The Rio Blanco Detention Center is a 15 bed jail in the city of Meeker, Rio Blanco County, Colorado. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 970-878-9550.
This jail is currently closed. People arrested and jailed are housed in the Moffat County Detention Facility in Craig, Colorado.
Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here 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.
You can also use the inmate search tool to see this facility's roster of those who have been arrested and are still in custody.
Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Colorado State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 970-878-9550, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.
It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Rio Blanco Detention Center at 970-878-9550 to get it.
Phone: 970-878-9550
Physical Address:
355 4th Street
Meeker, CO 81641
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Rio Blanco Jail
PO Box 1460
Meeker, CO 81641
(Inmates are now housed in the
Moffat County Detention Facility)
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Rio Blanco Jail
PO Box 1460
Meeker, CO 81641
Other Jails and Prisons
Start your search for an inmate in the Rio Blanco Detention Center at the Official Jail Inmate Roster, which shows charges, bond, visitation eligibility, and mugshots. For more information, call the jail at 970-878-9550. You can also search Colorado court dockets to find upcoming criminal cases in Rio Blanco County and every other county.
Rio Blanco Detention Center Inmate Search
Do you have an outstanding warrant in Rio Blanco County or anywhere in Colorado? Need information about a court case involving you, a friend, or a relative? Crimewatch is a good place to start for warrants, and the official Colorado docket search covers court cases. Because not all agencies post warrants on Crimewatch, an empty search doesn’t rule out a warrant.
Most criminal defendants charged with non-capital offenses in Rio Blanco County and throughout Colorado are eligible for reasonable bail. If the charge is a petty crime or traffic offense, monetary bail typically isn’t required. Colorado statutes direct judges to consider:
• 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.
Need an inmate’s bail amount? Call the Rio Blanco Detention Center at 970-878-9550. A sample Colorado bond schedule shows typical amounts by charge, though schedules vary by judicial district. The county accepts cash, surety, or property bonds, or may release the offender on personal recognizance.
The Rio Blanco Detention Center is licensed for 15 inmates at any given time, but it often has to make room for many more, especially on weekends. At most city and county jails in Colorado, at least 35-40% of the inmate population turns over monthly, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months, while about 8-9% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Inmates held longer than twelve months are usually facing serious charges such as rape or murder. Because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, offenders arrested in this county remain in one of the Rio Blanco County facilities much longer.
Each year, Rio Blanco County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,560 offenders.
See photos of the jail that we’ve collected over the years.
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The 15-bed Rio Blanco Detention Center is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Rio Blanco County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
This jail is currently closed. People arrested and jailed are housed in the Moffat County Detention Facility in Craig, Colorado.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 970-878-9550, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
The Rio Blanco Detention Center also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Rio Blanco Jail
PO Box 1460
Meeker, CO 81641
(Inmates are now housed in the
Moffat County Detention Facility)
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Rio Blanco Jail
PO Box 1460
Meeker, CO 81641
After arrest, individuals are processed at Rio Blanco Detention Center, where they undergo a series of steps that determine their charges and whether they’ll be released on their own recognizance, allowed to post bail, or held until their court date.
The first rule for anyone arrested is to remain silent. Anything they say can be used in court, so it’s best to speak only to an attorney about the incident.
Here are the typical stages of the booking process at Rio Blanco Detention Center:
If you need details about an offender’s bail or bond, contact the facility at 970-878-9550.
If someone is taken to Rio Blanco Detention Center in Meeker for booking, the next steps depend on their case:
1. The individual may be released without bail, under a promise to appear at a court hearing.
2. They could be held in custody until their trial.
3. They may post a bail or bond for release. To find out the exact bail amount, call 970-878-9550.
Bail payments can be handled in various ways.
For a comprehensive guide to the bail process in Rio Blanco County, Colorado, visit the Rio Blanco Detention Center Bail FAQ page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Rio Blanco Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rio Blanco Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-878-9550 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Rio Blanco Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rio Blanco Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-878-9550 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Rio Blanco Detention Center?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rio Blanco Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-878-9550 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Rio Blanco Detention Center?
To set up a phone calling account between you and your Rio Blanco County inmate, follow these instructions:
For all the information you need regarding Rio Blanco Detention Center phone times, costs, rules and regulations about communication by phone with an inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your phone, messaging and video visitation communication will be recording. It is advised that you do not discuss sensitive information regarding your Rio Blanco County inmate's pending case.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rio Blanco Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-878-9550 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Rio Blanco Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Rio Blanco Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Rio Blanco Detention Center also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates. It is best to only use blue or black ink.
Postcards and envelopes MUST HAVE the sender's full name and return address on the envelope.
Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Rio Blanco Jail
PO Box 1460
Meeker, CO 81641
(Inmates are now housed in the
Moffat County Detention Facility)
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Rio Blanco Jail
PO Box 1460
Meeker, CO 81641
Newspapers
Newspapers may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher.
Magazines
News, special interest or sports magazines may also be mailed to an inmate as long as they are shipped directly from the publisher. Any magazines that contain profanity, weapons, pornography or other content that is adult in nature will be confiscated by the jail staff and will NOT be delivered to the inmate.
Books
Ask the Rio Blanco Detention Center whether books can be mailed in, and whether they must come straight from a publisher or retailer such as Amazon, Barnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Rio Blanco Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Rio Blanco Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Rio Blanco Jail
PO Box 1460
Meeker, CO 81641
For inmates receiving mail in the Rio Blanco Detention Center there are different addresses and policies depending on the inmate's status, as well as what type of mail they are receiving; personal mail, legal mail, subscriptions or books sent from a third-party such as Amazon.
All mail is to be shipped to the Rio Blanco Detention Center:
Rio Blanco Jail
PO Box 1460
Meeker, CO 81641
(Inmates are now housed in the
Moffat County Detention Facility)
For complete information on mail policies, what you can send an inmate and what address to send them, check out our Inmate Mail page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rio Blanco Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-878-9550 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Rio Blanco Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rio Blanco Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-878-9550 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Rio Blanco Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rio Blanco Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-878-9550 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Rio Blanco Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rio Blanco Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-878-9550 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Rio Blanco County?
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