Uintah County Released Inmates Lookup
Uintah County released inmates are tracked through the Uintah County Jail in Vernal and the Sheriff Office. The jail books and holds people from Vernal, Naples, Roosevelt, and nearby towns. You can search names through the county site or call the jail at 435-781-1300. This page shows how to find Uintah County released inmates, pull a booking file, and use state tools when the local list comes up short.
Uintah County Quick Facts
Uintah County Jail and Sheriff
The Uintah County Jail sits at the Public Safety Complex, 641 E 300 S, Vernal, UT 84078. The phone line runs 24 hours at 435-781-1300. Staff can check names and tell you who is held. The Sheriff Office address is 152 East 100 North, Vernal, UT 84078. Call (435) 789-2511 for the main line. The jail books about 8,320 people each year. The daily count runs near 416, with a turnover rate of about 55% each week for Uintah County released inmates.
Visit the Uintah County Jail Page for jail info, mail rules, and phone details. The jail uses Securus Technologies for phones and messages. Setup an account with Securus to send funds or connect with an inmate.
The county main site at Uintah County has links to all other offices in Vernal. From there you can reach the clerk, the court, and the Sheriff pages tied to Uintah County released inmates.
Search for Uintah County Inmates
There are more than one way to find a person held at the jail. The main steps are:
- Check the jail inmate roster online
- Use VINE for free custody alerts
- Call the jail at 435-781-1300 day or night
- Contact a local police agency
- Check neighboring county jails
- Write or visit the jail in Vernal
For state cases, use the Utah DOC Offender Search. If the person went from the jail to state prison, this is where the trail picks back up. Some Uintah County released inmates move to parole or probation rather than full release, so the state tool helps you see the full path.
Inmate files at the jail usually show the full name, age, sex, height, weight, mugshot, booking number, booking time, charges, bail amount, and next court date. Staff may ask for a valid reason before they share some items.
Mail, Visits, and Phone Rules
Mail goes to the Public Safety Complex at 641 E 300 S, Suite 150, Vernal, UT 84078. Put the inmate full name on the first line. Legal mail uses the same address but gets marked as legal. Visits take place during set hours and may need an advance call.
Note: Mail rules and visit rules can change, so always call the jail first before you send items for Uintah County released inmates.
For phones, the jail uses Securus. Funds can be added online. Inmates call out from set phones, and rates follow state rules. Family members can set up accounts by visiting the Securus site linked from the jail page.
Court Records and GRAMA
Booking logs, release logs, and case files are public under Utah Code § 63G-2, the state GRAMA law. File a request with the Sheriff Office or clerk to get a copy. The county has 10 business days to reply. Fees follow the state schedule in 63G-2-203.
The Eighth District Court handles felony and major civil cases for Uintah County. You can search cases at Utah Courts. The system shows charges, pleas, and sentence data. This helps trace what happens after booking for most Uintah County released inmates.
For a full criminal history, contact the Utah Bureau of Criminal Identification. BCI runs name-based and print-based checks. Utah Title 64 sets the rules for the Department of Corrections, and Title 77 Chapter 41 covers the sex offender list that may show past Uintah County released inmates.
Legal Help in Uintah County
For low-income help, reach out to Utah Legal Services. They can help with civil matters that come up after a release, like housing or family issues. The Utah State Bar can also connect you with a lawyer. Call the bar referral line in Salt Lake City for a short consult at a low cost.
Booking and Release at the Uintah Jail
The Uintah County Jail books people around the clock. Staff log a full name, date of birth, height, weight, and each charge. They take prints and a photo. Medical staff do a brief health screen. The person is held until a first hearing, which sets bail or grants release on a promise to appear. With about 8,320 bookings each year, the jail keeps a high turnover rate of around 55% each week.
Release paths include cash bail, bond through a bondsman, own recognizance release by a judge, time served, or transfer to another agency. Each path makes its own record. The jail keeps the release log as part of the file for Uintah County released inmates. Court files add details about the sentence and any terms that apply after release.
Because the jail is busy and the turnover is high, the online roster changes often. Check back if your first search does not find the person you want. You can also call the 24-hour jail line at 435-781-1300 for a direct answer from staff who can see the full system, not just the public view.
Cities in Uintah County
The jail serves Ballard, Fort Duchesne, Lapoint, Maeser, Naples, Roosevelt, and Vernal. None meet our city size cut, so there are no city pages to link. All bookings go to the same jail in Vernal.
Tips for Tracking a Case
Start with the jail roster. Then check the state court search. Use VINE to get alerts on any custody change. If the person went to state custody, check the DOC tool. For older records, file a GRAMA request with a clear note and a date range. These steps cover most needs for Uintah County released inmates.
Nearby Counties
Uintah County sits in the east of Utah near the state line. If your person is not in Uintah County, try these nearby county jails.