UDC News

Salt Lake City and Gunnison – The Utah Department of Corrections announces the return to regular operations at both the Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF) and the Central Utah Correctional Facility (CUCF), ending the partial lockdown status that has been in place since late September. This means that normal operations are now back in place for all incarcerated individuals at

A storm in the Gunnison area this week caused minor water leaks at the Central Utah Correctional Facility. Most of the damage was limited to ceiling tiles in the Boulders unit. The area is currently undergoing construction to install air conditioning and roofing upgrades. No inmates were displaced and operations were not impacted.

As of Tuesday, August 4, 2026, normal visiting schedules in the Bear 1 and Bear 2 housing units have resumed. Recreation for the two units will continue on a modified schedule. The two areas of the Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF) were impacted after the facility went into lockdown status on Sunday, July 26, 2026, when an inmate violently attacked

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,

Struggling to find dedicated, hardworking talent in today’s market? Join the Utah Department of Corrections at the Second-Chance Career Fair and connect directly with a motivated, untapped workforce ready to make a difference. The event takes place from 9 a.m. to noon, Wednesday, July 15 at the West Jordan BHTC Building, 8523 S. Redwood Road in West Jordan. Engage with

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,

The 24 individuals who received Associate Degrees and Certificates from Snow College during a graduation ceremony Tuesday, May 26, made a little history. The students were the first ever first graduating class for Snow since it began participating in the Utah Department of Corrections’ Prison Education program. And the ceremony marked the first such event for the school at the

Utah Gov. Spencer Cox came to the Utah Department of Corrections Administration building recently to tour the new Intelligence, Reentry, Intervention, Safety (IRIS) Center. The IRIS Center is a critical operational hub that transforms how the UDC gathers, analyzes, and acts on intelligence every day. From watching live feeds on the center’s “Big Board” monitor to getting a demonstration on

The Utah Department of Corrections is currently implementing a strategic operational shift at the Central Utah Correctional Facility (CUCF) and the Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF) known as the Tiered Housing Model. This new model shifts our facility management from a traditional classification-based system to a behavior-based housing framework. Our central operational philosophy is simple: behavior and compliance determine an