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Box Elder Co Jail Visitation Center

County Jail

Last Updated: June 03,2024


Visitation Hours

The County Jail provides on-site and online visitation options to help inmates maintain contact with family and friends.

On-Site Visitation Hours

  • Monday: 8:30 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Thursday: 9:00 AM - 4:00 PM
  • Friday: 8:30 AM - 7:00 PM
  • Saturday: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Sunday: 9:00 AM - 3:30 PM
  • Holidays - call for available times and reserve yours as these days are the busiest times of the year

Visitors must follow the dress code and behavior guidelines whether they are visiting here or from their computer/smartphone. Violations may result in the termination of the visit.

Online Video Visitation
Online visits can be scheduled in advance, allowing remote connection from home or work. Visitors must set up an account and adhere to dress and behavior guidelines. Visits cost a minimum of $0.25 per minute and are monitored for security.

General Information
Visitation hours and policies are subject to change. Call the facility at 435-734-3827 for updates. For more information and to set up an online visitation account.

General Visitation Information

Box Elder County Jail - Visitation

VISITING SCHEDULE

  • 09:00 am
  • 09:30 am
  • 10:00 am
  • 10:30 am
  • 11:00 am
  • 11:20 am (Last visit)
  • INMATE LUNCH (NO visitation during lunch)
  • 1:00 pm
  • 1:30 pm
  • 2:00 pm
  • 2:30 pm
  • 3:00 pm
  • 3:30 pm
  • 4:00 pm
  • 4:20 pm (LAST VISIT)

THURSDAY- FRIDAY- SATURDAY- SUNDAY

PLEASE NOTE THESE RESTRICTIONS:
1. Thursday and the 2nd & 4th Sundays you may visit FEMALE INMATES
ONLY AT THE TIMES LISTED ABOVE.
2. Friday, Saturday, and the 1st, 3rd, 5th Sunday you may visit MALE INMATE
ONLY AT THE TIMES LISTED ABOVE.
3. The week starts on Thursday and ends on Sunday. All inmates must be here 72 hours before they may have a visit. For example: If an inmate is booked into the jail on a Monday, the inmate will not be able to visit until Friday. The inmate shall
be responsible for getting the visitation list turned in.
4. ALL VISITORS MUST HAVE AN I.D. AND BE ON THE INMATES VISITING LIST IN ORDER TO BE ALLOWED TO VISIT. THERE WILL BE NO EXCEPTIONS.
5. Visiting starts on the half-hour (9:00, 9:30, 10:00, 10:30 etc.) If the visitor is here at 2:35, their visiting time will not begin until 3:00. We suggest you come in at
least 15 minutes earlier than the time at which you wish to visit.
6. In the event of overcrowding, your visit may be pushed ahead to the next time slot. However, any overcrowding issues occurring after 4pm may be turned away to return another day at the discretion of the Visitation Deputy.
7. VISITING MAY BE CLOSED DOWN AT ANY TIME FOR JAIL SECURITY.
8. ALL VISITORS SHALL BE MODESTLY DRESSED TO BE PERMITTED ACCESS TO THE VISITATION AREA

  • NO bare midriffs see threw blouses, tube or tank tops, sleeveless shirts, or stretch pants are allowed.
  • Dresses, shorts, skirts, split skirts, or culottes must touch the bottom of the kneecap.
  • Tight, suggestive or sexually revealing attire is forbidden.
  • All outer garments such as hats, hoods, scarves, shawls, sweaters, coats, gloves, earmuffs, vests or overshoes, etc. will be stored in the lockers provided until after the visit.
  • Visitors in violation of this dress code will be sent away to change before they can visit.

The Box Elder County Sheriff Department WILL have the FINAL WORD in ALL matters of dress.

VISITING REGULATIONS - General Visitor rules

1. Visitors shall be required to present a picture ID to include one of the following:

  • Valid driver’s license with a picture.
  • Valid Utah identification card with a picture
  • Valid passport with picture
  • Armed forces identification card with picture.
  • Identification cards issued by the U.S. Department of Justice-Immigration and Naturalization Service.
  • Valid School identification card with picture (for ages 12-16 only).
  • Children 12 years of age and older must have a picture ID.

*******The absence of identification or other information or knowledge from which identification can be verified will be cause for denial of visits until such verification is obtained.*****

2. Visitors will check in at the visitation desk located in the front lobby. Picture ID must be presented to the Corrections Deputy at this time.

3. Visitors shall be given a copy of Visitor Rules prior to their initial visit:

  • The visitor shall read the visiting rules and ask visiting staff any questions.
  • Visitors shall read and sign the Visitor Consent Form attached to this packet, indicating that they have read and understood the rules prior to their second visit.
  • Visitors shall sign that they will comply with all visitor rules and orders given by the Correctional Staff.

4. Visitors not in compliance with visiting rules will be warned and/or have their visit terminated.

5. These rules apply without exception to all visitors.

6. Visitors will only have access to those areas specifically designated for visitors.

7. All visitors under the age of 18 must-visit with a parent, legal guardian or grandparent.

8. Revisions to the Visitation Rules and Regulations given by the Department Staff shall be posted in the visiting area 30 days prior to the implementation of such rules.

VISITOR LIST/AUTHORIZATION

1. The inmate must be here for 72 hours before they may have a visit. The visitation officer will count 72 hours from the time of booking.

2. A visitor must be on the inmate’s current visiting list prior to visiting that particular inmate.

VISITOR CONDUCT

  • You may not go back to the visiting booth until instructed by the Visitation Deputy.
  • Children are not allowed to use the restrooms without adult supervision.
  • Any visitor found in possession of contraband shall be detained and the matter referred to a supervisor. In addition, the visitor may have their visiting privileges suspended, restricted or revoked and their name removed from the inmate’s visiting.

For the purpose of this rule, contraband is defined as anything not authorized by the Box Elder County Sheriff Department - Any visitor found in possession of or under the influence of drugs or alcohol may be subject to arrest.

  1. A visit may be terminated for foul and abusive language/conduct or refusal to comply with the Box Elder County Jail Operation Rules, Policies and Procedures.
  2. Visitors with babies shall bring no more than one bottle (clear plastic) per baby into the visiting area. ALL BABY CARRIERS will be inspected by the Visitation Deputy. This means the baby will be removed from the carrier and all clothing, blankets, etc., will be gone through before entry to the visiting area. During the visit, the carrier will be placed up against the wall on the floor directly behind the booth that the parent is visiting in. The child will be held by the parent during the course of the visit and returned to the carrier when the visit is terminated. AT NO TIME will children of any age be allowed to sit on the table in front of the window at the visitation booth Failure to comply will terminate visit.
  3. Visiting children’s BEHAVIOR is the responsibility of the adults they are with. Sanitation problems caused by the children shall be taken care of immediately.
  4. Visitors cannot bring cameras or audio/video recording devices, pagers or cell phones into the visiting area.
  5. All property must be placed into a locker; the Visitation Deputy will give you a token to lock your belongings in a locker.
  6. Visitors must be present 20 minutes before the visit starts to present ID to the Deputy and secure belongings in lockers, etc. Visitors who do not arrive early will be scheduled at the next available visiting time. Please see attached copy of visiting schedule.
  7. Inmates cannot remain in visiting for longer than 30 minutes at one time. They can leave and come back twice in one day for a total of one hour, but they must leave the visitation booth after 30 minutes. All inmates are placed into and taken out of visitation at the same time.
  8. Once the visitation Deputy lets you know your visit is over you must leave immediately.
  9. For security reasons, visitors must not wear clothing in any way that resembles jail issued inmate clothing.
  10. All visitors shall be modestly dressed to be permitted access to the visiting area. No bare midriffs, see threw blouses, tube or tank tops, sleeve-less shirts, stretch pants are allowed. Dresses, shorts, skirts, split skirts, or culottes must touch the bottom of the kneecap. Tight, suggestive or sexually revealing attire is forbidden. All outer garments such as hats, hoods, scarves, shawls, sweaters, coats, gloves, earmuffs, vests, overshoes, etc, will be stored in the lockers provided until after the visit. Visitors in violation of this dress code will be sent away to change before they can visit. The Box Elder County Sheriff Department will have the final word in all matters of dress.
  11. Limitations on length and frequency of visits and on the number of persons permitted to visit at one time will be imposed to avoid overcrowding or the unequal allocation of visiting time or for other compelling reasons.
  12. Inmates will be allowed two weekly 30 minute visits with up to 2 visitors at one time. This 30 minute policy will be strictly enforced because any extension of this time denies other inmates their visiting time. Failure of an inmate to comply will result in loss of visiting privileges.
  13. Visitors and inmates are not allowed to sit or stand on the visiting tables or chairs. Sitting or standing on the tables and chairs will result in your visit to be terminated.
  14. Visitors must keep their feet off of the walls and tables. The visitor must sit on the chair during the visit.
  15. Visitors and inmates are not allowed to touch or kiss the Lexan window. Doing so will result in your visit to be terminated.
  16. The noise level must stay at a minimum. It is not necessary to yell in the visiting booths, if everyone will speak at a regular tone of voice you will all be able to hear each other just fine. Otherwise if you yell during your visit it causes everyone else to yell and no one can hear. Yelling and screaming can cause your visit to be terminated.

PROCESSING VISITORS ENTERING VISITING AREA

  1. Visitors shall leave their identification at the visiting desk during the course of the visit.
  2. Visitation Deputy shall verify that a visitor is on an inmate’s approved visiting list.
  3. Identification will be returned at the end of the visit after the visitor has retrieved their belongings from the locker.

UPDATE OF VISITING LISTS

  1. The visitor list shall remain valid for the time the inmate is in this facility. The inmates may update their lists at the first of each month. When an inmate is released their list will be deleted.

(To check to see if you are on an inmate’s visitation list call 435-734-3830) Thursday - Sundays 9 am - 6 pm

  1. Visitors must notify the visiting staff in writing of any change of address of approved visitors within ten days of the new address. Failure to do so can result in visiting privileges being revoked.

Visiting Inmates at Box Elder County UT Jail

All Visitors are subject to search once inside the facility.

The public may visit no more than one time per week, Monday through Saturday at this Brigham City UT location. Visitors must sign inat least 15 minutes before their scheduled visits. If you schedule a visit and don't show up or show up late, you will not be allowed to visit the rest of that week, including Saturday. If a visit on Saturday is scheduled, and the visitor does not show up or shows up late, they will not be allowed to visit until the following Saturday. Repeated late arrival or no-show violations may result in longer suspension of visiting privileges. Inmates are allowed no more than one (1) visit per day. Visitors under the age of 18 must be accompanied by their parent or legal guardian, unless they are visiting a parent. Unaccompanied minors (under age 18) visiting a parent must present a copy of their birth certificate. Children must remain with the parent at all times during the visit. All visitors must have acceptable identification. This includes a drivers license with picture identification, military ID, or other verifiable picture ID. Three (3) pieces of non-picture ID may substitute for picture ID.

No mail or messages for inmates will be accepted. Mail must go through the U.S. Mail. Visitors may only visit the inmate they have signed up to visit. Any visitor who appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs will not be permitted to visit. Inappropriate behavior, including the use of profanity, will not be permitted. No weapons will be permitted. All other items listed in the jail lobby are prohibited. There is a maximum of four (4) visitors per booth, including children, and the door must remain closed.

All visitors must wear appropriate clothing, including shoes and shirts. Restrictions on attire or appearance include: No miniskirts or similar attire; no low-cut or revealing necklines; no attire with obscene or offensive language; and no persons with a bare midriff will be permitted to visit. Visitors cannot bring items into the visiting area including weapons of any kind, purses, handbags, backpacks, diaper bags, food, drink, gum, baby bottles, pictures, books, toys, writing utensils, strollers or carriers, cell phones, cameras, or any other electronic devices.

Violation of the above restrictions may cause the visit to be cancelled or terminated, and visiting privileges may be suspended by the Box Elder Sheriffs Department. The on-duty supervisor may cancel visits without notice due to circumstances within the jail.

Visitation Rules

County - Rules by type

The Box Elder County UT Jail, located in Brigham City, UT, plays a crucial role in facilitating successful offender reintegration into the community, a cornerstone of effective crime control strategies. With a focus on rehabilitation and community engagement, the center aims to support individuals as they transition from incarceration back into society. However, this process is governed by a multitude of rules and regulations that visitors must adhere to, ensuring the safety and security of all involved parties.

Visitors to the prison must navigate a complex set of guidelines regarding identification, conduct, and the items they can bring during visits. These rules are in place to maintain order within the facility and to protect both visitors and inmates. For example, visitors are required to present proper forms of identification upon arrival, such as a driver's license or government-issued ID card. This helps to verify their identity and ensure that they are authorized to visit the inmate.

Furthermore, visitors must adhere to strict rules regarding their conduct while inside the facility. Disruptive behavior, the use of loud or obscene language, or engaging in any form of sexual behavior can result in the termination of the visit and may lead to further consequences. Additionally, visitors are prohibited from bringing certain items into the visiting room, including cell phones, cameras, and weapons. These restrictions help to maintain the safety and security of the facility and prevent any unauthorized items from entering the prison.

In addition to these general rules, there are specific guidelines that visitors must follow depending on their circumstances. For example, visitors with children must ensure that they are supervised at all times and that they do not engage in any inappropriate behavior while inside the facility. Likewise, visitors who require medication during their visit must inform the visiting room officer upon arrival and follow the appropriate procedures to ensure that their medication is properly stored and administered.

Another important aspect of visiting a prison is understanding the limitations and restrictions that may apply to certain individuals. For example, individuals who have previously been incarcerated, are currently under probation or parole supervision, or are victims of the inmate are typically not permitted to visit. Likewise, individuals who have had their visiting privileges suspended or who have an active protection from abuse (PFA) order against them are also prohibited from visiting the inmate.

Despite these restrictions, there are procedures in place for individuals who wish to visit an inmate but are not permitted under normal circumstances. Inmates can initiate a request to have a prohibited visitor added to their visiting list, and a recommendation from the inmate's unit team may allow the visitor to be approved by the facility manager or designee. However, reinstatement of visiting privileges is not guaranteed, and individuals whose visiting privileges have been suspended must write to the appropriate facility manager seeking reinstatement.

Upon arrival at the prison, visitors are subject to a thorough screening process to ensure that they do not bring any contraband into the facility. This includes a search of their person, their belongings, and their vehicle. Visitors must also pass through a metal detector and may be subject to additional screening measures, such as drug screenings conducted by dogs or special devices. Failure to pass these screenings can result in the denial of the visit and may lead to further consequences.

Once inside the visiting room, visitors must continue to adhere to the rules and regulations set forth by the prison. This includes refraining from conversing with other inmates or their guests, as well as following any specific instructions given by the visiting room officers. Visitors are also responsible for keeping control of their children and ensuring that they do not engage in any disruptive behavior.

In addition to these general guidelines, there are specific rules that visitors must follow depending on their circumstances. For example, visitors with infants must adhere to guidelines regarding the types and amounts of baby items they can bring into the visiting room. Likewise, visitors who require medication during their visit must inform the visiting room officer upon arrival and follow the appropriate procedures to ensure that their medication is properly stored and administered.

Overall, visiting a prison requires careful adherence to a complex set of rules and regulations designed to maintain order and security within the facility. By understanding and following these guidelines, visitors can help to ensure a safe and positive experience for themselves, the inmates, and the staff.