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Denver Detention Center & County Jail

When someone is being held in the custody of the Denver Sheriff there is often confusion over where the person is located. Denver has two main facilities where inmates are housed. The Denver County Jail is located at 10500 East Smith Road. The Denver Detention Center is located at 490 W. Colfax Avenue. The Denver Sheriff Department has a website that can be useful in locating an inmate. If you have trouble finding someone, you can call the Denver County Jail at 720-913-3642 or the Downtown Detention Center at 720-337-0400.

Denver Jails And Court Houses – Different For Different Hearing Types

In general, the Denver County Jail is used for the long term care and custody of inmates, for those serving a County Jail sentence, and for felons awaiting transfer to the Colorado Department of Corrections. This also applies to those waiting to be relocated into halfway house or Community Corrections housing.

The Denver Detention Center is mainly used for prisoner intake and processing until they are able to make bond, or have been given advisement by the court. Early court hearings, such as bond or preliminary hearings, occur here. For those in custody for state felony, state misdemeanor and City General Sessions, hearings are held in courtrooms 2100 and 2300, located on the second floor at the jail. Later hearings are at the main courthouse across the courtyard.

No matter where your friend or family member is located, our lawyers are ready to visit inmates at anytime. We have greater access to the inmates detained by the Police and Denver Sheriff, and regularly go to the jail to advise inmates of their rights prior to police trying to interview them. Call us for a prompt inmate visit.

Denver Bail Bond Posting In Denver

When a bond is permitted, the Denver County Jail/Detention Center permits bail/bonds to be posted in the form of surety, or cash bonds. Surety bonds are used when the defendant or the person bonding the individual does not have enough of their own money to post the amount. A fee between 10-15% of the bond amount is usually charged for rental of the bonding agent’s money. Sometimes, with the approval of the court, a personal recognizance bond is permitted. Personal recognizance bonds are rarely given to inmates with prior criminal histories and usually require an appearance before the court. This appearance usually necessitates an overnight stay in jail to be seen by the court. Only cash bonds are returned to the person posting bail, and only if the inmate appears at all court appearances. Don’t use a bondsman if you have the full cash bond.

Denver also charges a $30.00 processing fee for the privilege of being booked. However, if the defendant is not convicted, the money will be refunded if a written request is made.

Inmate Account Funds for Purchases While in Jail

There are three ways to place monies on an account for someone in custody. Each way requires a
Criminal Descriptor number (find this number by doing an inmate search).

Lobby Kiosk:

Payments can be made by kiosk – cash or credit card – located at the Downtown Detention Center (490
Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206) or the Denver County Jail (10500 E Smith Rd, Denver, CO 80239).

Money Order:

Only a US Postal Service money order (no other money orders/checks will be accepted) for an inmate’s account. Write the name and CD number of the person in our care directly onto the money order to ensure the money goes to the correct person. To pay in person, drop off the US Postal Service money order at the information desk at either the Downtown Detention Center (490 Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206) or the Denver County Jail (10500 E Smith Rd, Denver, CO 80239). To pay by mail, send money orders to PO Box 1108, Denver, Colorado 80201.

Online Pay:

Monies can be placed on an inmate’s account by going to Access Corrections. Money can be withdrawn from an account if agreed to by the inmate and they have ample funds in their account. A valid government issued ID will be required to make this request.

Inmate Mail at Denver County Jail & Detention Center

Inmate mail should be addressed as follows:

Inmate: (enter name here, no alias or nicknames) and CD #

Denver Sheriff Department

P.O. Box 1108

Denver, CO 80201

The CD number is an absolute necessity and mail will be returned without it. Stationary, including paper and stamps can be sent to the inmate if it is sent directly from a stationary store, but is limited to once every 30 days. There are limitations on specific kinds of stationary and you should call the jail to make sure items will not be returned. It is important to keep in mind that the inmate’s mail will be read before it is delivered.

Inmate Telephone Calls

The Denver County Sheriff Department uses a system called Securus. Friends and family members of inmates can go to their website to learn more about calling, video conferencing, and visiting.

To schedule a lawyer visit or attorney visit with your family or friend in the Denver County Jail or Detention Center today, call our criminal defense attorneys at 303-731-0719. Together, we can protect their future.

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