Understanding Carbon County Jail Rosters
Carbon County jail rosters list who’s currently locked up in the county jail. Families check them daily to see if a loved one got booked, find their inmate number, or track bail status. But here’s the thing—we get calls from folks who can’t find the right site or misread the info. There are multiple Carbon Counties in the US, mainly Utah and Wyoming ones pop up for searches. Pick the right one based on where the arrest happened.
These rosters update in real time, but glitches happen. Officers might not log someone right away, or the site crashes during peak hours. We’ve seen it—someone calls frantic at 2 a.m. thinking their son vanished, but he’s just not processed yet.
Carbon County Utah Jail Roster
The Carbon County Sheriff’s Office in Price, Utah runs the main jail there. Their jail bookings page shows recent intakes, but for the full current roster, head to their inmate search tool or call dispatch. It’s straightforward: enter a name or booking number.
Facility Overview
This is a county jail holding pretrial detainees, short-term sentences under a year, and folks awaiting transfer. Capacity’s around 100-150 beds, mostly medium security. They house locals from Price and surrounding areas—DUIs, domestics, drug charges mostly. No feds or long-haulers here.
Location and Contact Information
| Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 845 East 1400 North, Price, UT 84501 |
| Phone | (435) 636-3200 (Main), (435) 637-0290 (Jail) |
| [email protected] | |
| Website | Carbon County Sheriff |
Call before driving out—hours change.
How to Access the Roster
- Go to the Carbon County Utah Sheriff’s site.
- Click ‘Jail Bookings’ or inmate locator.
- Search by name, date of birth, or booking ID.
- Results show charges, bond amount, next court date.
If nothing shows, wait 24 hours or call. We tell families: paper lists at the front desk beat websites sometimes.
Carbon County Wyoming Jail Roster
Over in Rawlins, Wyoming, the Carbon County Sheriff handles a smaller facility. Check their official page for links, or use the Wyoming DOC locator at WDOC Inmate Search for county intakes. It’s basic—no photos usually, just names and status.
Facility Overview
County jail for Carbon County WY, about 50-75 capacity. Pretrial, misdemeanors, work release. Quiet spot, less drama than big city jails.
Location and Contact Information
| Info | Details |
|---|---|
| Address | 56 Big Horn Drive, Rawlins, WY 82301 |
| Phone | (307) 324-2776 |
| Website | Sheriff’s Office |
How to Access the Roster
Use the WY DOC site: enter last name’s first two letters or WDOC number if known. Updates daily, but call for confirmations.
Visiting Information for Carbon County Jails
Both UTAH and WY spots do video visits mostly now—cheaper, no travel. In-person? Limited to weekends, 1-2 hours per week.
Utah Carbon County
- Hours: Sat-Sun, 9am-4pm (call to confirm slot).
- Rules: No hoodies, shorts, or crop tops. ID required. Kids under 16 need birth cert.
- Schedule via Securus or jail kiosk. No walk-ins.
Visiting room’s small—plastic chairs, glass partition. Officers watch close; one wrong move, you’re out.
Wyoming Carbon County
- Hours: Wed-Sun, specific times by pod.
- Video: Via home computer, $10 for 30 min.
- Dress code same—no revealing clothes.
Pro tip: Arrive 30 min early. Lines form fast.
Inmate Communication
Phone calls through Securus or ICSolutions—$0.21/min, prepaid accounts. Tablets for video calls and emails via apps like JPay. Mail? Stamped envelopes only, no glitter or perfume.
Inmates gripe about call limits—15 min chunks, then hang up. We’ve coached hundreds: set up accounts day one, test from home.
Sending Money to Inmates
Use TouchPay or SmartJailMail kiosks at the jail, or online. Fees eat 10-15%. No cash drops.
- Commissary: Hygiene, snacks—$300 limit/month.
- Bail: Pay at clerk’s office or bondsman.
Families ask: “How much for basics?” $50/week covers ramen, soap, stamps.
Daily Life at Carbon County Jails
Up at 5:30am for count. Breakfast’s oatmeal or eggs. Pods have TV, cards, but lockdowns happen for fights or shakedowns. Programs? GED classes, NA meetings if you’re lucky. Food’s basic—chili mac Tuesdays.
Officers rotate shifts; night crew’s tougher. Inmates say rec yard’s the highlight—hoops, walk laps. But COVID rules linger: masks, no hugs.
One guy we knew did 90 days in Utah Carbon—said it was boring but fair. No major violence if you keep quiet.
History and Background
Utah’s jail built in the ’90s, expanded 2010 for drugs boom. Wyoming’s older, renovated post-2000. Both saw upticks during meth waves. Recent news: ETV covered November 2025 bookings—mostly traffic, assaults.
How to Get There
Utah
From SLC: I-15 south to US-6, 2.5 hours. Hotels: Holiday Inn Price. Greyhound stops nearby.
Wyoming
I-80 to Rawlins exit. Hampton Inn close by. Amtrak’s 30 min walk.
Practical Tips from the Inside
Don’t trust rosters 100%—call the jail. Get a bondsman fast; public defender’s swamped. Inmates: Stay off drama, volunteer for kitchen duty—extra food.
Families: Send books from Amazon (softcover only). Letters keep spirits up. We hear stories weekly—guy gets out faster ’cause family pushed court dates.
But reality check: Bail jumps if priors. Plea deals common; fight charges with a real lawyer, not PD if you can.
And paperwork. Bondsmen hate delays. Prep IDs, paystubs.
Common Mistakes Families Make
Searching wrong county. Or panicking over ‘no record’—processing takes time. Don’t send money blind; confirm inmate ID first.
We’ve fixed it for so many: “He’s not there? Check holding cells.” Officers confirm over phone.
Where to Get More Help
Prison Policy Initiative has jail stats. Local ACLU chapters. Call us at USPrisonGuide—we’ve walked families through this.
Verify everything. Policies shift—COVID proved that.
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find someone on the Carbon County Utah jail roster?
Visit the Carbon County Sheriff’s website at carbon.utah.gov/service/jail-bookings and search by name. If no results, call (435) 636-3200—they’ll check manually. Rosters lag a few hours after booking.
Is there a current inmate list for Carbon County Wyoming?
Yes, use the Wyoming DOC locator at wdoc-loc.wyo.gov with the inmate’s last name. For exact status, phone the sheriff at (307) 324-2776. Updates happen daily.
Can I visit an inmate in Carbon County jail right away?
No, you need to schedule video or in-person slots, usually weekends. Check rules—no baggy clothes or electronics. Approval takes 24-48 hours.
How much does it cost to put money on an inmate’s books?
About $50 covers basics; online via TouchPay adds 10% fee. Use the inmate ID to avoid errors. No Western Union here.
What if my loved one isn’t on the roster?
They might be in transit or unprocessed—wait 24 hours or call dispatch. Sometimes state prisons pull them quick. Always confirm by phone.