Alamosa County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Alamosa County Jail, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 719-589-6608 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the court dockets (schedules) for upcoming criminal court cases in Alamosa County and every other county in Colorado.

Alamosa County Jail Inmate Search

The Alamosa County Jail maintains an average of 125 offenders in custody on any given day. The Alamosa County Jail has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Alamosa County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,500 offenders.

The following charts of Alamosa County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Alamosa County Corrections Department, the state of Colorado Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Alamosa County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Alamosa County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Alamosa County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Alamosa County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

1315 17th Street
Alamosa, CO 81101
719-589-6608

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 719-589-6608 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 719-589-6608 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Alamosa County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for 'At the Jail' Visitation with Inmates.



For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:

• Register or Log in to your account
• Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
• Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
• Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
  
  Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
  Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
  1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
  2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
  3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Alamosa County Jail will either approve or deny it.
  4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
  NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.

How to Have Remote Video Visits with an Inmate in Alamosa County

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Alamosa County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with your Alamosa County inmate using Inmate Canteen.
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• Inmate Canteen has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area at Alamosa County Jail.
• You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Alamosa County inmate.
• This is a fee based service.

Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Alamosa County Jail and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Alamosa County, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alamosa County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-589-6608 for further assistance.

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

Alamosa County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Remote Video Visitation with Inmates.

For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:

• Register or Log in to your account
• Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
• Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
• Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
  
  Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
  Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
  1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
  2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
  3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Alamosa County Jail will either approve or deny it.
  4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
  NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alamosa County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-589-6608 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Alamosa County Jail?

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Alamosa County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Alamosa County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Alamosa County Jail follow these steps:

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
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• Select Colorado, then Alamosa County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
• Maximum spend is $125.00.
• NOTE: Alamosa County Jail may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally. 

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Alamosa County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Alamosa County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alamosa County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-589-6608 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Alamosa County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Alamosa County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

• Alamosa County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen.
• Register online, or log in if you already have an account with them. (Note: Chrome works best with this website)
• Services for Alamosa County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits or Purchasing Calling Cards.

Instructions on Purchasing Calling Cards or setting up to receive calls from an inmate:

• Register or Log in to your account
• Select Colorado, then Alamosa County Jail, then the inmate you wish to purchase a phone card or calling time for.
• Select the "Purchase Phone Card for an Inmate" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase the phone card for your inmate in Alamosa County.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Alamosa County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, 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 Alamosa County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-589-6608 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Alamosa County Jail, and what can I send them?

Alamosa County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Alamosa County Jail 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 Alamosa County Jail 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 & Inmate ID #
Alamosa County Jail
1315 17th Street
Alamosa, CO 81101

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Alamosa County Jail
1315 17th Street
Alamosa, CO 81101

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 Alamosa County Jail 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 Alamosa County Jail 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 & Inmate ID #
Alamosa County Jail
1315 17th Street
Alamosa, CO 81101

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alamosa County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-589-6608 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Alamosa County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Alamosa County Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Colorado.
3. Select Alamosa County Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Alamosa County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Alamosa County Jail's outside vendor for Commissary Items. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.

*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Alamosa County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Alamosa County Jail follow these steps:

• Select Colorado, then select Alamosa County Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
• Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Alamosa County.
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• Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Alamosa County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Alamosa County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Alamosa County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alamosa County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-589-6608 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Alamosa County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Alamosa County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Alamosa County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Inmate Canteen to create an account or log in if you already have one.
• Select Colorado, then select Alamosa County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
• Add money to your account.
• Verify your email.
• Send message.
• NOTE: All messages between you and your Alamosa County inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Alamosa County Jail, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Alamosa County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alamosa County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-589-6608 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Alamosa County Jail have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Alamosa County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-589-6608 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Alamosa County?