Elbert County Jail

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Elbert County Jail

Phone: 303-621-2027. The 72-bed Elbert County Jail answers inmate information calls 24 hours a day.

This jail books and houses people arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies. After booking and processing, an inmate may be bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or held until their trial is resolved.

The inmate search tool lets you see who is currently in custody.

Less than one year: the sentence is served here. More than one year: the inmate is transferred to the Colorado State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page covers visitation, inmate funds, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablets, bail bonds, and commissary.

Save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number. Not online? Call Elbert County Jail at 303-621-2027.

Inmate Services

Phone: 303-621-2027

Physical Address:
 751 Ute Avenue
Kiowa, CO 80117

Mailing Address (personal mail):
 Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Elbert County Jail
P.O. Box 486
Kiowa, CO 80117

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
 Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Elbert County Jail
P.O. Box 486
Kiowa, CO 80117

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Elbert County Jail?

Search the Official Jail Inmate Roster to find an inmate at the Elbert County Jail. The roster includes criminal charges, bond information, visitation eligibility, and mugshots. Questions? Call the jail at 303-621-2027. Upcoming criminal hearings in Elbert County and every other Colorado county are listed on the state’s court dockets.

Elbert County Jail Inmate Search

To check for a warrant in Elbert 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 Elbert 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 Elbert County Jail is to call 303-621-2027. 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 Elbert County Jail’s licensed capacity is 72 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 Elbert County facilities much longer.

Each year, Elbert County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,180 offenders.

We’ve collected photos of the Elbert County Jail over the years, and you can view them here.

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About the Elbert County Jail

Located in the same building as the Sheriff’s Office and the Courthouse, the 72-bed Elbert County Jail provides a large, fenced, recreation area out back, ample parking for the law services provided, and has open field behind as it lays on the outskirts of town with houses across the street. It is easy to access, and the jail visitation area is well marked and easy to locate.

It is at this jail that all offenders arrested throughout Elbert County who are arrested on either felony or misdemeanor charges, will be housed throughout their pretrial period as well as while they serve their sentence. Both male and female inmates are accepted and housed separately, and inmates may be from the county Sheriff department.

The jail was completed in 1984 and the focus of the facility is safe and secure areas to serve a term of incarceration while protecting the community. To find out if someone is being held at Elbert County Jail you may call the jail at 303-621-2027 and provide the full name, as they maintain a full roster that is not published for privacy reasons.

Programs and services are available for education, medical care, rehabilitation, religious services, visitation, and a full service kitchen provides all meals for each inmate.

Commissary accounts are created for each offender after their booking process, and this allows them to have money on the account to make commissary purchases including clothing, games, electronics, and additional food. Money is added to this account by their family and friends through the jail itself or online.

Mail is addressed to the inmate at:

Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Elbert County Jail
P.O. Box 486
Kiowa, CO 80117

... and it will be opened and inspected before final delivery, with money or money orders being deposited to their account, contraband being removed, and the rest will be delivered to the offender it is addressed to.

Visits may be scheduled between 6am and 10pm every day, and each inmate is permitted 20 minutes of visits every day. These visits may be from the lobby kiosk or from the online access.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Booking process details at Elbert County Jail

When someone is arrested, they are taken to Elbert County Jail 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 Elbert County Jail 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 303-621-2027.

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Directions / Map to the Elbert County Jail
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Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to post bail for a loved one in Elbert County

Once booked at Elbert County Jail in Kiowa, 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 303-621-2027.

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 303-621-2027.
  • Licensed bail bondsmen in Elbert 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 Elbert County, Colorado, visit the Elbert County Jail Bail Information Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Elbert County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Elbert County Jail ON-SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

751 Ute Avenue
Kiowa, CO 80117
303-621-2027

  • Visits are 20 minutes. Inmates can have daily visits.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 303-621-2027 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 303-621-2027 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

DAY TIMES
SUNDAY 6:00AM - 10:00PM
MONDAY 6:00AM - 10:00PM
TUESDAY 6:00AM - 10:00PM
WEDNESDAY 6:00AM - 10:00PM
THURSDAY 6:00AM - 10:00PM
FRIDAY 6:00AM - 10:00PM
SATURDAY 6:00AM - 10:00PM

Elbert County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for 'At the Jail' Visitation with Inmates.



For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:

  • Register or Log in to your account
  • Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
  • Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
  • Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.

    Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
    Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
    1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
    2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
    3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Elbert County Jail will either approve or deny it.
    4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
    NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.

How to Have Remote Video Visits with an Inmate in Elbert County

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Elbert County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:

  • Register and create an account with your Elbert County inmate using Inmate Canteen.
  • Inmate Canteen has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area at Elbert County Jail.
  • You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Elbert County inmate.
  • This is a fee based service.

Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Elbert County Jail and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Elbert County, visit our full page guide. 

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elbert County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-621-2027 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 Elbert County Jail?

Elbert County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Remote Video Visitation with Inmates.

For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:

  • Register or Log in to your account
  • Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
  • Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
  • Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.

    Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
    Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
    1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
    2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
    3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Elbert County Jail will either approve or deny it.
    4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
    NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elbert County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-621-2027 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Elbert County Jail?

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Elbert County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Elbert County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Elbert County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
  • Select Colorado, then Elbert County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
  • Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
  • Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
  • NOTE: Elbert County Jail may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally. 

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Elbert County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Elbert County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elbert County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-621-2027 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Elbert County Jail?

How Do Inmates in Elbert County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

  • Elbert County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen.
  • Register online, or log in if you already have an account with them. (Note: Chrome works best with this website)
  • Services for Elbert County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits or Purchasing Calling Cards.

Instructions on Purchasing Calling Cards or setting up to receive calls from an inmate:

  • Register or Log in to your account
  • Select Colorado, then Elbert County Jail, then the inmate you wish to purchase a phone card or calling time for.
  • Select the "Purchase Phone Card for an Inmate" option.
  • Follow the prompts on screen to purchase the phone card for your inmate in Elbert County.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Elbert 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 Elbert County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-621-2027 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Elbert County Jail, and what can I send them?

Elbert County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Elbert County Jail'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 Elbert 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#
Elbert County Jail
P.O. Box 486
Kiowa, CO 80117


Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Elbert County Jail
P.O. Box 486
Kiowa, CO 80117


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 Elbert County Jail'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 Elbert County Jail standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Elbert County Jail
P.O. Box 486
Kiowa, CO 80117

Elbert County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Elbert County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.

Envelopes
The Elbert County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Elbert County Jail
P.O. Box 486
Kiowa, CO 80117


Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Elbert County Jail
P.O. Box 486
Kiowa, CO 80117


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 Elbert County Jail'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 Elbert County Jail standards will be disposed of.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Elbert County Jail
P.O. Box 486
Kiowa, CO 80117

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elbert County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-621-2027 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Elbert County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Elbert County Jail uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

NOTE: Elbert County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.

For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:

  • Register or Log in to your account
  • Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
  • Select the "Purchase Items" option
  • Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Elbert County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Elbert County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
  • Select Colorado, then Elbert County Jail, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
  • Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
  • Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Elbert County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Elbert County.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elbert County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-621-2027 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Elbert County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Elbert County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Elbert County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Inmate Canteen to create an account or log in if you already have one.
  • Select Colorado, then select Elbert County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
  • Add money to your account.
  • Verify your email.
  • Send message.
  • NOTE: All messages between you and your Elbert County inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Elbert County Jail, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Elbert County.

 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Elbert County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-621-2027 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Elbert 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 Elbert County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-621-2027 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Elbert County

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

Elbert County County Jails
Elbert County Jail
Elbert County Juvenile Facilities
Marvin W. Foote Youth Services Center
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Other Jails Nearby

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

Elbert Lincoln Arapahoe Douglas El Paso
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