Routt County Detention Center

Checking on someone at the Routt County Detention Center? The Official Jail Inmate Roster shows who is in custody, what they are charged with, their bond amount, when they can have visits, and their mugshot. You can also call 970-870-5509. Need a court date? Search the court dockets for upcoming criminal cases in Routt County or anywhere in Colorado.

Routt County Detention Center Inmate Search

If there may be a warrant for you in Routt County or anywhere in Colorado, try searching Crimewatch first. Court case details for you, a friend, or a relative can be found through the official Colorado court dockets. Not every agency uses Crimewatch, so if nothing turns up, there could still be a warrant.

In Routt County and all other Colorado courts, most people charged with non-capital crimes qualify for reasonable bail, while petty and traffic offenses typically carry no monetary bail. Under Colorado statutes, judges look at factors including:

• 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.

To find out how much bail an inmate needs, call the Routt County Detention Center at 970-870-5509. You can also look at a sample Colorado bond schedule for typical amounts by charge, though schedules vary by judicial district. The county accepts cash, surety bonds, and property bonds, or may release an offender on personal recognizance.

The Routt County Detention Center is licensed for 56 inmates, but it is often forced to make room for many more, especially on weekends. Most city and county jails in Colorado turn over their population on this schedule:

• At least 35-40% monthly
• Another 25-30% every 90 days
• Another 15-20% every six months
• About 8-9% remain six to twelve months

Offenders held longer than 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 remain in custody at one of the Routt County facilities much longer.

Every year, approximately 2,520 offenders are arrested and detained by Routt County law enforcement agencies.

You can also browse photos of the Routt County Detention Center that we’ve collected over time.

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Routt County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Routt County Detention Center ON-SITE KIOSK/VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

2025 Shield Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487
970-870-5509

• Visits are 30 minutes.
• You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
• The actual visitation times may depend on the inmate and their housing location. Call 970-870-5509 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Inmates are allowed two visits per week.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE KIOSK/VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 970-870-5509 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Routt County Detention Center uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.




Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Routt County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-870-5509 for further assistance.

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Routt County Detention Center?

Routt County Detention Center
ON-SITE (at the jail) INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• ON-SITE visits with inmates are 10 minutes.
• ON-SITE visits for family and friends (and lawyers) are free.

Routt County Detention Center
OFF-SITE (remote) INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• OFF-SITE visits are for 20 minutes.
• OFF-SITE visits cost $12.99.  Price is subject to change.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Routt County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-870-5509 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Routt County Detention Center?

There are FOUR options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a Jail ATM self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online
Routt County Detention Center uses Jail ATM to process all online deposits to an inmate's account. The company charges you a small fee for doing so, but the fee probably isn't as much as gas and parking would cost to take it to the jail in person.

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union. Call the Routt County Detention Center first as they may want you to do this online or at the jail kiosk instead.
Make the Money Order out to the payee the jail names (check with the jail first) and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order. Never mail cash or a personal check.
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Routt County Detention Center
2025 Shield Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit with Jail ATM over the Phone by calling 877-810-0914
To do this you will need the inmate's offender # (inmate ID #) and full legal name.

How to Deposit Money Online for an Inmate in Routt County

To deposit money online for an inmate in Routt County Detention Center follow these steps:

• 
• Register to open an account, or Sign In to JailATM, the deposit service used for inmates at Routt County.
• After registering and signing in, select 'Send Money Now'.
• Choose Colorado, then choose Routt County Detention Center
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate.
• Input an amount to deposit to your inmate in Routt County Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: JailATM's support page lists a deposit limit of $300 a week per inmate and says the limit can be different at each facility.
• If you need to phone JailATM customer support, call 877-810-0914.

For all information, tips and procedures for sending money to an inmate in Routt County Detention Center, or depositing money at the jail, over the phone or by mail, check out our Send Money Page for Routt County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Routt County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-870-5509 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Routt County Detention Center?

How to Make and Receive Phone Calls and Video Phone Calls from an Inmate in Routt County

To register and sign up for a phone account with CIDNET Inmate Phone Service, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with CIDNET.
• 
• Type in your Email, Time Zone and First & Last Name of your Routt County Detention Center inmate.
  1. Click the Create Account button.
  2. Read the Terms of Use, then click Agree.
  3. Login to your email and open the CIDNET email.
  4. In the email, click the Complete Your Verification link.
  5. Choose a Security PIN and a Password.
  6. Click the Sign In button.
• After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Colorado, then the Routt County Detention Center, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Routt County Detention Center will have to give final approval for you to set up a phone account with your inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding making phone calls with an inmate in Routt County, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: All phone conversations are recorded. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Routt County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-870-5509 for further assistance.

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Routt County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Routt County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Ask the Routt County Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Routt County 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:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Routt County Detention Center
2025 Shield Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Routt County Detention Center
2025 Shield Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

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 Routt County 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 Routt County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. 
Ask the Routt County Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Routt County Detention Center
2025 Shield Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

Routt County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Routt County 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 Routt County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Routt County Detention Center
2025 Shield Drive
Steamboat Springs, CO 80487

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 Routt County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-870-5509 for further assistance.

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Routt County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

JailATM – Send Money or Send Commissary Gift Packs to Routt County Detention Center

Search for JailATM services for Routt County Detention Center.

Make an inmate deposit with JailATM for Routt County Detention Center. 

Note: While JailATM offers the following inmate services, Routt County Detention Center may not allow all of them. Check on the JailATM website to confirm. Services available through JailATM are subject to change with no notice.

Send Gift Packs

Routt County Detention Center has an agreement with JailATM, which ships predetermined Gift Packs of candy, snacks and hygiene products to the inmate. Check the JailATM website to see if they allow Gift Packs.

These can be ordered by you online and are delivered directly to the inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Routt County

To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Routt County Detention Center follow these steps:

• 
• Go to JailATM, choose Colorado, then choose Routt County Detention Center
• Type in your inmate's last name or their Inmate ID.
• Select your inmate, and then you will be prompted to Register with them to open an account.
• Select the products you want shipped to them at Routt County Detention Center, and then input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Routt County at any one time.
• If you need to phone customer support, call 877-810-0914

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages or sending money to an inmate in Routt County Detention Center check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Routt County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Routt County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-870-5509 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Routt County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Routt County Detention Center uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.

Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
CIDNET help line (choose prompt 2), also the number inmate calls come from: (888) 984-1903

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Routt County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Routt County follow these instructions:

• Register and create an account with CIDNET.
• 
• Choose a Security PIN and Password.
• After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Colorado, then the Routt County Detention Center, then your inmate's name.
• Once you have completed this, the Routt County Detention Center will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Routt County, visit our full page guide. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Routt County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-870-5509 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Routt County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Routt County Detention Center may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

• Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
• eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
• Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
• Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
• Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
• Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
• eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
• Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
• Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
• Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

• Register here. 
• Pay for the subscription.
• You get charged the 1st of each month. 
• You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
• No activation or early termination fees.
• Your inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Routt County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-870-5509 for further assistance.

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Routt County?