Douglas County Detention Center

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Douglas County Detention Center Information

The Douglas County Detention Center is a 600 bed jail in the city of Castle Rock, Douglas County, Colorado. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 303-660-7550.

Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they are either bonded out, are released from custody on their own recognizance, or are ordered to remain in custody until the disposition of their trial.

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 303-660-7550, 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 Douglas County Detention Center at 303-660-7550 to get it.

Phone: 303-660-7550

Physical Address:
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109-7547

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
c\o Securus Digital Mail Center – Douglas County Jail
PO Box 509
Lebanon, MO 65536

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Douglas County Detention Center
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109-7547

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Douglas County Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Douglas 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 303-660-7550 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the court dockets (schedules) for upcoming criminal court cases in Douglas County and every other county in Colorado.

Douglas County Detention Center Inmate Search

The Douglas County Detention Center maintains an average of 600 offenders in custody on any given day. The Douglas 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 Douglas County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 16,940 offenders.

The following charts of Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas 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 Douglas 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.

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About the Douglas County Detention Center

The Douglas County Detention Center in Colorado has a capacity of 600 inmates. It is a medium-security facility that opened in 1998 and is composed of nine housing pods. Inmates can be searched for online, and visitation rules are available on the Douglas County Sheriff's website. The Douglas County Detention Center is located in Castle Rock, Colorado. The address is 4000 Justice Way, Suite 2630 and the phone number is (303) 660-7550.

The Douglas County Detention Center in Colorado allows visitation seven days a week between the hours of 7:00 am and 11:30 am, 1:00 pm and 2:00 pm, and 3:00 pm. Professional visitors must sign-in with lobby personnel and arrive early enough for staff to process them. Remote internet visitors may not check in sooner than fifteen minutes before their scheduled visit. Each inmate is permitted one hour free when they receive site visitation. Lobby kiosk visits are available daily from 8 a.m. to 1:30 p.m. and 3-9 p.m., but it is up to the inmate to let visitors know when a visit can be scheduled.

The Douglas County Detention Center in Colorado houses inmates with mental health issues, those awaiting trial, and those serving a sentence. Inmates are given a risk assessment when they enter the facility to ensure their safety and the safety of staff. Visitation rules are in place for visitors to follow, and inmates must report to Community Justice Services within 24 hours of release or risk having a warrant issued for their arrest. The Douglas County Detention Center in Colorado is located in the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center and houses recent detainees, people awaiting trial, and inmates serving time for a Colorado offense. It is a medium-security correctional facility and offers In-Home Detention (IHD) services to eligible inmates.

Visitation rules are also available for those wishing to visit an inmate at the Douglas County Jail & Detention Facility.

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

What is the booking process for the Douglas County Detention Center?

After being arrested, the offender is brought to the Douglas County Detention Center for booking, which is the detailed process of identifying, classifying, deciding on charges, and whether the person will either be released on their own recognizance, allowed to be released on bail, or moved into the jail until their court date.

The first thing every newly arrested person must do is close their mouth. Everything an offender says may be used against them, so the best thing to do is remain silent when questioned about the arrest and what led to it.

These are the steps of booking someone into the Douglas County Detention Center:

  • Personal identification.
  • Mugshot(s).
  • Questions about medical history, mental health, drug and alcohol use, and gang affiliations.
  • Possible DNA.
  • Full body search.
  • Property forfeiture.
  • Free phone call.

Booking can take as little as an hour, or up to 48 hours on a busy weekend or holiday evening, or if the offender is violent, wasted or generally uncooperative. If you have any questions about when you can pay an offender's bond and what the cost will be, call the facility at 303-660-7550.

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Directions / Map to the Douglas County Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

How do you pay bail for someone who has been arrested in [county_extended}?

When an offender is arrested and brought to the Douglas County Detention Center in Castle Rock for booking, there are several outcomes after being processed.

1. The offender will be released with no bail, promising to return on a specific date to appear before a judge in either Municipal or Douglas County Court.
2. The offender is ordered to remain in jail until their court date.
3. The offender is allowed to be released after paying a specified bond or bail.  Call 303-660-7550 to get the exact amount.

The payment of an offender's bail or bond can take many shapes.

  • If can be paid by cash, money order or credit card.
  • It can be paid using a bail company, licensed to do business in Douglas County.
  • It can be paid by using a residential property in the county as collateral. 

For detailed Frequently Asked Questions and Answers about the entire bail process in Douglas County Colorado, check out the Douglas County Detention Center Bail Page.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Douglas County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

Douglas County Detention Center
ON-SITE (at the jail) INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • Visits start promptly at the scheduled time. Arrive 15 minutes before your appointment. If you’re late, you will only be able to talk during the time left.
  • Free visits are only held at the visitation lobby at the Justice Center in Castle Rock and are limited to a maximum of 1 hour per day (2, 30-minute visits) and no more than twice per week.
  • For questions about your account, please contact Securus at 1-877-578-3658.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
MONDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
TUESDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
WEDNESDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
THURSDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
FRIDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
SATURDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM


Douglas County Detention Center
OFF-SITE (at home) INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • Visits start promptly at the scheduled time. Arrive 15 minutes before your appointment. If you’re late, you will only be able to talk during the time left.
  • Remote video visitation is 29 cents/minute, $8.70/30 minutes.
  • For questions about your account, please contact Securus at 1-877-578-3658.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
MONDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
TUESDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
WEDNESDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
THURSDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
FRIDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
SATURDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM

Douglas County Detention Center uses Securus Video Connect for Remote Inmate Video Visitation. 



Video Visitation allows 'approved' friends, family members, attorneys and clergy of an inmate to connect with them using their computer, Securus Video Visitation app, or ‘on-site’ kiosk. 

Steps:
Register and/or log in.
Select the facility of your inmate.
Review the days, available hours and the cost of remote and on-site visits.
Schedule your visit.

What is the Cost of a Remote Video Visit?
Costs vary and are subject to change, but generally visits range from $5.00 to $15.00 for a 15 to 30 minute online or on-site video visit.

How do you know if your Inmate will be available during the time you schedule?
The Securus system knows the times that Douglas County Detention Center inmates are available for remote video visits.
It will not allow you to schedule a visit with your inmate if they are not available or the video visitation kiosk(s) in the jail are booked already.
Once you schedule a visit with your inmate they will be notified of the date and time of the visit.

Important Tips:
Your entire visit is being monitored and recorded. Do not say or do anything that you would not want being replayed in court.
You should schedule your visit, in advance, at a time that works best for you.
For best sound quality, use earbuds or headsets.

Quick & Easy Access to Important Information & Help:
Phone: 972-734-1111 or 877-578-3658
Video Tutorial on Registering for Securus Video Visits.
Frequently Asked Questions.
Douglas County Detention Center Pricing.
Securus Contact Information.
iphone app
Android app

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-660-7550 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 Douglas County Detention Center?

Douglas County Detention Center
ON-SITE (at the jail) INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • Visits start promptly at the scheduled time. Arrive 15 minutes before your appointment. If you’re late, you will only be able to talk during the time left.
  • Free visits are only held at the visitation lobby at the Justice Center in Castle Rock and are limited to a maximum of 1 hour per day (2, 30-minute visits) and no more than twice per week.
  • For questions about your account, please contact Securus at 1-877-578-3658.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
MONDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
TUESDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
WEDNESDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
THURSDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
FRIDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
SATURDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM


Douglas County Detention Center
OFF-SITE (at home) INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • Visits start promptly at the scheduled time. Arrive 15 minutes before your appointment. If you’re late, you will only be able to talk during the time left.
  • Remote video visitation is 29 cents/minute, $8.70/30 minutes.
  • For questions about your account, please contact Securus at 1-877-578-3658.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
MONDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
TUESDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
WEDNESDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
THURSDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
FRIDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM
SATURDAY 7:00AM-11:30AM
1:00PM-2:00PM
3:00PM-4:30PM
5:00PM-10:00PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-660-7550 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Douglas County Detention Center?

There are multiple ways to add money to an inmate's account at Douglas County Detention Center, 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. Jail Lobby Kiosk - Kiosks accept cash, credit cards, and debit cards.
4. Mail-in Lockbox - Friends or Family who do not have a credit or debit card can mail money orders to their secure lockbox to make deposits to an inmate’s account. Depositors use a customized form that captures all needed information. Upon receipt, they process and post the deposits to the inmate's trust fund in approximately 48 hours.

Money orders may be mailed to inmates at:
Access Corrections
P.O. Box 12486
St. Louis, MO 63132

Money orders must be made out to "Access Secure Deposits".
Include the state, city, inmate name and ID number on all money orders.

5. Walk-in Cash Deposits - Go to any Cash Pay Today location to deposit cash to your inmate's account.

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

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

How to Send Money to an Inmate in Douglas County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Douglas County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Colorado, then select Douglas 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.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-660-7550 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Douglas County Detention Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Douglas County Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Douglas County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Douglas County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-660-7550 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Douglas County Detention Center, and what can I send them?

Postcards
The Douglas County Detention Center 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.

Envelopes
The Douglas County Detention Center also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
c\o Securus Digital Mail Center – Douglas County Jail
PO Box 509
Lebanon, MO 65536


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
The Douglas County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Douglas County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
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 & Booking #
Douglas County Detention Center
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109-7547

Postcards
The Douglas County Detention Center 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.

Envelopes
The Douglas County Detention Center also allows regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well.

Postcards and envelopes MUST be mailed to the following address:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
c\o Securus Digital Mail Center – Douglas County Jail
PO Box 509
Lebanon, MO 65536


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
The Douglas County Detention Center allows books to be mailed directly to the jail from a reputable source such as AmazonBarnes & Noble or Books-A-Million. You can order them directly from your computer and have them shipped to the inmate at the address above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Douglas County Detention Center standards will be disposed of. No more than three books may be shipped at any one time.
Hard cover books will not be accepted by the jail due to their potential to be used as a weapon.


All mail, newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Booking #
Douglas County Detention Center
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109-7547

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-660-7550 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Douglas County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

Douglas County Detention Center 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 Douglas County Detention Center.
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 Douglas County Detention Center staff. They will not honor reports of discrepancies from inmate's families or friends.
My CarePack is the Douglas County Detention Center'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 Money to an Inmate in Douglas County

To send commissary money to an inmate in Douglas County Detention Center follow these steps:

  • Register with Access Corrections by creating an account.
  • Select Colorado, then select Douglas 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.

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-660-7550 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Douglas County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

Douglas County Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.




Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation').

Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

Things you CAN do:
1.  You CAN ONLY send messages from the Securus website, or with the Securus app. (links below).
2. You CAN transfer ‘stamps’ to your inmate.
3. You CAN deposit money to your inmate, and they can purchase ‘stamps’ on their end.
4. Each time you send a message, you CAN pay for them to reply.
5. You CAN send photos. (Jail staff will review for appropriateness) 

Things you CANNOT do:
1.  You CANNOT use your own personal email to send messages.
2. You CANNOT send any message or photo that would normally be rejected by regular mail.

Other Things:
1.  Photos must be .jpg, .jpeg or .png.
2. eMessages and photos must meet the jail’s standards for regular mail.
3. If your eMessage or Photo is rejected you will be notified of the reason, but you will NOT get a refund.

What is the cost of sending inmate messages?

  • Send a text Message - 1 stamp
  • Purchase a reply for your inmate - 1 stamp
  • Attach up to 5 photos - 1 stamp each photo
  • Share up to 5 eCards - 1 stamp each eCard
  • Send just a photo with no text - 1 stamp
  • Send a 30 second VideoGram - 3 stamps

What can your inmate do with digital 'stamps'?

  • Reply to your eMessage if you attach a return stamp
  • Receive transferred stamps you share with them (no cost to transfer)
  • When available, they can purchase their own stamps from their Inmate Debit Account


Contact Information and Help:
eMessaging FAQ  
eMessaging Signup & Helpful Information  
Online Customer Service Support 
Phone Support: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591
iphone app
Android app

Mailing Check payments
Securus Correctional Billing Services
PO Box 650757
Dallas, Texas 75265-075

How to Send a Text or Email Message to an Inmate in Douglas County Detention Center

To send a text or email message to a Douglas County inmate, do the following:

Douglas County Detention Center uses Securus eMessaging for Inmate Email.

Register here. (You are already registered if you signed up with Securus for 'Phone' or 'Remote Visitation' in Douglas County or any jail or prison in the country).
Steps: 
1.  Sign up for eMessaging
2. Find your Douglas County inmate.
3. Purchase a book of Securus ‘stamps’.
4. Type & Send message.

For all Douglas County information for sending secure messages to an inmate in Douglas County Detention Center, including instructions, video examples, fees, limits, tablet rentals and more, check out out Text/Email an Inmate Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-660-7550 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Douglas County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

Douglas County Detention Center now offers Securus 'SecureView' Tablet Rentals to their inmates.


  
Securus is the same company that handles the inmate phone system, video visitations, email and texting and digital letters.

The tablets can be rented on a monthly basis and while not directly connected to the internet, the inmates can use them for the following activities:

  • Phone Calls - Inmates may make calls directly from their tablet allowing for more privacy. The rates are the same as the phones in the unit, and the calls are still recorded and monitored.
  • eMessaging - Communicate via a text based message or picture. Fee based system.
  • Job Search - Using JobView, a secure job search application, inmates have the ability to see what jobs are available when they are released.
  • Education - Free educational platform and course catalog that provides thousands of educational resources.
  • Self Help -Inmates have daily access to mental health and addiction recovery programming.
  • Music - Top-40, Hip-Hop, Country, Rock, Gospel, and more.
  • Law Library -  Legal research with up-to-date case information.
  • eBooks - Thousands of available titles.
  • Religion - Religious resources for spiritual guidance.
  • Games - Inmates can play their favorite games. Available through monthly subscriptions
  • Facility Services - Digital access to submitted forms, requests, facility documents, and notifications from staff.

Here's how it works:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your inmate will receive their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

Questions:

How to Rent a Tablet for an Inmate in Douglas County Detention Center

To rent a tablet for an inmate in Douglas County follow these instructions:

  • Register here.  It is recommended you use Chrome or Firefox.
  • Pay for the subscription using Paypal.
  • You get charged the 1st of each month. 
  • You get charged a full month even if it's only used for a partial month.
  • No activation or early termination fees.
  • Your Douglas County inmate will recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.


If you have any questions:

For all Douglas County information on Tablet Rentals for your inmate, check out our Tablet Rental Page.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Douglas County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-660-7550 for further assistance.

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