Boulder County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Boulder 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 303-441-4650 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the court dockets (schedules) for upcoming criminal court cases in Boulder County and every other county in Colorado.

Boulder County Jail Inmate Search

The Boulder County Jail maintains an average of 536 offenders in custody on any given day. The Boulder 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 Boulder County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 12,460 offenders.

The following charts of Boulder County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Boulder County Corrections Department, the state of Colorado Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Boulder County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Boulder County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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

Boulder County Jail
ON-SITE (at the jail) INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE for (face to face) Security Visits

• To schedule an appointment for a visit taking place at the jail call  303-441-4600 – option 2, Monday through Thursday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. and Friday between the hours of 7:30 a.m. to 3:00 p.m.
• Inmates are allowed only one visit per week is allowed.
• Inmates are allowed two visitors during the same visit.
• You must arrive 15 minutes before scheduled visit in order to check-in with Reception.
• Security visits are only available Monday-Friday. No Security visits on weekends.
• Visits are for 30 minutes max.
• (At Home Video Visits cost $0.20 per minute.  A 30-minute visit costs $6.00. Price subject to change.

Boulder County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.

In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:

1. Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
2. Register with Inmate Sales.
3. Find Boulder County Jail
4. Select 'New Purchase'
5. Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
6. Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
7. Schedule a visit.

Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boulder County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-441-4650 for further assistance.

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

Boulder County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales, also known as Combined Public Communication (CPC) for visitation communication between inmates and their friends and family members.

In order to have a successful video visit, these are the steps to follow:

1. Make sure you have a device a speaker, a camera and a connection to the internet.
2. Register with Inmate Sales.
3. Find Boulder County Jail
4. Select 'New Purchase'
5. Choose this facility and a product ('Remote' or 'Onsite' Visit)
6. Enter your personal information and purchase minutes.
7. Schedule a visit.

Call 877-998-5678 if you have any questions.
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We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boulder County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-441-4650 for further assistance.

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

There are four options for putting money on an inmate's books:
Option 1 - Depositing Money in the Jail Lobby 'Touchpay' Kiosk.
Accepts cash, debit or credit cards.
Option 2 - Deposit Inmate Money Online

Option 3 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Boulder County Jail
Inmate’s Name (First, MI, Last)
3200 Airport Road
Boulder, CO 80301
Boulder County Jail accepts money orders, government checks and certified checks ONLY. Personal checks will NOT be accepted. If personal checks are mailed to an inmate, the check will be returned or placed in the inmate’s property, but not deposited into their account. Mailed-in funds available for use within 7 days of receipt by the jail
Option 4 - Make an Inmate Deposit over the Phone by calling Touchpay at 866-232-1899.

How to Deposit Money into an Inmate's Account in Boulder County Jail

To deposit money into the account of an inmate in Boulder County, follow these instructions:

• Create an account with Touchpay Services, a GTL company.
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• Select Colorado.
• Select Boulder County Jail
• Enter the Inmate ID of your inmate.  This can be found by calling 303-441-4650 or by looking up the inmate's name in the Inmate Search link.
• Enter your billing information and send money.
• You can also deposit cash using the kiosk at the Boulder County Jail.  To do this you need the Inmate's ID Number and the Facility Locator Number for Boulder County.

For all the information you need regarding making an inmate deposit, what it costs, how much you can send, how long it takes for your inmate to receive funds and more, and to get the Facility Locator Number, check out our Send Money Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boulder County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-441-4650 for further assistance.

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

How Do Inmates in Boulder County Jail Make Phone Calls?

To receive phone calls from inmates in Boulder County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:

• Boulder County Jail uses the services of a company named Inmate Sales.
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• Register with them online or call them at 877-998-5678. 
• Agents are available M-F from 8:00 AM - 12:00 midnight EST, Saturdays from 10:00 AM - 9:00 PM, and speak both English & Spanish.
• Services for Boulder County inmates and their families and friends include: Collect Calling, PIN Debit, Purchasing Calling Cards, Deposits, Messaging & Video Visitation.

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For all the information regarding phone calls with Boulder 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 Boulder County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-441-4650 for further assistance.

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

Boulder County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Boulder County Jail allows inmates to receive pre-metered postcards like the type purchased from the post office. They may also allow certain photo postcards as long as they have not been tampered with or contain images that may be considered to be obscene or violent in nature. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Boulder 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 #
c/o Boulder County Jail
3200 Airport Road
Boulder, CO 80301

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
c/o Boulder County Jail
3200 Airport Road
Boulder, CO 80301

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
The Boulder County Jail allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source 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 Boulder County Jail standards will be disposed of. 
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.

All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
c/o Boulder County Jail
3200 Airport Road
Boulder, CO 80301

Boulder County Jail Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Boulder 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 Boulder County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
c/o Boulder County Jail
3200 Airport Road
Boulder, CO 80301

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 Boulder County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-441-4650 for further assistance.

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

Boulder County Jail contracts with Access Securepak (aka MyCarePak) for families to send pre-determined packages of commissary items to your inmate.

Access Securepak carries over 1,000 different items in the following categories:
- Food and Snacks
- Personal Hygiene Products
- Electronics
- Apparel

Registration Process:
1. Register here.
2. Select Colorado.
3. Select Boulder 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 Boulder County Jail staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Boulder County Jail's outside vendor for Commissary Items. 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 a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Boulder County

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

• Select Colorado, then select Boulder County Jail, and then select the 'Send a Package Order' option.
• Register and create an account with Access Securepak, for Boulder County.
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• Choose the inmate and the products you want shipped to them, and input your payment method. 
• NOTE: There may be a limit on how much product you can send your inmate in Boulder County at any one time.

For all information, tips and available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Boulder County Jail check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Boulder County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boulder County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-441-4650 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Boulder County Jail using an Online Messaging Service?

Boulder County Jail uses the services of Inmate Sales to allow text messaging communication between inmates and their friends and family.

Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
This product allows inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.

Here's how it works:

• First you must register, and then funds are added to the inmate's account. If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
• When an inmate gets the device they may send 5 free automated messages each day for the first three days of possession of the chirping device.  
• These automated messages will inform the person the inmate Chirped who is sending the Chirps and the facility they are Chirping from.
• It will then ask them to go to a direct link to the inmate's account on the Inmate Sales website.
• The website will then instruct them to use a credit card to put money on the inmate's account.  

Cost of Chirping:  

• Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.  Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.
• If an inmate has available funds on their chirping device they will be able to chirp any cell phone and that chirp will appear to be a normal text. 
• If you wish to stop receiving Chirps from an inmate, reply to the Chirp with STOP.

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How to Send a Secure Email Message to an Inmate in Boulder County

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Boulder County Jail follow these steps:

• Register with Inmate Sales, the company that handles inmate messaging in Boulder County, by creating an account.
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• Select Colorado, then select Boulder County Jail, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
• Choose the amount of money you want to spend, and input your payment method. The funds can also be used by the inmate to send a message back to you.
• If you want to pay by phone, call 877-998-5678.
• NOTE: All messages between you and your inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

-  Chirping is the product name for inmate texting.  
-  This product allows Boulder County inmates to send chirps (texts) to friends and family members.
-  Inmates will be charged a monthly service fee of $4.00.
-  Inbound and Outbound Chirps are $0.10 each.

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For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Boulder County Jail check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Boulder County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Boulder County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-441-4650 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Boulder 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 Boulder County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-441-4650 for further assistance.

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