Phillips County Jail

The Official Jail Inmate Roster provides details on every inmate in the Phillips County Jail, including their charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, and mugshot. For additional information, call 970-522-2578 option 2. You can also look up scheduled criminal court cases on the dockets for Phillips County and every other Colorado county.

Phillips County Jail Inmate Search

For a warrant search in Phillips County or anywhere in Colorado, Crimewatch is a good place to begin. For information about a court case involving you, a friend, or a family member, use the official Colorado docket search. Be aware that Crimewatch doesn’t include warrants from every agency, so no results is not proof that no warrant exists.

In Phillips County, as in every Colorado court, reasonable bail is available to most defendants facing non-capital charges. Those charged with petty crimes or traffic offenses typically don’t have to post monetary bail. According to Colorado statutes, judges weigh factors such as:

• The defendant’s financial situation and whether they are employed.
• Whether they’ve lived in the area for a while or have family nearby.
• The severity of the offense they are charged with.
• Their prior criminal record and past offenses.

The fastest way to get an inmate’s bail amount is to call the Phillips County Jail at 970-522-2578 option 2. You can also check a sample Colorado bond schedule for typical amounts by charge; keep in mind each judicial district sets its own. Bail can be paid in cash, by surety bond, or by property bond, and personal recognizance release is also possible.

The Phillips County Jail is licensed for 25 inmates at any given time, yet it is often forced to make room for many more offenders, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Colorado turn over at least 35-40% of their population monthly, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months. Approximately 8-9% remain incarcerated between six and twelve months. Inmates who stay beyond 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 stay in custody at one of the Phillips County facilities much longer.

Every year, Phillips County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,360 offenders.

Want to see the facility? Browse our photos of the Phillips County Jail.

Steps to pay bail in Phillips County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Phillips County Jail in Sterling for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:

1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 970-522-2578 option 2.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

• Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 970-522-2578 option 2).
• Licensed bail bond agents in Phillips County are available for assistance.
• Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.

To learn more about the bail process in Phillips County, Colorado, visit the Phillips County Jail Bail Page.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Phillips County Jail, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Phillips County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-522-2578 option 2 for further assistance.

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