Adams County Detention Facility

The Adams County Detention Facility’s Official Jail Inmate Roster lets you search for an inmate and view their charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, and mugshot. If you’d rather speak with staff, call 303-654-1850. For court schedules, look up the dockets for upcoming criminal cases in Adams County or any Colorado county.

Adams County Detention Facility Inmate Search

Have questions about a warrant in Adams County or elsewhere in Colorado? Start with Crimewatch. For details about a court case, we recommend the official Colorado docket search. Not every agency uses Crimewatch, so if nothing turns up, there could still be a warrant.

In Colorado, including Adams County, most defendants facing non-capital charges are eligible for reasonable bail. Petty crimes and traffic offenses typically require no monetary bail. When setting bail, judges look at factors such as:

• The defendant’s employment and financial resources.
• How long they’ve lived in the area and whether they have family there.
• How serious the charged offense is.
• Any prior criminal record or past offenses.

The jail can tell you an inmate’s bail if you call the Adams County Detention Facility at 303-654-1850. You can also look at a sample Colorado bond schedule to see typical amounts, keeping in mind that each judicial district sets its own. The county accepts cash, a surety bond, or a property bond, or can release an offender on personal recognizance.

Although the Adams County Detention Facility is licensed for 1600 inmates, it frequently holds more than that, particularly on weekends. City and county jails in Colorado typically turn over at least 35-40% of their population every month, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months, with roughly 8-9% staying six to twelve months. Inmates who stay longer than a year are usually charged with serious crimes like murder or rape. Those cases take a long time to prepare for trial, so offenders arrested in this county for them stay in one of the Adams County facilities much longer.

Adams County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 38,140 offenders every year.

For a look at the facility, view our photos of the jail.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Adams County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Adams County Detention Facility
OFF-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• There are no on-site visits allowed.
• Video visitation costs $0.50 per minute.
• Video visits are 30 minutes maximum.

The Adams County Detention Facility uses Homewav for all Video Visitation services.

The information below provides complete instructions regarding:

Visiting Hours and Visitation Schedule,
Visitation Rules,
Application & Registration
Inmate Video Visits, and
Jail Visitation Process for the Adams County Detention Facility

Adams County Detention Facility uses HomeWAV for Inmate Video Visitation. 

Off-site remote visits are simple and convenient for both inmates and you. 
Outgoing calls can be initiated from the detention facility without the need for advanced scheduling.
HomeWAV is compatible with both Apple iOS and Android.
HomeWAV is compatible with most major browsers on either PC or Mac computers, but works best with Google Chrome.

Following these instructions exactly will enhance your chances of having trouble-free visits.

How Much does Homewav Cost?

Adams County Detention Facility charges $0.50 cents per minute for video visitation and $1.00 for each video message.  

There is NO minimum talk time. Each ‘call’ can be as short as one minute.

In addition, there is a $1.00 fee for any purchase. All “Talk to me Funds” can only be used between the inmate and the visitor who owns the account.

How does HomeWAV video visitation work?

1.  Sign Up Here.
2. Complete both steps of the registration process
3. Add ‘Talk to me Funds’ to your account using your credit or debit card.
4. Then you just wait for the inmate to call

How Do I add Funds to my account?

1. Once you are logged in, click “Add Talk to Me Funds
2. Type in the amount of dollars you want to add to your account.
3. Click “Update” 
4. Choose a way to pay (Credit, debit, or prepaid card.)

Can I use HomeWAV on my smartphone or tablet?

Yes, however your HomeWAV account must be first set up online from a computer. 

Once you have added funds to your account, you will need to install the Homewav app onto your phone or tablet.

To receive calls you must log in through the app and wait for the inmate to initiate the call. 

You cannot add funds or make any changes to your account information through the app. These options are only available through the website. 

The app should be solely used for video visitation.

What are the minimum PC requirements?

1. A computer with Windows Operating System. (Note: HomeWAV works best with Chrome.)
2. Speakers or Headphones
3. Camera and microphone

Can I use HomeWAV from the jail lobby if I don’t have a computer?

Yes, Adams County Detention Facility has a HomeWAV kiosk in their lobby for you to use if you don’t have a computer or smartphone, however due to COVID issues you may be temporarily prohibited entrance into their lobby. 

How does the Inmate Know I am Logged in and Ready to Visit?

1.    Make sure there are funds in your account and that you are marked as “appear online”.
2.    The moment you log in, the HomeWAV screen at the facility will light up green and display the inmates name. This informs the inmate that they have a visitor that is now logged on. 
3.    Once the inmate sees the notification, he or she will initiate the call.
4.    When the inmate initiates the call, a ringing sound will take place and a pop-up box will appear, asking you if you want to accept the call.

Can I transfer funds from one inmate to another?

If you have multiple inmates and would like to transfer your funds to a different inmate, please call HomeWAV at 314-764-2872 or email support@homewav.com and include the following information:
1.    Homewav account holder’s name.
2.    The number of minutes to be transferred.
3.    Facility Name.
4.    From which inmate to who do you want to transfer funds.

How do I get a refund on leftover funds?

Email HomeWAV at refunds@homewav.com with your refund request. 
REFUNDS are subject to a $7.50 processing fee.  *Note* refund requests must be sent from the email address of the registered visitor.

How can I contact HomeWAV if I’m having any problems?

HomeWAV Visitor Support is available 7 days a week during the following hours:

Monday – Friday 
9:00AM to 6:00PM EST

Saturday – Sunday 
8:00AM to 6:00PM EST

HomeWAV Customer Service: Call 314-764-2872, or toll free 844-394-6639.

HomeWAV Video Tutorials

HomeWAV Frequently Asked Questions

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-654-1850 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Adams County Detention Facility?

Adams County Detention Facility
OFF-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• Video visitation costs $0.50 per minute.
• Video visits are 30 minutes maximum.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-654-1850 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Adams County Detention Facility?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Adams County Detention Facility, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Adams County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Adams County Detention Facility follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Colorado, then select Adams County Detention Facility, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Adams County Detention Facility.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-654-1850 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Adams County Detention Facility?

How Do Inmates in Adams County Detention Facility Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Adams County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Adams County Detention Facility uses the services of HOMEWAV.
• 
• Register with them online or call them at 844-394-6639. 
• Agents are available from 8:00 AM - 5:00 PM CST, 7 days a week, 365 days a year, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Services for Adams County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits or Purchasing Calling Cards.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Adams County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, video, messaging, time limits and more, visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-654-1850 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Adams County Detention Facility, and what can I send them?

Adams County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Adams County Detention Facility allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Adams County Detention Facility also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.

Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope. 

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking ID#
Adams County Detention Facility
PO Box 5001
Brighton, CO 80601

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking ID#
Adams County Detention Facility
PO Box 5001
Brighton, CO 80601

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.

Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.

Books
The Adams County Detention Facility allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Adams County Detention Facility standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking ID#
Adams County Detention Facility
PO Box 5001
Brighton, CO 80601

Adams County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Adams County Detention Facility there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Adams County Detention Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking ID#
Adams County Detention Facility
PO Box 5001
Brighton, CO 80601

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-654-1850 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Adams County Detention Facility, and what can I purchase?

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Adams County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Adams County Detention Facility follow these steps:

• Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
• 
• Select Colorado, then select Adams County Detention Facility, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Adams County Detention Facility.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-654-1850 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Adams County Detention Facility using an Online Messaging Service?

Friends and Family can leave Video Messages for Inmates using HomeWAV Video services.

The cost is $1.00 per message. In addition, there is a $1.00 fee for any purchase. 
How does HomeWAV video messaging (email) work?

1. Sign Up.
2. Complete both steps of the registration process
3. Add ‘Talk to me Funds’ to your account using your credit or debit card.
4. Send your video message.

How to Visit or Email an Inmate in Adams County Colorado or visiting an inmate at the jail

To visit or email an inmate in Adams County follow these steps:

• In addition to visiting inmates at the jail, Adams County Detention Facility uses a video visitation service called HomeWav.
  
• Register and Sign Up Here.
• Complete all steps of the registration process to get full access to Adams County Detention Facility inmate communication services.
• Add ‘Talk to me Funds’ to your account using your credit or debit card.
• Then you just wait for your Adams County inmate to communicate.
  How do you add Funds to your account?
• Once you are logged in, click “Add Talk to Me Funds".
• Type in the amount of dollars you want to add to your account.
• Click “Update”.
• Choose a way to pay (Credit, debit, or prepaid card).

Who do you contact if you are having any problems arranging the remote video visit, phoning or emailing of an inmate in Adams County?
Call HomeWav support at 314-764-2872, or toll free 844-394-6639.
Monday – Friday 
9:00AM to 6:00PM EST
Saturday – Sunday 
8:00AM to 6:00PM EST

NOTE: All communications between you and your inmate at Adams County Detention Facility will be recorded and stored. Do not discuss your inmate's case or other sensitive information as it can be used against them (or you) in court.

For full instructions on all the benefits of using Homewav to visit a Adams County inmate, visiting an inmate at the jail itself, email and texting an inmate, rates, policies, rules, dress codes, bringing children, attorney and clergy visits and more, go to our official Visit Inmate Page. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-654-1850 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Adams County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Adams County Detention Facility now offers Homewav ComPAS™ (Portable Access System) tablets to their inmates.

 
Homewav is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Video Messages and Video Calls - Send and receive video messages and have video visits and calls with inmate.
• Job Search - Inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources, including GED courses.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Register here. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days after you pay.

Questions:

• By phone - 314-764-2872
• By email - support@homewav.com

Adams County Detention Facility now offers Homewav ComPAS™ (Portable Access System) tablets to their inmates.

 
Homewav is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for phone, visits, messages, education, self-help and entertainment.

• Register here. 

Questions:

• By phone - 314-764-2872
• By email - support@homewav.com

To learn more about Homewav tablets, the dozens of features, cost and how to get one delivered to your inmate, check out our Inmate Tablet page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Adams County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-654-1850 for further assistance.

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