The Ouray County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to a neighboring jail for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
Phone: 970-325-7272
Physical Address:
421 6th Avenue
Ouray, CO 81427
Other Jails and Prisons
Trying to locate an inmate? Search the Ouray County Jail Official Jail Inmate Roster to see their charges, bond amount, visiting eligibility, and mugshot, or call 970-325-7272 to speak with the jail. To track an upcoming case, search the court dockets for Ouray County or any other Colorado county.
Ouray County Jail Inmate Search
Is there a warrant out for your arrest in Ouray County or somewhere else in Colorado? Crimewatch is a good place to start looking. For information on a court case involving you or a loved one, use the official Colorado docket search. Crimewatch only lists warrants from agencies that post there, so it isn’t a complete record of every active warrant.
Most defendants in Ouray County charged with a non-capital offense are eligible for reasonable bail under Colorado law, and petty crimes or traffic offenses typically have no monetary bail. Judges look at several factors when setting the amount:
• The defendant’s finances and job.
• Family ties and length of time living in the area.
• The nature and severity of the offense.
• Prior criminal record.
The simplest way to find an offender’s bail is to call the Ouray County Jail at 970-325-7272. If you know the charge, a sample Colorado bond schedule can show typical amounts; each judicial district publishes its own. Bail can be paid with cash, a surety bond, or a property bond, and personal recognizance release is also an option.
The Ouray County Jail is licensed for 0 inmates at any given time, but it is often forced to make room for many more, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Colorado turn over at least 35-40% of their inmate population every month, with another 25-30% turning over every 90 days and another 15-20% every six months. About 8-9% stay incarcerated six to twelve months. Inmates 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 Ouray County facilities much longer.
Each year, Ouray County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,401 offenders.
Our collection of jail photos, gathered over the years, is also available.
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The Ouray County Jail is CLOSED.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought to a neighboring jail for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Ouray County Jail. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Ouray County Jail include:
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 970-325-7272.
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Ouray County Jail in Ouray for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 970-325-7272 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
For more information about bail in Ouray County, Colorado, see the Ouray County Jail Bail Guide.
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