Fremont County Detention Center COVID-19 Coronavirus Visitation Policy

Fremont County Detention Center

Address:
100 Justice Center Road
Canon City, CO 81212

Phone:

719-276-5555

New Visitation Policies in Fremont County Detention Center Due to COVID-19 Coronavirus

Because of concerns for the safety and wellness of both staff and inmates at the Fremont County Detention Center in Canon City, Colorado, contact visits of any type may be suspended. Even if they have visits, from time to time, face masks may be required.

Approved Non-contact visits with family, friends and the inmate’s lawyers may still be allowed when at-home or onsite video visitation is not available, however given that new guidelines are changing daily please check the visitation page or call 719-276-5555 for updates.

Video Visitation at Fremont County Detention Center

At-home and onsite video visitation guidelines for Fremont County Detention Center, when this service is available, can be found by going to the visitation information page.

We highly recommend that you call 719-276-5555 first for any changes due to staff shortages or other unforeseen circumstances, including whether your inmate has become ill and is unable to be in the general population where video kiosks are available.

How Long Will These Changes Last?

Experts in the study of the COVID-19 are anticipating that spread of the virus will be a ongoing concern for Fremont County, the state of Colorado and the entire United States until well into 2024 and maybe even beyond. We are witnessing the virus becoming more contagious, but less deadly over time. Many people think that the 'more contagious, but less deadly' variants will infect so many people that a higher level of natural immunity for the majority of Americans will be the end result.

Will the Inmates in Fremont County Detention Center Be Safe from Getting Sick With COVID-19 Coronavirus?

Whether the inmates are safe from contracting the coronavirus depends entirely on two things:

  1. The Virus being introduced into the facility by a staff member or inmate who is unaware that they have it.
  2. How easily it spreads.

At this stage most people who get the coronavirus show very few symptoms beyond what you might experience with a bad cold or a mild case of the common flu. Newer variants are turning out to be less deadly than the common flu we experience every year.

Studies that have been done are showing that the hardest hit are those 60 years of age and older, those with pre-existing medical issues like diabetes, leukemia or obese individuals. Young men and women rarely become very ill, and when they do, seem to recover quickly.

Given the close proximity of inmates and staff to each other in this lockup, it is going to be very difficult to prevent the spread of COVID-19 once it is introduced into the facility as the virus can spread via the microscopic vapor that we release every time we speak, cough or sneeze.

We will continuously update this page as the virus changes and new policies are instituted.

How to Email an Inmate at Fremont County Detention Center

Using Jail ATM Digital Messaging with an Inmate at Fremont 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.


 

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Fremont County Detention Center

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Fremont County follow these instructions:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your Fremont County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all Fremont County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.


 

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

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

  • Go to JailATM, choose Colorado, then choose Fremont County Detention Center
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
  • Select the products you want shipped to them at Fremont County Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Fremont County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Fremont County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Fremont County.


 

How Do You Send Text or Email Messages to an Inmate in the Fremont County Detention Center?

To send messages to a Fremont County inmate follow these instructions:

Since Fremont County Detention Center contracts with JailATM / Prodigy Telephone Solutions. they either already or will soon provide you and your inmate the ability to use their Messaging Service to send and receive electronic messages. Try both Jail ATM & Prodigy. They are in the midst of a merger and one or the other will be handling the Fremont County Detention Center account.
 
Pay for the Prodigy Inmate Messaging Service at Fremont County Detention Center.
- Online,
- Over the Phone by calling 866-700-4545,
- Using a Kiosk at Fremont County Detention Center.
Pay for the JailATM Inmate Messaging Service at Fremont County Detention Center.
- Online,
- Using a Kiosk at Fremont County Detention Center.
- Over the phone 877-810-0914.

For all the information you need regarding messaging a Fremont County inmate at the jail, including how it's done, how much it costs, rules and regulations and more, check out our Text/Email an Inmate Page.
NOTE: All of your communication with an inmate is recorded. Use discretion in what you discuss.


 

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Fremont County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Fremont County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, a service that acts as a bank for inmates in Fremont County.
  • After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
  • Choose Colorado, then choose Fremont County Detention Center
  • Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
  • Select your inmate.
  • Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Fremont County Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
  • NOTE: There may be a limit on how much money you can send your inmate in Fremont County at any one time.
  • If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Fremont County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Fremont County.


 

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Fremont County Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Fremont County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Fremont County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.


 

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Fremont County Detention Center

To send a text or email message to a Fremont County inmate, do the following:

Fremont County Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Fremont County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Fremont County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Fremont County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Fremont County Detention Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.


 

How to Schedule and Visit an Inmate in Fremont County Detention Center

To schedule and set up a visit, either at-the-jail or remotely from your home, follow these instructions:

  • Register and/or log in.
  • Select Fremont County Detention Center, then your inmate.
  • Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits in Fremont County.
  • Schedule your visit.

To get more complete instructions, and understand visit lengths, times, locations, fees and all the other rules including children, dress codes and more, check out or Visit Inmate Page.
NOTE: All visits are recorded and whatever you say and do will be monitored. It is best to never discuss sensitive information regarding your inmate's pending case.


 

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