Douglas County Detention Center

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Douglas County Detention Center

For round-the-clock inmate information, call the 600-bed Douglas County Detention Center at 303-660-7550.

This facility receives misdemeanor and felony arrestees from throughout the county for booking and processing. Those who are detained remain here until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or ordered to stay in custody until their trial ends.

Browse the roster of current inmates with the inmate search tool.

Sentences shorter than one year are served here. Sentences longer than one year are served in the Colorado State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information about the visitation schedule, inmate funds, sending mail, inmate phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

Note the inmate’s booking number or jail ID, as you’ll need it for letters and other contact. If it’s not online, call Douglas County Detention Center at 303-660-7550.

Phone: 303-660-7550

Physical Address:
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109-7547

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Global ID #
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
P.O. Box 16120
Jonesboro, AR 72401

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Global ID #
Douglas County Detention Center
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109-7547

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Douglas County Detention Center?

Locate an inmate in the Douglas County Detention Center by searching the Official Jail Inmate Roster, where you can view criminal charges, bond amounts, visiting eligibility, and mugshots. Or call the jail at 303-660-7550 to get the information over the phone. You can also look up the court dockets (schedules) for upcoming criminal court cases in Douglas County and every other county in Colorado.

Douglas County Detention Center Inmate Search

Do you have a warrant for your arrest in Douglas County or anywhere else in Colorado? Need details about a court case involving you, a friend, or a relative? Crimewatch is a good place to start a warrant search, and for court case information, we use the official Colorado docket search. Note that Crimewatch only shows warrants that participating agencies choose to post, so it may not list every active warrant.

In Douglas County and every other court in Colorado, most criminal defendants charged with a non-capital offense are eligible for reasonable bail, while people charged with a petty crime or traffic offense typically have no monetary bail required. Under Colorado statutes, judges set bail by looking at several factors:

• The defendant’s financial situation and whether they are employed.
• Whether they’ve lived in the area for a while or have family nearby.
• The severity of the offense they are charged with.
• Their prior criminal record and past offenses.

The easiest way to find out an inmate’s bail at the Douglas County Detention Center is to call the jail at 303-660-7550. If you know the charge, you can also review a sample Colorado bond schedule to get an idea of typical amounts, since each judicial district sets its own. The county accepts cash, a surety bond, or a property bond, or can release an offender on personal recognizance.

The Douglas County Detention Center is licensed for 600 inmates at any given time, but it is often forced to make room for many more, especially on weekends. At most city and county jails in Colorado, at least 35-40% of inmates turn over each month, another 25-30% every 90 days, another 15-20% every six months, and approximately 8-9% remain in custody between six and twelve months. Inmates held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges such as rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in this county stay at one of the Douglas County facilities much longer.

Approximately 16,940 offenders are arrested and detained each year by Douglas County law enforcement agencies.

Check out our jail photos, collected over the years.

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About the Douglas County Detention Center

The Douglas County Detention Center in Colorado has a capacity of 600 inmates. It is a medium-security facility that opened in 1998 and is composed of nine housing pods. Inmates can be searched for online, and visitation rules are available on the Douglas County Sheriff's website. The Douglas County Detention Center is located in Castle Rock, Colorado. The address is 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2630 and the phone number is (303) 660-7550.

The Douglas County Detention Center in Colorado allows visitation seven days a week between the hours of 7:00 am and 11:30 am, 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. Professional visitors must sign-in with lobby personnel and arrive early enough for staff to process them. Remote internet visitors may not check in sooner than fifteen minutes before their scheduled visit. Each inmate is permitted one hour free when they receive site visitation. Lobby kiosk visits are available daily from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3-9 p.m., but it is up to the inmate to let visitors know when a visit can be scheduled.

The Douglas County Detention Center in Colorado houses inmates with mental health issues, those awaiting trial, and those serving a sentence. Inmates are given a risk assessment when they enter the facility to ensure their safety and the safety of staff. Visitation rules are in place for visitors to follow, and inmates must report to Community Justice Services within 24 hours of release or risk having a warrant issued for their arrest. The Douglas County Detention Center in Colorado is located in the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center and houses recent detainees, people awaiting trial, and inmates serving time for a Colorado offense. It is a medium-security correctional facility and offers In-Home Detention (IHD) services to eligible inmates.

Visitation rules are also available for those wishing to visit an inmate at the Douglas County Jail & Detention Facility.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Booking process details at Douglas County Detention Center

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Douglas County Detention Center for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.

It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.

The booking process at Douglas County Detention Center typically involves the following steps:

  • Identifying the individual.
  • Taking a mugshot.
  • Health assessments and questions about criminal background.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Conducting a full-body search.
  • Confiscating personal property.
  • Allowing a phone call.

For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 303-660-7550.

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Directions / Map to the Douglas County Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for a loved one in Douglas County

Once booked at Douglas County Detention Center in Castle Rock, the individual has several possible outcomes:

1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 303-660-7550.

Several payment methods are available for bail.

  • Cash bonds are settled in full at the jail's bonding window or the clerk of court with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and card payments are often available at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail can be reached at 303-660-7550.
  • Licensed bail bondsmen in Douglas County can assist with the process.
  • Many courts accept land or a house as bond collateral; the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the property.

For more details on the bail process in Douglas County, Colorado, visit the Douglas County Detention Center Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Douglas County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Douglas County Detention Center Inmate Visitation Schedule

4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109-7547
303-660-7550

  • First, you must register an account with jailatm, then add Douglas County Detention Center, then your inmate.
  • Second, you can choose a time to visit.
  • Offsite Video Visits can be done on Android, IOS (Apple) or Windows devices.
  • All visits must be scheduled 24 hours prior to the appointment or up to 1 weeks in advance.
  • CHECK-IN: 10 minutes prior to scheduled visit.
  • Valid picture identification (e.g., driver’s license, State I.D., or Military I.D.) is required at Check-In.
  • Visitors under the age of 17 must be listed as an additional visitor and accompanied and supervised by an authorized visitor over the age of 18.
  • If a visitor loses internet connection during an offsite video visitation session, no refund will be issued.

ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIME
SUNDAY 10:00AM - 7:30PM
MONDAY 10:00AM - 7:30PM
TUESDAY 10:00AM - 7:30PM
WEDNESDAY 10:00AM - 7:30PM
THURSDAY 10:00AM - 7:30PM
FRIDAY 10:00AM - 7:30PM
SATURDAY 10:00AM - 7:30PM


REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
MONDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
TUESDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
WEDNESDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
THURSDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
FRIDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM
SATURDAY 7:30AM - 11:30AM
1:00PM - 4:45PM
6:00PM - 9:00PM

Register for Remote Video Visitation with your inmate at the Douglas County Detention Center by going here.


Once you register, choose the option for 'Video Calls' or Video Visists and you will be prompted for the information required, which will include copies of your state issued ID and more. 
For help with signing up and using the inmate visitation app, go here to get your questions answered.
Note: While JailATM also offers the following inmate services, Douglas County Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm.
Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.
You Can Send Money
Douglas County Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM so that you can deposit money online or using the kiosk in the jail lobby.
You Can Send Gift Packs
Douglas County Detention Center may have 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.

You Can Email Inmate
Douglas County Detention Center may have an agreement with JailATM which handles secure messaging between you and your inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow emailing your inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-660-7550 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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


 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-660-7550 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Douglas County Detention Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Douglas County Detention Center, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.

Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Douglas County Detention Center whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Douglas County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Douglas County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Colorado, then select Douglas County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Douglas County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-660-7550 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Douglas County Detention Center?

How Do Inmates in Douglas County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

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

  • Douglas County Detention Center uses the services of IC Solutions.
  • Register with them online or call them at 888-506-8407. 
  • Agents are available 24 hours a day, and speak both English & Spanish.
  • Families and friends of Douglas County inmates can set up a prepaid calling account with IC Solutions, which can also explain any messaging or video call options it offers in Douglas County.
  • Call rates are set by the provider and can change; IC Solutions shows the current per-minute rate when you set up an account.

Note: All your calls with an inmate are recorded, stored and shared with law enforcement if the conversation deals with your case or any criminal activity. Anything communicated can be used against you or your inmate in court.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Douglas 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 Douglas County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-660-7550 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Douglas County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Douglas County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Douglas County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Douglas County Detention Center 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 & Global ID #
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
P.O. Box 16120
Jonesboro, AR 72401



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Global ID #
Douglas County Detention Center
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109-7547



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
Check the Douglas County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Douglas County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Global ID #
Douglas County Detention Center
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109-7547

Douglas County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Douglas County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.

Envelopes
The Douglas County Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Global ID #
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office
P.O. Box 16120
Jonesboro, AR 72401



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Global ID #
Douglas County Detention Center
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109-7547



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
Check the Douglas County Detention Center's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Douglas County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Global ID #
Douglas County Detention Center
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109-7547

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-660-7550 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Douglas County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

Douglas County Detention Center contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak's catalog groups items into categories such as:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Colorado.
3. Select Douglas County Detention Center.
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 Douglas County Detention Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. 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 Money to an Inmate in Douglas County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Douglas County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Colorado, then select Douglas County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Douglas County Detention Center.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-660-7550 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Douglas County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

How to Email an Inmate at Douglas County Detention Center

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Douglas County Detention Center - Sending and Receiving Messages.



How It Works:

Once you sign up with Jail ATM instant Messaging you can you can send texts from the cell phone associated with the mobile number you provided at sign-up, and receive text messages from the inmate on the same cell phone. You can only use the phone number you signed up with or it won't work.

To learn more about this email service, check out our full instructions, including fees at our emailing and texting page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-660-7550 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Douglas County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Douglas County Detention Center now offers Jail ATM Tablet Rentals to their inmates.


Jail ATM is the same company that handles inmate money deposits and other services. Inmates can use their commissary accounty to order these.

The tablets can be rented on a daily basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for many activities.

All inmates receive some free time on the tablets each day. Purchasing a Gold Pass allows inmates access to the tablet for an extended period of time without interruption. The current fee for a 24-hour rental is $4.99, however Douglas County Detention Center may have a monthly rental plan. The tablet should last 5-7 hours on a single charge. An inmate with a Gold Pass, may return the discharged tablet and take another one provided there is still time remaining on the Gold Pass.

Tablet Services:

  • Games – Play tested and approved games.
  • Radio – Stream approved radio stations.
  • Law Library – If your facility has online access to a law library, this can be displayed on the tablet for easy access by the inmates.
  • Library – A large listing of books is found in the online library.
  • Secure Browser – Sites included are up to the discretion of the facility and include options in categories such as Education, Music, Video, Sports, News, as well as Religious and Spiritual sites. Keyboard function is disabled to prevent unauthorized communication via dialogue or comment fields.
  • Email and Messaging – For less than the price of a stamp, inmates can send and receive secure email from friends and family. All messages are archived for future reference and key words may be flagged for investigation.
  • Video Calling 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-660-7550 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Douglas County

What are the other City and County Jails in Douglas County?

Douglas County County Jails
Douglas County City Jails
Douglas County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

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