Execute a Utah Parole Search for Free (Resource)

Conduct a free Utah parole search to reveal a wealth of information about a person’s criminal background and current status.

It’s not uncommon for people to confuse the terms probation and parole. While probation can be a sentencing option for those convicted of less serious offenses, parole offers an opportunity for early release for those sent to prison. Typically, both types of records are considered public information and available for free to any interested parties.

Since performing a free records request can be tedious or time-consuming, this resource streamlines the search process for parolee information and probationer details.

How To Conduct a Free Utah Parole Search

One of the fastest ways to run a free parole search is through the Utah Department of Corrections’ Offender Search feature.¹

Requestors must enter the person’s first and last name or their offender number. For more accurate results, the middle name can also be added, if known.

These results provide the person’s gender and date of birth, which may help verify their identity. Also included is the convict’s offender number.

Those wishing to make a formal request for the person’s records can do so in writing with the Utah Department of Corrections. Questions or concerns can be addressed by emailing the department directly at corrections@utah.gov or reaching out using the following information:

Utah Department of Corrections
Records Bureau
14717 South Minuteman Drive
Draper, UT 84020

Phone: 801-545-5500

An alternative way to search for these records is through the state’s Board of Pardons & Parole Search Tool. Interested parties can search records about current and past hearings and the board’s decisions. Requesters must enter the person’s first and last name, their offender number or a date range.

Results can show information about the type and date of the parole hearing and the board’s final decision.

Board of Pardons & Parole
448 East Winchester, Suite 300
Murray, UT 44107

Phone: 801-261-6464

Interested parties can also use the state’s Online Records Portal managed by the Utah Department of Corrections.² In order to request these records, inquirers must first set up an account. Once an account is established, interested parties can make an online request for information. These records include various details, including:

• Date of Birth
• Offender Number
• Current Location
• Length of Sentence
• Offense
• Board Hearing Date
• Parole Expiration Date
• Mugshot

Inquirers can also contact local adult parole and probation offices in the state of Utah. This search option works best when the location of the offense is known. Interested parties can contact these local offices in person, by phone or by mail.

Keep in mind that not all parole and probation offices may be willing to provide this information. However, depending on the reason for the request, the offices may provide basic details.

Run a Search for Parole Violations & Runaways (Absconders)

When a person on parole violates the terms of their release or fails to attend a scheduled meeting or court hearing, the courts will likely issue new charges against them. Failing to respond to these new charges in a timely manner often results in a warrant being issued for their arrest.

These new charges become part of the person’s criminal record. Inquirers can find this public information using the state’s Department of Corrections Offender Search Tool and entering the person’s first and last name or their offender number. Any new charges for a parole violation or warrant information will be listed.

Interested parties can also contact the department directly.

Utah Department of Corrections
Records Bureau
14717 South Minuteman Drive
Draper, UT 84020

Phone: 801-545-5500 

As part of a parole search in Utah, requesters can also see if a parolee has a warrant out for their arrest. This step can be done using the Utah Statewide Warrant Search portal.³ To use this portal, inquirers must enter the parolee’s first and last name.

Their middle initial can also be included to provide more accurate results. If listed, the database will include the parolee’s full name, age, city, court the warrant was issued from and the specific charges connected to it.

Interested parties can also check out the state’s Most Wanted Fugitives List.⁴ While not every offender on this list has a parole violation or absconded, those who commit the most dangerous crimes may be on the list.

Those with information pertaining to a release violation or an absconder can contact their local adult parole and probation office or leave an anonymous message with the state’s fugitive tip line at 815-524-5693. Those with a warrant for their arrest should contact the jurisdiction where it was issued to make arrangements to turn themselves in or contact their attorney.

How To Look Up Inmates in a Utah State Prison

To find out if a person is still in prison, interested parties can use the Utah Department of Corrections Offender Search Tool. By entering the individual’s first and last name or their offender number, searchers can find out what prison the person is in and their release date. Requestors can also contact the Department of Corrections directly.⁵

Utah Department of Corrections
Records Bureau
14717 South Minuteman Drive
Draper, UT 84020

Phone: 801-545-5500

There are two state prisons in the state of Utah, including one in Salt Lake City and one in Gunnison. Requesters who know which prison the person is in can also contact the corresponding corrections facility:

Utah State Corrections Facility
Attn: Visiting
P.O. Box 16530
Salt Lake City, UT 84116

Phone: 801-522-7046

Central Utah Correctional Facility
Attn: Visiting
P.O. Box 898
Gunnison, UT 84634

Phone: 435-528-6000

Those wishing to visit an inmate must complete a Visitor Application Form.⁶ Interested parties can print this application and then mail the completed form directly to the corresponding facility below, or complete the Electronic Visiting Application for faster approval.

Once the application is approved, friends and family members can use the Online Visitation Scheduling Tool to request a visit or contact the facility directly. Family and friends can also schedule video visitation meetings online. For more information, check out the state’s Visiting Guide.

Friends and family members can send money to inmates using the state’s Access Correction feature. Payments can be made by mail by completing the required payment form and mailing it to the appropriate address or by phone by calling 866-345-1884.⁷ Payments can also be made online at the Access Correction portal or in person using the kiosk system.

How To Find Parole Officers & Hearings in Utah

Eligible inmates may apply for parole to receive early release from jail. If granted, the parolee is expected to follow a strict set of rules. Failure to do so could result in the inmate being returned to jail for the remainder of their sentence.

The Utah Board of Pardons & Parole makes the determination as to whether an inmate is granted early release or not.⁸ The board holds monthly hearings to determine if an offender should or should not be released on parole.

Fortunately, information pertaining to these hearings is available to the public through a parole search. In fact, anyone can find out when an inmate is having a parole hearing and what the final determination is.

Requesters can use the Utah Board of Pardons & Parole Hearings & Decision Search feature to find this information.⁹ Interested parties can search this database by first and last name, offender number, date of hearing or date of decision.

Victims of a crime can also sign up for alerts that send a notification if the offender is scheduled for a parole hearing or for release. Victims can request these notification services through the UDC VINELink system. Those having questions about early release can contact their local adult parole and probation office.

How To Conduct a Free Utah Probationer Search

Many people erroneously think that parole and probation are the same thing. However, this is not true. While both parole and probation allow an offender to reduce the amount of time they spend in jail, there are some major differences between these two options.

Probation is often offered to offenders of lesser or non-violent crimes in lieu of jail time. It’s part of the sentencing issued by the judge.

Instead of spending an extended period of time incarcerated, offenders may receive probation for a portion or all of their sentencing instead. While offenders on probation aren’t in jail, they must still abide by a series of rules and regulations set forth by the courts.

Parole, on the other hand, is granted to inmates who are currently incarcerated in exchange for good behavior. If approved, parole lets inmates receive early release. Those on parole must also adhere to strict rules and regulations as part of their release.

Conducting a statewide probation search is similar to searching parole records. Interested parties can use the Utah Department of Corrections’ Offender Search. By entering the person of interest’s first and last name, searchers can check criminal records, which note whether a person is on probation or not.

Searchers may also choose to contact or visit the Utah Department of Corrections directly for record inquiries, with the address and contact information provided below.

Utah Department of Corrections
Records Bureau
14717 South Minuteman Drive
Draper, UT 84020

Phone: 801-545-5500

Interested parties can also contact the adult parole and probation office in the county where the crime occurred and ask to speak to a probation office.¹⁰ Depending on the specific situation, these officers may be able to provide information about a person’s probation status.

For instance, requesters seeking information regarding an individual on probation in Salt Lake County can contact a Criminal Justice Services Case Manager in person or by phone.¹¹ The office is open Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

Criminal Justice Services
2001 South State Street, Suite S3-650
Salt Lake City, UT 84190

Phone: 385-468-3500

Using the tips in this resource can help users conduct a free Utah parole search that provides the most accurate and up-to-date results available.