Huerfano County Jail
Huerfano County Jail
For inmate information at any hour of the day or night, call the 40-bed Huerfano County Jail at 719-738-1740.
When someone is arrested in this county for a misdemeanor or felony, they are taken to this jail for booking and processing. If the charges call for it, they stay here until they post bond, are released on their own recognizance, or are ordered held until their trial is resolved.
To see who is currently being held, check the facility’s roster with the inmate search tool.
A sentence of less than one year is served here in the county jail. Anyone sentenced to more than a year is sent to the Colorado State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
On this page you’ll find how to search the official jail roster, directions to the jail, and details on inmate services, including the visitation schedule and rules, putting money on an inmate’s account, sending letters, inmate phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, posting bail, and ordering commissary.
Write down the inmate’s booking number or jail ID as soon as you find it, since you’ll often need it to send mail or set up communication. If it isn’t listed online, call Huerfano County Jail at 719-738-1740 and ask for it.
Inmate Services
Other Jails and Prisons
If you’re trying to find an inmate in the Huerfano County Jail, see their charges or bond amount, learn when they can have visitors, or view their mugshot, the Official Jail Inmate Roster is the place to start. The jail can also be reached at 719-738-1740. Court dockets showing upcoming criminal court cases in Huerfano County and every other Colorado county are also available online.
Huerfano County Jail Inmate Search
Want to find out whether you have a warrant in Huerfano County or anywhere in Colorado? Begin with Crimewatch. For information on a court case involving you or someone you know, use the official Colorado source. Crimewatch only lists warrants from agencies that post there, so it isn’t a complete record of every active warrant.
Defendants charged with non-capital offenses in Huerfano County and throughout Colorado are generally eligible for reasonable bail, while those charged with petty or traffic offenses usually have no monetary bail requirement. Colorado statutes list several factors judges consider:
• The defendant’s finances and job.
• Family ties and length of time living in the area.
• The nature and severity of the offense.
• Prior criminal record.
For an inmate’s exact bail amount, call the Huerfano County Jail at 719-738-1740. Bond schedules vary by judicial district in Colorado, but this sample bond schedule gives a sense of typical amounts. The county accepts cash, a surety bond, or a property bond, or may release an offender on personal recognizance.
While licensed for 40 inmates, the Huerfano County Jail often exceeds that number, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Colorado turn over at least 35-40% of their inmates each month, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months. Approximately 8-9% remain incarcerated for six to twelve months. Those held longer than a year are typically facing serious charges such as rape or murder, which take longer to prepare for trial, so offenders arrested in this county on those charges stay in one of the Huerfano County facilities much longer.
Law enforcement agencies in Huerfano County arrest and detain approximately 1,200 offenders every year.
Want to see the facility? Browse our photos of the Huerfano County Jail.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessThe 40-bed Huerfano County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Huerfano County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 719-738-1740, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Huerfano County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Huerfano County Jail
500 South Albert Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Huerfano County Jail
500 South Albert Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
- Jail (Main): 719-738-1740
- Dispatch: 719-738-1044
- Sheriff: 719-738-1600
How booking works at Huerfano County Jail
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Huerfano County Jail for booking. This process includes identifying them, deciding on charges, and determining if they will be eligible for bail or held until court.
It's important to stay silent during this process, as any statements made may be used in court. Legal advice should be sought before speaking about the case.
The following steps make up the booking process at Huerfano County Jail:
- Verification of personal details.
- Taking mugshots for identification purposes.
- Health assessments and questions about criminal history.
- Possible DNA collection if required.
- Search of the individual.
- Confiscation of personal property.
- Providing a phone call.
For more information on paying an arrestee’s bond, contact Huerfano County Jail at 719-738-1740.
Paying bail for someone in Huerfano County
After being arrested and booked into Huerfano County Jail in Walsenburg, the arrestee's situation will proceed in one of three ways:
1. They may be released without bail and required to attend a court hearing.
2. They may be held in custody until their court date.
3. Bail can be posted for their release; call 719-738-1740 for the exact bail amount.
There are multiple ways to pay bail.
- Cash bonds are paid in full at the jail's bonding window or with the clerk of court, accepted as cash, cashier's check or money order, and many jails let you pay by card at a lobby kiosk or with an online bond vendor for a fee; have the inmate's full name and booking number when you go, and the jail is at 719-738-1740.
- Licensed bail bond agents in Huerfano County can facilitate the process.
- Many courts accept a home or land as collateral for bond, as long as the owner proves clear title and equity at least equal to the bond amount (often twice it) with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.
To get more information on the bail process in Huerfano County, Colorado, visit the Huerfano County Jail Bail FAQ.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Huerfano County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Huerfano County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
500 South Albert Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
719-738-1740
- 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 719-738-1740 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
- Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
- Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
- Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 719-738-1740 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huerfano County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-738-1740 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Huerfano County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huerfano County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-738-1740 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Huerfano County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huerfano County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-738-1740 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Huerfano County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huerfano County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-738-1740 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Huerfano County Jail, and what can I send them?
Huerfano County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Huerfano County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Huerfano 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 #
Huerfano County Jail
500 South Albert Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Huerfano County Jail
500 South Albert Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
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 Huerfano County Jail 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 Huerfano County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Huerfano County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Huerfano County Jail
500 South Albert Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
Huerfano County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Huerfano County Jail 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 Huerfano County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Huerfano County Jail
500 South Albert Street
Walsenburg, CO 81089
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 Huerfano County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-738-1740 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Huerfano County Jail, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huerfano County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-738-1740 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Huerfano County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Huerfano County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-738-1740 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Huerfano 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 Huerfano County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-738-1740 for further assistance.
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Huerfano County County Jails
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This facility, known as "Huerfano County Jail" is also known as Huerfano County Jail & Correctional Center.