Salt Lake County Metro Jail

Visiting

Many county jails now hold most visits by video, either from a kiosk in the jail lobby or from home through an app, and some still offer in-person visits through glass. Visits usually need to be scheduled in advance, and people who were just booked often cannot have visitors for the first day or two.

• Have the person's full name and booking number ready.
• Bring a valid government photo ID.
• Arrive early; late visitors are often turned away.

We have not verified these details for Salt Lake County Metro Jail. Before you go or send anything, call (385) 468-8400 or check the facility website.

Phone calls

You cannot call someone in Salt Lake County Metro Jail. They call out, and calls are paid collect, from their own account, or from a prepaid account you set up with the facility's phone provider. Ask the facility which provider it uses; each facility works with only one.

All calls are recorded. Do not discuss the case on the phone.

We have not verified these details for Salt Lake County Metro Jail. Before you go or send anything, call (385) 468-8400 or check the facility website.

Sending money

Money goes into the person's account (often called a trust or commissary account) using their booking or inmate number. Facilities usually accept deposits through an approved online vendor, by phone, or at a lobby kiosk, and some accept money orders by mail. We do not yet know which vendor Salt Lake County Metro Jail uses. Never send cash in the mail.

We have not verified these details for Salt Lake County Metro Jail. Before you go or send anything, call (385) 468-8400 or check the facility website.

Sending mail

Address every letter with the person's full legal name and booking or inmate number, and put your full name and return address on the envelope.

The street address we have on file is 3415 S 900 W, Salt Lake City, UT, 84119. Many facilities use a different address or an outside mail-scanning service for inmate mail, so confirm the correct mailing address before you send anything.

• Many jails accept only postcards or plain white paper, and scan mail instead of delivering the original.
• No staples, stickers, glitter, perfume, lipstick or tape.
• Books and magazines usually must come directly from a publisher or approved retailer.
• Photos are often limited in number and size, and cannot be Polaroids.

We have not verified these details for Salt Lake County Metro Jail. Before you go or send anything, call (385) 468-8400 or check the facility website.

Commissary

Commissary is the store inside the facility where people buy snacks, hygiene items, writing supplies and phone time using money in their account. Most facilities have a weekly spending limit and a set order day. Some also allow family to order approved care packages through an outside vendor; ask Salt Lake County Metro Jail whether it does.

We have not verified these details for Salt Lake County Metro Jail. Before you go or send anything, call (385) 468-8400 or check the facility website.

Bail and release

Bail for many charges comes from a court bail schedule; for others a judge sets it at the first court appearance, usually within a day or two. You can pay cash bail at the jail or court, or use a licensed bail bond agent, who charges a nonrefundable fee. Confirm the current bail amount and any holds with the jail before paying. Read our bail and bond guide for the details.

We have not verified these details for Salt Lake County Metro Jail. Before you go or send anything, call (385) 468-8400 or check the facility website.