Inmate Services at the Utah County Jail

1. Personal Mail - All inmates have access to mail services. All incoming and outgoing mail must go through the U.S. Postal Service system.

2. Commissary - Commissary will be provided to allow inmates to purchase writing materials, stamped envelopes, personal items and small food items not provided by the facility. Commissary items may vary based upon housing unit restrictions and classifications.

Related Links : www.icsdeposits.com - This third party service allows you to add money on an inmate's book.

www.mycarepack.com - allows you to pick approved items for purchase and delivery to inmates.

3. Inmate Telephone Access - Utah County Jail inmates will have reasonable and equitable access to telephones to maintain contact with the courts, legal representatives, families and friends.

Related Link : V-Connect - this third party service allows you to pay in advance to receive collect phone calls from inmates.

4. Personal Visitation - The Utah County Jail will conduct scheduled visitation to allow inmates to visit with family and friends. All personal visits will be done through a security barrier. The frequency and length of visits will be regulated to provide for the order and security of the facility.

5. Access to Courts and Counsel - The Utah County Jail administration and staff uphold the right of all inmates to have access to attorneys, courts and their authorized representatives.

6. Religious Access and Services - Religious services and programs representative of the major faiths and religious groups within the community will be given the opportunity to provide services within the Jail. Inmates will be allowed regulated access to clergy, religious services, and religious reading materials, based upon acceptable behavior and classification.

7. Inmate Reading Material - Reading material will be available to all inmates including those in special management units unless restricted for the safety and security of staff and inmates. Reading materials are provided for inmate recreation and information and will include educational, reference, religious and leisure reading material. New, soft cover books, may be received by inmates if sent directly from a publisher, bookclub, or book vendor (including internet vendors). Inmates may retain no more than 6 (six) books in their cells at any given time.

8. Physical Activity for Inmates - Inmates should be given the opportunity to exercise daily.

9. Passive Leisure Activities - Leisure activities will be provided to inmates to reduce inmate idle time and help ensure order and discipline within the Jail. Such activities may include, but are not limited to, reading materials, cards, board games, television and radio.

10. Clothing and Linen Issue and Laundry - In order to maintain proper sanitation and hygiene, the Utah County Jail will issue every inmate clean clothing, bedding and linens at the time of initial assignment to housing.

11. Hair Care - Hair care services will be made available to all inmates to enable them to maintain acceptable grooming standards and appearance.

12. Inmate Marriage - The Utah County Jail discourages inmates from attempting to marry while incarcerated except where there may be special circumstances. The Jail does not allow marriages between two inmates under any circumstances for safety and security reasons.

13. Working Inmates - As many inmates as possible will be given the opportunity to work based upon their classification and the needs of the facility. Qualified inmates will be assigned to meaningful work assignments consistent with their ability, interest, medical status, and the needs of the facility.

14. On-Unit Treatment (OUT Program) - An on-unit substance abuse treatment program will be implemented within the jail to provide intensive treatment to inmates.

15. Adult Education Program - Adult education classes will be offered to inmates to provide them with the opportunity to improve their educational level during incarceration. Educational programs are voluntary; however, inmates are strongly encouraged to participate.

16. Inmate Emails - An email system is available for inmates to correspond with their families; it can be accessed at www.inmatemail.com.