Contact(s):
| Sheriff . . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .Travis Mitchell |
| Lieutenant . . . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . . .Dave Boren |
| Jail Commander . . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . .Keith Hansen |
| Direct
Phone . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .435-738-0196,
435-722-4444 |
| Direct
Fax . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . . .435-738-2637 |
| Emergency Phone Number
. . . . . . . .435-738-2424, 435-722-2210 |
| Duchesne County Jail .
. . . . . . . . . . 435-738-0190, 435-722-0987 |
| Jail Fax Number . . .
. . . . . . . . . . . . 435-738-0191 |
|
Old Jail
Complexs . . . . . . . . . . . . . . 435-738-3040 |
The Duchesne
County, Utah sheriff's Department employs 55 people - 40 of which are sworn law
enforcement officers. Fifteen Road Deputies patrol over miles of highway and answer
calls over a square mile area. Our two Correctional Sites - The Duchesne County
Correctional Industries and the County Jail employ 25 Correctional Officers and 15
civilian's. Between the two sites, Duchesne County houses 196 inmates, of which
approximately 140 are state inmates.
MISSION
STATEMENT
The Duchesne County Sheriff’s Office will
serve the citizens of Duchesne County with the utmost honesty, fairness and integrity. We
will be diligent in teaching, and increasing the awareness of our citizens. We will be
courteous and respectful at all times, maintaining the highest level of knowledge,
enthusiasm and dedication to protect the rights of our citizens.
We, at the Duchesne County Sheriff’s
Office, are committed to maintaining the quality of life that the residents of our county
have come to appreciate and expect. We are committed to the pursuit of excellence and we
adhere to the following values which guide our conduct:
Integrity: We uphold the public
trust by being honest and truthful in our actions and with our words. We strive to
maintain the highest standards of ethnical and moral character.
Honesty: We will be truthful,
fair and judicious in all of our dealings with the public and other agencies. We will
treat the people we serve with dignity and in an unbiased manner. We pledge to protect
their constitutional rights through the impartial enforcement of the law.
Service: We will provide
dedicated, courteous and compassionate assistance, through leadership, cooperation and by
exercising problem solving skills. We aspire to continue to improve the quality of life of
our Duchesne County residents through the creation of partnerships within our community.
Education: We will provide
educational opportunities for the residents of Duchesne County. We will educate through
spoken word, written materials and most importantly through our actions. We will strive to
continue our education, increasing the resources that we have to offer our constituency.
Respect: We strive to treat
those we work with, and serve, with the esteem and respect that they deserve.
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DUCHESNE COUNTY JUSTICE CENTER
In May of 1997, the new Duchesne County Justice
Center opened it's doors. The building is home to the State of Utah 8th District
Court, the Justice Court, the Duchesne County Attorney and the Duchesne County Sheriff's
Office. Located on a bench just north of Duchesne, the $8.2 million dollar facility
was funded through a combination of Community Impact Board Funds and a bond
election.
Ralph Stansfield, a native of Duchesne County,
is just completing his first term as Sheriff and has seen his staff swell from 13
employees in 1994 to over 50. He has also coordinated the efforts to build the
Justice Center and renovate the old county jail into the only Utah Correctional Industries
worksite located outside of a Utah Department of Corrections facility.
Our Department is an important source of Public
Information. We hope you enjoy browsing our Website and find it educational, informative
and useful.
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SHERIFF'S
OFFICE INFORMATION
In the summer of 1997, the Duchesne County
Sheriff’s Office completed construction on a $8.2 million Justice Center, which in
addition to housing the Sheriff’s Office and the 160 bed jail, is home to the 8th
District Court, Justice Court and the County Attorney’s Office. The facility is
located just north of town in the Blue Bench area of Duchesne.
In addition, the old County Jail was recently
renovated and is home to 36 state inmates. These inmates participate in various work
release programs, including six who are employed by the Utah Correctional Industries (a
Department of Corrections Work Program) assembling office furniture.
Currently, there are
54 people employed by the Sheriff’s Office; including 16
Road Deputies and 26 Correctional Officers. At the present
time, our Civil Officer is Joe Summarell and he can be contacted at 435-738-2015.
The Sheriff’s Office also has a Search and
Rescue Unit which consists of 36 volunteer who respond to various calls for help
throughout the County. Additionally, the 9 member Uintah Basin Search Dog Team assists the
Sheriff’s Office with searches throughout the area and has been recently called on to
assist on several searches throughout the inter-mountain area.
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