The Utah Department of Corrections announced the return to regular operations at the Utah State Correctional Facility (USCF) and the Central Utah Correctional Facility (CUCF). These facilities have ended a partial lockdown status that had been in effect since late September.
Normal operations have resumed for all incarcerated individuals at both the USCF and CUCF. This includes access to education, religious services, recreation, visitation, and programming.
UDC leadership initiated the lockdown after an incarcerated individual at CUCF violently attacked and seriously injured a correctional officer on September 24. Following the incident, an investigation was launched, and the lockdown was partially lifted in selected housing units while the investigation continued through most of October.
Commissioner Jared Garcia stated that while the partial lockdown caused disruption and frustration, the priority remains the safety of staff, volunteers, and incarcerated individuals. Garcia also noted that the September attack on an officer was violent and egregious, stating that such attacks and threats will not be tolerated.
Updates regarding facility access are regularly posted on the official UDC website at corrections.utah.gov. The department encourages families, stakeholders, and the public to check that site for future updates.
