Information about inmates at the 40-bed Rio Grande County Jail is available by calling 719-657-4000 at any hour.
People arrested in the county for misdemeanors and felonies are brought here and go through booking and processing. If their charges require it, they remain in custody until they bond out, are released on their own recognizance, or are held until the conclusion of their trial.
Look up the facility’s current roster with the inmate search tool.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve their time at this jail. Longer sentences are served in the Colorado State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides guidance on the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, mailing an inmate, phone calls, voicemail, email and text messaging, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
Keep the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, call Rio Grande County Jail at 719-657-4000.
Phone: 719-657-4000
Physical Address:
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO 81132
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO. 81132
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO. 81132
Other Jails and Prisons
Go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster to search for an inmate in the Rio Grande County Jail. You can review their charges, check their bond amount, see when they can get visits, and view their mugshot. For more details, call 719-657-4000. For upcoming hearings, check the criminal court dockets for Rio Grande County and every other county in Colorado.
Rio Grande County Jail Inmate Search
If you need to check for a warrant in Rio Grande County or elsewhere in Colorado, Crimewatch is a good starting point. For court case information involving you, a friend, or a relative, we use the official Colorado source. Be aware that Crimewatch doesn’t include warrants from every agency, so no results is not proof that no warrant exists.
Under Colorado law, most criminal defendants in Rio Grande County and elsewhere who are charged with non-capital offenses are eligible for reasonable bail. Petty crimes and traffic offenses usually carry no monetary bail. Factors judges consider include:
• Employment status and financial situation.
• Length of residence in the area and local family ties.
• The seriousness of the charge.
• Prior convictions and criminal history.
If you need to know an inmate’s bail, call the Rio Grande County Jail at 719-657-4000. For typical amounts by charge, see a sample Colorado bond schedule; schedules differ by judicial district. Bail can be posted in cash, with a surety bond, or with a property bond, and some offenders are released on personal recognizance.
The Rio Grande County Jail has a licensed capacity of 40 inmates, yet it is often forced to house many more, especially over the weekend. Most city and county jails in Colorado see at least 35-40% of their inmates turn over monthly, another 25-30% every 90 days, another 15-20% every six months, and about 8-9% remain between six and twelve months. Stays of more than a year usually involve serious charges such as rape or murder, and because preparing those cases for trial takes time, offenders arrested in this county can remain in one of the Rio Grande County facilities far longer.
Approximately 800 offenders are arrested and detained by Rio Grande County law enforcement agencies every year.
We’ve collected photos of the Rio Grande County Jail over the years, and you can view them here.
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The 40-bed Rio Grande County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Rio Grande 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.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 719-657-4000, 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 Grande County Jail 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO. 81132
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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO. 81132
After an arrest, individuals are taken to Rio Grande County Jail for the booking process, where their identity is confirmed, charges are reviewed, and decisions are made about whether they will be released on bail or detained.
The arrested individual should remain silent during booking, as anything said could be used against them. It’s important to wait for legal representation before answering questions.
The booking process at Rio Grande County Jail includes the following steps:
For questions about an arrestee’s bond or bail, contact the facility at 719-657-4000.
If someone has been booked at Rio Grande County Jail in Del Norte, their next steps may include:
1. Release without posting bail, provided they agree to attend court.
2. Detainment until their trial.
3. Posting bail or bond to secure release. For the exact amount, call 719-657-4000.
There are a variety of payment methods available for bail.
For a full guide to the bail process in Rio Grande County, Colorado, visit the Rio Grande County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Rio Grande County Jail? What is the Schedule?
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO 81132
719-657-4000
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 719-657-4000 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Rio Grande County Jail 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 Grande County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Rio Grande County Jail 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 Grande County, visit our full page guide.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
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 Grande County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 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 Grande County Jail?
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 Grande County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Rio Grande County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Rio Grande County Jail 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.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Rio Grande County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Rio Grande County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rio Grande County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Rio Grande County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Rio Grande County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Instructions on Purchasing Calling Cards or setting up to receive calls from an inmate:
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Rio Grande County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, limits and more visit our Inmate Phone Page.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rio Grande County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Rio Grande County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
Ask the Rio Grande County Jail whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Rio Grande County Jail 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO. 81132
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO. 81132
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 Grande County Jail 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 Grande County Jail standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Rio Grande County Jail whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO. 81132
For inmates receiving mail in the Rio Grande County Jail 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 Grande County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO. 81132
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 Grande County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Rio Grande County Jail, and what can I purchase?
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
NOTE: Rio Grande County Jail 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:
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Rio Grande County Jail follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Rio Grande County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Rio Grande County.
Inmate Canteen Customer Service can be reached at 715-690-2965, or by email at support@inmatecanteen.com.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rio Grande County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Rio Grande County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rio Grande County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Rio Grande County Jail 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 Grande County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Rio Grande County?
This facility, known as "Rio Grande County Jail" is also known as Rio Grande County Jail & Detention Ctr, Rio Grande County Jail & Detention Center, Colorado, Rio Grande.
