Sentencing
Typically by this point you have reached a plea agreement with the prosecutors so you shouldn't have any surprises. Keep in mind, however, that a plea agreement between you and the prosecutor may not necessarily get the green-light by the judge. The judge has the opportunity at this point to either agree to the agreement you made or reject it - he or she can choose to make you do as much or as little time as possible (within statute). If you have a very minor offense (first time drug charge, etc.) the prosecutor may offer a "plea in abeyance" - talk to your attorney about this option if it is presented.

Time-frame
If you are going to the Utah County Jail you probably do not have a sentence longer than a year. If you have multiple charges and get a year on each, for example, a judge will almost always "run them concurrently." For example, if you have 4 counts of possession of a narcotic and the judge sentences you to six months on each but runs them concurrent then you will only be in jail for six months - nice, huh?

Also keep in mind that whatever amount of time you are sentenced to will not be the amount of time that you serve. Unless the judge expressly says "No good time," you can take advantage of "Good time" - basically time off for good behavior. Right now good time is one day off for every two served. If you are sentenced to a year you will only serve 8 months with good time. That, however, is your worst-case scenario.

Remember, the Utah County Jail is packed at times to near-full capacity. Judges love to throw the book at you and scare you, but most of them know you will be out within a couple of months on review. Ask the court for a review of your case and build a strong case for things you have learned in jail. Working on your GED if you don't have a diploma or trying to get kitchen responsibilities will look good to the judge - they want to see that you are trying to better yourself and taking advantage of your time in jail. Most judges will let you out within a month or two on drug charges, especially if it is your first offense.

Holding Cell
If you're not sentenced to jail time at this point you get to go home - congratulations! Otherwise you will either be assigned a date to report to the jail or you will go to a holding cell and wait to be transported to the jail. You will most likely be in the holding cell for a few hours while inmates from the jail come in and out (typically having their cases reviewed for an early discharge). Usually they will put you in handcuffs and shackles - don't worry, this is an intimidation move - you will never wear handcuffs or shackles again unless you are transported to the court again and even sometimes they won't do it then.