Located in Salt Lake City, Salt Lake County, Utah, the Oxbow Jail is a 368-bed jail. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 385-468-8400.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Inmates remain in custody until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial is settled.
The inmate search tool provides access to the jail's roster of those in custody.
Individuals sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here. Those sentenced to more than a year are transferred to either the Utah State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page offers detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.
Save the inmate's jail ID or booking number for future communication needs. If it’s not available online, call Oxbow Jail at 385-468-8400 for assistance.
Phone: 385-468-8400
Physical Address:
3148 S 1100 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & SO #
c/o Salt Lake County Metro Jail
3415 S. 900 W.
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & SO #
c/o Salt Lake County Metro Jail
3415 S. 900 W.
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Oxbow 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 385-468-8400 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Salt Lake County Criminal Court Cases or court cases for any county in Utah, or Arrest Warrants for every town, city and county in Utah. The Sheriff of Salt Lake County also maintains a running list of daily Jail In/Out Dockets and Rosters so you can look back several months for inmate information.
The Oxbow Jail maintains an average of 368 offenders in custody on any given day. The Oxbow 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 Salt Lake County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 47,360 offenders.
The following charts of Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake 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 Salt Lake 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 lessThe Oxbow Jail is the second location for the corrections department of Salt Lake County, Utah, the primary facility being the Salt Lake County Metro Jail. It is located at 3148 S. 1100 West and was reopened in 2018 to reduce overcrowding. After it was closed for use in 2002 only a small section remained in use for inmates involved in specialty programming. This permitted the rest of the facility to fall into disrepair, which was addressed before it reopened. It has a capacity of 368 beds, which were needed to reduce the occurrences of overcrowding at the main jail.
This facility is operated on the same basis and beliefs as the Metro Jail and is operated by the Sherriff’s Office. Though the new beds were one solution to the increasing problem with housing inmates, there is also a strong focus on programs and treatments that will keep fewer people from entering the jails and to reduce the return rates of those who have been incarcerated. While they are incarcerated inmates will have access to full medical care, mental health support including counseling, support groups for addiction, trauma recovery treatment, substance abuse treatment, substance use education, and anger management courses as well as many others.
Inmates may also receive support from family or friends visiting, though all visit must be scheduled in advance by calling 385-468-8400 and each inmate may have 2 visits per week. Visiting hours are 9am-9pm for 30 minutes at a time, and there will be a break for meals at both 11a-12:30pm and 4pm-5:30pm.
Phone calls are also available, with inmates having access to phones from 7am until 9:30pm and each call being 15 minutes in length, to create an account for phone calls family can visit the Connect Network website.
To send mail to an inmate the address is:
Prisoner's Name (and SO# if known)
c/o Salt Lake County Metro Jail
3415 S. 900 W.
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
and mail must not contain any contraband, photographs under 4x6, stamps, glue, adult content, blank cards or postcards.
After an arrest, individuals are transported to Oxbow Jail 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 Oxbow Jail:
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 385-468-8400.
When an individual is arrested and booked at Oxbow Jail 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 385-468-8400 for specific bail amounts.
Bail payments can be made in different ways.
For further information on posting bail in Salt Lake County, Utah, visit the Oxbow Jail Bail Information Page.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Oxbow Jail? What is the Schedule?
3148 S 1100 W
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
385-468-8400
UNITS | DAYS | TIMES |
OX A | SUN | 9:00-11:00AM 12:30-4:00PM 5:30-9:00PM |
OX C | WED | 9:00-11:00AM 12:30-4:00PM 5:30-9:00PM |
OX A | THU |
9:00-11:00AM 12:30-4:00PM 5:30-9:00PM |
OX C | SAT | 9:00-11:00AM 12:30-4:00PM 5:30-9:00PM |
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Oxbow Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
To visit an inmate in Salt Lake County, whether by video or in person 'at the jail', follow these steps:
Other than 'at the jail' visits between you and your inmate, which is explained and outlined in detail on our Visit Inmate Page, Salt Lake County remote video inmate visitation can be done using the services of GettingOut.
There are three ways to remotely visit your inmate in Oxbow Jail:
1. Using the GettingOut Kiosk at the jail.
2. Using your computer from home.
3. Using your phone on the GettingOut apps.
To remotely visit an inmate in Salt Lake County follow these steps:
1. Start by confirming that Oxbow Jail's Video Visitation is working correctly by looking up Salt Lake County here.
2. The next step is to create an account here for GettingOut.
3. Then add funds to your account.
4. Last, select Oxbow Jail, and then the inmate you wish to communicate with.
Other Salt Lake County Services provided by GettingOut:
- Phone Calls & Voicemail
- Email, Photo & Video Sharing
- Inmate Tablet Rental
- Deposits
Customer Service
If you have any questions about the Oxbow Jail Visitation Services you can call them at 866-516-0115.
Frequently Asked Questions
* All the information you need to have complete knowledge about inmate visitation; policies, rules, fees, schedules, tips, dress codes, and children, lawyers and clergy visitation in Salt Lake County, can be found on our Visit Inmate Page.
Oxbow Jail Phone: 385-468-8400
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oxbow Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 385-468-8400 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Oxbow Jail?
How it Works with GettingOut
1. Register an account.
2. Select Oxbow Jail
3. Choose either an INMATE ACCOUNT or FRIENDS & FAMILY ACCOUNT.
4. You will then receive prompts to validate both your identity and phone number .
5. Again, choose your inmate's facility, then type their name and select your inmate.
GettingOut will then guide you through the steps needed to arrange your remote visit.
Customer Service for GettingOut
If you have any questions, you can call them at 866-516-0115.
GettingOut online contact form
Frequently Asked Questions
The GettingOut App is available on Google Play and Apple Store.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oxbow Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 385-468-8400 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Oxbow Jail?
1. Commissary money in the form of a money order may be mailed to:
AdvancePay Service Department
P.O. Box 911722
Denver, CO 80291-1722
2. You may use cash or credit/debit cards at any time by using the kiosk located in the front lobby. The fee for the use of the ATM is generally $1.50 per transaction for cash and 10% fee for credit/debit cards.
3. Commissary money can also be added to an inmates account at any time using any of these methods online.
4. Cash deposits to ConnectNetwork are now available at 26,000 retail locations nationwide including Walmart, ACE, Kmart, Kroger, and more. You’ll start the payment process online in your ConnectNetwork account, then complete your transaction with cash at a participating local retail store. Plus, many of these stores are open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, 365 days a year. Find a retail store near you.
5. You can call customer service 24/7 at 877-650-4249 and get instructions for depositing money over the phone using a debit or credit card.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oxbow Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 385-468-8400 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Oxbow Jail?
Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)
For full instructions on the Oxbow Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oxbow Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 385-468-8400 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Oxbow Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Oxbow Jail 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 Oxbow Jail 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:
Inmate's Full Name & SO #
c/o Salt Lake County Metro Jail
3415 S. 900 W.
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & SO #
c/o Salt Lake County Metro Jail
3415 S. 900 W.
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
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 Oxbow Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & 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 Oxbow Jail 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:
Inmate's Full Name & SO #
c/o Salt Lake County Metro Jail
3415 S. 900 W.
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
For inmates receiving mail in the Oxbow Jail there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Oxbow Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & SO #
c/o Salt Lake County Metro Jail
3415 S. 900 W.
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oxbow Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 385-468-8400 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Oxbow Jail, and what can I purchase?
Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel
Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Utah.
3. Select Oxbow Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
Access Securepak
10880 Linpage Place
St. Louis, MO 63132
* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST,
and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.
*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Oxbow Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Oxbow Jail's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.
*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Oxbow Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Oxbow Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Salt Lake County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oxbow Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 385-468-8400 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Oxbow Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
Oxbow Jail contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles Inmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Oxbow Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
How Messaging Works
Watch this video on how to send a message.
1. Messages can be up to 500 characters long, including punctuation. At the bottom of your message there is a 'character countdown' feature.
2. After you click the “CONTINUE” button, you can review the cost to send your message to your inmate. You can also attach credits for your inmate to reply to your message. Be sure to accept the Terms and Conditions and click the “SEND” button for your message to be successfully delivered to your inmate.
How Uploading Photos Works
Watch this video on how to upload a photo.
1. Select the Photos Tab.
2. Select “Take New Photo” or “Upload New Photo”.
3. Take a new photo with your webcam, or select "Choose File" to upload a photo from your computer.
4. Give your photo a Title or add it to the "Gallery" of your choice.
5. Select the "Share" button.
6. Select your inmate(s) and then select "Share".
7. Once the photo is approved, it will be shared with your inmate(s).
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
To mail or email an inmate in Salt Lake County follow these steps:
When mailing a letter or postcard to an inmate, please follow these instructions:
Emailing Messages & Photos
Facility_name_1} contracts with GTL GettingOut, the same service that handles iInmate Phone Systems and Video Visitation, for sending secure messages and photos between you and your inmate.
If you are not already registered, do so here, or Log in.
Then use the Facility Finder to:
1. Select Oxbow Jail,
2. Add your inmate to your list of contacts,
3. Add a credit or debit card to cover your costs.
Customer Service Questions
'Online' Contact Form, or
Call 866-516-0115
Go here to this FAQ to get answers to how the transition to ViaPath from GTL and gettingout will affect your account.
All the information you need to understand mail and email policies for Salt Lake County can be found on our Inmate Mail Page and our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oxbow Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 385-468-8400 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Oxbow Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?
The devices are similar to common handheld tablets, but are made exclusively by GettingOut, a GTL / Viapath company.
Tablets offer specialized content and services for inmates to use during their stay at Oxbow Jail, such as:
- Free services are already available for use on the device at Oxbow Jail.
- Subscription services are funded separately by family and friends with deposits made into an inmate’s Debit Link account.
- Oxbow Jail Inmates will then be able to purchase subscription services and premium content to enjoy.
What Does a Tablet Cost?
To estimate costs for tablets and other services such as phone calls, sign in to your account and click “Rate & Fees Calculator” in the footer (bottom of the page), but the following gives you a general idea.
Game Center:
30-Day Subscription: $4.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($5.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($3.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($2.49)
Unlimited eBooks:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $1.00 service infrastructure charge ($2.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($1.74)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.49, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
Streaming Music:
Thirty-Day Subscription: $8.99, with an additional $16.00 service infrastructure charge ($24.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $5.99, with an additional $9.00 service infrastructure charge ($14.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $2.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($7.99)
Newsfeed
Thirty-Day Subscription: $3.99, with an additional $6.00 service infrastructure charge ($9.99)
Fourteen-Day Subscription: $1.99, with an additional $5.00 service infrastructure charge ($6.99)
Seven-Day Subscription: $0.99, with an additional $3.00 service infrastructure charge ($3.99)
Same Day Subscription Services
Game Center: $0.99, with an additional $0.50 service infrastructure charge ($1.49)
Unlimited eBooks: $0.25, (Total = 0.25)
Newsfeed: $0.24, with an additional $0.75 service infrastructure charge ($0.99)
FM Radio: $0.24, with an additional $0.25 service infrastructure charge ($0.49)
All Subscription and message credit pricing is subject to state and local taxes.
Replacement Components - should your inmate break it...
Tablet: $249.99 per each
Charger: $8.99 per each
Earbuds: $2.99 per each
To find out how to get access to a tablet for inmate read the following:
1. First, Register or Sign In to GettingOut/GTL
2. Purchase the services you want for your Oxbow Jail inmate.
3. All inmates have free access to the tablets to read their letters from family & friends, but there are many other services available to keep your inmate busy while incarcerated... such as Games, Books, Music and Movies. These other services come with fees that you can pay for when you pay for phone service.
To learn more about Tablet Rentals for inmates, including the cost, all the services available and everything else you need to know, check out our Tablet Rental Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Oxbow Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 385-468-8400 for further assistance.
Learn even more ⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other City and County Jails in Salt Lake County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Salt Lake County?