Sevier County Jail – Richfield, UT

Sevier County Jail is located in Sevier County, Utah and is the main correctional facility for this area. Know someone incarcerated at Sevier County Jail? This page will tell you info about anything you might want to know about Sevier County Jail,like: How to locate an inmate. Find mugshots and inmate photos. The jail’s phone number and address. Bail and bail bondsmen. Booking and intake procedures. Court information and records. And much more…

The prospect of going to jail is a scary and daunting prospect, not only for the person who gets arrested, but also their family, friends, and loved ones. The purpose of this guide is to give you information and tips that you’ll need to make helping a friend or family member get out of jail easier. If you have specific questions, please feel free to ask them, and please leave any comments or tips that could be beneficial to other people in the same situation would be much appreciated.

Do you have a family member or friend in jail and need to find them?

Do you know a family member or friend that has been arrested and you want to find them?

In order to look up who is in jail at Sevier County Jail you will have to visit their web site and perform an inmate lookup.

The Sevier County Jail Inmate Lookup is an online list of persons who were arrested and are now in jail, including current status, bail amount (if applicable), and times the inmate can have visitors. You can get the same information on anybody booked or released in the past 24-hour period. Inmates are shown in alphabetical order by last name. You’ll be able to get their inmate information faster if you enter your friend or family member’s first and last name, date of birth, or inmate ID Number.

If the person you’re searching for might be incarcerated at a different jail you should look here, too: List of all jails in Utah

A mugshot, or intake photo, is the photo that the jail takes when you get booked into jail. A mugshot is actually one frontal photo and a profile picture. Your name and jail booking number will be in the mugshot, and they are stored at the jail.

Mugshots can be found on the Sevier County Jail website, or you can view them at the Sevier County Jail. When you search for mugshots online you will need to input the person’s name, and the booking date, if you have one.

Do you want to have your mugshot taken off of the Sevier County Jail website? This may not be possible, since the mugshot is public record. To get your mugshot taken down you will need to file a ‘Petition to Expunge’. What this means is that your arrest record would be sealed, so no one will be able to see them. Unfortunately, this happens very rarely.

For more information about removing your mugshot, the different mugshot websites, and the mugshot removal websites: How To Remove Your Mugshot from the Internet

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Obviously, if you are incarcerated, your primary thought is about getting out. After booking, your bail is set using the bail schedule or the magistrate will decide it. If there is no bail set this might mean that you will either be free to go until your court date, or you must remain in jail until your trial.

If you do bail out you must promise to be there for your court date, and until that day you won’t be permitted to leave town.

In most cases, inmates at Sevier County Jail can earn early release in exchange for good behavior if they don’t break the rules and act right while they are in jail.

If you do exhibit good behavior and the jail believes you can be trusted, you might be given work release detail. Either you will have to go back to jail each day when you’re finished with work, or you might get to move into a halfway house instead of the jail.

Your bail is money that you have to pay to the court system to be released from jail until your court date. The amount you will have to pay is determined by the crime you are charged with. You will have to pay to the courts ten percent of the total that was set in order to bail out of jail. If you fail to show up for your scheduled court date, the person that paid your bail will lose that money.

To find out how much bail money you will need to bail someone out of jail will have to call the jail or the county courthouse. If know the person’s information, including name, address and date of birth, they’ll let you know what their bail is set at. You can also check their bail amount and status on the Sevier County Jail website.

Needing to bail someone out of jail is no fun, but in some cases, its easy. First, you have to find out if their bail is a Cash Only Bond situation. If so, you won’t be able to get a Bail Bondsman. Bail can only be paid by cash – the jail can’t accept a personal check. Once the cash bond has been paid, the inmate will be released into your care. If this person doesn’t violate any of the terms of their release, you’ll get the bail money back.

If the amount of bail set is large, or you just can’t afford to pay it, you should try a bail bondsman. Bondsmen generally charge you a fee of 10 to 15 percent of the total bail amount, and sometimes with a minimum fee of $100. The money you pay to the bail bondsman is non-refundable and must be paid in cash. If bail is very large, the bondsman will in most cases ask to use assets as collateral for the bond.

To find a bail bondsman click here: Find a bail bondsman

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• Get Time Off For Good Behavior
• Work Release Programs
• Get Out For Time Served
• Pre-Trial Release Programs
• House Arrest
• Get Released on Your Own Recognizance

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The intake process includes each of the following steps:

• You will be placed in a waiting area or cell. When the jail is busy, you will have to wait, sometimes for many hours, before you get processed.
• The first step is that you have to answer some basic questions, like what is your full legal name, your address, date of birth and a contact person.
• They’ll also ask about your medical and psychological history.
• You’ll be given an inmate number.
• You will get fingerprinted.
• They will take your mugshot.
• Any personal property you have will be taken from you and stored until you get discharged from jail.
• You will get to use the telephone so you can talk to a member of your family, friend, or bondsman to arrange bail.
• If you think you will get released quickly, you might be allowed to skip the jumpsuit and keep wearing your own clothes, otherwise you will have to wear a jail uniform – the jumpsuit.

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Once bail has been posted, you will be allowed to leave jail. Getting discharged will take from 10 minutes to hours or even all day long. So, the faster you post bail, the sooner you will be released. It also can depend on if you’ve got a cash bond amount or if the judge must figure out the amount of bail to be set. For lesser charges, you will be booked and get released without having to post bail. When you get to the end of your sentence and know the date of your release, expect to get released anywhere between the hours of 9am and 12pm.

warrant out for your arrest, or if you need to begin your jail sentence, it is recommended that you follow the law and turn yourself in willingly. In the case of an outstanding warrant, go down to the jail, and tell them that you think they might have a warrant out for your arrest. The officer will verify that you have an outstanding arrest warrant, and if so, you will be taken into the sheriff’s custody. If it is for a jail sentence, report on the date and time that the sentence order states. Make sure that you are not late. Just bring things that are allowed when you go to jail, like your driver’s license or your ID, prescription medication, as well as the sentencing order.

In order to have visitors, inmates must provide each visitor’s name to the jail in advance. Your visitor’s information will go into a Visiting log for the inmate. All visitors have to provide proof of identification. Visitors showing up late or that is not an approved visitor will not be allowed to visit the inmate.
The Sevier County Jail visitation procedures frequently change, so review the official Sevier County Jail jail site before you go to visitation.

The only phone calls that inmates are allowed to make are collect calls or through a pre-paid phone account. Jail phone calls are a lot more expensive than phone calls made outside of jail. Phone calls are restricted on when you can make phone calls, how long you can talk, and how often you can make calls, but inmates should keep in mind lots of people want to use the phone – so you have to share. If you break the rules, phone privileges could be reduced or forbidden completely.

The Sevier County Jail phone number is: (435) 896-2662

All mall sent to inmates must be sent via US Postal Service. You cannot use any other type of mail delivery. You must write the person’s name, inmate number, and jail address on the letter. Do not mail anything in a box or package, envelope with padding, plastic or paper bag, or an envelope with metal in it. Any mail will be opened and inspected by staff, and the mail will be sent back if they decide it is inappropriate.

The address that you should use if you are sending a letter to an inmate at Sevier County Jail is:

Sevier County Jail
835 E. 300 N. Suite 300
Richfield, UT 84701

Here is how you should address the letter:

[INMATE’S FULL NAME]
[INMATE ID]
Sevier County Jail
835 E. 300 N. Suite 300
Richfield, UT 84701

The Sevier County Jail mail policy changes frequently, so you should double check the the Sevier County Jail website before you send a letter to an inmate there.

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When you get arrested, you still have rights, one of these is your right to request a lawyer. Remember that you may be limited to the amount of phone calls you can make, so it is a good idea to have a friend or relative locate a lawyer for you. You might be thinking ‘I don’t need a lawyer – I can just represent myself’ You can represent yourself if you really want to, but, a lawyer will make sure you know your rights, protect your interests and show you the way through the complicated legal system. The sooner you get an attorney working on your case, the better off you’ll be.

To read more about how to find a lawyer, visit: Find a Lawyer

If you are in trouble, but can’t afford a lawyer, you will be assigned a public defender. In addition, the Public Defender Office is staffed by independent investigators, forensics experts as well as social case workers. You will be reassured to know that Public Defenders are full-fledged lawyers, members of the Utah State Bar and are completely licensed to practice law as an agent of the court.

Have you or someone you know used a court appointed attorney or Public Defender? Do you think that they did a good job of defending you?

Sevier County court records are public records and are available upon request. They have a case file with a docket sheet and each of the documents and motions that have been filed in the case. You can access your court case records with the online service, or at the Clerk’s office of the Court.

A Clerk of Court is an officer of the court that maintains court records. They also administer the oath when court is in session, and read the jury’s verdict. All records, documents, and evidence associated with your case are kept at Sevier County Clerk of Court office.

Court fees are the charges from your case, such as for example filing fees, motion fees and various court charges. If you are low income and have a court appointed attorney, you can get a waiver for these fees.

The Sevier County court magistrate is the type of judge that will preside on your case. They do different functions, which include determining how much your bail will be, issuing warrants, and acting as the presiding judge over preliminary court appearances and detention hearings.

Your pre-sentencing report is prepared with background information and as much detail about the defendant’s life, which the magistrate judge will take into account when decide your sentence. Information will be requested from the defendant, their family, and in some circumstances the victim of the crime. Don’t forget you are able to ask to receive your own copy of the report prior to sentencing, so you can correct the mistakes.

When you are convicted of a crime, you will be given a sentence for your crime. The presiding judge in your case will weigh several options when determining your sentence, ranging from community service to probation, to incarceration in jail or prison. Depending on how serious your crime was, you may be taken into custody, right there in court, or you could get a date that you are supposed to turn yourself into jail to serve your jail term according to your sentence.

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Do you want to find out if a family member or friend is in jail, or has ever been locked up?

This is pretty simple to do, just you need to query the Sevier County jail website and do an inmate search lookup, and do a search using:

• Their name.
• Date of birth.
• Their approximate booking date.
• or inmate ID.

If you’re not sure if this person is in jail or not, you can also call the jail get confirmation.

If you have an outstanding warrant for your arrest, you are able to check the arrest warrants on the Sevier County court website or you can call the jail directly. This requires a first and last name. Or, you can just go down to the jail and ask them. Keep in mind that there is an outstanding warrant for your arrest, they will take you into custody immediately.

If you know the person’s first and last name, and the date of their arrest, contact the jail, on the phone, in person, or you can check online. An arrest is public record and the information is available to anyone.

A Civil Process is when someone has been served with papers, which can be , subpoenas, and arrest warrants. You can find these by getting in touch with the Sheriff’s office, on their website or by phone.

All convicted sex offenders have to be registered and listed on either a national or state sex offender database. The people listed on these databases have been tried by jury and convicted in a court of law of a sex crime. You are able to view these listings on the internet, but remember that you won’t see the precise address, just the block they live on.

Court Records are public records and available to anyone. They include a case file containing a court docket and all documents filed in your court case. You can access your court records on the internet, or at Clerk of Court office in the county where the case was filed.

Each state maintains records of people’s criminal past. These online databases are all linked so you can track criminal histories from other states. Go to county courthouse and make an inquiry, or check online. You must know which county the crime occurred in, and if the crime was in a different state entirely, you may have to pay a fee for a more complete 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 crimes, which include:

• DUI or DWI.
• Drug crimes.
• Kidnapping.
• Rape or other sexual assault.
• Violent crimes including assault, battery and murder.
• Property crimes like theft or larceny.

If you do a criminal records check, you generally will not be able to find out if they has had:

• Tickets for speeding.
• Drivers license revoked or suspended.
• Any accidents.
• Other moving violations.
• Parking Tickets.

To get driving records, you will have to do a search for their driving record.

Have you ever had to search for criminal records of someone you know? How easy was it? Was your search online or did you have to call the local courthouse? Was the information correct? There are many reasons that people look up criminal records, and your account could make it easier for others.

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Most Wanted

For Federal crimes, the FBI has a listing of the Ten Most Wanted Criminals. In Sevier County, the Sevier County Sheriff keeps their own list of most wanted criminals and fugitives.

FBI Top Ten Most Wanted List


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Life In Jail / What Its Like

Daily Life

Just the thought of getting locked up in Sevier County Jail is very scary, eventually you will become accustomed to the daily routine there. You should expect a wake-up alarm at about six in the morning, and next they’ll do roll call. Then you will have breakfast. When you finish breakfast you will be required to work in the program that has been assigned to you. 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 Sevier 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 Sevier 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 procedure to send money to inmates could change, so be sure to review the site when you send funds to an inmate there.


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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News and Media

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Photos / Pictures

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Jobs

Types of Jobs at Sevier County Jail

The Deputy Sheriff is the second in command at the Sevier 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.

Apply for a Job at Sevier County Jail

Requirements:

• You must be over the age of 21.
• You must possess a High School Diploma or GED
• You must be a US Citizen.
• You must pass a Criminal, Credit and Driving History background check.
• You must pass a drug test.
• You must have a good level of fitness.
• You must be in good health.
• You must have a valid Driver’s License
• An applicant for Deputy Sheriff must possess a Law Enforcement Certification.


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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:

• Victims have the right to protection from the accused.
• Victims have the right to notification.
• Victims have the right to attend proceedings.
• Victims have the right to speak at criminal justice proceedings.
• Victims have the right to consult with the prosecuting attorney.
• Victims have the right to restitution.
• Victims have the right to a speedy trial.
• Victims have the right to be treated with fairness, dignity and respect.

The definition of victim includes:

• 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.

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

Reviews of this Jail

Have you ever been incarcerated in Sevier County Jail? Do you know anybody that is an inmate there? Have you ever visited an inmate at this jail?

If so, then please write your review about it. Tell us about your jail experience so that other people will know what to expect.

Things you might want to write in your comment:

• Conditions at the jail.
• Jail layout and facility
• Guards and jail staff
• Commissary and food
• Visitors
• Other Inmates.
• Safety
• Gangs
• Prisoner programs and activities


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Tell Your Story

Everybody who’s been arrested and thrown in jail has a story to tell. Why were you locked up? Did you get fair treatment? What happened to you while you were locked up? What about the other inmates? How did going to jail affect your life?

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Send a Message to Your Cell Mate

Did you make friends in jail? Trying to get in touch with somebody you met when you were locked up? Say hello here, just leave a message below.

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