Sweetwater County Detention Center
Sweetwater County Detention Center
The 200-bed Sweetwater County Detention Center offers inmate information over the phone 24 hours a day at 307-352-4911.
This facility is the first stop for people arrested in the county on misdemeanor and felony charges. Everyone goes through booking and processing, and those who are held stay until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or until their trial is finished.
You can search for current inmates using the inmate search tool.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year serve out their time at this jail. Inmates sentenced to longer terms are transferred to the Wyoming State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page tells you how to search the official jail roster, reach the facility, and use services like visitation, inmate account funding, mail, phone calls, voicemail, email and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary.
The inmate’s jail ID or booking number is required for many services, so save it. If it’s not online, call Sweetwater County Detention Center at 307-352-4911.
Inmate Services
Phone
307-352-4911Mailing address (personal mail)
Sweetwater County Detention Center
50140 US Highway 191 South
Rock Springs WY 82901
Mailing address (legal mail or subscriptions)
Sweetwater County Detention Center
50140 US Highway 191 South
Rock Springs WY 82901
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Sweetwater County 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 307-352-4911 for the information you are looking for.
Sweetwater County Detention Center Inmate Search
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Sweetwater County Detention Center, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 307-352-4911 for further assistance.
The Sweetwater County Detention Center maintains an average of 200 offenders in custody on any given day. The Sweetwater County 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 Sweetwater County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 4,000 offenders.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWithin Sweetwater County, all offenders who are arrested on felony or misdemeanor charges are housed at the 200-bed Sweetwater County Detention Center while they await their bail, their trial, and while they are serving a sentence. Additionally, some inmates may be housed here short term as they are being transported across the state.
Staff are available and able to answer some public information questions by phone by calling 307-352-4911, and the details of an individual arrest and their bail, charges, and other details are available online.
With a top capacity of over 200 inmates, male and female, there are several housing units available along with many programs to ensure that inmates are prepared for their release and to rejoin their community. All medical care, meals, nutritional needs, mental health support, exercise and recreation opportunities, and opportunities to improve life and social skills are provided.
A central control room is used to monitor all areas of the building and grounds to ensure that staff are able to respond to potential incidents as needed and that they are able to maintain the safety of everyone in the building.
Mail is permitted and must be through the Postal Service, with correct postage, a full return address, and correctly addressed and sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sweetwater County Detention Center
50140 US Highway 191 South
Rock Springs WY 82901
... where it will be checked for contraband upon arrival.
Inmates are able to access phones during their free hours and will be able to make outgoing calls, as well as to access to visits which are scheduled directly with the communications team by calling 307-352-4911.
- Jail (Main): 307-352-4911
- Booking: 307-352-4935
- Sheriff: 307-922-5300
The booking process explained for Sweetwater County Detention Center
Following an arrest, individuals are processed at Sweetwater County Detention Center. The booking process confirms identity, charges, and whether the individual will be released, granted bail, or held until court.
It is advisable to remain silent during booking, as anything said can be used against the individual later. Legal counsel should be consulted before any statements are made.
The booking steps at Sweetwater County Detention Center include:
- Identification verification.
- Taking mugshots.
- Answering questions about health, criminal history, and gang affiliations.
- Possible DNA sample collection.
- A full-body search.
- Confiscating personal items for safekeeping.
- Providing a phone call.
To inquire about posting bond for an arrestee, contact the facility at 307-352-4911.
What are the bail options in Sweetwater County after an arrest?
Once arrested, an individual may be brought to Sweetwater County Detention Center in Rock Springs for processing. The next steps vary:
1. The individual may be released without paying bail and ordered to appear on a set date.
2. The individual could be held in jail until their hearing.
3. Posting bail or bond allows them to be released. Call 307-352-4911 to confirm the bail amount.
There are several ways to pay an individual’s bail.
- A cash bond is posted by paying the whole amount at the jail bonding window or the clerk's office with cash, a cashier's check or a money order, and many facilities also accept cards at a kiosk or through an online bond vendor for a fee; bring the inmate's full name and booking number, and the jail's line is 307-352-4911.
- Licensed bail bond agencies in Sweetwater County can provide assistance.
- Courts in many places accept real property, such as land or a house, as bond collateral when the owner documents clear title and equity of at least the bond amount, often double, with a deed and a recent tax or appraisal value, and the court that set bail approves.
For more information about bail in Sweetwater County, Wyoming, see the Sweetwater County Detention Center Bail Guide.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Visit an Inmate in the Sweetwater County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
Sweetwater County Detention Center ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
50140 Highway 191 South
Rock Springs, WY 82901
307-352-4911
Schedule Video Visits online with NCIC
- On-site Visits are free.
- Visits are 20-30 minutes.
- Visitation schedule subject to change.
- Inmates are allowed two visits per week
- A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session. A 3rd guest is allowed if it is a child and no more than 6 years old.
- All visits must be made at least 24 hours in advance.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No video sessions |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 12:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No video sessions |
Sweetwater County Detention Center REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
- All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
- Visitation Schedule subject to change.
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00 AM - 8:30PM |
Sweetwater County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
Ask Sweetwater County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Sweetwater County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Sweetwater County Detention Center
- Select your inmate.
- Choose your date and time.
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sweetwater County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 307-352-4911 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Sweetwater County Detention Center?
Sweetwater County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for remote video visitation.
In other words, you can visit your inmate in jail by using your home computer, as long as it is equipped with a microphone and camera that supports video.
Ask Sweetwater County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
Costs
NCIC shows the price of a video visit before you confirm it. Rates are set by the provider and can change.
Ask Sweetwater County Detention Center whether a video visit made at the jail is free.
How to set up your Video Visit
- Register here.
- Select Sweetwater County Detention Center
- Select your inmate.
- Choose your date and time.
Your inmate will be notified by the jail staff of the date and time for the visit. Be logged in and connected to NCIC before the scheduled start time.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sweetwater County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 307-352-4911 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Sweetwater County Detention Center?
You can deposit money four different ways:
- Deposit at correctpay.com.
- Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit using the iOS or Android app.
correctpay.com Assistance:
24/7 Customer Service - 855-836-3364
Frequently Asked Questions
How to Send Money to an Inmate in Sweetwater County
To send commissary money to an inmate in Sweetwater County Detention Center follow these steps:
- Register with correctpay by creating an account.
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- Select Wyoming, then select Sweetwater County Detention Center, and then the inmate you want to send money to.
- Choose the amount of money you want to send, and input your payment method.
- You can deposit money four ways:
- Deposit online at correctpay.com.
- Ask the jail whether it has a Correct Pay lobby kiosk for deposits.
- Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 855-836-3364
- Deposit through their iOS or Android app.
For all information on how to Send Money to an inmate's account, what the fees are, how long it takes to hit their account and more, check out our full money and commissary guide for Sweetwater County Detention Center.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sweetwater County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 307-352-4911 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Sweetwater County Detention Center?
How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Sweetwater County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from an inmate in Sweetwater County follow these instructions:
Sweetwater County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for inmate phone calling. It is called a ‘friends & family account”.
In order to receive phone calls from your inmate, you need to do the following:
- Register here, or by phone 800-943-2189
- Choose Wyoming.
- Choose Sweetwater County Detention Center
- Select your Inmate.
- Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
- Fund your account.
NOTE:
1. You cannot receive any calls to your phone number from your inmate until both you and your phone number are registered.
2. When you do receive a call, the number you will view on your phone from the incoming call is: 800-943-2189.
3. When allowed by Sweetwater County Detention Center, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.
Fees
- Adding funds to your account: NCIC's terms cap the fee for an automated payment (web, phone menu or kiosk) at $3.00.
- NCIC shows the current per-minute rate when you set up the account.
- NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
Full list of participating jails.
For all the information regarding phone calls with Sweetwater County inmates; rules, policies, phone calling times, fees, 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 Sweetwater County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 307-352-4911 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow do I Mail an Inmate in the Sweetwater County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Sweetwater County Detention Center Inmate Mail Guidelines
Postcards
Ask the Sweetwater County Detention Center whether it accepts postcards, and what size and type, before mailing one. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Sweetwater 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#
Sweetwater County Detention Center
50140 US Highway 191 South
Rock Springs WY 82901
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sweetwater County Detention Center
50140 US Highway 191 South
Rock Springs WY 82901
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 Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater County Detention Center standards will be disposed of.
Ask the Sweetwater County Detention Center whether hardcover books are accepted.
All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sweetwater County Detention Center
50140 US Highway 191 South
Rock Springs WY 82901
Sweetwater County Detention Center Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?
For inmates receiving mail in the Sweetwater 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 Sweetwater County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Sweetwater County Detention Center
50140 US Highway 191 South
Rock Springs WY 82901
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 Sweetwater County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 307-352-4911 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessCan I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Sweetwater County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
Purchasing a Sweetwater County Detention Center Inmate Commissary
Sweetwater County Detention Center allows inmates to purchase commissary, which is a jail affiliated store that sells snacks, hygiene products, stationary, clothing and even e-cigs and nicotine pouches (where allowed).
You can buy commissary for an inmate using an online service called Kellwell Commissary.
These items can be purchased once a week.
This amount you can spend each week is set by the facility. Call 307-352-4911 in order to confirm the amount that cannot be exceeded.
Inmates have access to commissary packages that can be purchased and shipped to the inmate by friends and family.
You can also go to our Inmate Money page for information on how to send money to an inmate.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sweetwater County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 307-352-4911 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessHow Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Sweetwater County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
Sweetwater County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate’s account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Sweetwater County Detention Center whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
NCIC Customer Service
Phone - 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069
Email – info@ncic.com
How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Sweetwater County
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Sweetwater County Detention Center follow these steps:
Sweetwater County Detention Center uses the services of NCIC for you to deposit funds into your inmate's account so that you and they can purchase secure email messaging services from this jail’s e-messaging service.
You can deposit money three different ways:
• Deposit online at NCIC.com
• Ask Sweetwater County Detention Center whether it has an NCIC deposit kiosk and where it is.
• Deposit over the phone 24/7 at 800-943-2189 or 903-247-0069 (Note: NCIC's terms put the live-agent fee for a phone payment or account set-up at no more than $5.95.)
Email – info@ncic.com
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Sweetwater County Detention Center check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Sweetwater County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sweetwater County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 307-352-4911 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessDo Inmates in the Sweetwater County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
Ask Sweetwater County Detention Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate at the Sweetwater County Detention Center
Ask Sweetwater County Detention Center whether NCIC tablets are available to inmates there.
Ask Sweetwater County Detention Center what the tablets can be used for and whether there is a charge.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Sweetwater County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 307-352-4911 for further assistance.
⇓ Learn more ⇓ Show lessWhat are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Sweetwater County?
This facility, known as "Sweetwater County Detention Center" is also known as Sweetwater County Jail, Sheriff's Department, Sweetwater County Detention Center, Jail, Sweetwater County Detention Center, Jail, Wyoming, Sweetwater.