Southwest Utah Youth Center

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Southwest Utah Youth Center Information

This secure facility is used for case management and juvenile detention, providing many services to youth who are at risk and young offenders all in one location. It is a multiuse facility and offers shelte3r care, youth services, case management, home detention program, and is a receiving shelter, allowing all of the local families and youth to access the services and care that they need. A balanced restorative justice program is in place, along with early intervention and deterrents and diversions to reduce the number of juveniles who are referred to detention. Services provided include cris counseling, both family and personal counseling, family support and education, referrals to agencies within the community that can provide addition services and support, voluntary placement for emergency housing and needs, outreach and education throughout the community. Youth who are being temporarily housed in the location for any reason are provided with three healthy meals and a snack each day and are assessed for both medical and mental health so they may receive the services that they provide. Mail: 270 East 1600 North, Cedar City, UT, 84720 Phones: Approved visitors are able to receive calls from their youth while they are in the facility. Visitation: Approved visitors are able to visit any day during the visiting hours of 5:30-6:30pm.

Phone: 435.867.2500

Physical Address:
270 East 1600 North
Cedar City, UT 84720

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Juvenile's first and last name
c/o Southwest Utah Youth Center
270 East 1600 North
Cedar City, UT 84720

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Southwest Utah Youth Center?

To search for an inmate in the Southwest Utah Youth 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 435.867.2500 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Iron County Criminal Court Cases or court cases for any county in Utah, or Arrest Warrants for every town, city and county in Utah.

Southwest Utah Youth Center Inmate Search

The Southwest Utah Youth Center maintains an average of 70 offenders in custody on any given day. The Southwest Utah Youth 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 Iron County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 5,000 offenders.

The following charts of Iron 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 Iron 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 Iron 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 Iron 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.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How is booking conducted at Southwest Utah Youth Center?

After an arrest, individuals are transported to Southwest Utah Youth 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 Southwest Utah Youth 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.

The booking process varies in duration, taking anywhere from an hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond, call the facility at 435.867.2500.

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Directions / Map to the Southwest Utah Youth Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for someone arrested in Iron County

When an individual is arrested and booked at Southwest Utah Youth Center in Cedar 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 435.867.2500 for specific bail amounts.

Bail payments can be made in different ways.

  • Cash, credit, or money order are accepted forms of payment.
  • You can work with a licensed bail bondsman in Iron County.
  • County real estate property can be used as collateral.

For further information on posting bail in Iron County, Utah, visit the Southwest Utah Youth Center Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Southwest Utah Youth Center? What is the Schedule?

Southwest Utah Youth Center ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

270 East 1600 North
Cedar City, UT 84720
435.867.2500

  • 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 435.867.2500 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 435.867.2500 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 Southwest Utah Youth Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 435.867.2500 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Southwest Utah Youth Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Southwest Utah Youth Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 435.867.2500 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Southwest Utah Youth Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Southwest Utah Youth Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 435.867.2500 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Southwest Utah Youth Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Southwest Utah Youth Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 435.867.2500 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Southwest Utah Youth Center, and what can I send them?

Southwest Utah Youth Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Southwest Utah Youth Center allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Southwest Utah Youth Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
270 East 1600 North
Cedar City, UT 84720



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
270 East 1600 North
Cedar City, UT 84720



Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Southwest Utah Youth Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Southwest Utah Youth Center standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
270 East 1600 North
Cedar City, UT 84720

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Southwest Utah Youth Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 435.867.2500 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Southwest Utah Youth Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Southwest Utah Youth Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 435.867.2500 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Southwest Utah Youth Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Southwest Utah Youth Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 435.867.2500 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Southwest Utah Youth 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 Southwest Utah Youth Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 435.867.2500 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Iron County

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

Iron County County Jails
Iron County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Iron Lincoln Garfield Beaver Washington Kane
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