Kiowa County Jail Inmate Bail & Bonds
Kiowa County bail and bond: Eads and the 15th Judicial District
Kiowa adults taken into custody are booked through the Eads Sheriff's Office, which can say where they are held. Look the person up with Kiowa County Inmate Search for custody and bond. The Sheriff's Office answers at 719-438-5411, and the court clerk is at 719-931-6010.
1. Did Kiowa deputies book my brother?
Enter his name in Kiowa County Inmate Search. Kiowa County is a very small county on the eastern plains, and the lockup that serves this county may not keep people for long stays. No listing? Phone deputies at 719-438-5411 to learn his location and that jail's number.
2. Where is the Kiowa County Sheriff's Office?
The office is at 1305 Goff Street, Eads, CO 81036, with a mailing box at PO Box 427. The main line is 719-438-5411, and dispatch is 719-254-3344. Goff Street deputies know the arresting agency and the holding jail.
3. Does Kiowa County send its prisoners to other jails?
Kiowa's pages do not say where long holds go, and the choice can change, so call 719-438-5411. If your person was moved to another county, pay the bond the way that county's jail says, and send court questions to the Eads clerk.
4. Which courthouse is in Eads?
The Kiowa County Combined Court is at 1305 Goff Street, Eads, CO 81036. Its clerk's phone, shared with the Prowers County court in Lamar, is 719-931-6010. The state court page says dockets are in person unless a judge permits otherwise. Baca, Cheyenne, Kiowa and Prowers counties form the 15th Judicial District.
5. How is a Kiowa bond amount picked?
A judge sets it, and the 15th District has not published a bond amount list on its state pages. The bond shows in Kiowa County Inmate Search next to the booking. Ask the clerk at 719-931-6010 if the line is blank.
6. How can bond be paid?
Colorado names these paths: a cash deposit with the clerk, real estate in Colorado, a surety, or a licensed bail bonding agent. Personal recognizance, with no money, is another choice for Eads judges. The bond order says which ones the judge allows. A bonding agent may not charge more than 15 percent of the bail or $50, whichever is greater (C.R.S. 10-2-707). No office page for Kiowa lists a cash window or card option, so ask the Sheriff's Office at 719-438-5411 first.
7. Can a farm or ranch be put up for bond?
Kiowa families may pledge Colorado land whose equity after debts is 1.5 times the bond or more; vehicles and mobile homes are refused. Every owner signs a deed of trust and shows photo ID, and the homestead exemption is subtracted unless the owners sign a waiver. The land can be in any Colorado county. Call the clerk at 719-931-6010 before gathering the papers.
8. What leaves a Kiowa inmate without bond?
Article II, section 19 of the Colorado Constitution says everyone is bailable except in a few situations. A capital offense qualifies when the proof is evident or the presumption is great. Some violent charges qualify too, once a hearing finds release would seriously endanger the public. Probation holds also keep people in.
9. What about a juvenile arrested in Kiowa County?
The state lists Pueblo Youth Services Center, 1406 West 17th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003, as a secure detention center serving the 15th Judicial District. Kiowa minors never show on the adult roster; get detention hearing details from the clerk at 719-931-6010.
10. Can a Kiowa defendant get a lawyer for free?
At the Eads advisement, say you need a court-appointed lawyer. Colorado's Public Defender's La Junta office, 402 Santa Fe Avenue, Suite 105, represents Kiowa County and answers at 719-384-5448. Public defender conflicts go to Alternate Defense Counsel.
11. What follows a skipped Eads hearing?
A missed hearing can bring an arrest order and a forfeited bond. Call the clerk at 719-931-6010 and a lawyer on the same day.
12. When does a bond refund arrive?
After a Kiowa case closes, cash bond is returned less costs ordered; bail agent fees are kept. Refund steps come from the Eads clerk, receipt in hand, at 719-931-6010.
13. Which offices handle an Eads arrest?
Kiowa County cases go through these public offices:
- Kiowa County Sheriff's Office: 1305 Goff Street, Eads, CO 81036; PO Box 427; 719-438-5411; dispatch 719-254-3344; ask which jail holds the person.
- Kiowa County Combined Court: 1305 Goff Street, Eads; PO Box 353; clerk 719-931-6010.
- Eads Municipal Court: 110 West 13th Street, Eads; 719-438-5590.
- District Attorney, 15th Judicial District: 110 E. Oak Street, Lamar; 719-336-7446.
- Public Defender, La Junta: 402 Santa Fe Avenue, Suite 105; 719-384-5448.
A detained Kiowa youth goes to Pueblo Youth Services Center.
14. What Colorado bond protections reach the eastern plains?
For a Kiowa defendant, state law sets:
- 48 hours: a bond hearing within 48 hours of his jail arrival.
- PR: release on a signed promise to return.
- Co-signed PR: an Eads relative or friend signs with him.
- Cash: the total amount, paid into court.
- Surety: licensed agents may charge 15 percent at most, or $50.
- Property: Colorado farm, ranch or home equity at 1.5 times the bond.
- Petty or traffic: Kiowa judges may not set cash bond.
- Fees: $10 at most for bond processing and 3.5 percent for cards; release cannot wait on either.
- Online card: HB25-1015 obliges Colorado sheriffs to take cash bond by credit card over the internet.
- No bail: Amendment I (2024) makes first-degree murder non-bailable on evident proof.
Read Colorado bail law, C.R.S. Title 16, Article 4 (https://content.leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2024-title-16.pdf) for the statute and Colorado Judicial Branch guide to bond types (https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/self-help/types-bonds) for bond types.
15. Where do Kiowa federal cases go?
The U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado handles them at the federal courthouse in Colorado Springs, 212 North Wahsatch Avenue, Suite 300, Colorado Springs, CO 80903, 719-471-3387. Steps:
- An initial appearance before a magistrate judge.
- A talk with Pretrial Services.
- A detention hearing if the government asks.
- Release on terms where allowed.
The U.S. Marshals pick his pre-sentence housing: U.S. Marshals Service, Colorado Springs office, 719-633-2037 (district headquarters in Denver: 303-728-7800).
16. Eads does not show him anymore. What other searches help?
Look in these:
- Federal: Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator (https://www.bop.gov/inmateloc/); before sentencing, the Marshals at 719-633-2037.
- State prison: Colorado Department of Corrections inmate search (https://www.doc.state.co.us/oss/).
- Kiowa custody: Kiowa County Inmate Search.
Our Kiowa County inmate search page gathers more lookups.
17. Do Kiowa deputies hold people 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 alone cannot justify a Kiowa arrest or keep him jailed beyond release. When his Kiowa case permits release, he goes free; ICE's federal authority stays.
The ICE Denver Field Office, 12445 East Caley Avenue, Centennial, CO 80111, 720-873-2899 serves Kiowa County. The ICE Online Detainee Locator System (https://locator.ice.gov/odls/) takes his A-number and country of birth.
18. How do I set up VINE for a Kiowa County inmate?
VINE is free and follows custody:
- Go to VINELink (https://vinelink.vineapps.com/) and pick Colorado.
- Type in his booking number or name.
- Choose his record.
- Turn on phone, text or email notices.
19. How do I find Eads court dates or a warrant?
Free ways:
- Dockets: Colorado Judicial Branch docket search (https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/dockets); choose Kiowa County.
- Records: court record request form (https://www.coloradojudicial.gov/recorddocument-request-form), or the clerk at 719-931-6010.
- Warrants: Kiowa County Sheriff's Office, 719-438-5411.
He can surrender at 1305 Goff Street, ideally with his lawyer.
20. Which offices do I phone before paying a Kiowa bond?
Call both first:
- Goff Street deputies, 719-438-5411, to confirm his jail and bond.
- The clerk, 719-931-6010, for the bond order, next date and refunds.
Kiowa County bond contacts
- Jail: The lockup that serves Kiowa County, through the Sheriff's Office, 1305 Goff Street, Eads, CO 81036; 719-438-5411.
- Jail and bond help: Kiowa County jails
- Custody lookup: Kiowa County Inmate Search
- Dispatch: 719-254-3344
- Courthouse: Kiowa County Combined Court, 1305 Goff Street, Eads, CO 81036; clerk 719-931-6010
- Public defender: La Junta office, 402 Santa Fe Avenue, Suite 105; 719-384-5448
- Juvenile: Pueblo Youth Services Center, 1406 West 17th Street, Pueblo, CO 81003
Eads phone numbers, hours and bond orders can shift; phone Goff Street before sending money. These are general facts, not legal advice.
Kiowa County Jail
Address:
1305 Goff Street
Eads, CO 81036
Phone:
719-456-1363
Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Kiowa County
What kind of bonds are accepted in Kiowa County?
Who can set bail in Kiowa County?
When is bail set in Kiowa County Colorado?
Does Kiowa County have bail?
Yes, Colorado is a bail state and therefore Kiowa 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 Kiowa County?
Kiowa 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 Kiowa 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 Kiowa 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 Kiowa County Colorado
What is Bail?
Bail is what the arrested in Kiowa 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 Kiowa 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 Kiowa 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, Kiowa 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 Kiowa 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 Kiowa 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 Kiowa County?
Kiowa 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 Kiowa 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 Kiowa 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 Kiowa 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 Kiowa County Colorado?
Yes, each jail has an online payment system. To contact the jail for online payment information, go to the Kiowa County Jail for more information about the jails in Kiowa County.
What options are there to pay bail in Kiowa 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 Kiowa County Jail for more information about the jails in Kiowa 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 Kiowa 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 Kiowa 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.