Utah Inmate Directory

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The State of Utah has 27 Jails across 29 counties which includes Salt Lake County, Utah County, Davis County, Weber County, Washington County and others.


Utah, nicknamed “The Beehive State,” is located in the western United States, known for its stunning red rock landscapes, national parks, and skiing destinations. Salt Lake City, the capital city, is home to the Mormon Church headquarters and offers a mix of historical sites and modern amenities.

  • Capital City: Salt Lake City
  • Population: As of 2023, Utah’s population is estimated to be around 4.3 million.
  • Correctional Facilities: The Utah Department of Corrections (UDOC) manages the state’s prison system, which consists of a combination of state-run and private facilities:
    • State Prisons: UDOC operates two adult prisons within the state.
    • Utah State Prison (USP): Located in Draper, USP houses male offenders with various sentence lengths.
    • Central Utah Correctional Facility (CUCF): Located in Gunnison, CUCF houses both male and female offenders with varying security levels.
    • Private Prisons: Utah utilizes private facilities to house some inmates.
    • Community Corrections: UDOC offers programs for lower-risk offenders serving shorter sentences or transitioning back into society. These may include halfway houses and residential treatment centers.
    • County Jails: These hold individuals awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Utah has 29 counties, with most operating their own jails.
  • State Prison Population: As of 2021, Utah’s prison population was approximately 5,900 inmates. This translates to an incarceration rate of around 137 per 100,000 residents, which is significantly lower than the national average.
  • Probation Population: The exact number of individuals on probation in Utah fluctuates, but estimates suggest it’s likely several times higher than the prison population. As of 2021, it was likely in the range of 10,300 on probation and 3,800 on parole.
  • Violent Crime Rate: Utah’s violent crime rate falls below the national average according to the FBI’s Uniform Crime Reporting data.

Utah Inmate Search

Resources for Further Information:

The Utah Department of Corrections website provides a public inmate search function. You can search for inmates by name or UDOC identification number. The search may not include individuals held in local county jails.

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