Salt Lake Valley Detention Center

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Salt Lake Valley Detention Center Information

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.

Phone: 801.261.2060

Physical Address:
3450 South 900 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84119

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Salt Lake Valley Detention Center?

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.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How 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.

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 801.261.2060.

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Directions / Map to the Salt Lake Valley Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

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

For further information on posting bail in Tooele County, Utah, visit the Salt Lake Valley Detention Center Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How 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.

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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 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.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How 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.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How 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.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Salt Lake Valley Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Salt Lake Valley Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Salt Lake Valley Detention 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 Salt Lake Valley Detention 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:
3450 South 900 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84119



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
3450 South 900 West
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 Salt Lake Valley Detention 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 Salt Lake Valley Detention 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:
3450 South 900 West
Salt Lake City, UT 84119

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.

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Inmate Commissary

Can 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.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How 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.

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Inmate Tablets

Do 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.

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Other Jails in Tooele County

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

Tooele County County Jails
Tooele County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Tooele Elko White Pine Davis Weber Box Elder Salt Lake Utah Juab
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Search for an Inmate in Tooele County

This facility, known as "Salt Lake Valley Detention Center" is also known as Salt Lake Valley Detention Ctr - Tooele, Summit County Juvenile Detention, Salt Lake Valley Juvenile Detention Center-Tooele, Salt Lake Valley Juvenile Detention Center-Tooele, Utah, Tooele.