Wayne County Jail

Q: Does Wayne County have bail?

Does Wayne County have bail? Yes, Wayne County recognizes most types of bonds.

Q: What kind of bonds are accepted in Wayne County?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Wayne County? Wayne County recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.

Q: Who can set bail in Wayne County?

Who can set bail in Wayne County? For most less serious, non-violent crimes bail is set according to a bail schedule. More serious offenses require the bail be set by a judge.

Q: When is bail set in Wayne County Utah?

When is bail set in Wayne County Utah? If the offenders are charged, the charges are listed along with the bond amount per the established bail schedule. This information is made known during booking, and the defendant will be informed as to the amount needed for bail. For more serious offenses the defendant will need to see a judge at what is known as a bail hearing. This hearing is scheduled within 48 hrs. of arrest, not counting weekends or holidays.

Q: How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Wayne County Jail?

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Wayne County Jail? To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Wayne County Jail, call the jail’s booking line at 435-836-1308. There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status. Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours. If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online. Wayne County Jail Booking Roster

Q: What happens during booking in Wayne County?

What happens during booking in Wayne County? After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Wayne County for booking. Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

Q: What is the booking process like at the Wayne County Jail?

What is the booking process like at the Wayne County Jail? Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Wayne County and other Utah and USA jurisdictions. If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse. It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

Q: What kind of questions are asked during booking?

What kind of questions are asked during booking? The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs. What happens with an offender’s personal property during booking? During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member. Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed. If the offender remains in jail for any length of time, the Wayne County Jail will allow a friend or family member to pick up the inmate's property if the offender gives written authorization for a named person to do so. To find out the days and times for picking up an inmate's property, and what you will need to bring to verify your identity, call the jail at 435-836-1308 during business hours.

Q: How long does the Wayne County Jail booking process take?

How long does the Wayne County Jail booking process take? Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender. If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable. What happens after an offender is booked into the Wayne County Jail? At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release. If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Wayne County Jail will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel. Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

Question 1

How Do You Find Someone in the Wayne County Jail?

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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 240 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.

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About the Wayne County Jail

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The Wayne County Jail is operated by the Wayne County Sheriff’s Department and is located in Loa, Utah. With a small county they have a small holding facility that holds only those who are arrested on a misdemeanour and who are unable to make bail. They are held only in this location until they are sentenced, or they make bail, and sentences are not served at this location. With the short holding period there are no regular visiting hours, but he jail can be contacted during regular business hours of 8am to 5pm to discuss visiting an inmate. Inmates will also be able to access phones to make calls about bail to either friends and family or to a lawyer who represents them. All local law enforcement are able to use this location for booking and short term holding, including not only the Sheriff, but also the Loa Police department and any federal agencies who are making arrests within the area. No mail is received for inmates at this location however they can receive mail when they have been transferred to their final location for serving a sentence.

Jail (Main): 435-836-1308

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Question 3

Recent Bookings & Arrests

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How booking works at Wayne County Jail

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Wayne County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.

It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.

The following steps make up the booking process at Wayne County Jail:

Verification of personal details.
Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
Possible DNA collection if required.
Search of the individual.
Confiscation of personal property.
Providing a phone call.

The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Wayne County Jail at 435-836-1308.

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Question 4

Directions / Map to the Wayne County Jail

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Question 5

Inmate Bail and Bonding

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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, credit cards, or money orders are acceptable forms of payment.
Licensed bail bond agents in Wayne County can facilitate the process.
Collateral in the form of property within the county can be used for bail.

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

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Question 6

Inmate Visitation

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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.
The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 435-836-1308 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 435-836-1308 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

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 juvenile resident's visitor list.
Visitation schedule subject to change.
Immediate family only may visit. This includes parents, step parents, legal guardians, grandparents, and sinblings over age 18.
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

DAY	TIME
SUNDAY	Visits by appt. only
MONDAY	Visits by appt. only
TUESDAY	Visits by appt. only
WEDNESDAY	Visits by appt. only
THURSDAY	Visits by appt. only
FRIDAY	Visits by appt. only
SATURDAY	Visits by appt. only

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.

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Question 7

Remote Video Visitation

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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.

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Question 8

Inmate Money Accounts

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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.

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Question 9

Inmate Phone Contact

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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.

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Question 10

Mailing an Inmate

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

Wayne County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Wayne County 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 Wayne County 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 & Inmate ID #
Wayne County Jail
PO Box 219
Loa, UT 84747

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wayne County Jail
PO Box 219
Loa, UT 84747

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 Wayne County 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 Wayne County 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 & Inmate ID #
Wayne County Jail
PO Box 219
Loa, UT 84747

Wayne County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Wayne County 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 Wayne County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Wayne County Jail
PO Box 219
Loa, UT 84747

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 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.

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Question 11

Inmate Commissary

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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.

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Question 12

Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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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.

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Question 13

Inmate Tablets

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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.

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Question 14

Are there photos of the Wayne County Jail? What does it look like?

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Question 15

Other Jails Nearby

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

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