Colorado County Jail

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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Colorado County

Colorado County Jail

You can call the 99-bed Colorado County Jail 24 hours a day for inmate information at 979-732-2388.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors or felonies are processed at this facility. After booking and processing, they may remain incarcerated until they are bonded out, released on recognizance, or held until their trial concludes.

The inmate search tool provides access to the current roster of inmates.

Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time here, while those with longer sentences are transferred to either the Texas State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides detailed information on services such as the visitation schedule, funding an inmate’s account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond details, and commissary purchases.

Be sure to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you can’t find it online, you can call Colorado County Jail at 979-732-2388 for assistance.

Phone: 979-732-2388

Physical Address:
2215 Walnut Street
Columbus, TX 78934-0607

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Colorado County Jail
PO Box 607
Columbus, TX 78934-0607

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Colorado County Jail
PO Box 607
Columbus, TX 78934-0607

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Colorado County Jail?

To search for an inmate in the Colorado County Jail, 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 979-732-2388 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up Criminal Court Cases in Colorado County and anywhere in Texas.

Colorado County Jail Inmate Search

The Colorado County Jail maintains an average of 99 offenders in custody on any given day. The Colorado County Jail 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 Colorado County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 1,980 offenders.

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About the Colorado County Jail

The Colorado County Jail, located in Texas, is a correctional facility that serves as the primary detention center for Colorado County. Built in 1998, the jail features a modern design and can accommodate up to 99 inmates. The facility is equipped with various unique features aimed at maintaining security and ensuring the well-being of inmates and staff.

Inmates are offenders arrested in Colorado County that have recently been arrested for a felony or misdemeanor, are awaiting trial, or have been found guilty for their crime(s) and have been sentenced to one year or less.

The 30,000 square foot building, which the jail shares with the Sheriff's Office, itself is a one-sory, brown brick building that could double as a small office complex. It is nicely landscaped and hidden from the street by a number of trees.

Inmate services include an online money deposit, visitation, and outgoing phone calls.

The interior layout of the Colorado County Jail consists of separate housing units known as pods, where inmates are housed in individual cells. This design promotes better inmate management and minimizes the risk of conflicts. The jail also offers a range of programs and services for inmates, including educational courses, vocational training, substance abuse counseling, and mental health support. These programs aim to facilitate rehabilitation and reduce recidivism rates among the incarcerated population.

While the Colorado County Jail strives to provide a safe and effective correctional environment, it has faced some challenges. Overcrowding has been a recurring issue, with the facility often operating near or at maximum capacity.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What should you know about the booking process at Colorado County Jail?

Once arrested, the person is taken to Colorado County Jail for booking, a process that confirms identity, assesses charges, and determines if they will be released on their own recognizance, posted for bail, or held until court.

Staying silent is key during this process, as anything spoken can be used as evidence in court. It’s best to wait for legal counsel before responding to questions.

Steps involved in booking at Colorado County Jail include:

  • Confirming identity.
  • Taking mugshots for record.
  • Medical, mental health, and substance history questioning.
  • DNA collection if applicable.
  • Comprehensive physical search.
  • Seizing personal property.
  • Access to a free phone call.

To check on an offender’s bond amount, contact Colorado County Jail at 979-732-2388.

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Directions / Map to the Colorado County Jail
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Steps to pay bail in Colorado County

After an arrest, individuals are brought to Colorado County Jail in Columbus for processing. Following this, three possible outcomes exist:

1. The individual may be released without posting bail, with a promise to appear in court.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their court date.
3. Bail or bond can be posted for release; for more information, contact 979-732-2388.

Bail payment can be handled through various means.

  • Pay a cash bond in full at the bonding window inside the jail or at the clerk of court, by cash, cashier's check or money order; a lobby kiosk or online bond vendor often takes debit and credit cards for an extra fee, and you should bring the inmate's full name and booking number (the jail can be reached at 979-732-2388).
  • Licensed bail bond agents in Colorado County are available for assistance.
  • Land or a home can often serve as bond collateral: the owner provides a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value showing clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, commonly double, and the court that set bail approves the pledge.

To learn more about the bail process in Colorado County, Texas, visit the Colorado County Jail Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Colorado County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Colorado County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

2215 Walnut Street
Columbus, TX 78934-0607
979-732-2388

  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • You must be on the inmate's visitor list.
  • Call 979-732-2388 to schedule.
  • Inmates are allowed one visit per week.
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per inmate.
  • Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
  • Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 979-732-2388 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Male Inmates:
Saturdays: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm
Sundays: 1:00 pm to 3:00 pm

 Female Inmates:
Saturdays:  3:00 pm to 4:00 pm
Sundays:  3:00 pm to 4:00 pm

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Colorado County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-732-2388 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Colorado County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-732-2388 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Colorado County Jail?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Colorado County Jail, using Access Corrections Secure Deposits

1. Online - Making a deposit using a verified Visa or Mastercard online, or using their Apple or Android App.
2. By phone - Dial 866.345.1884 to reach their 24/7 Access Corrections domestic call centers.
3. Lobby kiosk - Ask the jail whether it has an Access Corrections kiosk for deposits.
4. By mail - Ask Access Corrections or the jail whether money orders can be mailed, and to what address.

Ask who the money order should be made out to, and include the inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Ask the Colorado County Jail whether it accepts cash deposits in person, and where.

Secure Deposits - Frequently Asked Questions
Secure Deposits - Video Tutorial on How it Works
Secure Deposits - Help Pages

Customer Service Contacts:
Phone: 866-345-1884
Email: customerservice@accesscorrections.com
Online Chat - Look for 'bubble' on bottom right of the page linked here.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Colorado County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Colorado County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Texas, then select Colorado County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Colorado County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Colorado County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-732-2388 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Colorado County Jail?

How Do You Communicate with an Inmate in the Colorado County Jail by Phone

Follow these instructions on how to open an account with GTL Connect Network (aka Viapath Technologies)

  • Advance Pay - This phone account allows you to prepay so that your inmate can call you (and only you) whenever he/she wants and the cost of each call is deducted from your balance. You can even be notified by text when your balance gets low. You still have the option of accepting or rejecting each call.
  • Pin Debit  -  This option allows you to fund an inmate's commissary account and lets him pay for phone calls to you and others with the money. You will have no control over who your inmate calls.
  • Voicemail  -  You can leave a secure voicemail without having to contact the facility. When you call the local phone number for a facility offering Inmate Voicemail (call Customer Service at 877-650-4249 to get the local voicemail number for Colorado County Jail, you will be informed of the cost for leaving a message. To leave your message, simply select the inmate by ID number. Then, record your voicemail.

For full instructions on the Colorado County Jail Inmate Phone System, what the costs are, how it works, and tips and guidelines on rules, regulations and saving money on calls, check out our Inmate Phones Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Colorado County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-732-2388 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Colorado County Jail, and what can I send them?

Colorado County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Colorado County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Colorado 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#
Colorado County Jail
PO Box 607
Columbus, TX 78934-0607



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Colorado County Jail
PO Box 607
Columbus, TX 78934-0607



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
Check the Colorado County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Colorado County Jail standards will be disposed of.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Colorado County Jail
PO Box 607
Columbus, TX 78934-0607

Colorado County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
Check the Colorado County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.

Envelopes
The Colorado County Jail also allows envelopes to be mailed to inmates.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Colorado County Jail
PO Box 607
Columbus, TX 78934-0607



Legal Mail

Send all legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Colorado County Jail
PO Box 607
Columbus, TX 78934-0607



Newspapers
Local or national newspapers may also be mailed to the inmate as long as they are mailed directly from the newspaper 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
Check the Colorado County Jail's mail rules before sending postcards or books.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Colorado County Jail standards will be disposed of.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Colorado County Jail
PO Box 607
Columbus, TX 78934-0607

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Colorado County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-732-2388 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Colorado County Jail, and what can I purchase?

Colorado County Jail contracts with Access Securepak for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak's catalog groups items into categories such as:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Texas.
3. Select Colorado County Jail.
4. Find your Inmate.
5. Deposit Funds.
6. Order Commissary Items.
Once you are logged in, you will receive instructions on how much (and what products) you can send your inmate.
Contact Information:
* If you have any questions, you can call Access Securepak at 800-546-6283.
* You can email My Care Pack at customerservice@securepak.net.
* You can write them at:
    Access Securepak
    10880 Linpage Place
    St. Louis, MO 63132

* You can Live Chat with a Representative online: (bottom left corner of page)
   Monday-Friday, 7:30 a.m.–11 p.m. CST, 
   and Saturdays, 10 a.m.–4 p.m. CST.

*Note* Access Securepak will issue a refund for or replace broken, damaged, or missing products reported by Colorado County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends. They have a very good mix of Chips, Snacks, Candy, Meat, Seafood, Hygiene products, Letter writing materials, Electronics and Apparel items for sale on their website.

*NOTE* -- Once you are fully registered and have selected the inmate you wish to send commissary to, you will receive instructions on how much you can deposit, how much (and what) you can purchase for your inmate, and how often you can send commissary.

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Colorado County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Colorado County Jail follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Texas, then select Colorado County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
  • Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.

For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account check out our full money and commissary guide for Colorado County Jail.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Colorado County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-732-2388 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Colorado 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 Colorado County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-732-2388 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Colorado 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 Colorado County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 979-732-2388 for further assistance.

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Other Jails Nearby

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

Colorado Lavaca Jackson Wharton Fayette Austin
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Search for an Inmate or Active Arrest Warrant in Colorado County

This facility, known as "Colorado County Jail" is also known as Colorado County Sheriff, Columbus Police Dept., Colorado County Jail & Sheriff , Colorado County Jail & Sheriff , Texas, Colorado.