Cheyenne County Jail

To search for an inmate in the Cheyenne 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 719-456-1363 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the court dockets (schedules) for upcoming criminal court cases in Cheyenne County and every other county in Colorado.

Cheyenne County Jail Inmate Search

The Cheyenne County Jail maintains an average of 20 offenders in custody on any given day. The Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,680 offenders.

The following charts of Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne County Jail? What is the Schedule?

Cheyenne County Jail ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

Bent County Jail
11100 County Road GG.5
Las Animas, CO 81054
719-456-1363

• 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 719-456-1363 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• 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 719-456-1363 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cheyenne County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-456-1363 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cheyenne County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-456-1363 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cheyenne County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-456-1363 for further assistance.

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

How do Inmates in Cheyenne County Jail Make Phone Calls?

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

• Register with CTEL, the phone system Cheyenne County inmates must use.
• 
• Open an account, 
• Fund your acount,
• Find, and then sync with your inmate.

Rates

• Rates cannot exceed $0.21 per minute for regular calls and $0.25 per minute for collect calls.
• The minimum billable duration is one minute.
• Billable time is measured and rounded to the next higher full minute. 
• Phone calls are terminated if the called party does not accept the call charges.
• Customers are not billed for a 'no response'. 

Transaction Fees:

• If paying through the Customer Portal Website: $3.00 per transaction
• If paying with the assistance of a live operator: $5.95 per transaction

Minimum Deposit Amount
There is a $25.00 minimum for the first deposit.

Customer Service
Monday - Friday 8-5 PM CST
800-583-9683 
Email: support@ctel.us

For full information about using CTEL to communicate by phone with your Cheyenne County inmate, visit our Inmate Phone Page. You will find information about Inmate Phone schedules, rates, rules, policies, and tips. Please note that all of your phone calls will be recorderd and any information about your inmate's case that you speak about could be used against him in court. 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cheyenne County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-456-1363 for further assistance.

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

Cheyenne County Jail Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne 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:
Bent County Jail
PMB 39193
P.O. Box 1042
San Antonio TX

Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Bent County Jail
11100 County Road GG.5
Las Animas, CO 81054

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 Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne 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:
Bent County Jail
11100 County Road GG.5
Las Animas, CO 81054

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cheyenne County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-456-1363 for further assistance.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Cheyenne County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-456-1363 for further assistance.

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-456-1363 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Cheyenne 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 Cheyenne County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-456-1363 for further assistance.

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