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Mail and Photos at Salt Lake County Jail, UT: start with our general mail and photos guide, then confirm details with the facility at (385) 468-8400.
Also known as: Salt Lake County Metro Jail
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Salt Lake County Jail requires a specific HIPAA release form for medical records: the
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Looking for answers about supporting someone at the Salt Lake County Jail? The Sheriff's Office runs a monthly family orientation that covers what to expect and where to find reliable information.
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Need medical records from someone who received care at Salt Lake County Jail? You'll submit a HIPAA release (ROI) request directly to the jail's medical records office. Here's where to send it, what to include, and what to expect for cost and timing.
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Salt Lake County Sheriff's Office hosts a monthly orientation for family and friends at the Metro Jail Visiting Area (3415 South 900 West). Sessions run Monday evenings at the end of each month at 6:00 p.m. Confirm the next date—and any registration requirements—through the jail or Sheriff's Office website before heading over. Check whether Salt Lake County Jail supports video visitation (remote or on-site terminals); in many Utah facilities, visits are monitored and recorded. You'll typically need to schedule ahead and follow rules for ID, dress, screening, and conduct. Break these rules, and visiting privileges can be suspended or revoked. Confirm hours and booking steps before you go.
Read full guideMail and Photos at Salt Lake County Jail, UT: start with our general mail and photos guide, then confirm details with the facility at (385) 468-8400.
Phone Calls and Messaging at Salt Lake County Jail, UT: start with our general phone calls and messaging guide, then confirm details with the facility at (385) 468-8400.
Sending Money at Salt Lake County Jail, UT: start with our general sending money guide, then confirm details with the facility at (385) 468-8400.
Family orientations are held monthly at the Metro Jail Visiting Area, 3415 South 900 West. Sessions take place Monday evenings at the end of each month at 6:00 p.m.; check with the jail or the Sheriff’s Office website for exact dates and any registration details.
VisitationSchedule your visit in advance and follow the jail's rules for ID, dress, screening, and conduct. For current booking methods and lead times, check the jail's official website or call them directly.
VisitationMany Utah facilities use video visitation—either from home or on-site terminals—but availability and rules vary. Confirm whether Salt Lake County Jail offers remote video visits, any fees involved, and how to schedule through the jail's website or Sheriff's Office.
VisitationContact the Salt Lake County Jail medical records office by phone, fax, or email. Include the inmate's full name, their booking or ID number if available, and the reason for your request.
Contact InfoCall Salt Lake County Jail medical records at 385-468-8600.
Contact InfoYes—the medical records office has two fax numbers: 385-468-8722 and 801-266-8931. Before faxing, confirm that faxed requests are accepted and check whether you need specific forms or identification.
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The Sheriff's Office hosts a monthly orientation for family and friends at the Metro Jail Visiting Area, 3415 South 900 West.
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