UDC News

The Utah Department of Corrections (UDC) is expanding its enforcement capabilities with the addition of two specialized K-9 officers, Cypher and Glitch, who are specifically trained to sniff out illicit electronic devices. Assigned to the Adult Probation and Parole (AP&P) team, these K-9s will be instrumental in monitoring probationers and parolees who are prohibited from possessing such technology as a

Crews worked late into the night on Wednesday, September 2, to repair a water line break at the Central Utah Correctional Facility. The break was detected around 8 p.m. when water pressure at the facility began to drop. Utah Department of Corrections Facilities staff responded and assessed the situation. A number of CUCF’s leadership staff also responded to the site

For the second time in a month, a wildfire has prompted the Utah Department of Corrections to evacuate state inmates from a county jail as a precautionary measure. On Sunday night, August 2, 2026, 40 state incarcerated individuals housed at the Millard County Jail were moved to the Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF) due to the uncontained Widemouth 2 Fire,

The Utah Department of Corrections is bringing back the opportunity for incarcerated individuals to take photographs with their friends and family members during in-person visits. Beginning August 1, 2026, eligible offenders may have one family-style photograph taken during an in-person visit every 12 months. Visiting staff will facilitate the photographs and provide the images to the participating family members. Requesting

UPDATE: As of Saturday, August 1, visiting has resumed in the Bear 2 housing unit. The unit remains under modified recreation. Bear 1 remains under previous restrictions, including no visiting permitted.  PREVIOUS: The Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF) has lifted a lockdown instituted after a correctional officer was assaulted by an incarcerated individual. However, there will be no visiting until

The Utah Department of Health and Human Services (DHHS) and its Division of Correctional Health Services, has earned accreditation from the National Commission on Correctional Health Care by demonstrating compliance with NCCHC’s nationally recognized standards of care for correctional health services in prisons.   Accreditation recognizes DHHS’ commitment to providing quality health services for the incarcerated population. Both of Utah’s correctional facilities,

The Utah Department of Corrections successfully and safely relocated 76 incarcerated persons from the San Juan County Jail. This emergency evacuation was initiated as a precautionary measure as we monitor the movement of the Babylon Wildfire near Monticello, Utah. Ensuring the safety of the incarcerated population and supporting San Juan County during this natural disaster remained our top priority. Under

The Utah Department of Corrections confirms the death of incarcerated individual Nicholas Rossi (also known as Nicholas Alahverdian). Rossi was pronounced dead at a local hospital on Thursday, June 25, 2026, at 8:32 p.m. He was 38 years old. Rossi died from complications of an existing medical condition after choosing to discontinue medical treatment. This notification follows communication with Rossi’s

Family visiting took on a whole new meaning at the Utah State Correctional Facility recently. Over two days and four sessions, incarcerated individuals with the highest privilege levels were allowed to hug, carry and play with their children during Kids Day. “This event is so special,” said Trisha Reynolds, Intergenerational Program Director for the Reentry and Rehabilitation Division at the

Those wishing to pick up property from a loved one incarcerated at the Utah State Correctional Facility or the Central Utah Correctional Facility will have unique weekend opportunities in June and July. At USCF, these special pickups will run from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., Saturday and Sunday, June 6 and 7, plus July 11 and 12, at the facility,