How to visit, scheduling, dress code, and visitor requirements
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.
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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.
Schedule 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.
Many 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.
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.
Salt Lake County Jail requires a specific HIPAA release form for medical records: the
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