UDC News

The Utah Department of Corrections is holding an online Community Listening Session beginning at 6 p.m., Thursday, November 12. The Listening Session is accessible via this link. The Community Listening Session is for community members, families, and support persons of past, current, and soon-to-be incarcerated individuals. It will allow them to speak directly with members of the UDC’s Commissioner’s office.

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

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

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

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