Release Day

Family and Friends

General information

Is your family member, friend, or loved one due to release from prison soon? Please review the following information so you can be prepared for their release day.

Release Fair

The Release Fair is held at the Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF) in the Release building (1480 N. 8000 W Salt Lake City, UT 84116). As you enter prison property from the frontage road, follow the posted signs to release day. Clients who are scheduled for release from prison will be reunited with their family members/support systems to attend the Release Fair.

If your loved one is currently housed at USCF or the Central Utah Correctional Facility (CUCF), please arrive at the Release building at USCF at 9 a.m. If your loved one is currently housed in a county jail, please arrive at the Release building at 10 a.m. Please do not arrive any earlier than 9 a.m.

Booths will be set up by several state government, county government, nonprofit and faith-based providers. These booths will allow individuals being released to the community the opportunity to connect with service providers and establish services they provide in a central area.

Release day information

  • No more than 2 people should arrive to pick up their releasing loved one.
  • Once you arrive, follow the signs for Releases, enter the building, and check in with the Utah Department of Corrections staff member.
  • Provide the information for the client you will be picking up, and provide your name and phone number.
  • The process can take from 1-4 hours (times may vary) depending on where your family member is currently housed in the prison. Please be patient during the process. 
  • Please bring the releasing client the following clothing items:
    • One (1) shirt
    • One (1) pair of pants
  • All other clothing items (Shoes, belts, hats, gloves, etc.) must remain in your vehicle until the client is released.

Restrictions

  • Drugs, alcohol and weapons of any kind are not allowed on property.
  • Only one vehicle per releasing client will be allowed on facility property.
  • Children under the age of 18 are not permitted.
  • Pets are not allowed and cannot be left in your vehicle. Service animals are allowed.

Frequently asked questions