How can I put money on a prisoner's books in the Salt Lake
County Jail?
While the basic necessities are provided without additional charge,
there are certain services and items that are available to inmates in
the Salt Lake County Jail only if inmates pay for the items or services
themselves. To pay for them, inmates must have money on
their accounts. To put money on an inmates accounts, the Salt
Lake County Jail follows strict procedures.
Money can be put on an inmate's account by bringing cash or a money
order to the Salt Lake County Jail in person or by mail.
Money can also be sent via Western Union.
If you are bringing money to the Salt Lake County Jail in person, the
jail will receive payments between 8:00 a.m. and 3:30 p.m., and between
4:00 p.m. and 11:30 p.m. Personal checks and credit cards are
not accepted. Cash payments must be for the exact amount - no
change will be given.
If you are mailing a payment for an inmate in the main ADC/Metro Jail
or in the Oxbow Jail, the payment should be addressed to:
Prisoner's Name and SO#
c/o Salt Lake County Metro Jail
3415 S. 900 W.
Salt Lake City, UT 84119
Cash should not be sent through the mail. Certified checks or
money orders should include the inmate's name and SO#. Money
orders, cashier checks, or certified bank checks that are not made out
to the prisoner or that do not contain a return address will be
considered contraband.
Funds can also be placed on an inmates account through Western Union.
For information on defending against criminal charges in Utah, contact
a
Utah criminal defense attorney
today to schedule an initial consultation.
*Note: The information in this page is based on information
published on the Salt Lake County Sheriff's website, and is believed to
be correct at the time of publication. To confirm the
accuracy or currency of this information, you should contact the Salt
Lake County Jail directly at 801-743-5000 or visit the Salt Lake County
Jail
website.

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