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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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Roosevelt UT Police Jail
255 S. State St., Roosevelt, UT 84066
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Duchesne | View Details |
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Moab UT Police Jail
217 E. Center, Moab, UT 84532
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Grand | View Details |
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Alamo TX Police Jail
423 North Tower Rd., Alamo, UT 78516
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Hidalgo | View Details |
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Brian Head UT Police Jail
P. O. Box 190068, Brian Head, UT 84719
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Iron | View Details |
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Cedar Point UT Police Jail
10 N. Main St., Cedar City, UT 84720
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Iron | View Details |
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Enoch UT Police Jail
900 E. Midvalley Rd., Enoch, UT 84720
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Iron | View Details |
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Parowan UT Police Jail
5 South Main, Parowan, UT 84761
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Iron | View Details |
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Nephi UT Police Jail
42 East 200 North, Nephi, UT 84648
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Juab | View Details |
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Kanab City UT Police Jail
140 East 100 South, Kanab, UT 84741
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Kane | View Details |
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Alta Marshall's Office UT Police Jail
P. O. Box 8016, Alta, UT 84092
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Salt Lake | View Details |
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Cottonwood UT Police Jail
1265 E. Fort Union, Cottonwood Heights, UT 84047
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Salt Lake | View Details |
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Midvale City UT Police Jail
7912 S. Main, Midvale, UT 84047
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Salt Lake | View Details |
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Murray UT Police Jail
5025 S. State St., Murray City, UT 84157
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Salt Lake | View Details |
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Salt Lake City UT International Airport Police Jail
P.O Box 145550, Salt Lake City, UT 84114
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Salt Lake | View Details |
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Salt Lake City UT Police Jail
315 East 200 South, Salt Lake City, UT 84111
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Salt Lake | View Details |
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Sandy City UT Police Jail
10000 S. Centennial Pkwy., Sandy, UT 84070
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Salt Lake | View Details |
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South Jordan UT Police Jail
1600 W. Towne Center Dr., South Jordan, UT 84095
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Salt Lake | View Details |
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South Salt Lake UT Police Jail
2835 S. Main St., South Salt Lake, UT 84115
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Salt Lake | View Details |
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Taylorsville UT Police Jail
2600 W. Taylorsville Blvd., Taylorsville, UT 84118
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Salt Lake | View Details |
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Unified UT Police Jail
3365 South 900 West, Salt Lake City, UT 84119
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Salt Lake | View Details |
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West Jordan UT Police Jail
8040 S. Redwood Rd., West Jordan, UT 84088
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Salt Lake | View Details |
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West Valley City UT Police Jail
3575 S. Market St., West Valley City, UT 84119
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Salt Lake | View Details |
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Blanding UT Police Jail
167 East 500 North, Blanding, UT 84511
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San Juan | View Details |
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Monticello UT Police Jail
17 North 100 East, Monticello, UT 84535
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San Juan | View Details |
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Ephraim City UT Police Jail
5 South Main St., Ephraim, UT 84627
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Sanpete | View Details |
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