Every detail on this page is checked by hand, not scraped. This unofficial directory helps friends and family of incarcerated individuals find critical information — inmate lists, locations, bail resources, visitation hours, rules, and text, phone, email, and mail services — for jails, detention centers, and prisons across the United States.
* Offenders arrested in Cheyenne County are currently housed in Bent County Jail, Colorado.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Colorado State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 719-456-1363, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Cheyenne County Jail at 719-456-1363 to get it.
Phone: 719-456-1363
Physical Address:
Bent County Jail
11100 County Road GG.5
Las Animas, CO 81054
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Bent County Jail
PMB 39193
P.O. Box 1042
San Antonio TX
Other Jails and Prisons
The Cheyenne County Jail roster is available online through the Official Jail Inmate Roster. Search it to find an inmate’s charges, bond amount, visiting eligibility, and mugshot, or call the jail at 719-456-1363. The statewide docket search shows upcoming criminal court cases in Cheyenne County and every other county in Colorado.
Cheyenne County Jail Inmate Search
Wondering whether you have a warrant in Cheyenne County or anywhere in Colorado? Crimewatch is a good first stop. For information about a court case involving you or someone close to you, check the official Colorado source. Keep in mind that not every agency posts its warrants on Crimewatch, so no results there doesn’t guarantee there’s no warrant.
Under Colorado statutes, most criminal defendants in Cheyenne County charged with non-capital offenses are eligible for reasonable bail, while petty crimes and traffic offenses typically require no monetary bail. Judges weigh several factors in setting bail:
• Employment status and financial situation.
• Length of residence in the area and local family ties.
• The seriousness of the charge.
• Prior convictions and criminal history.
Call the Cheyenne County Jail at 719-456-1363 to find out an inmate’s bail. If you know the charge, a sample Colorado bond schedule will give you a rough idea of the amount, although judicial districts set their own schedules. Cash, surety bonds, and property bonds are accepted, as is release on personal recognizance.
The Cheyenne County Jail is licensed for 20 inmates, but the jail is often forced to make room for many more, especially on weekends. Monthly turnover at most city and county jails in Colorado is at least 35-40% of the inmate population, 90-day turnover is another 25-30%, six-month turnover is another 15-20%, and about 8-9% stay six to twelve months. Inmates held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder. Since those cases take time to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in this county remain in custody at one of the Cheyenne County facilities much longer.
Every year, Cheyenne County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,680 offenders.
You can also browse photos of the Cheyenne County Jail that we’ve collected over time.
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After an arrest, individuals are taken to Cheyenne County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Cheyenne County Jail includes the following steps:
The booking process can take anywhere from one hour to 48 hours. For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 719-456-1363.
If someone has been booked at Cheyenne County Jail in Las Animas, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 719-456-1363.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Cheyenne County, Colorado, visit the Cheyenne County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Cheyenne County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne 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:
Bent County Jail
PMB 39193
P.O. Box 1042
San Antonio TX
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Bent County Jail
11100 County Road GG.5
Las Animas, CO 81054
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 Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne 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:
Bent County Jail
11100 County Road GG.5
Las Animas, CO 81054
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cheyenne County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-456-1363 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Cheyenne County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Cheyenne County?
This facility, known as "Cheyenne County Jail" is also known as Cheyenne County Jail , Cheyenne County Jail, Colorado, Cheyenne.
The Cheyenne County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Cheyenne County: Cheyenne Wells and Kit Carson.
