Rich County Jail is in Rich County, Utah and is the jail for the county. Are you looking for somebody incarcerated at Rich County Jail? This page tells you info about anything a person needs to know about Rich County Jail,like the following: How to locate an inmate at Rich County Jail. How to view Rich County Jail mugshots. The jail’s phone number and address. Posting bail. Intake procedures and booking. Court information and records. And much more…
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The thought of getting arrested and going to jail is a scary idea, not only for whoever goes to jail, but also that person’s family and friends. The goal of this guide is to give you all the information and advice you need to make the process a lot easier. If you have specific questions, please feel free to ask it in the comment section below, and any comments or tips that might help other people in the same situation is appreciated.
General Information
Address
Rich County Jail
P.O. Box 38
Randolph, UT 84064
Phone Number and Fax Number
Phone: (435) 793-2285
Fax Number:
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Inmate Search – Find Out Who’s In Jail
Do you know someone that is incarcerated and don’t know how to locate them?
Do you know a family member or friend that’s been arrested and you don’t know how to locate them?
In order to see who is in jail at Rich County Jail you will have to navigate to their website and do an inmate search.
Inmate Search
The Rich County Jail Inmate Locator is a list of people currently in custody, including current status, bail amount (if applicable), and times the inmate can have visitors. Also, you can find the same information for anybody who has been arrested or discharged within the last 24 hours. Jail inmates are listed in alphabetical order by their last name. You’ll be able to find their inmate information quicker if you have the arrestee’s full name, date of birth, or arrest number.
If your friend or loved one might be at another jail you will want to look here, too: List of all county jails in Utah
Mugshots
A mugshot, or jail intake picture, is a picture that the jail takes when you are booked into jail. They will take one frontal photo and a side picture. Your name and jail booking number will be on the pictures, and they’re stored at the jail.
View Mugshots
Mugshots of Rich County Jail prisoners can be seen online, or you can see them at the Rich County Jail. When you search for mugshots on the website you have to put in the prisoner’s legal name, and an arrest date, if you have it.
How To Get Your Mugshot Removed
Are you trying to have your mugshot removed from the Rich County Jail site? This can be tricky, because your mugshot is public record. To get your mugshot removed you have to file a ‘Petition to Expunge’. Basically, this means that all of your arrest records would be sealed, so no one will be able to access them. Unfortunately, this happens very rarely.
Read our in-depth tutorial about removing your mugshot, the different mugshot sites, and the mugshot removal websites: How To Get Your Mugshot Taken Down
Bail & Bail Bondsmen – How To Get Out of Jail
Naturally, if you’re in jail, your primary thought is about when you get out. After you’ve gone through the intake process, your bail will be determined by the magistrate. In cases where no bail is set this can mean that you will either get released, pending trial, or you must remain in jail until your trial.
If you do bail out you must agree to be there for your court date, and in the meantime you must not go out of town.
Typically, a prisoner will earn time off in exchange for good behavior if they don’t break the rules and conduct themselves properly while in jail.
If you follow the rules, you may be granted work release. You will either have to return to jail at the end of the day when you’re finished working, or you may get to move into a halfway house when you are not working.
Bail
Your bail is the amount of money that you will be required to pay to be released from jail until your trial. The amount you have to pay all depends on the seriousness of your crime. You will need to put up 10 percent of the total that was determined so you are able to get discharged from jail. If you miss your court appearance, the person that bailed you out of jail won’t get the bail money back.
Find Out How Much Someone’s Bail Is
To find out how much bail money you will need to bail someone out of jail need to call the jail. If know the person’s information, including name, address and date of birth, they’ll tell you what their bail is set at. You can also find out how much their bail is on the jail website.
How To Bail Someone Out of Jail
Having to bail a friend or family member out of jail is never fun, but most of the time, it is very simple to do. To start with, you need to find out if they have a “Cash Bond Only”. If so, you can’t get a Bail Bondsman. Bail can only be paid by cash – they won’t take a personal check. When you’ve paid bail, the inmate will be released. If they don’t violate the terms of their bail, you’ll get your money back.
Bail Bondsman
If the bail amount is too high, of if you can’t pay it, you might need to use a bail bondsman. Bondsmen usually have a fee of 10-15% of the bail amount, and sometimes with a minimum charge of $100. The money you pay to the bail bondsman will not be returned to you and bondsmen usually only accept cash. If the bail is extremely high, the bail bondsman might use your assets as collateral.
To talk to a bail bondsman go to: Find a bail bondsman at Rich County Jail
Have you ever had to use a bondsman either for yourself, a family member or friend? If so, post a comment below and tell about it, and let us know how it worked out.
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Other Ways to Get Out of Jail
- Get Time Off For Good Behavior
- Get Out on Work Release
- Released For Time Served
- Get Out on a Pre-Trial Release Program
- Get Released on House Arrest
- Be Released on Your Own Recognizance
Jail Policies and Procedures
Intake Procedures / Booking
The jail intake procedure takes you through each of these steps:
- You will be placed in a holding cell. If there are a lot of arrests, you will have to wait, sometimes for many hours, before you get processed.
- Firstly, you will answer some simple questions, such as what is your full legal name, address, birth date and contact person.
- You will also be asked about your mental and medical history.
- You’ll be given an inmate ID.
- You will be fingerprinted.
- You will get your mugshot taken.
- Any property you have will be taken away from you and stored until you are discharged.
- They will allow you to make a phone call in order to contact a member of your family, friend, or bail bondsman.
- If you think you will get released quickly, you might be able to skip the jumpsuit and keep wearing your own clothes, if not you will be given a jail jumpsuit.
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Discharge Procedures
Once bail has been posted, you will be allowed to leave jail. Getting discharged from jail can take between 30 minutes to quite a few hours. Or, simply, the faster you can post bail, the sooner you will be released. How quickly you get discharged depends on if you have a cash bond or if the magistrate has to determine the bail amount. For a minor charge, you will be booked and released on your own recognizance. When you have served your sentence and are given a discharge date, you should plan to be discharged in the morning.
How To Turn Yourself In
If there is a, or if you have to begin your jail sentence, it is recommended that you follow the law and go down to the jail and turn yourself in. If you have a warrant, go to the jail reception area, and tell them that think that there is a warrant out for your arrest. They will do a record check, and if so, you will be taken into jail custody. When reporting to serve a sentence, report to the jail at the exact time and date that the sentence order or court paperwork states. Be very careful that you don’t show up late. Only bring approved items when you turn yourself in, like your driver’s license or your ID, any prescription medication you might take, and the sentencing order.
Visitation Procedures
To have visitors, you must list each visitor’s name to the jail in advance of any visit. Your visitor’s names will go in the visitors log for the inmate that requested the visitor. All visitors must provide identification. Anyone showing up late or that is not an approved visitor will not be allowed to attend visitation.
Jail visitation policies are always changing, so you should visit the jail site before you go.
Visiting Hours
Phone Calls & Phone Usage Policy
The only phone calls that inmates are allowed to make are made through a jail approved pre-paid phone account or phone card . These phone calls are generally pricier than regular phone calls. Phone calls are restricted on when and how often you can use the phone, but inmates must keep in mind that you are just one of many people who want to talk to their loved ones. If you are disciplined for an infraction, an inmate’s phone privileges might get cut back or forbidden completely.
Phone Number: (435) 793-2285
Sending Mail to Inmates
All mall sent to inmates must be sent via the US Postal Service. You shouldn’t use any other method of mail delivery. You have to clearly write the name, prisoner number, and the address of the jail on the letter. Do not send a package, envelope with padding, plastic or paper bag, or an envelope with metal in it. All mail sent to inmates gets opened and examined and read by the staff, and will get returned if deemed inappropriate.
Mailing Address
Use this address when sending a letter to an inmate at Rich County Jail:
Rich County Jail
P.O. Box 38
Randolph, UT 84064
Here is how you should address the letter:
[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Rich County Jail
P.O. Box 38
Randolph, UT 84064
The inmate mail policy at Rich County Jail changes often, so it would be best to check the official website when you send a letter to an inmate.
Court Information
Get A Lawyer
If you have been arrested, you still have rights, one of these is that you have the right to request a lawyer. You are only allowed to make so many phone calls in jail, so it is a good idea to ask a friend or family member to locate a lawyer when you call them. You may be thinking ‘do I really need an attorney?’ You are not required to have an attorney for some criminal charges, a criminal attorney will advise you about your rights, protect your interests and guide you through the legal system that you are now faced with. The sooner you get an attorney working on your criminal case, the better.
For more information about the benefits of hiring a lawyer, click: How to Find a Lawyer
Public Defender
If you are in trouble, but can’t afford a lawyer, a Public Defender will be assigned to you. The Public Defender’s Office is staffed by investigators, forensics experts as well as social case workers. Public Defenders are licensed lawyers who are admitted to the State Bar and are licensed to practice law as an agent of the court.
Have you or someone you know used a Public Defender? Do you think that they did a good job of defending you?
Court Records
All court records are public and available to anyone who requests them. They include a file containing a docket and all of the motions, documents, and evidence in the case. You can access your court case records using the website, or at the Clerk’s office of the Court where the case was filed.
Clerk of Court
A Clerk of Court is an official part of the court who maintains court records. They also administer the oath for all court participants, and read the verdict when decided by the jury. All records related to your case are maintained at the Rich County Clerk of Court.
Fees
Court fees and costs are all costs associated with your case, for example filing charges, motion and claim fees, and court appearance fees. If you don’t have the money to pay these fees and have a Public Defender, you may not have to pay the fees.
Magistrate
The Rich County magistrate acts as the judge who presides over your case. Magistrates do a number of different things, like setting your bail amount, issuing warrants, and presiding over preliminary court proceedings and detention proceedings.
Pre-Sentencing
A defendant’s pre-sentencing report is prepared with your background information and details of the arrestee’s life history, which the magistrate judge will review and take into account when deciding on the sentence. Information and personal details will be gathered from the person on trial, his or her family members, and if necessary the victim. Remember you are allowed to ask to see a copy of the report before your sentencing, and review it and correct any mistakes.
Sentencing
If you get convicted of a crime during your trial, you will be sentenced. There are a number of different options, ranging from community service, house arrest, and probation, to incarceration in either jail (short term) or prison (long term). Depending on the particulars of your trial, the severity of your crime, and any sentencing guidelines that they judge will use, you may be locked up immediately, or you could get a date that you are required to surrender and report to jail to serve your jail time according to your sentence.
Public Records
Inmate Inquiry
Want to find out if some you know is incarcerated, or has gone to jail in the past?
To do so, just visit the Rich County jail website, and search using:
- The inmate’s name.
- Birthdate.
- Their booking date if you know it.
- and their inmate ID.
If you think this person is in jail, you can call the jail get confirmation.
Warrant Inquiry
If you think you have a warrant out for your arrest, you can check court records on the website or call the jail. You have to have the person’s first and last name. You can also go to the local jail and inquire at the information desk. Bear in mind that there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you should be prepared to get taken into custody immediately.
Arrest Inquiry
If you know a person’s name, and possibly an arrest date, contact the Rich County jail, either by phone, in person, or look online. An arrest is a matter of public record and these records are accessible by the public.
Civil Inquiry
A Civil Process is when you are served with legal papers, such as warrants. You can find these by getting in touch with the Rich County Sheriff’s office, on their website or by phone.
Sex Offender Search / Lookup
All registered sex offenders have to be registered and listed on a sex offender database. Those listed on these databases have been convicted in a court of law of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access this information on the internet, but you should know that you won’t see the street address, just the address block they live on.
Court Records
Court Records are public records and available to anyone. These records include a court case file that contains a court docket and any of the documents and filings filed in the court case. You can access your court records online, or at the clerk’s office of the court in the jurisdiction where the case was filed.
Criminal Records
Every state maintains records of people’s criminal past. These databases are all linked and you can track criminal convictions from another state. You are able to go to the county courthouse and check in person or you can check the website. It helps to know the county, and if the crime was in a completely different state, you may have to pay a fee for a more intensive search.
When you look up a person’s criminal records you will be able to find out if a person has ever been arrested, charged or convicted for any crimes they may have committed, which could include:
- Driving Under the Influence (DUI).
- Drug offenses such as possession or trafficking.
- Kidnapping.
- Sexual offenses including rape, assault.
- Violent crimes including assault, battery and murder.
- Property crimes like theft or larceny.
But, when you do a criminal records check, you will not learn if they have had any moving violations, like:
- Speeding tickets.
- Lost their driver’s license or license revoked or suspended.
- Been in a traffic accident.
- Minor infractions or moving violations.
- Parking Tickets.
- You have to be over the age of 21.
- You have to possess a High School Diploma or GED
- You have to be a US Citizen.
- You have to pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
- You have to pass a drug test.
- You have to have a good level of fitness.
- You have to be in good health.
- You have to have a valid Driver’s License
- An applicant for Deputy Sheriff must possess a Law Enforcement Certification.
- The right to protection from the accused.
- The right to notification.
- The right to attend proceedings.
- The right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
- The right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
- The right to restitution.
- The right to a speedy trial.
- The right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.
- Spouses and children of all victims.
- Parents and guardians of minor victims.
- Parents, guardians and siblings of mentally or physically incapacitated victims or victims of homicide.
- Foster parents or other caregivers, under certain circumstances.
- Jail conditions.
- Jail, yard and pod layout and facility
- Guards and staff
- Jail food and commissary
- Visitors
- Inmates.
- Prisoner safety
- Jail gangs
- Prisoner programs and activities
To search for this kind of information, you have to do a driving records search.
Have you ever tried to search for someone’s criminal records? Was it easy? Did you do your search online or did you make a phone call to the Rich County courthouse? Was the information you received correct? There are many reasons that folks search for criminal records and backgrounds, and your account may help other people.
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Most Wanted
For Federal crimes, the FBI has their list of the Ten Most Wanted Fugitives. In Rich County, the Sheriff has their own list of the most wanted criminals, that you can access online.
FBI Top Ten Most Wanted List: Link
Life In Jail / What Its Like
Daily Life
While the prospect of serving a jail sentence in the Rich County jail is quite unpleasant, in time you will get used to the daily routine. You should expect an alarm for wake-up every morning at 6:00am, and next you’ll have roll call. Next, you will get breakfast. When you finish breakfast participate in the work program or other activity that you are assigned. This could be working in the kitchen, laundry, or some sort of manufacturing job. While this may seem tedious, it may help you when you leave jail, as you are gaining experience in a certain field of work. Other inmates go to school, while some take part in mandated treatment programs. After lunch, there will be another roll call, then back to work. Your evening will be spent either in your cell or a common room. During this time dinner is served and you will be expected to take a shower. After another roll call, it’s lights out. Even though you will be confined to your cell, there may be enough light to read or write letters. Then again, most inmates welcome lights out, and try to get as much sleep as they can.
Most people are frightened at the idea of jail because they don’t know what to expect. If you have spent any time in Rich County Jail, your experiences would be welcomed, if it can help another person to deal with it.
Dress Code
When incarcerated, all inmates are expected to wear the Rich County Jail uniform. This is normally a jumpsuit or scrubs. Of note to anyone visiting an inmate – you must be properly dressed. Any clothing considered inappropriate will not be permitted.
How To Send Money to an Inmate
You will have your own ‘bank account’ while in jail. This money is used to purchase items from the Commissary. Family and friends can deposit money into this account for you, and any money you earn while in prison will also be deposited into your account. Outside money can be paid in to your account via a money order, cash or check. If someone sends a check or money order, make sure that they write your inmate ID on it. The maximum amount you are allowed in your account is $290 per month.
The process for sending funds to inmates is likely to change, so you should double check the official Rich County Jail site before you send any funds.
Commissary
The commissary is the jail store. You can purchase a number of things here, such as toiletries, snacks and writing supplies. Bear in mind that you will probably want to use the commissary daily, and any infractions will get that privilege taken away from you.
Inmate Medications
If you are on any type of prescription medication, you will be allowed to continue taking it while in jail. When you are first processed, you will be asked what medication you take. You will then be referred to the jail nurse or doctor who will be in charge of monitoring your health and prescribing your medication.
Meals
You will get three meals a day: breakfast, lunch and dinner. As expected, they are very basic, but healthy. A typical breakfast might be cereal, toast, coffee and fruit. Lunch might be spaghetti, salad, bread and milk. Dinner could be chicken casserole, rice, vegetables, dessert and milk. Contrary to popular belief, prison food has greatly improved over the years, and you might find that it’s not much different from what you would eat at home.
Pods / The Yard
The jail is designed in a ‘pod’ layout, with self-contained housing arranged around an outdoor yard. Each pod has a central control station and a common room, and the inmates take turns in using the yard. The jail is designed this way to keep certain inmates together, and others away from the general population.
Gangs
As with life in general, gangs are a part of prison life. Obviously it is best to avoid becoming a part of this environment as it will only lead to trouble. When you first enter prison, you might find yourself being ‘primed’ to join a gang, or worse, you might get their attention in a negative way. The best thing to do is keep your head down and don’t get involved.
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Jobs
Types of Jobs at Rich County Jail
The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Rich County Jail, overseeing the day to day operations and administration of the jail. An inmate is unlikely to have much interaction with the Deputy Sheriff, unless they have committed an infraction. Detention Officers are responsible for the custody and care of the inmates. They maintain order in the jail, and handle security. A Detention Officer is assigned to a certain pod, and therefore is responsible for the same inmates each day. They get to know the inmates on a certain level and are well equipped to handle any problems that may occur.
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Family Resources
There are resources for families of both the perpetrator of the crime and the victim. The social and emotional impact of crime is far reaching, affecting many. Families can receive professional counseling, court related assistance, social services assistance and help in navigating the criminal justice system.
If you are a family member, which resources did you find to be particularly helpful? Please let us know, as this will be helpful to other families in the same situation.
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Victim Resources
Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.
Victim’s Rights
The Victim Rights Act grants victims the following rights:
The definition of victim includes:
There are a number of services and programs designed to help victims and their families. You can find out about these services by contacting the courthouse, or local law enforcement agency.
Victim Notification
The Department of Justice Victim Notification System (VNS) is a system that provides victims with information pertaining to their case and/or any defendants in the case. You will receive a Victim Identification Number (VIN) and a Personal Identification Number (PIN) that will allow you to access VNS via the internet or by phone. Here, you will find information about future court hearings, historical court events, and detailed information about the defendant. This will include criminal charges filed, the outcome of charges, sentence imposed, custody location, projected release date and any other release information. The VNS website is updated daily. You will also receive any ongoing information by mail or email.
Have you, a family member or friend ever used the Victim Notification System? If so, was it effective? Did you get the information in a timely manner? Was the system difficult to use? We would like to hear from you, so please post any comments here.
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Sex Offender Information and Search
All people registered as sex offenders are registered on either a national or state sex offender database. The people on these databases have been convicted of a sex or kidnapping crime. You can access this information online, but bear in mind that you will not get the exact address, rather the block that they live on.
Domestic Violence
If you or someone you know is a victim of domestic violence, there are services to help you. Your county will have a Domestic Violence Services office. They provide free and confidential services, such as emergency shelter information, legal advocacy, support groups and domestic violence education. They will work to help you create a safe and violence-free life, and heal from the trauma of abuse.
Important Note: If you, or someone you know, are in immediate danger, call 911.
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Reviews of this Jail
Have you ever been a prisoner at this jail? Do you have a family member or friend that is a prisoner there? Have you ever visited someone in this jail?
If you have, then we would like you to tell us about it. Write about your jail experience because other people can learn what to expect.
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Tell Your Story
Anyone who’s ever been arrested and sent to jail has at least one story to tell about it. Why’d you end up in jail? Did you experience fair treatment? How was life in jail? Tell us about the other inmates. Did going to jail affect your life? How?
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