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Pueblo County bail and bond: the new detention center and daily bond hearings

Adults arrested in Pueblo County are held at the Pueblo County Detention Center, a new jail at 3830 Medal of Honor Boulevard that replaced the old Court Street jail in July 2026. Look the person up with Pueblo County Inmate Search to see whether he or she is in custody and what the bail is. The Sheriff's Office line is 719-583-6125. A judge sets bond at a hearing, and you can read how to post bail below.

Did the old jail on Court Street close?

Yes. The Sheriff's Office moved everyone out of the old Court Street jail by July 11, 2026, and local news says the former building is closed. People are now held at the new Pueblo County Detention Center on Medal of Honor Boulevard, on Pueblo's west side.

Some websites still show the Court Street address. Do not drive there to post bond. The county's emergency-services page gives the Sheriff's address as 3830 Medal of Honor Boulevard, Pueblo, CO 81008. Call 719-583-6125 if you are unsure where to go.

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How do I see whether my relative is booked?

Use Pueblo County Inmate Search. It shows who is in custody and the bail amount once one is set. A booking that is minutes old may not show up for a while.

If the name is missing after several hours, call the Sheriff's Office at 719-583-6125. Ask whether the person is still with the arresting agency or is held on a hold from another county.

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What is different about the new Pueblo jail?

It has 672 beds, 150 more than the old building, and it opened in May 2026 under Sheriff David Lucero. About 400 people were moved in July.

News stories do not say whether bond windows, kiosks, or hours changed. Ask the reception desk at 719-583-6125 before you bring money.

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Where do I pay a bond in Pueblo?

At the old jail, unofficial guides described a lobby kiosk for cash, a reception window for money orders and cashier's checks, and a card option online or at a kiosk. No Pueblo County source confirms how this works in the new building.

Call 719-583-6125 and ask which window or kiosk to use and when it is open. Bonds are paid to the county, not to the person in custody.

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When does a judge hear the bond in Pueblo?

Colorado law requires a bond decision within 48 hours of arrival at a jail. The Pueblo court page lists bond hearings in Division 101, livestreamed: Mondays at 11:30 a.m., Tuesday through Friday at 2:30 p.m., and Saturdays at 1:30 p.m. Times can change around holidays.

Judges in the 10th District weigh each person individually, so the amount comes from that hearing, not a fixed chart. Ask the court at 719-404-8700 for the room and time.

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Is there a price list for common charges?

No. The 10th Judicial District's Order 22-06 (amended May 16, 2022) says the court sets an individual bond for each person at the hearing. It lists no dollar figure for any charge. Whatever number you hear is set in court by a judge, so this page gives no amounts.

For the figure on a booking, check the search link above or call 719-583-6125.

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Where is the Pueblo courthouse?

Pueblo Combined Court is at 501 North Elizabeth Street, Pueblo, CO 81003, and the number on its bond form is 719-404-8700. Felony cases belong to district court, and misdemeanors to county court.

Take photo ID. Ask the clerk what a bond payment at the courthouse requires before you go.

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Does the sheriff arrest everyone in Pueblo County?

No. Pueblo police and the sheriff both make arrests, and the sheriff runs the jail. If a city officer arrested your relative, the Pueblo Police Department is at 200 South Main Street, 719-553-2538. Ask for the agency name and a report number, then look for the booking on the search link. The agency may keep the person briefly before the move to the detention center.

Call 719-583-6125 if the name still does not appear.

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Which payments does Colorado require a jail to take?

At a minimum, cash, a money order, or a cashier's check, and an online payment option. A jail may add a bond processing fee of no more than $10, and a card vendor may charge up to 3.5 percent. Those fees can be left as a debt and cannot be used to hold someone after the bond is paid.

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How quickly must the jail release after the bond is paid?

As soon as practicable and no later than six hours once the bond is set, the person is in the jail, and staff know the money is ready. Electronic monitoring can add time up to 24 hours. Short staffing is not an excuse. Booking fees and other jail debts never have to be paid to get out.

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Can real estate secure a Pueblo bond?

Yes, if the land is in Colorado. It need not be in Pueblo County. The owner's equity has to be 1.5 times the bond or more. All record owners sign a deed of trust naming the court clerk, and title company proof is due within 35 days after the bond is filed.

An unofficial guide says the clerk's office, not the jail, handles these. Confirm with the court at 719-404-8700.

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What does a bail bondsman charge?

Licensed agents are legal in Colorado. By state law, an agent may not charge more than the greater of $50 or 15 percent of the bail (C.R.S. 10-23-109). Ask for the fee, collateral, and missed-court terms in writing before signing.

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Why would a record say there is no bond?

Colorado's constitution, in article II, section 19, says a person charged with a capital offense may be denied bail when the proof is evident or the presumption is great. A person accused of a violent crime while on probation, parole, or bail, or with prior convictions, can also be held without bond after a 96-hour hearing, if the court sees real danger to the public.

A hold from another county or a probation violation can also stop a release. Ask the court at 719-404-8700.

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Where is a teenager held?

Pueblo is home to the state's Pueblo Youth Services Center, 1406 West 17th Street, a 19-bed secure center that serves Pueblo and five other districts. Call 719-546-4915. It takes youth ages 10 to 17 and visits need an appointment.

Records for minors are private, so the adult search will not show them.

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Who defends people who cannot afford a lawyer?

The state public defender's Pueblo office is in Union Depot, 132 West B Street, Suite 200, 719-546-0004. Ask the judge for appointed counsel at the first hearing.

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Does money for phone calls help with bail?

No. Deposits for calls, commissary, or video visits never count toward a bond. Real bond payments are made to the county. Hang up on anyone who wants gift cards, and call 719-583-6125 yourself.

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What happens to the bond if a court date is missed?

The judge can issue a warrant and forfeit the bond. A bondsman, if one posted it, can go after the person. Call a lawyer and the court at 719-404-8700 right away.

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Pueblo County bail contacts

Jail
Pueblo County Detention Center, 3830 Medal of Honor Boulevard, Pueblo, CO 81008; Sheriff's Office 719-583-6125
Bond guide
Detention center bail and bond guide
Sheriff
David Lucero, Pueblo County Sheriff
Custody lookup
Pueblo County Inmate Search
Pueblo police
200 South Main Street; 719-553-2538
Court
Pueblo Combined Court, 501 North Elizabeth Street, Pueblo, CO 81003; 719-404-8700
Public defender
Union Depot, 132 West B Street, Suite 200; 719-546-0004
Youth
Pueblo Youth Services Center, 1406 West 17th Street; 719-546-4915

Hours, payment rules, and phone numbers at the new jail may change, and a judge can order any amount. Check with the reception desk or the court clerk before you send money. It is a general guide, and a lawyer should advise on any one case.

Pueblo County Detention Center

Address:
3830 Medal of Honor Blvd.
Pueblo, CO 81008
Phone:
719-583-6135

Frequently Asked Questions

Frequently Asked Questions about Bail and Bonds in Pueblo County


Does Pueblo County have bail?

What kind of bonds are accepted in Pueblo County?

Who can set bail in Pueblo County?

When is bail set in Pueblo County Colorado?

 

 

Does Pueblo County have bail?

Yes, Colorado is a bail state and therefore Pueblo County has bail. Once bail is paid or the accused secures a bond accepted by the courts, the accused should be released within 6 hours of when the jail is notified, unless ankle bracelet monitoring or other conditions requiring more time have to be set up.

 

 

What kind of bonds are accepted in Pueblo County?

Pueblo County Colorado recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.

 

 

Who can set bail in Pueblo County?

A bond hearing officer sets bail in Colorado.This officer must be an attorney and can set bail for any court in the state and is available on weekends and holidays via audio-visual technology that allows the public to view the hearing.

 

 

When is bail set in Pueblo County Colorado?

Bail is set in Colorado the first time the accused is brought into court, usually directly from jail within 48 hours after the arrest. This first appearance to determine bail or bond is called initial appearance or 1st advisement. Bail can be determined before criminal charges are read. The judge will advise the arrested that they are being investigated and will set bail except for cases involving homicide. 

Bail and Bond Frequently Asked Questions for Pueblo County Colorado

What is Bail?

Bail is what the arrested in Pueblo County must pay or do to stay out of jail until the first court appearance. 

The agreement to bail acts as a promise that the arrested will return to court for court dates and trial. Bail usually refers to a dollar amount, but bail can also mean something that has to be done, or a condition such as reporting to an officer of the court, a curfew, restraining orders or attending a treatment program. 

Bail is usually a significant enough amount of money and/or condition that the person will be negatively impacted and has incentive to return to court and not flee. A flight risk usually means that the person would flee the area, and not necessary that they are going to take an airplane. 

If a judge in Pueblo County feels that the arrested will return to court for further proceedings, the arrested could be released under a conditional release without needing to pay bail money. This is called Released on Own Recognizance, or ROR.  

Conditions for ROR might be to obey all court orders and laws, maintain contact with the lawyer, report changes in residence or have no contact with the victim. Family support will show the court that there are people who will make sure that the defendant makes it to court. 

If the judge or bail schedule determines that the defendant would be a danger to the public if they were released, bail can be denied, and the person will remain detained in the Pueblo County Detention Center until the case is resolved or goes to trial. 

Bail can be denied if the defendant did not comply with bail conditions from a previous arrest. Bail is usually denied in cases of violent offenses. 

What is the difference between Bail and Bond?

Bail and bond are used interchangeably to mean the same thing but technically, they are different.

The bail is the amount to be paid and a bond is a signed document promising payment of the bail amount with certain conditions.

Think of a bond as a loan to pay for the bail.  

The bond payment is always written to the court in your municipality, Pueblo County or district directly and does not go through the defendant. Chances of obtaining a bond from a bond company or clerk of court are better if family is involved.  

The thought of being in jail can cause the arrested to panic and try to secure a bond immediately.  

DO NOT panic and take the time to understand all the options.  

More courts are now trying to work with defendants to make bail work and might provide non-monetary options or even reduce the bail.  

Payments to a bond company are not refundable. It is a long process to get back property title or money that was given to the clerk of court or bondsperson to secure the bond. This could put your loved ones into a difficult financial situation. 

Another reason not to unnecessarily rush into securing a bond is that if the court notes that you came up with the money to pay a bond company, they may assume you have resources to pay a defense attorney and decline public defense.  

On the other hand, as anyone who has ever been involved in their criminal defense understands, fighting your case while ‘out on the streets’ gives you a much better chance of either winning, or getting a more favorable sentence.  

What are the different types of bonds in Pueblo County?

Based on a review of information from the arrest, the judge or bail officer will determine and notify the accused of which types of bonds are available to them.

To describe the types of bonds, let’s use an example of buying your neighbor’s car. Your neighbor decides the price of the car and how they would be paid. Similarly, the court (meaning a police or bail officer, clerk of court, bail magistrate or judge) determines the bail amount and how it would be paid. Here are different options that the seller of the car or the court might consider:

You could pay full asking price for the car in cash. This is similar to paying cash bail. The full amount of bail would be paid to the town or county clerk or at the jail. Cash, cashier’s checks and credit cards are usually accepted.

You could sign an agreement on your own or with another person to pay for the car at a future date knowing that your neighbor would know where to find you if you stopped payment. This would be similar to a cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond which are bonds to where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front. 

If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you. 

Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible for making sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.

Surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.

You can put a deposit down for your neighbor’s car and sign an agreement that the car will be paid off at a later date. Cash percentage in lieu of bonds is when the defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount, usually 10%, to the court which then holds the money until the case is over. 

The amount is returned to the person who paid the 10% after the case is over. In most cases, the full amount is not returned if there are court fees or fines due. This is a type of surety bond if another person signs the bond paperwork.

You could sign an agreement that if the car were not paid off, that your neighbor would get your house or something of value.

A property bond is a bond that the courts might consider in which the bond is pledged in land or home real estate (mobile homes are not accepted).  

Usually, the property must be in the same state as the courts, and it must be worth at least 1 ½ - 2 times the amount of the bond.  

There are multiple court fees involved to execute a property bond with the courts and a tedious process to get the property deed back. This is another type of surety bond if another person or a bond company is used to secure the bond. 

You could also go to a local bank and take out a car loan offering property or anything of value for collateral. You may get someone to co-sign on the loan and offer their property. The bank charges fees, interest and could keep your property if you did not pay the loan back, or even on time.  

A professional bondsperson makes money, at least 10% of the bond amount by providing you with a “loan” called a bond. The percent that they charge is fixed by the state and cannot be negotiated. The defendant or surety does not get that 10% or more back even if the terms of the bail are met. 

With a property bond, the property deed would need to be signed over to the bondsperson and everyone on the deed would need to be involved. 

Since the bondsperson signed off, to be responsible that you show to court as your surety, they can send a bounty hunter to bring you to court if you flee. A bondsperson does not have to give you a bond if the defendant seems to be too much of a risk.

Ask the bondsperson to explain all the costs: percentage, fees or court fees. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company. Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.

(There have been phone scams where a bond company calls and informs a person that their family member has been arrested and they ask for financial information.  A bondsperson will not call asking for money without involvement of the arrested.)

Does Pueblo County have bail?

Yes, Colorado is a bail state. Once bail is paid or the accused secures a bond accepted by the courts, the accused should be released within 6 hours of when the jail is notified, unless ankle bracelet monitoring or other conditions requiring more time have to be set up.

What kind of bonds are accepted in Pueblo County?

Pueblo County Colorado recognizes most types of bonds. The court will consider what type of bonds will be accepted depending on the circumstances of the arrest.

Who can set bail in Pueblo County?

A bond hearing officer sets bail in Colorado.This officer must be an attorney and can set bail for any court in the state and is available on weekends and holidays via audio-visual technology that allows the public to view the hearing.

When is bail set in Colorado?

Bail is set in Colorado the first time the accused is brought into court, usually directly from jail within 48 hours after the arrest. This first appearance to determine bail or bond is called initial appearance or 1st advisement. Bail can be determined before criminal charges are read. The judge will advise the arrested that they are being investigated and will set bail except for cases involving homicide. 

Can I get the bail or bond reduced in Pueblo County Colorado? 

Yes, the accused can ask for bail reduction at the second court appearance if it was set by a judge at the first appearance.

In Pueblo County Colorado, who can pay bail for me? 

The person posting bail should be a relative or close friend, called a surety, because they are promising and taking responsibility that you will return to court to get their money back. 

A surety is not responsible for court fees or paying off personal debts for the defendant. A professional bondsperson who is approved by the State of Colorado could be the surety and execute a bond to the court on your behalf.

Can bail be paid online in Pueblo County Colorado?

Yes, each jail has an online payment system. To contact the jail for online payment information, go to the Pueblo County Detention Center for more information about the jails in Pueblo County.

What options are there to pay bail in Pueblo County Colorado?

Cash is accepted. Personal checks are not accepted but a certified check, money order or cashier’s check are accepted. Payment of bail by credit cards is permitted.  

Contact your Clerk of Court, sheriff’s office or police station clerk to ask how cash can be paid for bail. To contact the jail for information about cash payments, go to the Pueblo County Detention Center for more information about the jails in Pueblo County.

Will I get all my bond money back in Colorado? 

Bail money is returned to the person who paid the bail; in whole or in part once the case is finished. There may be fees, restitution (money to pay for damage caused by the crime) or fines that come out of that amount.

If you used a bondsperson, you would not get your 10% back. Property is returned by the court or bondsperson after the appropriate requests and formal paperwork are completed with the court.

Can I get bail or a bond with no money down in Pueblo County? 

The judge or officer who sets bail determines which kind of bail will be an option for you, but a cash bond and PR bonds usually do not require cash down, though you might have to pay court fees.

A cash bond or a personal recognizance (PR) bond are bonds where someone representing the defendant signs paperwork promising to pay the bail amount if the defendant does not show up to court. There is no money due up front. 

If the defendant does not show up, the full amount of the bail will be due to the court and the people who signed the paperwork will be responsible for paying the court and the court will send the sheriff’s department to arrest you. 

Cash bonds and PR bonds are types of unsecured bonds because you are not securing it with any money down. In bond terms, a surety is a person who will be responsible to make sure that you will show to court and will be responsible to pay the bond if the arrested person does not show up.  A surety can be family, friend or a bondsperson. Your attorney cannot act as a surety.

What are the least expensive and affordable bail bonds in Colorado?

The jail or court can provide you with a list of approved and licensed bond companies in Pueblo County but they cannot recommend a specific company. You can read reviews about bond companies or get recommendations. 

Find out exactly how much a bondsperson would charge, including extra costs. There is never a reason to rush through signing the paperwork with a bond company.

Make sure that everything told to you is in writing and that you understand what you are signing. Ask questions, and if you feel rushed or don’t understand the contract with the bond company, you might want to call another one.

If you choose to pay a Cash Bond - you can pay by using the following payment methods:

  • Currency - Cash is accepted at the Pueblo County Detention Center in the Access Corrections kiosk located in the lobby at 909 Court Street.
  • Money Order - Money Orders are accepted at the Pueblo County Detention Center at the jail reception window at 909 Court Street.
  • Cashier's Check - A Cashier's Check can delivered to the Pueblo County Detention Center at the jail reception window at 909 Court Street.
  • Credit Card- A credit card may be used to post an inmate's bond by using:
     - The Access Corrections Kiosk located in the lobby at 909 Court Street of the Pueblo County Detention Center.
     - Online - Go to Access Corrections and follow the steps to deposit money.  You will need to create an account and then you will be able to select Pay a Bond.
       

Once the bond is paid through either the kiosk or online services, you must notify the Pueblo County Detention Center Receptionist that it has been paid and they will complete the process of posting the bond. Call 719-583-6135 Option #5.

Bail Bond Laws of Colorado

Effective January 1, 2022

1. Bond fees, booking fees, and other fees or debts never need to be paid to secure a person’s release on money bond. A payor need only pay the bond amount in order to secure release.

2. While never a basis to hold a defendant in jail, the following fees are chargeable as a debt to the defendant after release if the payor chooses not to pay the fees at the time of bonding: a $10 bond fee and a maximum 3.5% credit card payment fee. No other bond-related fees may be charged at any time, including any kiosk fees or fees for payment by cash, check, or money order.

3. Bond payments are to be made out to the holding county and are never to be made out in the name of the incarcerated person.

4. A sheriff must release a defendant within six hours after a personal recognizance bond is set and the defendant has returned to jail or within six hours after a cash bond has been set and the defendant has returned to jail and the defendant or surety notified the jail that bond is prepared to be posted, unless extraordinary circumstances exist. In the event of a delay of more than six hours, a surety and the defendant have a right to know what, if any, extraordinary circumstance is causing the delay. Supervisory conditions of release do not justify a delay in release; except that a sheriff may hold a defendant for up to 24 hours if necessary to ensure a defendant is fitted with required electronic monitoring.

5. Anyone who posts a money bond has the right to receive a copy of the bond paperwork, including documentation of the next upcoming court date.

6. A surety may never be asked to use posted bond money to pay a defendant’s debts. Only when defendants have posted their own money bond may they be asked if they would like to voluntarily relinquish bond money to pay their debts. Relinquishment of bond money by a defendant to pay a debt is never required and is entirely a voluntary choice by the defendant.

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