The Rio Blanco Detention Center is a 15 bed jail in the city of Meeker, Rio Blanco County, Colorado.
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.
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
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To search for an inmate in the Rio Blanco Detention Center, 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 970-878-9550 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the court dockets (schedules) for upcoming criminal court cases in Rio Blanco County and every other county in Colorado.
Rio Blanco Detention Center Inmate Search
The Rio Blanco Detention Center maintains an average of 15 offenders in custody on any given day. The Rio Blanco Detention Center 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 Rio Blanco County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,700 offenders.
The following charts of Rio Blanco 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 Rio Blanco 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 Rio Blanco 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 Rio Blanco 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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To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Rio Blanco Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 970-878-9550.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Rio Blanco Detention Center Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Rio Blanco County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Rio Blanco County and other Colorado and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Rio Blanco Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Rio Blanco Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Rio Blanco Detention Center uses the services of Inmate Canteen for 'At the Jail' Visitation with Inmates.
For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Rio Blanco Detention Center inmate, follow the instructions below:
Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Rio Blanco Detention Center and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Rio Blanco County, visit our full page guide.
NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.
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?
For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:
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?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Rio Blanco Detention Center may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Rio Blanco Detention Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Rio Blanco County.
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?
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?
NOTE: Rio Blanco Detention Center may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
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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This facility, known as "Rio Blanco Detention Center" is also known as Rio Blanco Jail, Justice Center, Rio Blanco County Jail , Colorado.
