MINERAL COUNTY SENDS ITS INMATES TO RIO GRANDE COUNTY JAIL. To locate a person who was arrested in Mineral County, contact the Mineral County Sheriff's Office at: 719-658-2600.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Colorado State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 719-657-4000, 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.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Mineral County Jail at 719-657-4000 to get it.
Phone: 719-657-4000
Physical Address:
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO 81132
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO. 81132
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO. 81132
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Mineral County Jail, 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 719-657-4000 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the court dockets (schedules) for upcoming criminal court cases in Mineral County and every other county in Colorado.
Mineral County Jail Inmate Search
The Mineral County Jail maintains an average of offenders in custody on any given day. The Mineral County Jail 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 Mineral County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 800 offenders.
The following charts of Mineral 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 Mineral 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 Mineral 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 Mineral 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.
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After an arrest, the individual is brought to Mineral County Jail for the booking process. This procedure involves identifying the person, determining charges, and deciding whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.
Remaining silent is highly recommended, as anything said can later be used in court. Wait for legal advice before responding to questions.
The booking process typically involves the following steps at Mineral County Jail:
Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Mineral County Jail at 719-657-4000.
Once an individual is booked at Mineral County Jail in Del Norte, options for their release include:
1. Release without paying bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Continued detention until their court date.
3. Release upon paying a bail or bond. Call 719-657-4000 for the bail amount.
Bail can be paid through various methods.
For more details on the bail process in Mineral County, Colorado, visit the Mineral County Jail Bail Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Mineral County Jail? What is the Schedule?
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO 81132
719-657-4000
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 719-657-4000 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 |
Mineral County Jail
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO 81132
Mineral County Jail does not currently have a jail. To locate offenders that have been arrested for committing crimes in Mineral County call the Sheriff at 719-658-2600 and ask what jail they are being housed. To view surrounding county jails go to this page and click on a neighboring county.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mineral County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 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 Mineral County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mineral County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Mineral County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mineral County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Mineral County Jail?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mineral County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Mineral County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Mineral County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Mineral 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 #
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO. 81132
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO. 81132
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
The Mineral County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 Mineral County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO. 81132
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Mineral County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Mineral 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 Mineral County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Mineral 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 Mineral County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Mineral 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 Mineral County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Mineral County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Mineral County?
This facility, known as "Mineral County Jail" is also known as Mineral County Sheriff, (currently no jail), Mineral County Jail & Sheriff, Mineral County Jail & Sheriff, Colorado, Mineral.
