Utah State Prison Orientation for Inmate Friends and Family

INTRODUCTION

This is an introductory booklet for the people whose friends or family members are sent to Prison by the Courts.  Although you have seen movies about Prison life, you will find out that all Prisons are different. You need to know what to expect when dealing with the staff and Administration of the Utah State Prison.  You also need to become familiar with what to expect should you decide to come out to the Prison for visiting or any other business.  You may also want to know how to keep in touch and maintain ties with inmates while they are incarcerated.

This booklet is written in an easy question and answer format and tries to answer most of the frequently asked questions.  This booklet will also start to prepare you in your expectations and give you an understanding of how and why things are done the way they are.