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DOLORES COUNTY TRANSPORTS ACCUSED PERSONS TO MONTEZUMA COUNTY FOR INCARCERATION. If you would like to locate a person arrested in Dolores County, you can either contact the Dolores County Sheriff at 970-677-2257 OR contact the Montezuma County Jail at 970-564-4995 OR use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
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 970-564-4995, 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 Dolores County Jail at 970-564-4995 to get it.
Phone: 970-564-4995
Physical Address:
Montezuma County Jail
730 East Driscoll Street
Cortez, CO 81321
Other Jails and Prisons
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Dolores County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Dolores County Jail:
The duration of booking can vary, taking between one and 48 hours. For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Dolores County Jail at 970-564-4995.
After being arrested and booked into Dolores County Jail in Cortez, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 970-564-4995 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
To get more information on the bail process in Dolores County, Colorado, visit the Dolores County Jail Bail FAQ.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Dolores County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Dolores County?
This facility, known as "Dolores County Jail" is also known as Dolores County Sheriff Inmates, Dolores County Jail, Colorado, Dolores.
The Dolores County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Dolores County: Dove Creek.
