Ouray County Jail

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 2,901 offenders.

Our collection of jail photos, gathered over the years, is also available.

What are the bail options in Ouray County after an arrest?

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.

• A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 970-325-7272.
• Licensed bail bond agencies in Ouray County can provide assistance.
• Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.

For more information about bail in Ouray County, Colorado, see the Ouray County Jail Bail Guide.

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

Ouray County County Jails

Ouray County Juvenile Facilities

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