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Salt Lake County Jail

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County JailType
Salt Lake CountyCounty
Pretrial / SentencedSecurity
Facility Type
County Facility
Security Level
Pretrial / Sentenced
Inmate Capacity
Not available
Established
Not available
Operated By
Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office

Salt Lake County Jail Inmate Communication Overview

Salt Lake County Jail, also known as the Salt Lake County Metro Jail, is the county's main pretrial holding facility in Salt Lake City, Utah, operated by the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office also runs corrections.

Communication at Salt Lake County Jail runs through ViaPath (GTL), including phone calls via ConnectNetwork, video visits and messaging via GettingOut, and deposits via ConnectNetwork.

Visitation follows Sheriff's Office rules. Visitors must be approved and bring valid photo identification. All calls and visits are monitored and recorded.

Communication Options

Available communication services at Salt Lake County Jail.

Messaging

Available

Electronic messages to and from the inmate.

Provider: GTL

Electronic messaging through GTL GettingOut.

Video Calls

Available

Remote or in-person video visitation.

Provider: GTL

Video visits through GTL GettingOut. Schedule in advance.

Photo Sharing

Limited

Send approved digital or physical photos.

Photo sharing options are not confirmed. Confirm with the facility.

Phone Calls

Available

Inmate-initiated phone calls to approved numbers.

Provider: GTL

Phone calls through GTL via ConnectNetwork.

Money Transfer

Available

Send funds to commissary or phone accounts.

Provider: GTL

Deposits through GTL ConnectNetwork.

Communication Providers at Salt Lake County Jail

These providers operate communication services at this facility. Each may cover different services.

GTL

MessagingVideoPhotosPhoneMoney Transfer

GTL (ViaPath) provides phone service via ConnectNetwork, video visits and messaging via GettingOut, and deposits via ConnectNetwork.

View GTL Services

Communication Rules at Salt Lake County Jail

  • Confirm the current phone and video vendor with the facility before creating any paid account.
  • Visitors must be approved and bring a valid government-issued photo ID.
  • Follow the Sheriff's Office dress code. Inappropriate clothing will get your visit denied.
  • All calls and visits are monitored and recorded.
  • Confirm visiting hours before traveling, since schedules vary.

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Frequently Asked Questions — Salt Lake County Jail

Common questions from families about communication at this facility.

Which company handles phone calls at Salt Lake County Jail?
Phone calls run through GTL (ViaPath) via ConnectNetwork.
How do I visit someone at Salt Lake County Jail?
Visitors must be approved. Bring valid photo ID and follow Sheriff's Office visiting rules. Confirm visiting hours before traveling.
What is the Salt Lake County Metro Jail?
The Salt Lake County Metro Jail is the county's main pretrial holding facility in Salt Lake City, operated by the Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office.

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