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Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of police detention and holding facilities in Utah. This page lists every active police-operated jail, holding facility, and lockup currently operating across Utah, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast and reliable access to accurate information about police-level detention. When a loved one is arrested by a local or municipal police department in Utah, they are typically taken to a police-operated facility first — before being transferred to a county jail. This directory helps you find exactly where they are being held and what steps to take next.
What Are Police Detention Facilities?
Police detention facilities — commonly called police lockups, holding cells, or police jails — are short-term detention facilities operated by local or municipal police departments. They hold individuals for 24 to 72 hours immediately following arrest while booking is completed, charges are filed, and bail arrangements are made.
Unlike county jails or state prisons, police facilities are not designed for long-term incarceration. If searching for a recently arrested loved one, they may still be at the police facility rather than a county jail, especially in the first 24 to 48 hours after arrest.
How Police Facilities Differ From Other Facilities
- Police Detention Facilities: Operated by local police. Hold individuals for 24-72 hours during booking and initial processing only.
- City Jails: Operated by municipal authorities for slightly longer-term detention including pretrial holding and short sentences.
- County Jails: Operated by the county sheriff's office for pretrial detainees and sentences under one year.
- State Prisons: Operated by Utah's DOC for felony offenses with sentences over one year.
- Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.
What Happens After Arrest in Utah
- Arrest and Transport: Individual is arrested and transported to the nearest police detention facility.
- Booking and Intake: Photographing, fingerprinting, health screening, belongings search, warrant review (takes several hours).
- Initial Holding: Placed in holding cell while charges are filed and case is reviewed by prosecutors.
- Arraignment/Bail Hearing: Within 24-72 hours, brought before a judge who sets bail or releases them.
- Transfer or Release: Either released or transferred to county jail to await trial.
Finding Someone in Police Detention in Utah
Browse the directory below to find the police facility in the area where the arrest took place and contact them directly. You can also use our free US inmate locator tool to search by name once booking is complete. Knowing the arrest location and the person's full legal name will help speed up your search.
Getting Bail
For minor charges, bail may be posted directly at the police facility using a standard bail schedule. For serious charges, bail is set at arraignment (within 24-72 hours). A bail bondsman can post bail for a 10-15% non-refundable fee.
Hiring a Lawyer
The period immediately following arrest is one of the most critical windows in the legal process. A criminal defense attorney can advise on rights during questioning, attend bail hearings, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.
Calling a Detainee
Phone access at police facilities is typically limited during initial booking. Once intake is complete, detainees can usually make a limited number of collect calls to notify family members or contact an attorney.
Visitation
Visitation at police detention facilities is typically very limited during the initial holding period. Most police lockups do not offer standard visitation. Regular visitation becomes available once transferred to a county jail.
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Police Station by County in Utah
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Utah has Police Station spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the Police Station in a specific county within Utah. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.
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Browse the Complete List of Police Detention Facilities in Utah
The full directory of police detention and holding facilities in Utah is displayed below. Every active police-operated lockup, holding cell, and short-term detention facility is included. Each entry includes the facility name, operating police department, city, county, address, and contact information. Police detention facilities are the first point of contact in the criminal justice system — where booking, processing, and initial detention occur before any further transfer.
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Brigham City UT Police Jail
20 North Main, Brigham City, UT 84302
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Box Elder | View Details |
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Garland UT Police Jail
72 N. Main St., Garland, UT 84312
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Box Elder | View Details |
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Mantua UT Police Jail
409 N. Main, Mantua, UT 84324
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Box Elder | View Details |
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Perry UT Police Jail
3005 South 1200 West, Perry, UT 84302
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Box Elder | View Details |
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Tremonton UT Police Jail
125 South 100 West, Tremonton, UT 84337
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Box Elder | View Details |
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Willard UT Police Jail
80 E. Center St., Willard, UT 84340
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Box Elder | View Details |
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Logan City UT Police Jail
62 West 300 North, Logan, UT 84321
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Cache | View Details |
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North Park UT Police Jail
2005 North 1200 East, North Logan, UT 84341
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Cache | View Details |
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Smithfield City UT Police Jail
69 N. Main St., Smithfield, UT 84335
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Cache | View Details |
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East Carbon UT Police Jail
101 W. Geneva Dr., East Carbon, UT 84520
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Carbon | View Details |
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Helper UT Police Jail
97 S. Main St., Helper, UT 84526
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Carbon | View Details |
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Price UT Police Jail
910 North 700 East, Price, UT 84501
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Carbon | View Details |
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Wellington UT Police Jail
150 W. Main St., Wellington, UT 84542
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Carbon | View Details |
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Bountiful UT Police Jail
805 South Main, Bountiful, UT 84010
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Davis | View Details |
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Centerville UT Police Jail
250 N. Main St., Centerville, UT 84014
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Davis | View Details |
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Clearfield UT Police Jail
55 South State St, Clearfield, UT 84015
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Davis | View Details |
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Clinton City UT Police Jail
2209 North 1500 West, Clinton, UT 84015
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Davis | View Details |
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Farmington UT Police Jail
286 South 200 East, Farmington, UT 84025
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Davis | View Details |
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Kaysville UT Police Jail
58 East 100 North, Kaysville, UT 84037
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Davis | View Details |
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Layton UT Police Jail
429 N. Wasatch Dr., Layton, UT 84041
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Davis | View Details |
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North Salt Lake City UT Police Jail
17 S. Main, North Salt Lake, UT 84054
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Davis | View Details |
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Sunset City UT Police Jail
200 West 1300 North, Sunset City, UT 84015
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Davis | View Details |
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Syracuse UT Police Jail
1751 South 2000 West, Syracuse, UT 84075
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Davis | View Details |
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West Bountiful UT Police Jail
550 North 800 West, West Bountiful, UT 84087
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Davis | View Details |
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Woods Cross UT Police Jail
1555 South 800 West, Woods Cross, UT 84087
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Davis | View Details |
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