The La Plata County Detention Facility is a 293 bed jail in the city of Durango, La Plata County, Colorado.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 970-247-1161, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
Phone: 970-247-1161
Physical Address:
742 Turner Drive
Durango, CO 81303
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's first and last name
c/o La Plata County Jail
742 Turner Drive
Durango, CO 81303
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To search for an inmate in the La Plata County Detention Facility, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 970-247-1161 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the court dockets (schedules) for upcoming criminal court cases in La Plata County and every other county in Colorado.
La Plata County Detention Facility Inmate Search
The La Plata County Detention Facility maintains an average of 293 offenders in custody on any given day. The La Plata County Detention Facility has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year La Plata County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 7,260 offenders.
The following charts of La Plata County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.
The information is compiled from the La Plata County Corrections Department, the state of Colorado Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in La Plata County.
For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for La Plata County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.
We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.
For a collection of over 20 additional graphs and charts of the demographic and criminal arrest information of the inmates in La Plata County and Colorado state prisons, click the button below.
La Plata County INMATE DEMOGRAPHICS
Race | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
White | 184 | 66.19% |
Black | 0 | 0.00% |
Hispanic or Latino | 82 | 29.50% |
American Indian/Native Alaskan | 11 | 3.96% |
Asian | 0 | 0.00% |
Pacific Islander/Native Hawaiian | 0 | 0.00% |
Other | 1 | 0.36% |
Total | 278 | 100.0% |
(many inmates have multiple charges)
Charge | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Felony (3rd Degree) | 80 | 28.78% |
Felony (2rd Degree) | 35 | 12.59% |
Felony (1st Degree) | 1 | 0.36% |
State Jail Felony | 32 | 11.51% |
Felony (Uncategorized) | 63 | 22.66% |
Misdemeanor (Class A) | 67 | 24.10% |
Misdemeanor (Class C) | 0 | 0.00% |
Holds | 0 | 0.00% |
Uncategorized | 0 | 0.00% |
Sex | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Male | 247 | 88.85% |
Female | 31 | 11.15% |
Total | 278 | 100.0% |
Age | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Under 18 | 2 | 0.72% |
18-20 | 14 | 5.04% |
21-24 | 36 | 12.95% |
25-30 | 68 | 24.46% |
31-35 | 51 | 18.35% |
36-40 | 38 | 13.67% |
41-45 | 23 | 8.27% |
46-50 | 20 | 7.19% |
51-55 | 10 | 3.60% |
56-60 | 11 | 3.96% |
61-65 | 4 | 1.44% |
66-75 | 1 | 0.36% |
76-85 | 0 | 0.00% |
Total | 278 | 100.0% |
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the La Plata County Detention Facility, call the jail’s booking line at 970-247-1161.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
La Plata County Detention Facility Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in La Plata County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in La Plata County and other Colorado and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the La Plata County Detention Facility will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
Bail is the temporary release of an accused person awaiting trial on condition that a sum of cash money be lodged to guarantee their appearance in La Plata County Court in Durango, Colorado.
Once the defendant is booked and filed for arrest, a custody and bail hearing will be scheduled, usually within 48 hours.
At the hearing the judge may issue a bail or bond amount. This bail or bond is a refundable sum of cash money paid to the court to provide incentive for the defendant to attend all scheduled court hearings.
You may bond out an inmate online at the following web page: Touchpay OR load money in the kiosk in the jail lobby.
The La Plata County Detention Center's Facility ID is: 781303.
The inmate's ID number is required to bond them out using this method. You can find the inmate's ID number on Vinelink, and by clicking on the "More Info" link once you have looked up the inmate. The inmate's ID number is listed under "Offender ID" on the "More Info" page.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the La Plata County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?
Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk.
Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.
What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.
How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that La Plata County Detention Facility inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.
Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.
Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
La Plata County Detention Facility Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Plata County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-247-1161 for further assistance.
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La Plata County Detention Facility
ON-SITE (at the jail) INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
TUESDAY | 8:00AM-9:30AM 2:00PM-3:00PM 7:00PM-8:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM-9:30AM 2:00PM-3:00PM 7:00PM-8:00PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00AM-9:30AM 2:00PM-3:00PM 7:00PM-8:00PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00AM-9:30AM 2:00PM-3:00PM 7:00PM-8:00PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00AM-9:30AM 2:00PM-3:00PM 7:00PM-8:00PM |
La Plata County Detention Facility
OFF-SITE (at home) REMOTE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE
DAY | TIME |
TUESDAY | 8:00AM-9:30AM 2:00PM-3:00PM 7:00PM-8:00PM |
WEDNESDAY | 8:00AM-9:30AM 2:00PM-3:00PM 7:00PM-8:00PM |
THURSDAY | 8:00AM-9:30AM 2:00PM-3:00PM 7:00PM-8:00PM |
FRIDAY | 8:00AM-9:30AM 2:00PM-3:00PM 7:00PM-8:00PM |
SATURDAY | 8:00AM-9:30AM 2:00PM-3:00PM 7:00PM-8:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Plata County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-247-1161 for further assistance.
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There are three options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Depositing Money in the jail Lobby Kiosk
Accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling 866-232-1899.
To deposit money into the account of an inmate in La Plata County, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Plata County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-247-1161 for further assistance.
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To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from La Plata 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 La Plata 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.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Plata County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-247-1161 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Plata County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-247-1161 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Plata County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-247-1161 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Plata County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-247-1161 for further assistance.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about La Plata County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-247-1161 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding La Plata County?
Sex | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Male | 973,343 | 93.26% |
Female | 70,362 | 6.74% |
Total | 1,043,705 | 100.0% |
race | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
White | 327,300 | 35.27% |
Black | 345,500 | 37.23% |
Hispanic | 226,800 | 24.44% |
American Indian / Alaska Native | 15,900 | 1.71% |
Asian | 12,500 | 1.35% |
Total | 928,000 | 100.0% |
Sex | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Male | 622,200 | 95.46% |
Female | 31,700 | 4.86% |
Total | 653,900 | 100.0% |
race | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
White | 178,600 | 29.23% |
Black | 234,500 | 38.38% |
Hispanic | 179,500 | 29.38% |
American Indian / Alaska Native | 9,600 | 1.57% |
Asian | 8,800 | 1.44% |
Total | 611,000 | 100.0% |
Sex | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Male | 147,500 | 93.95% |
Female | 10,000 | 6.37% |
Total | 157,500 | 100.0% |
race | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
White | 37,600 | 26.04% |
Black | 63,000 | 43.63% |
Hispanic | 39,100 | 27.08% |
American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,300 | 1.59% |
Asian | 2,400 | 1.66% |
Total | 144,400 | 100.0% |
Sex | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Male | 16,000 | 86.02% |
Female | 2,600 | 13.98% |
Total | 18,600 | 100.0% |
race | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
White | 5,400 | 43.90% |
Black | 3,600 | 29.27% |
Hispanic | 2,900 | 23.58% |
American Indian / Alaska Native | 200 | 1.63% |
Asian | 200 | 1.63% |
Total | 12,300 | 100.0% |
Sex | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Male | 159,800 | 98.95% |
Female | 2,200 | 1.36% |
Total | 162,000 | 100.0% |
Sex | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Male | 125,800 | 96.18% |
Female | 5,400 | 4.13% |
Total | 131,200 | 100.0% |
race | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
White | 21,900 | 18.64% |
Black | 66,800 | 56.85% |
Hispanic | 26,500 | 22.55% |
American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,200 | 1.02% |
Asian | 1,100 | 0.94% |
Total | 117,500 | 100.0% |
Sex | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Male | 137,000 | 94.74% |
Female | 8,100 | 5.60% |
Total | 145,100 | 100.0% |
race | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
White | 37,500 | 23.28% |
Black | 53,300 | 33.09% |
Hispanic | 65,300 | 40.53% |
American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,800 | 1.74% |
Asian | 2,200 | 1.37% |
Total | 161,100 | 100.0% |
Sex | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Male | 36,100 | 91.86% |
Female | 3,300 | 8.40% |
Total | 39,400 | 100.0% |
race | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
White | 12,200 | 32.45% |
Black | 14,200 | 37.77% |
Hispanic | 9,700 | 25.80% |
American Indian / Alaska Native | 800 | 2.13% |
Asian | 700 | 1.86% |
Total | 37,600 | 100.0% |
Sex | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Male | 127,900 | 90.64% |
Female | 13,600 | 9.64% |
Total | 141,500 | 100.0% |
race | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
White | 60,500 | 50.46% |
Black | 37,800 | 31.53% |
Hispanic | 18,100 | 15.10% |
American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,100 | 1.75% |
Asian | 1,400 | 1.17% |
Total | 119,900 | 100.0% |
Sex | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Male | 75,900 | 95.11% |
Female | 4,200 | 5.26% |
Total | 80,100 | 100.0% |
race | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
White | 30,500 | 44.40% |
Black | 24,200 | 35.23% |
Hispanic | 12,300 | 17.90% |
American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,100 | 1.60% |
Asian | 600 | 0.87% |
Total | 68,700 | 100.0% |
Sex | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Male | 22,300 | 84.47% |
Female | 4,200 | 15.91% |
Total | 26,500 | 100.0% |
race | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
White | 13,800 | 58.97% |
Black | 6,800 | 29.06% |
Hispanic | 2,200 | 9.40% |
American Indian / Alaska Native | 300 | 1.28% |
Asian | 300 | 1.28% |
Total | 23,400 | 100.0% |
Sex | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Male | 6,400 | 91.43% |
Female | 600 | 8.57% |
Total | 7,000 | 100.0% |
race | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
White | 2,500 | 48.08% |
Black | 1,500 | 28.85% |
Hispanic | 1,000 | 19.23% |
American Indian / Alaska Native | 100 | 1.92% |
Asian | 100 | 1.92% |
Total | 5,200 | 100.0% |
Sex | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Male | 9,800 | 75.97% |
Female | 3,200 | 24.81% |
Total | 13,000 | 100.0% |
race | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
White | 6,900 | 63.30% |
Black | 2,600 | 23.85% |
Hispanic | 900 | 8.26% |
American Indian / Alaska Native | 300 | 2.75% |
Asian | 200 | 1.83% |
Total | 10,900 | 100.0% |
Sex | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Male | 13,600 | 90.67% |
Female | 1,400 | 9.33% |
Total | 15,000 | 100.0% |
race | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
White | 6,700 | 58.26% |
Black | 2,700 | 23.48% |
Hispanic | 1,700 | 14.78% |
American Indian / Alaska Native | 200 | 1.74% |
Asian | 200 | 1.74% |
Total | 11,500 | 100.0% |
Sex | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Male | 114,600 | 87.08% |
Female | 17,400 | 13.22% |
Total | 132,000 | 100.0% |
race | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
White | 49,500 | 47.50% |
Black | 37,300 | 35.80% |
Hispanic | 14,600 | 14.01% |
American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,700 | 1.63% |
Asian | 1,100 | 1.06% |
Total | 104,200 | 100.0% |
Sex | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Male | 28,500 | 84.57% |
Female | 5,300 | 15.73% |
Total | 33,800 | 100.0% |
race | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
White | 14,800 | 56.27% |
Black | 7,900 | 30.04% |
Hispanic | 3,000 | 11.41% |
American Indian / Alaska Native | 400 | 1.52% |
Asian | 200 | 0.76% |
Total | 26,300 | 100.0% |
Sex | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Male | 86,100 | 88.04% |
Female | 12,000 | 12.27% |
Total | 98,100 | 100.0% |
race | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
White | 34,700 | 44.54% |
Black | 29,400 | 37.74% |
Hispanic | 11,600 | 14.89% |
American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,300 | 1.67% |
Asian | 900 | 1.16% |
Total | 77,900 | 100.0% |
Sex | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Male | 102,500 | 93.95% |
Female | 6,900 | 6.32% |
Total | 109,400 | 100.0% |
race | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
White | 35,900 | 40.84% |
Black | 34,500 | 39.25% |
Hispanic | 13,800 | 15.70% |
American Indian / Alaska Native | 2,500 | 2.84% |
Asian | 1,200 | 1.37% |
Total | 87,900 | 100.0% |
Sex | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Male | 37,800 | 97.93% |
Female | 900 | 2.33% |
Total | 38,700 | 100.0% |
race | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
White | 7,200 | 22.86% |
Black | 16,900 | 53.65% |
Hispanic | 6,500 | 20.63% |
American Indian / Alaska Native | 500 | 1.59% |
Asian | 400 | 1.27% |
Total | 31,500 | 100.0% |
Sex | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Male | 13,400 | 89.33% |
Female | 1,600 | 10.67% |
Total | 15,000 | 100.0% |
race | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
White | 6,800 | 59.65% |
Black | 2,000 | 17.54% |
Hispanic | 1,800 | 15.79% |
American Indian / Alaska Native | 700 | 6.14% |
Asian | 100 | 0.88% |
Total | 11,400 | 100.0% |
Sex | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Male | 51,200 | 92.25% |
Female | 4,400 | 7.93% |
Total | 55,600 | 100.0% |
race | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
White | 21,900 | 48.45% |
Black | 15,700 | 34.73% |
Hispanic | 5,600 | 12.39% |
American Indian / Alaska Native | 1,300 | 2.88% |
Asian | 700 | 1.55% |
Total | 45,200 | 100.0% |
Sex | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
Male | 6,100 | 89.71% |
Female | 800 | 11.76% |
Total | 6,900 | 100.0% |
race | Inmates | % Total |
---|---|---|
White | 2,700 | 52.94% |
Black | 1,500 | 29.41% |
Hispanic | 700 | 13.73% |
American Indian / Alaska Native | 100 | 1.96% |
Asian | 100 | 1.96% |
Total | 5,100 | 100.0% |
This facility, known as "La Plata County Detention Facility" is also known as La Plata County Jail, La Plata County Jail , La Plata County Jail , Colorado, La Plata.