Montezuma County Detention Center

Search for inmates in the Montezuma County Detention Center using the Official Jail Inmate Roster. It lists each inmate’s charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, and mugshot. Staff can also help by phone at 970-564-4995. The statewide docket search shows upcoming criminal court cases in Montezuma County and every other county in Colorado.

Montezuma County Detention Center Inmate Search

Wondering whether you have a warrant in Montezuma County or anywhere in Colorado? Crimewatch is a good first stop. For information about a court case involving you or someone close to you, check the official Colorado source. Since not all agencies post their warrants on Crimewatch, it’s possible for a warrant to exist even if it doesn’t appear there.

Under Colorado statutes, most criminal defendants in Montezuma County charged with non-capital offenses are eligible for reasonable bail, while petty crimes and traffic offenses typically require no monetary bail. Judges weigh several factors in setting bail:

• Employment status and financial situation.
• Length of residence in the area and local family ties.
• The seriousness of the charge.
• Prior convictions and criminal history.

Call the Montezuma County Detention Center at 970-564-4995 to find out an inmate’s bail. If you know the charge, a sample Colorado bond schedule will give you a rough idea of the amount, although judicial districts set their own schedules. Cash, surety bonds, and property bonds are accepted, as is release on personal recognizance.

The Montezuma County Detention Center holds a license for 104 inmates, but the actual count is often higher, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Colorado have a monthly turnover of at least 35-40% of their inmates, another 25-30% every 90 days, another 15-20% every six months, and roughly 8-9% who stay six to twelve months. Stays of more than twelve months usually involve serious charges such as murder or rape. Since preparing those cases for trial takes time, offenders arrested in this county are held at one of the Montezuma County facilities much longer.

Every year, Montezuma County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,480 offenders.

See photos of the jail that we’ve collected over the years.

What is the process to pay bail for someone detained in Montezuma County?

After an individual is apprehended and taken to Montezuma County Detention Center in Cortez for booking, their release options vary based on the situation:

1. They might be released without bail, on the condition they appear in court on a scheduled date.
2. They may be detained until their court appearance.
3. They may be eligible for release after posting a bail or bond.  Call 970-564-4995 for the exact bail amount.

There are different ways to settle an individual's bail or bond.

• To post a cash bond, pay the full amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office by cash, cashier's check or money order; many facilities also accept cards at a lobby kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee, and you will need the inmate's full name and booking number (jail phone: 970-564-4995).
• A licensed bail bondsman in Montezuma County can assist with payment.
• Real property such as land or a house is accepted as collateral by many courts, provided the owner proves clear title and equity worth at least the bond, frequently twice the bond, with a deed and a current tax or appraisal value; the court that set bail signs off on it.

For more information on the bail process in Montezuma County, Colorado, visit the Montezuma County Detention Center Bail Information Page.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Montezuma County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Montezuma County Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

730 East Driscoll Street
Cortez, CO 81321
970-564-4995

Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen

• On-site Visits are free.
• Visits are 30 minutes.
• Visitation schedule subject to change.
• Inmates are allowed one visit per day however the weekly limit is determined by the inmates classification.
• A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an on-site video session.
• All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Montezuma County Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen

• All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
• Remote visits are charged a fee of $6.95 for a 20 minute visit or $13.90 for a 40-minute visit.
• Visitation Schedule subject to change.

REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Attorneys have access to their clients during the following times:

9:00 AM - 10:00 PM

• Inmates cannot be seen during mealtimes, lockdowns and emergency situations.
• Attorneys may call 970-564-4995 for questions or appointments.

Montezuma County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Canteen for 'At the Jail' Visitation with Inmates.



For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:

• Register or Log in to your account
• Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
• Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
• Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
  
  Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
  Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
  1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
  2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
  3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Montezuma County Detention Center will either approve or deny it.
  4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
  NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.

How to Have Remote Video Visits with an Inmate in Montezuma County

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Montezuma County Detention Center inmate, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with your Montezuma County inmate using Inmate Canteen.
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• Inmate Canteen has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area at Montezuma County Detention Center.
• You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Montezuma County inmate.
• This is a fee based service.

Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Montezuma County Detention Center and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Montezuma County, visit our full page guide. 

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montezuma County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-564-4995 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Montezuma County Detention Center?

Montezuma County Detention Center
ON-SITE (at the jail) INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Montezuma County Detention Center
OFF-SITE (at home) REMOTE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montezuma County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-564-4995 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Montezuma County Detention Center?

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Montezuma County Detention Center 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.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Montezuma County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Montezuma County Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
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• Select Colorado, then Montezuma County Detention Center, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
• NOTE: Montezuma County Detention Center may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally. 

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Montezuma County Detention Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Montezuma County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montezuma County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-564-4995 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Montezuma County Detention Center?

How Do Inmates in Montezuma County Detention Center Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Montezuma County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Montezuma County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Canteen.
• Register online, or log in if you already have an account with them. (Note: Chrome works best with this website)
• Services for Montezuma County inmates and their families and friends include Collect Calling, PIN Debits or Purchasing Calling Cards.

Instructions on Purchasing Calling Cards or setting up to receive calls from an inmate:

• Register or Log in to your account
• Select Colorado, then Montezuma County Detention Center, then the inmate you wish to purchase a phone card or calling time for.
• Select the "Purchase Phone Card for an Inmate" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase the phone card for your inmate in Montezuma County.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

For all the information regarding phone calls with Montezuma County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montezuma County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-564-4995 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Montezuma County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Montezuma County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Montezuma County Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Montezuma County Detention Center 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 #
Montezuma County Detention
730 East Driscoll Street
Cortez, CO 81321

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Montezuma County Detention
730 East Driscoll Street
Cortez, CO 81321

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 Montezuma County Detention Center 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 Montezuma County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Montezuma County Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Montezuma County Detention
730 East Driscoll Street
Cortez, CO 81321

Montezuma County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Montezuma County Detention Center 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 Montezuma County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Montezuma County Detention
730 East Driscoll Street
Cortez, CO 81321


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 Montezuma County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-564-4995 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Montezuma County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

Montezuma County Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.

Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.

NOTE: Montezuma County Detention Center 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:

• Register or Log in to your account
• Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Items" option
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montezuma County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-564-4995 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Montezuma County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Montezuma County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Montezuma County Detention Center follow these steps:

• Register with Inmate Canteen to create an account or log in if you already have one.
• Select Colorado, then select Montezuma County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
• Add money to your account.
• Verify your email.
• Send message.
• NOTE: All messages between you and your Montezuma County inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Montezuma County Detention Center, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Montezuma County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montezuma County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-564-4995 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Montezuma County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montezuma County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-564-4995 for further assistance.

What are the other City and County Jails in Montezuma County?

Montezuma County County Jails

Montezuma County Juvenile Facilities

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Montezuma County?