Inmate information is just a phone call away. The 20-bed Costilla County Jail can be reached 24 hours a day at 719-672-0673.
This jail handles booking and processing for everyone arrested in the county on misdemeanor or felony charges. Detained inmates remain in custody until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is complete.
The inmate search tool shows everyone currently in custody here.
Sentences under a year are served at this jail. Sentences over a year are served in the Colorado State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on searching the official jail roster, directions to the facility, and services like visitation, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. It will make mail and other contact much easier. If it’s not online, call Costilla County Jail at 719-672-0673.
Phone: 719-672-0673
Physical Address:
103 Gasper Street
San Luis, CO 81152
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Costilla County Jail
PO Box 6
San Luis, CO 81152
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Costilla County Jail
PO Box 6
San Luis, CO 81152
Other Jails and Prisons
Search the Official Jail Inmate Roster to find an inmate at the Costilla County Jail. The roster includes criminal charges, bond information, visitation eligibility, and mugshots. Questions? Call the jail at 719-672-0673. Upcoming criminal hearings in Costilla County and every other Colorado county are listed on the state’s court dockets.
Costilla County Jail Inmate Search
To check for a warrant in Costilla County or anywhere else in Colorado, try Crimewatch. If you need details on a court case involving you, a friend, or a relative, the official Colorado court dockets are the best source. Since not all agencies post their warrants on Crimewatch, it’s possible for a warrant to exist even if it doesn’t appear there.
Reasonable bail is available to most criminal defendants in Costilla County and across Colorado who face non-capital charges, while petty crimes and traffic offenses typically require no monetary bail. When deciding on bail, Colorado judges consider:
• 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 best way to find out an inmate’s bail at the Costilla County Jail is to call 719-672-0673. If you know the charge, a sample Colorado bond schedule can help you estimate the amount, keeping in mind each judicial district has its own. Bail is accepted as cash, a surety bond, or a property bond, and some offenders are released on personal recognizance.
The Costilla County Jail’s licensed capacity is 20 inmates, but it often has to take in many more offenders, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Colorado turn over at least 35-40% of their population each month, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months, while about 8-9% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Inmates held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges such as rape or murder. Those cases take longer to prepare for trial, so offenders arrested in this county remain at one of the Costilla County facilities much longer.
Each year, Costilla County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 400 offenders.
We’ve collected photos of the Costilla County Jail over the years, and you can view them here.
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The 20-bed Costilla County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Costilla 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 719-672-0673, 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 Costilla 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 #
Costilla County Jail
PO Box 6
San Luis, CO 81152
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 #
Costilla County Jail
PO Box 6
San Luis, CO 81152
After arrest, individuals are processed at Costilla County Jail, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Costilla County Jail:
If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 719-672-0673.
If someone is taken to Costilla County Jail in San Luis for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 719-672-0673.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Costilla County, Colorado, visit the Costilla County Jail Bail FAQ page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Costilla County Jail? What is the Schedule?
103 Gasper Street
San Luis, CO 81152
719-672-0673
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 719-672-0673 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 10:00AM - 2:40PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Costilla County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-672-0673 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Costilla County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Costilla County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-672-0673 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Costilla County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Costilla County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-672-0673 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Costilla County Jail?
To set up a phone calling account between you and your Costilla County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need regarding Costilla 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 Costilla County inmate's pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Costilla County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-672-0673 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Costilla County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Costilla County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-672-0673 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Costilla County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Costilla County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-672-0673 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Costilla 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 Costilla County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-672-0673 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Costilla 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 Costilla County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-672-0673 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Costilla County?
