Gilpin County Detention Facility

To find an inmate in the Gilpin County Detention Facility and check their charges, bond, visitation eligibility, and mugshot, search the Official Jail Inmate Roster. Or call the jail at 303-582-3576 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up scheduled criminal court cases on the dockets for Gilpin County and every other Colorado county.

Gilpin County Detention Facility Inmate Search

For a warrant search in Gilpin County or anywhere in Colorado, Crimewatch is a good place to begin. For information about a court case involving you, a friend, or a family member, use the official Colorado docket search. Since not all agencies post their warrants on Crimewatch, it’s possible for a warrant to exist even if it doesn’t appear there.

In Gilpin County, as in every Colorado court, reasonable bail is available to most defendants facing non-capital charges. Those charged with petty crimes or traffic offenses typically don’t have to post monetary bail. According to Colorado statutes, judges weigh factors such as:

• 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 fastest way to get an inmate’s bail amount is to call the Gilpin County Detention Facility at 303-582-3576. You can also check a sample Colorado bond schedule for typical amounts by charge; keep in mind each judicial district sets its own. Bail can be paid in cash, by surety bond, or by property bond, and personal recognizance release is also possible.

The Gilpin County Detention Facility is licensed for 96 inmates, though it is often forced to make room for many more offenders, especially on weekends. Monthly turnover at most city and county jails in Colorado is at least 35-40% of inmates, with another 25-30% turning over every 90 days, another 15-20% every six months, and approximately 8-9% incarcerated for six to 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 remain at one of the Gilpin County facilities much longer.

Every year, Gilpin County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,920 offenders.

We’ve also gathered photos of the jail over the years that you can view.

What are the bail options in Gilpin County after an arrest?

Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Gilpin County Detention Facility in Black Hawk for processing. The next steps vary:

1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 303-582-3576 to confirm the bail amount.

There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.

• A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 303-582-3576.
• Licensed bail bond agencies in Gilpin County can provide assistance.
• Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.

For more information about bail in Gilpin County, Colorado, see the Gilpin County Detention Facility Bail Guide.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Gilpin County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Gilpin County Detention Facility ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

2960 Dory Hill Road
Black Hawk, CO 80422
303-582-3576

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 303-582-3576 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.

• You may bring the following items for an inmate:

  White underclothes

  White socks

  White T-shirt - long or short sleeves

  White long underwear

  NOTE:  Any clothing accepted must be completely white; this is for laundry purposes.  

  We will not accept anything with color on any part of the clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 303-582-3576 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Gilpin County Detention Facility uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.




Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gilpin County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-582-3576 for further assistance.

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

Gilpin County Detention Facility
INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gilpin County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-582-3576 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Gilpin County Detention Facility?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Gilpin County Detention Facility uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Gilpin County Detention Facility first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Gilpin County Detention Facility
2960 Dory Hill Rd
Black Hawk, CO 80422

Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Gilpin County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Gilpin County Detention Facility follow these steps:

• 
• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Gilpin County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Colorado, then choose Gilpin County Detention Facility
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate.
• Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Gilpin County Detention Facility, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
• If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gilpin County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-582-3576 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Gilpin County Detention Facility?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Gilpin County Detention Facility?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Gilpin County follow these instructions:

Gilpin County Detention Facility uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.

In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:

• Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
• Choose Colorado.
• Choose Gilpin County Detention Facility
• Select your Inmate.
• Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
• Fund your account.

NOTE:
1.   You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2.  When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3.  When allowed by Gilpin County Detention Facility, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

• Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
• NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
• NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.

NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Gilpin County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, 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 Gilpin County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-582-3576 for further assistance.

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

Gilpin County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Gilpin County Detention Facility whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Gilpin County Detention Facility 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 #
Gilpin County Detention Facility
2960 Dory Hill Rd
Black Hawk, CO 80422

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Gilpin County Detention Facility
2960 Dory Hill Rd
Black Hawk, CO 80422

Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the 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
Ask the Gilpin County Detention Facility whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Gilpin County Detention Facility standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Gilpin County Detention Facility whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Gilpin County Detention Facility
2960 Dory Hill Rd
Black Hawk, CO 80422

Gilpin County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Gilpin County Detention Facility there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.

All mail is to be shipped to the Gilpin County Detention Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Gilpin County Detention Facility
2960 Dory Hill Rd
Black Hawk, CO 80422

For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gilpin County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-582-3576 for further assistance.

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

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Gilpin County Detention Facility

Search for JailATM services for Gilpin County Detention Facility.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Gilpin County Detention Facility. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Gilpin County Detention Facility may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Gilpin County Detention Facility has 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.

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

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

• 
• Go to JailATM, choose Colorado, then choose Gilpin County Detention Facility
• 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 Gilpin County Detention Facility, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Gilpin 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 Gilpin County Detention Facility check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Gilpin County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gilpin County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-582-3576 for further assistance.

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

Gilpin County Detention Facility uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.

Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Gilpin County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Gilpin County follow these instructions:

• Register and create an account with CIDNET.
• 
• Choose a Security PIN and Password.
• After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Colorado, then the Gilpin County Detention Facility, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Gilpin County Detention Facility will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Gilpin County, visit our full page guide. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gilpin County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-582-3576 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Gilpin County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Gilpin County Detention Facility may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Register here. 
• Pay for the subscription.
• 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 inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Gilpin County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-582-3576 for further assistance.

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