Access Duchesne County Released Inmates

Duchesne County released inmates records come from the Duchesne County Sheriff's Office and the county jail in Duchesne, Utah. The jail has 166 beds and holds both county and state inmates. Sheriff Travis L. Tucker has led the office since 2019. Deputies also provide court security for the Eighth District and West Justice Courts. This page shows how to search Duchesne County jail records, call the sheriff, get inmate account info, and track released inmates through state tools and court files.

Duchesne County Sheriff Released Inmates

The Duchesne County Sheriff's Office is at 21554 West 9000 South, P.O. Box 985, Duchesne, UT 84021. The main office phone is 435-738-2015. The jail direct line is 435-738-0190. Dispatch can be reached at 435-738-2424 or 435-722-4558. Office hours are Monday through Friday, 7am to 4pm, except holidays. Sheriff Travis L. Tucker was elected in 2019 and has worked in Utah law enforcement since 1995.

The sheriff's office page lists core services: crime reports, civil process, search and rescue, K9, background checks, sex offender registry, and victim advocacy. The main page for the sheriff is at duchesne.utah.gov/gov/elected-officials/sheriff.

The sheriff page links to jail info, record check forms, and contact lines for Duchesne County released inmates.

Duchesne County Jail Records

The Duchesne County Jail holds 166 beds and houses men and women booked by local and state agencies. The jail page explains bookings, visitation, mail, and inmate account deposits. The page lives at duchesne.utah.gov/gov/elected-officials/sheriff/jail-information.

Review the jail page for mail rules, phone contacts, and visitation hours that tie to Duchesne County released inmates and their families.

Money for inmate accounts can be added through JailATM.com with a Visa or Mastercard. A kiosk in the lobby also takes Visa, Mastercard, or cash. A photo ID is needed for the kiosk. Duchesne also runs a pre-trial monitoring program as an option to jail. Contact Lt. Scott Hargis at 435-738-1180 or Deputy Della Williams at 435-738-2015 for that program.

The county home page is at duchesne.utah.gov.

The home page links to each department, forms, and hours for Duchesne County jail records.

How to Search Duchesne Released Inmates

The best first step is a call to the jail at 435-738-0190. Staff can confirm if a person is in custody, share the bond amount, and list the charges. For older inmate records, file a GRAMA request. Walk-ins are welcome during office hours. You can also email sheriff@duchesne.utah.gov for general questions.

To search Duchesne jail records, have these ready:

• Full name of the person
• Date of birth if known
• Arrest date or date range

Note: Duchesne deputies handle court security, so they can help direct you to court records for released inmates too.

Video Visitation and Services

Duchesne County runs video visits through HomeWav and Paytel. Call 1-800-PAYTEL (1-800-729-8355) or email csr@paytel.com for setup. On-site visits are free and held on Sunday and Saturday, 9am to 6pm. Inmates get two 30 minute visits per weekend. You must arrive 15 minutes early. Only three visitors fit in the booth at once. One infant under one year is allowed and is not counted as a visitor. All visits must be set up at least 24 hours in advance.

Anyone who was in jail within the past year is not allowed to visit. These rules apply to current and soon to be released inmates. Check the jail page before your visit for any rule changes.

GRAMA and State Tools

Utah's GRAMA law at Utah Code § 63G-2 lets anyone ask for jail records. File a GRAMA request with the Duchesne County Sheriff. The office has 10 business days to reply. Some parts of released inmates files may be closed by law.

State level tools help track Duchesne County released inmates past the county jail. Use the Utah Department of Corrections offender search at corrections.utah.gov under Utah Code Title 64. The Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification at bci.utah.gov handles statewide criminal history. VINE victim alerts are at vinelink.com. The sex offender registry is public under Utah Code Title 77 Chapter 41.

Duchesne County Courts

Eighth District Court handles felony, civil, family, and probate cases in Duchesne County. Misdemeanors, traffic, and small claims go to the West Justice Court and the Duchesne County Justice Court. Search all court cases at utcourts.gov. Court dockets tie to jail records and show the full path of a case for released inmates.

Nearby Counties

Duchesne County sits in the Uinta Basin of eastern Utah. If a person was booked nearby, check that county's jail too.

Duchesne County Sheriff Background and Services

Sheriff Travis L. Tucker took office in 2019 as the 15th Duchesne County Sheriff. He has worked in law enforcement for more than 26 years. He is a 1994 graduate of Utah Peace Officer Standards and Training. In 1995 he was hired by the Duchesne County Sheriff's Office. He also serves as director for the UBtech Police Academy in Roosevelt. The sheriff's mission is to protect the lives, property, and rights of all people, to keep order, and to enforce the law through skilled staff.

The sheriff's office handles civil process, search and rescue, K9 work, identity theft reports, the sex offender registry, citizen academy classes, and the county justice court. Background checks and records reviews tie to released inmates when employers or family ask for proof of past custody. The office also runs victim advocacy and supports the Children's Justice Center in Duchesne County.

The pre-trial monitoring program is offered as an option to time in jail. It helps the jail keep its 166 bed count in check and lets some pre-trial inmates stay in the community. Lt. Scott Hargis at 435-738-1180 is the main contact for pre-trial monitoring.

Legal Help

Utah Legal Services at utahlegalservices.org helps low income clients in Duchesne County with civil cases. The Utah State Bar lawyer referral line is (801) 531-9077 for paid legal help tied to Duchesne County released inmates. The Eighth District Court self-help desk in Duchesne and Roosevelt can also point you to forms for family, small claims, and protective orders.