El Paso County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
El Paso County bail and bond: the Colorado Springs jail and the 4th District bond rules
Adults arrested in El Paso County are held at the El Paso County Jail at 2739 East Las Vegas Street, Colorado Springs, run by the Sheriff. Use El Paso County Inmate Search for custody status, charges and bond. The jail number is 719-390-2000. The 4th Judicial District, shared with Teller County, keeps a written bond schedule that judges treat as a reference. Payment opens once a bond figure exists.
How can I tell whether he is at the Las Vegas Street jail?
Type his name into El Paso County Inmate Search. It lists booking status, charges, and bond when they are entered. Fresh bookings can lag; search again later. Other questions go to call 719-390-2000.
How do judges pick the amount here?
The 4th District's chief judge order sets reference figures for each charge class, and class 1 felonies have no scheduled bond. A judge weighs the legal factors in each case and can depart from the figure. Find the amount for your case on El Paso County Inmate Search or by calling 719-390-2000.
Why is my son's domestic violence bond so much higher?
The schedule raises domestic violence figures and adds to them for each earlier arrest. Domestic violence, stalking, and listed sex offenses have no bond until the protection order is explained at advisement. Plan for a wait, even when the figure is low.
Is a jailed teen handled another way?
The schedule states that no money bond may be set for a juvenile. A young person is not released by paying a number. The Sheriff's office says juveniles are moved to court from the Spring Creek center, 3190 E. Las Vegas St., Colorado Springs; Zebulon Pike Youth Services Center, 1427 W. Rio Grande St., is the other state youth center in the city. The adult roster leaves children off.
Do I pay at the jail, and how?
The Sheriff's Office takes bonds 24 hours a day in cash, money order, or credit or debit card. To pay online with a card, call 719-390-2142. Under HB25-1015, fees never have to be paid first, even online. The state courts say anyone may post bond for another person, and that bond can be posted before the first advisement.
Make the bond out to the county, never to him, and keep the paperwork with his next court date.
Do I owe booking fees before release?
Only the bond itself is needed. Colorado law (C.R.S. 16-4-102) caps the jail's bond processing fee at $10 and lets a card vendor add up to 3.5 percent. Booking fees can never be a condition of his release on a money bond.
How fast after payment does he come out?
The Sheriff's notice says release is due within six hours once a PR bond is set and he is back at the jail, or once a cash bond is set and the jail hears it is ready to post, barring extraordinary circumstances (C.R.S. 16-4-102). After a longer delay, you may ask what caused it.
Can a bondsman make the bond cheaper?
Hiring a licensed agent means he posts the bond and you pay a fee. The fee stays with the company, and by state law it cannot be more than 15 percent of the bail, or $50, whichever is more (C.R.S. 10-2-707). It cuts the upfront cost, but the fee is gone for good. Find out the collateral demand, the no-show terms and whether the agent answers at night.
Can land in El Paso County stand as bond?
It can. The land must sit in Colorado, and its free-and-clear equity must reach 1.5 times the bond. The court takes a deed of trust (C.R.S. 16-4-104). Real estate in another state does not fit that rule. Ask the court clerk at 719-452-5000 how to file.
When does a judge hear the case?
Colorado puts him in front of a court as soon as practicable, inside 48 hours of jail arrival, and the judge enters his bond order in that window (C.R.S. 16-4-102). A person who cannot post a set bond goes before a judge for advisement; the Sheriff's site links the public video of bond hearings. El Paso County cases belong to the 4th Judicial District. Misdemeanor files stay in County Court, while felonies climb to District Court.
Can the amount on the schedule be lowered?
It can. The schedule is a reference only, and a judge can go higher or lower after hearing from both sides. By statute, bond aims at his return and public safety, beginning from a presumption that release is possible (C.R.S. 16-4-103). A lawyer can ask for a review. Proof of work, a home address and nearby relatives helps.
Bond conditions can also change. Ask the lawyer whether supervision or a check-in plan could replace some of the money.
Why does the record say no bond at all?
The Sheriff calls this a zero bond hold: no bond can post until a judge acts. The Colorado Constitution, article II, section 19, allows no-bail holds for capital charges on strong proof and for listed violent crimes; Amendment I (2024) adds first-degree murder. Parole holds and outside warrants block release too.
Who represents him if money is short?
The Colorado Public Defender's Colorado Springs office serves El Paso and Teller counties. It is at 30 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 200, and the phone is 719-475-1235. At his first appearance, he may ask for an appointed attorney.
What if he is picked up by Colorado Springs police?
Ask the officer or the department which jail took him. Then check El Paso County Inmate Search. City charges go to the Colorado Springs Municipal Court, 224 E. Kiowa St., 719-385-5928, so keep the ticket number.
What happens after a missed hearing?
Expect a forfeited bond and an arrest order. See a lawyer fast. A bondsman, if one was used, should be told that day.
Which messages should I ignore?
Ignore texts that want gift cards or app payments for his release. Phone the jail at 719-390-2000 on your own to confirm.
Who are the El Paso offices to know after a Springs arrest?
These public offices serve El Paso County cases:
- El Paso County Jail (Criminal Justice Center): 2739 East Las Vegas Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80906; 719-390-2000, answered around the clock; online card bonds 719-390-2142.
- El Paso County Sheriff's Office: 27 East Vermijo Avenue, Colorado Springs; 719-520-7100, after hours 719-390-5555.
- El Paso County Judicial Building (County and District Court): 270 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs; 719-452-5000; clerk in Room S101, Monday to Friday 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- Colorado Springs Municipal Court: 224 E. Kiowa Street; 719-385-5928, clerk line 719-385-5922.
- Fountain Municipal Court: 101 N. Main Street, Suite 110, Fountain; 719-382-5561; municipalcourt@fountaincolorado.org.
- Manitou Springs Municipal Court: 606 Manitou Avenue; 719-685-2544; courtclerk@manitouspringsco.gov.
- Monument Municipal Court: 645 Beacon Lite Road, Monument; 719-481-3083.
- Pretrial Services: 17 N. Spruce Street, Colorado Springs; 719-520-7070.
- District Attorney, 4th Judicial District: 105 E. Vermijo Avenue, Colorado Springs; 719-520-6000.
- Public Defender, Colorado Springs: 30 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 200; 719-475-1235; Springs.Pubdef@coloradodefenders.us.
State youth centers in the city are Spring Creek, 3190 E. Las Vegas Street, and Zebulon Pike, 1427 W. Rio Grande Street.
What state bond terms reach a Las Vegas Street inmate?
State law gives him these terms:
- 48 hours: a judge sets bond within 48 hours of his arrival on Las Vegas Street.
- PR: release on his signed promise.
- PR with co-signer: a co-signer pays only after a missed date.
- Cash: the full amount, made out to the county.
- Agent bond: a fee capped at 15 percent, or $50 when that is more.
- Property: Colorado real estate with free equity of 1.5 times the bond.
- Petty and traffic: no cash bond may be set.
- Later fees: the $10 bond fee and card fees up to 3.5 percent may be billed after release and never hold him.
- Card payment: HB25-1015 calls for online cash bond by credit card; the jail takes cards in person and at 719-390-2142.
- No bail: Amendment I (2024) covers first-degree murder when proof is evident or the presumption great.
Read the statute at Colorado bail law, C.R.S. Title 16, Article 4 (https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-16.pdf); bond types are at Colorado Judicial Branch guide to bond types (https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/self-help/types-bonds).
Where does an El Paso County federal case go?
Springs-area federal cases go to the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado, with a courthouse at 212 N. Wahsatch Avenue, 719-471-3387, and the main court at the federal courthouse in Colorado Springs, 212 North Wahsatch Avenue, Suite 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, 719-471-3387. Steps:
- A first hearing before a magistrate judge.
- An interview with federal Pretrial Services.
- A detention hearing if prosecutors seek to hold him.
- Release on set conditions, if granted.
Until sentencing, the U.S. Marshals pick where he is held: U.S. Marshals Service, Colorado Springs office, 719-633-2037 (district headquarters in Denver: 303-728-7800).
El Paso no longer lists him. Where else can I look?
Try the agency that may hold him:
- Federal: Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator (https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/); pre-sentence, the Marshals at 719-633-2037.
- State prison: Colorado Department of Corrections inmate search (https://www.doc.state.co.us/oss/).
- El Paso jail: El Paso County Inmate Search.
Our El Paso County inmate search page lists more tools.
Will the El Paso jail hold him for ICE?
C.R.S. 24-76.6-102 (https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-24.pdf) says a civil immigration detainer, standing alone, cannot justify a Colorado arrest or a hold beyond release. Once his El Paso case allows release, county custody stops, but ICE keeps its own federal powers.
The ICE Denver Field Office, 12445 East Caley Avenue, Centennial, CO 80111, 720-873-2899 covers El Paso County. Search the ICE Online Detainee Locator System (https://locator.ice.gov/odls/) with his A-number and country of birth.
How do I follow an El Paso inmate on VINE?
VINE costs nothing and reports custody status:
- Open VINELink (https://vinelink.vineapps.com/) and pick Colorado.
- Enter his name or booking number.
- Open the result to read his status.
- Register a phone or email to learn of a release or move.
Where are El Paso court dates and warrants listed?
Free tools:
- Dockets: Colorado Judicial Branch docket search (https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/dockets); choose El Paso County.
- Records: court record request form (https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/recorddocument-request-form), or 719-452-5000.
- City tickets: Colorado Springs 719-385-5928, Fountain 719-382-5561, Manitou Springs 719-685-2544, Monument 719-481-3083.
- Warrants: El Paso County Sheriff's Office, 719-520-7100.
He can turn himself in on a warrant at 2739 East Las Vegas Street, ideally with a lawyer.
Who do I phone before paying an El Paso bond?
Call these two first:
- The jail, 719-390-2000, to learn the bond type and figure.
- The court at 719-452-5000 for his order and next date.
El Paso County phone list
- Jail: El Paso County Jail, 2739 East Las Vegas Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80906; 719-390-2000
- Bond guide: Springs bond steps
- Custody lookup: El Paso County Inmate Search
- Courts: El Paso County Judicial Building, 270 S. Tejon Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80903; clerk's office Monday to Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.; main line 719-452-5000; 4th Judicial District (El Paso and Teller counties): felonies in District Court, misdemeanors in County Court
- Pretrial Services: 17 N. Spruce Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80905; 719-520-7070
- Public defender: 30 E. Pikes Peak Avenue, Suite 200, Colorado Springs, CO 80903; 719-475-1235
- Juvenile: Zebulon Pike Youth Services Center, 1427 West Rio Grande Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80906; Spring Creek Youth Services Center, 3190 E. Las Vegas St., Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Check every figure with the jail or court first; nothing here is legal advice.
How do Bail Bonds work at El Paso County Jail
The El Paso County Sheriff's office recommends that you contact a bail bondsman to secure the release of an inmate.
For bond amounts, fees, and where and when you can bond someone out of El Paso County Jail, contact the jail at 719-390-2000, or contact a local bail bondsman licensed in El Paso County Colorado.
El Paso County Jail
Address:
2739 East Las Vegas
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Phone:
719-390-2000
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in El Paso County
Does El Paso County have bail?
What kind of bonds are accepted in El Paso County?
Who can set bail in El Paso County?
When is bail set in El Paso County Colorado?
Does El Paso County have bail?
Yes, Colorado is a bail state and therefore El Paso County has bail. Once bail is paid or the accused secures a bond accepted by the courts, the accused should be released within 6 hours of when the jail is notified, unless ankle bracelet monitoring or other conditions requiring more time have to be set up.
What kind of bonds are accepted in El Paso County?
El Paso County Colorado recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.
Who can set bail in El Paso County?
A bond hearing officer sets bail in Colorado.This officer must be an attorney and can set bail for any court in the state and is available on weekends and holidays via audio-visual technology that allows the public to view the hearing.
When is bail set in El Paso County Colorado?
Bail is set in Colorado the first time the accused is brought into court, usually directly from jail within 48 hours after the arrest. This first appearance to determine bail or bond is called initial appearance or 1st advisement. Bail can be determined before criminal charges are read. The judge will advise the arrested that they are being investigated and will set bail except for cases involving homicide.
Bail and Bond Frequently Asked Questions for El Paso County Colorado
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in El Paso County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance.
The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program.
Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane.
If a judge in El Paso County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.
Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court.
If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will remain detained in the El Paso County Jail until the case is resolved or goes to trial.
Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses.
What is the difference between Bail and Bond?
Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different.
The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions.
Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.
The bond payment is always written to the court in your municipality, El Paso County or district directly and does not go through the defendant. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.
The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.
DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.
More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.
Payments to a bond company are not refundable. It is a long process to get back property title or money that was given to the clerk of court or bondsperson to secure the bond. This could put your loved ones into a difficult financial situation.
Another reason not to unnecessarily rush into securing a bond is that if the court notes that you came up with the money to pay a bond company, they may assume you have resources to pay a defense attorney and decline public defense.
On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.
What are the different types of bonds in El Paso County?
Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.
To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid. Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid. Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:
You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.
You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment. This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.
Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over.
The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.
You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value.
A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).
Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.
There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back. This is another type of surety bond if another person or a bond company is used to secure the bond.
You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The bank charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.
A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met.
With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved.
Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.
Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.
(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information. A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)
Does El Paso County have bail?
Yes, Colorado is a bail state. Once bail is paid or the accused secures a bond accepted by the courts, the accused should be released within 6 hours of when the jail is notified, unless ankle bracelet monitoring or other conditions requiring more time have to be set up.
What kind of bonds are accepted in El Paso County?
El Paso County Colorado recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.
Who can set bail in El Paso County?
A bond hearing officer sets bail in Colorado.This officer must be an attorney and can set bail for any court in the state and is available on weekends and holidays via audio-visual technology that allows the public to view the hearing.
When is bail set in Colorado?
Bail is set in Colorado the first time the accused is brought into court, usually directly from jail within 48 hours after the arrest. This first appearance to determine bail or bond is called initial appearance or 1st advisement. Bail can be determined before criminal charges are read. The judge will advise the arrested that they are being investigated and will set bail except for cases involving homicide.
Can I get the bail or bond reduced in El Paso County Colorado?
Yes, the accused can ask for bail reduction at the second court appearance if it was set by a judge at the first appearance.
In El Paso County Colorado, who can pay bail for me?
The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back.
A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Colorado could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.
Can bail be paid online in El Paso County Colorado?
Yes, each jail has an online payment system. To contact the jail for online payment information, go to the El Paso County Jail for more information about the jails in El Paso County.
What options are there to pay bail in El Paso County Colorado?
Cash is accepted. Personal checks are not accepted but a certified check, money order or cashier’s check are accepted. Payment of bail by credit cards is permitted.
Contact your Clerk of Court, sheriff’s office or police station clerk to ask how cash can be paid for bail. To contact the jail for information about cash payments, go to the El Paso County Jail for more information about the jails in El Paso County.
Will I get all my bond money back in Colorado?
Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount.
If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.
Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in El Paso County?
The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.
A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front.
If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you.
Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up. A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.
What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Colorado?
The jail or court can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies in El Paso County but they cannot recommend a specific company. You can read reviews about bond companies or get recommendations.
Find out exactly how much a bondsperson would charge, including extra costs. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company.
Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.
Bail Bond Laws of Colorado
Effective January 1, 2022
1. Bond fees, booking fees, and other fees or debts never need to be paid to secure a person’s release on money bond. A payor need only pay the bond amount in order to secure release.
2. While never a basis to hold a defendant in jail, the following fees are chargeable as a debt to the defendant after release if the payor chooses not to pay the fees at the time of bonding: a $10 bond fee and a maximum 3.5% credit card payment fee. No other bond-related fees may be charged at any time, including any kiosk fees or fees for payment by cash, check, or money order.
3. Bond payments are to be made out to the holding county and are never to be made out in the name of the incarcerated person.
4. A sheriff must release a defendant within six hours after a personal recognizance bond is set and the defendant has returned to jail or within six hours after a cash bond has been set and the defendant has returned to jail and the defendant or surety notified the jail that bond is prepared to be posted, unless extraordinary circumstances exist. In the event of a delay of more than six hours, a surety and the defendant have a right to know what, if any, extraordinary circumstance is causing the delay. Supervisory conditions of release do not justify a delay in release; except that a sheriff may hold a defendant for up to 24 hours if necessary to ensure a defendant is fitted with required electronic monitoring.
5. Anyone who posts a money bond has the right to receive a copy of the bond paperwork, including documentation of the next upcoming court date.
6. A surety may never be asked to use posted bond money to pay a defendant’s debts. Only when defendants have posted their own money bond may they be asked if they would like to voluntarily relinquish bond money to pay their debts. Relinquishment of bond money by a defendant to pay a debt is never required and is entirely a voluntary choice by the defendant.