Ouray County Jail

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Ouray County Jail

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

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How Do You Find Someone in the Ouray County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Ouray 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 970-325-7272 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the court dockets (schedules) for upcoming criminal court cases in Ouray County and every other county in Colorado.

Ouray County Jail Inmate Search

The Ouray County Jail maintains an average of 0 offenders in custody on any given day. The Ouray 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 Ouray County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,401 offenders.

The following charts of Ouray 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 Ouray 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 Ouray 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 Ouray 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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About the Ouray County Jail

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.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Steps involved in booking at Ouray County Jail

After an arrest, the individual is brought to Ouray 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 Ouray County Jail:

  • Identification confirmation.
  • Photographs (mugshots).
  • Answering questions regarding health and criminal background.
  • Potential DNA collection.
  • Conducting a physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Providing a free phone call.

Booking timeframes vary, ranging from one hour to up to 48 hours. For details on an offender’s bail or bond, call Ouray County Jail at 970-325-7272.

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Directions / Map to the Ouray County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How to pay bail in Ouray County for an arrestee

Once an individual is booked at Ouray County Jail in Ouray, 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 970-325-7272 for the bail amount.

Bail can be paid through various methods.

  • Cash, money orders, or credit cards are accepted for payment.
  • A licensed bail bondsman in Ouray County can assist with the process.
  • Property located in the county may be used as bail collateral.

For more details on the bail process in Ouray County, Colorado, visit the Ouray County Jail Bail Page.

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Other Jails in Ouray County

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

Ouray County County Jails
Ouray County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

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

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Search for an Inmate in Ouray County

This facility, known as "Ouray County Jail" is also known as Ouray County Sheriff, (curently no jail), Ouray County Jail & Sheriff, Ouray County Jail & Sheriff, Colorado, Ouray.

The Ouray County Jail serves the following cities and towns of Ouray County: Ouray and Ridgway.