Conejos County Jail
Conejos County Jail
Looking for inmate information? The 100-bed Conejos County Jail is available 24 hours a day at 719-376-6778.
People arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in the county are taken here for booking and processing. Those held stay in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to remain until the disposition of their trial.
The facility’s roster is available through the inmate search tool.
Inmates with sentences of less than one year serve them here. Inmates with longer sentences are transferred to the Colorado State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page includes information on the visitation schedule, putting money on an inmate’s account, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
It’s smart to save the inmate’s booking number or jail ID for mail and messages. If it’s not online, call Conejos County Jail at 719-376-6778.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
Find an inmate in the Conejos County Jail by visiting the Official Jail Inmate Roster. The roster lists criminal charges, bond amounts, visitation eligibility, and booking photos. If you can’t find what you need, call the jail at 719-376-6778. You can also search the court dockets (schedules) for upcoming criminal cases in Conejos County and across Colorado.
Conejos County Jail Inmate Search
If you’re worried about a warrant in Conejos County or anywhere in Colorado, Crimewatch is a good place to begin your search. For court case information, the official Colorado source has the details. Note that Crimewatch only shows warrants that participating agencies choose to post, so it may not list every active warrant.
Every court in Colorado, including those in Conejos County, treats most defendants charged with non-capital crimes as eligible for reasonable bail. Petty crimes and traffic offenses generally don’t require monetary bail. Judges base the bail amount on several factors:
• Whether the defendant is employed and what they can afford.
• Ties to the community, including family and how long they’ve lived there.
• The severity of the current charge.
• Past offenses and criminal record.
The easiest way to learn an offender’s bail at the Conejos County Jail is to call 719-376-6778. For a general sense of amounts, you can review a sample Colorado bond schedule, but each judicial district has its own. The county takes cash, surety bonds, and property bonds, and can also release an offender on personal recognizance.
The Conejos County Jail is licensed for 100 inmates, but it is often forced to make room for many more, especially on weekends. At most city and county jails in Colorado, 35-40% or more of the inmate population turns over monthly, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months, with about 8-9% staying six to twelve months. Inmates held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in this county remain in custody at one of the Conejos County facilities much longer.
Conejos County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,000 offenders every year.
You can also browse photos of the Conejos County Jail that we’ve collected over time.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe 100-bed Conejos County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Conejos County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 719-376-6778, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Conejos County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Conejos County Jail
PO Box 37
Conejos, CO 81129
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Conejos County Jail
PO Box 37
Conejos, CO 81129
- Jail (Main): 719-376-6778
- Sheriff: 719-376-2196
What should you know about the booking process at Conejos County Jail?
Once arrested, the person is taken to Conejos County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.
Steps involved in booking at Conejos County Jail include:
- Confirming identity.
- Taking mugshots for record.
- Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
- DNA collection if applicable.
- Comprehensive physical search.
- Seizing personal property.
- Access to a free phone call.
To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Conejos County Jail at 719-376-6778.
Steps to pay bail in Conejos County
After an arrest, individuals are brought to Conejos County Jail in Antonito for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:
1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 719-376-6778.
Bail payment can be handled through various means.
- Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 719-376-6778).
- Licensed bail bond agents in Conejos County are available for assistance.
- Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To learn more about the bail process in Conejos County, Colorado, visit the Conejos County Jail Bail Page.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Conejos County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Conejos County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
14044 County Rd G.5
Antonito, CO 81120
719-376-6778
- 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 719-376-6778 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 719-376-6778 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Conejos County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-376-6778 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Conejos County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Conejos County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-376-6778 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Conejos County Jail?
There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person.
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Conejos County Jail uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.
Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Conejos County Jail first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Conejos County Jail
PO Box 37
Conejos, CO 81129
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.
How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Conejos County
To deposit money online for an inmate in Conejos County Jail follow these steps:
- Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Conejos County.
- After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
- Choose Colorado, then choose Conejos County Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate.
- Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Conejos County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
- If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.
For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Conejos County Jail, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Conejos County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Conejos County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-376-6778 for further assistance.
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How to Set up Phone Calling Between you and Your Inmate in the Conejos County Jail
To set up a phone calling account between you and your Conejos County inmate, follow these instructions:
- Create an account by first registering with Prodigy Sales/Telewest.
- You will then be directed to choose a product; in other words what type of account you want to have in order to phone or to communicate with your Conejos County inmate.
- Options for Conejos County Jail include prepaid phone accouts, messaging services and video visitation.
- You will ten be prompted to choose Colorado, then the Conejos County Jail, then the amount you want to deposit, then your inmate's name.
- The last step will be adding a payment method, and adding funds to the account.
For all the information you need regarding Conejos County Jail phone times, costs, rules and regulations about communication by phone with an inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your phone, messaging and video visitation communication will be recording. It is advised that you do not discuss sensitive information regarding your Conejos County inmate's pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Conejos County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-376-6778 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Conejos County Jail, and what can I send them?
Conejos County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Conejos County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Conejos 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 #
Conejos County Jail
PO Box 37
Conejos, CO 81129
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Conejos County Jail
PO Box 37
Conejos, CO 81129
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
Ask the Conejos County Jail whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer 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 Conejos County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Conejos County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Conejos County Jail
PO Box 37
Conejos, CO 81129
Conejos County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Conejos County Jail 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 Conejos County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Conejos County Jail
PO Box 37
Conejos, CO 81129
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 Conejos County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-376-6778 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Conejos County Jail, and what can I purchase?
JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Conejos County Jail
Search for JailATM services for Conejos County Jail.
Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Conejos County Jail.
Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Conejos County Jail may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
Send Gift Packs
Conejos County Jail has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.
These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.
How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Conejos County
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Conejos County Jail follow these steps:
- Go to JailATM, choose Colorado, then choose Conejos County Jail
- Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
- Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
- Select the products you want shipped to them at Conejos County Jail, and then input your payment method.
- NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Conejos County at any one time.
- If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914
For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Conejos County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Conejos County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Conejos County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-376-6778 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Conejos County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Conejos County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-376-6778 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Conejos 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 Conejos County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-376-6778 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Conejos County?
This facility, known as "Conejos County Jail" is also known as Conejos County Jail, Colorado, Conejos.