Salt Lake Valley Detention Center
Salt Lake Valley Detention Center
The Salt Lake Valley Detention Center houses juvenile offenders from both Summit County and Toole County. It provides Juvenile Justice Services in both English and Spanish and is wheelchair accessible. It provides only short term confinement to the youth who are waiting for their adjudication, are waiting for a long term placement, or who are serving a short sentence as required through the juvenile court. Spaces in the facility are used to provide care and maintain control of juveniles who are a danger to themselves or others, who need emergent safe hous8ing, or who are determined to require detention. While they are within the facility, they will participate in structured days that address any mental or physical health needs as well as any trauma or special education needs that are found during their assessment. The goal of the programs is to rehabilitate the youth and provide them with a strong basis for a healthy and productive future within their community. Social and life skills are a focus of some activities, while counseling or therapy are provided to meet other needs. Once a youth is released from the center, they are able to maintain ongoing support services. Mail: 3450 South 900 West South Salt Lake, UT 84119 Approved contacts are able to send and receive mail with a juvenile who is in the facility. Phones: Only those who are approved visitors will be able to receive calls from youth who are in the facility. Visitation: Those who have been approved to visit a juvenile in the facility will be able to arrange visits through their case manager.
Inmate Services
Phone
801.261.2060Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Salt Lake Valley Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 801.261.2060 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Tooele County Criminal Court Cases or court cases for any county in Utah, or Arrest Warrants for every town, city and county in Utah.
Salt Lake Valley Detention Center Inmate Search
The Salt Lake Valley Detention Center maintains an average of 45 offenders in custody on any given day. The Salt Lake Valley Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Tooele County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 6,500 offenders.
The following charts of Tooele County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the Tooele County Corrections Department, the state of Utah Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Tooele County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Tooele County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow is booking conducted at Salt Lake Valley Detention Center?
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Salt Lake Valley Detention Center for the booking process. This procedure ensures the person’s identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released, eligible for bail, or detained until court.
Remaining silent during this process is vital. Anything said could be used as evidence, so it’s wise to wait for an attorney before speaking about the arrest.
Here’s a breakdown of the booking steps at Salt Lake Valley Detention Center:
- Verifying identification information.
- Capturing mugshots for record-keeping.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection.
- Physical search for contraband or weapons.
- Securing personal belongings.
- Granting a free phone call.
For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 801.261.2060.
How to post bail for someone arrested in Tooele County
When an individual is arrested and booked at Salt Lake Valley Detention Center in Salt Lake City, the outcomes include:
1. Release without bail, under the condition they appear for their court date.
2. Remain in custody until the court appearance.
3. Post a bail or bond for release. Contact 801.261.2060 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
- Cash bonds must be paid in full, either at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, and are accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order; many jails also process cards through a lobby kiosk or online vendor for a fee, so bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and phone the jail at 801.261.2060 if needed.
- You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Tooele County.
- Many courts allow a property bond, letting an owner put up land or a home after proving clear title and equity of at least the bond (often double) through a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, with approval from the court that set bail.
For further information on posting bail in Tooele County, Utah, visit the Salt Lake Valley Detention Center Bail Information Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Salt Lake Valley Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Salt Lake Valley Detention Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
3450 South 900 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
801.261.2060
- Visits are 30 minutes.
- You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
- The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 801.261.2060 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 801.261.2060 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Salt Lake Valley Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 801.261.2060 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Salt Lake Valley Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Salt Lake Valley Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 801.261.2060 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Salt Lake Valley Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Salt Lake Valley Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 801.261.2060 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Salt Lake Valley Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Salt Lake Valley Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 801.261.2060 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Salt Lake Valley Detention Center, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Salt Lake Valley Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 801.261.2060 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Salt Lake Valley Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Salt Lake Valley Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 801.261.2060 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Salt Lake Valley Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Salt Lake Valley Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 801.261.2060 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Salt Lake Valley Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Salt Lake Valley Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 801.261.2060 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Tooele County?
Tooele County County Jails
Tooele County Juvenile Facilities
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Tooele County?
The Salt Lake Valley Detention Center serves the following cities and towns of Tooele County: Grantsville, Lakepoint, Magna, Rush Valley, St. John, Stockton, Tooele, Vernon and Wendover.