Wayne County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Wayne County Jail, 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 435-836-1308 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Wayne County Criminal Court Cases or court cases for any county in Utah, or Arrest Warrants for every town, city and county in Utah.

Wayne County Jail Inmate Search

The Wayne County Jail maintains an average of 12 offenders in custody on any given day. The Wayne County Jail 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 Wayne County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,300 offenders.

The following charts of Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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 Wayne 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.

Paying bail for someone in Wayne County

After being arrested and booked into Wayne County Jail in Loa, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:

1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 435-836-1308 for the exact bail amount.

There are multiple ways to pay bail.

• Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 435-836-1308.
• Licensed bail bond agents in Wayne County can facilitate the process.
• Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.

To get more information on the bail process in Wayne County, Utah, visit the Wayne County Jail Bail FAQ.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Wayne County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Wayne County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

18 S. Main Street
Loa, UT 84747
435-836-1308

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 435-836-1308 TO MAKE AN APPOINTMENT

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 435-836-1308 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Wayne County Jail?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 435-836-1308 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Wayne County Jail?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Wayne County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Wayne County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail

• Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
• Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wayne County Jail
PO Box 219
Loa, UT 84747

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 435-836-1308 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 435-836-1308 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Wayne County Jail?

Collect Calls

• Almost every jail, including Wayne County Jail, will allow inmates to contact pre-approved friends and family members' phones by calling collect.
• Calling collect is typically the most expensive way to contact people by phone and in many cases, it requires credit approval or a deposit to be made into a third-party phone company account through a contract with the jail.

Direct Calls

• Many jails are now contracting with a third party service (for a fee) that is less expensive and allows your inmate to use their phone system to make direct calls to your land line or cell phone.
• To find out about Wayne County Jail phone services, call 435-836-1308 or review the information on the Inmate Phone page.
• Some jails also allow sell phone cards directly to an inmate in the jail commissary store.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 435-836-1308 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Wayne County Jail, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 435-836-1308 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Wayne County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Depositing Money in an Inmate's Commissary Account at Wayne County Jail

Whatever cash the inmate has on their person when booked into the facility will automatically deposited and credited to their account. When released any money left in the account will be returned to them in the form of a check from the Sheriff's Department or the Wayne County Jail Trust Account. There may be circumstances where the inmate can give permission to have his money released to a family member or friend.

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail

• Bring money to the jail in person. 
• The jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment. Cash or Money Order only.

Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail

• Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person.
• Never send cash. Always send a Money Order or Cashier's Check from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
• Make the Money Order out to the inmate and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.

Mail to the Jail.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wayne County Jail
PO Box 219
Loa, UT 84747

Failure to do this properly will delay your inmate getting their account credited and may require you to have to resubmit a second money order.
Call 435-836-1308 to ask any questions about this.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 435-836-1308 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Wayne County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 435-836-1308 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Wayne County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Wayne County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 435-836-1308 for further assistance.

What are the other City and County Jails in Wayne County?

Wayne County County Jails

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Wayne County?