You can get inmate information by calling the 30-bed Lake County Jail at 719-486-1249, any time of day or night.
Anyone taken into custody in this county on a misdemeanor or felony charge is brought here for booking and processing. Based on the charges, they may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until the end of their trial.
The inmate search tool shows the names of people currently held at this facility.
Sentences of less than a year are served at this jail. Sentences longer than that are served in the Colorado State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
Find information on this page about the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate’s account, mail, inmate calls, voicemail, emails and texts, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Once you find the inmate’s jail ID or booking number, save it for mail and other communication. If it’s not online, call Lake County Jail at 719-486-1249.
Phone: 719-486-1249
Physical Address:
505 Harrison Ave.
Leadville, CO 80461
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lake County Jail inmates held in the:
Chaffee County Detention Center
PO Box 699
Salida, CO 81201
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lake County Jail
P.O. 255
Leadville, Colorado 80461
Other Jails and Prisons
Checking on someone at the Lake County Jail? The Official Jail Inmate Roster shows who is in custody, what they are charged with, their bond amount, when they can have visits, and their mugshot. You can also call 719-486-1249. Need a court date? Search the court dockets for upcoming criminal cases in Lake County or anywhere in Colorado.
Lake County Jail Inmate Search
If there may be a warrant for you in Lake County or anywhere in Colorado, try searching Crimewatch first. Court case details for you, a friend, or a relative can be found through the official Colorado court dockets. Not every agency uses Crimewatch, so if nothing turns up, there could still be a warrant.
In Lake County and all other Colorado courts, most people charged with non-capital crimes qualify for reasonable bail, while petty and traffic offenses typically carry no monetary bail. Under Colorado statutes, judges look at factors including:
• 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.
To find out how much bail an inmate needs, call the Lake County Jail at 719-486-1249. You can also look at a sample Colorado bond schedule for typical amounts by charge, though schedules vary by judicial district. The county accepts cash, surety bonds, and property bonds, or may release an offender on personal recognizance.
The Lake County Jail is licensed for 30 inmates, but it is often forced to make room for many more, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Colorado turn over their population on this schedule:
Offenders held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in this county remain in custody at one of the Lake County facilities much longer.
Every year, approximately 600 offenders are arrested and detained by Lake County law enforcement agencies.
You can also browse photos of the Lake County Jail that we’ve collected over time.
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This jail is currently CLOSED. All inmates arrested and held in custody are sent to the Chaffee County Jail in Salida, Colorado.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 719-486-1249, 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 Lake 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 #
Lake County Jail inmates held in the:
Chaffee County Detention Center
PO Box 699
Salida, CO 81201
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 #
Lake County Jail
P.O. 255
Leadville, Colorado 80461
After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Lake County Jail for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.
The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.
These are the steps of booking someone into the Lake County Jail:
If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 719-486-1249.
When an offender is arrested and brought to the Lake County Jail in Leadville for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.
1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Lake County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail. Call 719-486-1249 to get the exact amount.
The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.
For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Lake County Colorado, check out the Lake County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Lake County Jail? What is the Schedule?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lake County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-486-1249 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Lake County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lake County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-486-1249 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Lake County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Lake County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Lake County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Lake County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lake County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-486-1249 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Lake County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lake County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-486-1249 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Lake County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Lake County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Lake 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 #
Lake County Jail inmates held in the:
Chaffee County Detention Center
PO Box 699
Salida, CO 81201
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lake County Jail
P.O. 255
Leadville, Colorado 80461
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 Lake 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 Lake County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Lake County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lake County Jail
P.O. 255
Leadville, Colorado 80461
For inmates receiving mail in the Lake 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 Lake County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Lake County Jail inmates held in the:
Chaffee County Detention Center
PO Box 699
Salida, CO 81201
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 Lake County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-486-1249 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Lake County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: Lake County Jail may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Lake County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Lake County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Lake County.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Lake County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-486-1249 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Lake 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 Lake County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-486-1249 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Lake 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 Lake County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-486-1249 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Lake County?
