Details of the Garfield County Jail
Panguitch is the county seat and largest community in Garfield County, Utah and sits at an elevation of approximately 6,666 feet with subfreezing temperatures about 7 months of the year. The word “Panguitch” is a Native American word for “Big Fish.”The jail facility is located at 375 North 700 West in Panguitch. The facility’s phone number is (435) 676-2678 and information about the most recent jail bookings can be found online at http://www.gcutsheriff.com/inmate_booking.html.
Posting Bond
Bond may be posted in person at the jail, but only cash is accepted (no credit or debit cards, cashier’s checks, money orders or personal checks). Bond may also be posted through a reputable bail bonding company.Depositing Money into an Inmate Account
The Garfield County Jail does not have an online method for depositing money into an inmate’s account. Deposits may be made in person during visitation or mailed.Deposits may be mailed via cashier’s check or money order and should be made payable to the inmate, using his or her full name and ID number if possible.
Deposits should be mailed to:
P.O. Box 370
Panguitch, Utah 84759
Inmate Opportunities
The Garfield County Jail has a number of educational and vocational programs available to inmates during their incarceration. In additional to high school and GED courses, inmates may learn Auto-Cad, Blueprint reading, Carpentry, Intro to Computers, and Spanish.The jail also offers a car wash program which allows citizens to get their car washed for a nominal fee while the inmates earn money for when they are released.
Writing an Inmate
Envelopes must include the sender's full name and complete return address. Letters should be addressed to the inmate, using their full name and prisoner ID number, and sent to:P.O. Box 370
Panguitch, Utah 84759
No religious items, food, medicine, greeting cards, pens, pencils, markers, newspapers, envelopes, stamps, stickers, packages or cash will be accepted. Envelopes and letters should be free of decoration, including no stickers, glitter, lipstick or perfume.
Visiting an Inmate
Visiting hours are from 9 a.m. to 5 p.m. Thursday through Sunday.Visitors must have a valid government identification card featuring their photo to gain entry into the facility. All visitors are subject to search.
No food or drink is allowed in the visiting area. Other personal items such as purses or briefcases must remain in the visitor’s locked vehicle. Cell phones, cameras and other electronic devices are not permitted.
Inmate Phone System
Family and friends may set up an account in order to be able to receive calls from the jail. Advance Pay accounts are set up by the individual receiving the calls. To set up an Advance Pay account, the individual should call Securus at 1-800-844-6591 for instructions.Once an account is set up, the inmate may dial the phone numbers specified on the account, and the recipient must then accept the call by following the system’s automated instructions. The cost of the call is then deducted from the account balance.
Phone calls may last up to 15 minutes each. Any attempt to transfer, forward or conference the call will disconnect the call.
