SAGUACHE COUNTY JAIL IS CLOSED. THEY NOW HOUSE INMATES IN RIO GRANDE COUNTY JAIL. To locate an inmate from Saguache County, contact the Rio Grande Jail at: 719-657-4000.
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 719-657-4000, 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 Saguache County Jail at 719-657-4000 to get it.
Phone: 719-657-4000
Physical Address:
Rio Grande County Jail
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
The Official Jail Inmate Roster is where you can search for an inmate in the Saguache County Jail and find their criminal charges, bond amount, visitation eligibility, and mugshot. If you have questions, call the jail at 719-657-4000. You can also search the court dockets (schedules) for upcoming criminal cases in Saguache County and across Colorado.
Saguache County Jail Inmate Search
If you’re worried about a warrant in Saguache County or anywhere in Colorado, Crimewatch is a good place to begin your search. For court case information, the official Colorado source has the details. Keep in mind that not every agency posts its warrants on Crimewatch, so no results there doesn’t guarantee there’s no warrant.
Every court in Colorado, including those in Saguache County, treats most defendants charged with non-capital crimes as eligible for reasonable bail. Petty crimes and traffic offenses generally don’t require monetary bail. Judges base the bail amount on several factors:
• Whether the defendant is employed and what they can afford.
• Ties to the community, including family and how long they’ve lived there.
• The severity of the current charge.
• Past offenses and criminal record.
The easiest way to learn an offender’s bail at the Saguache County Jail is to call 719-657-4000. For a general sense of amounts, you can review a sample Colorado bond schedule, but each judicial district has its own. The county takes cash, surety bonds, and property bonds, and can also release an offender on personal recognizance.
Even though the Saguache County Jail is licensed for inmates, it is often forced to accommodate many more, especially on weekends. In most city and county jails in Colorado, at least 35-40% of the population turns over each month, another 25-30% every 90 days, and another 15-20% every six months. About 8-9% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Offenders who stay longer than a year are usually facing serious charges like rape or murder, and because those cases take longer to prepare for trial, anyone arrested in this county on such charges remains in one of the Saguache County facilities much longer.
Approximately 800 offenders are arrested and detained every year by Saguache County law enforcement agencies.
We also have a collection of photos of the Saguache County Jail, gathered over the years.
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After an arrest, individuals are taken to Saguache 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 Saguache 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 Saguache 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 Saguache County, Colorado, visit the Saguache County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Saguache County Jail, and what can I send them?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Saguache 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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What are the other City and County Jails in Saguache County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Saguache County?
