roster?
The county removes certain personal identifiers from the public roster under Utah privacy requirements. A person may also still be processing, released, transferred or listed under another name format.
Does a Salt Lake County booking record prove guilt?
No. A booking, arrest, charge or roster entry is not a conviction. Use Utah court records for the active case and legal outcome.
How do I pay bail at Salt Lake County Metro Jail?
Find the prisoner’s SO number and verify the current bail first. Bail is accepted at Metro Jail 24 hours a day by cash, cashier’s check or certified check. Checks require business-hour verification.
How do I visit a Salt Lake County prisoner?
Walk-in personal visits are accepted under the April 1, 2026 rules, but prescheduled visits have priority. Visits can be scheduled up to six days ahead by calling 385-468-8400.
How do I add money to a Salt Lake County prisoner account?
Use ConnectNetwork, the Metro Jail lobby or an approved mail payment. Write the prisoner’s name and SO number on the payment and envelope. Up to 50 percent of a new deposit may be applied to jail debt.
Can a Salt Lake County prisoner receive incoming calls?
No. Prisoners make outgoing calls and cannot receive ordinary incoming calls. Phone access is generally available from 7:00 a.m. to 9:30 p.m., subject to facility operations.
What mailing address should I use for Salt Lake County Jail?
Use the prisoner’s name and SO number, care of Salt Lake County Metro Jail, 3415 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, Utah 84119. The same mailing address is used for Oxbow prisoners.
Final Salt Lake County Verification Checklist
- The official inmate lookup was used.
- The name was matched with an SO, booking or permanent number when possible.
- The daily in/out docket was checked for recent movement.
- Enough time was allowed for normal booking processing.
- The current Metro or Oxbow facility was confirmed.
- Utah court records were checked separately.
- Current bail and possible holds were confirmed before payment.
- Current visitation rules were checked after April 1, 2026.
- The visitor has an accepted government ID.
- The SO number is included on mail and payments.
- The correct provider was verified before adding phone funds.
- No cash is being mailed.
- Medical or safety concerns were communicated directly when urgent.
- Release was not assumed from an estimated date.
- No booking record is being treated as proof of guilt.
Independent guide: Jail-Roster.org does not operate the jail, inmate lookup, court, payment provider or communication service. Current Salt Lake County and Utah records control whenever information differs.