Grand County Detention Facility

To search for an inmate in the Grand County Detention Facility, 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 970-725-3343 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the court dockets (schedules) for upcoming criminal court cases in Grand County and every other county in Colorado.

Grand County Detention Facility Inmate Search

The Grand County Detention Facility maintains an average of 50 offenders in custody on any given day. The Grand County Detention Facility 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 Grand County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 2,400 offenders.

The following charts of Grand 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 Grand 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 Grand 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 Grand 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 Grand County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Grand County Detention Facility ON-SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE

670 Spring Street
Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451
970-725-3343

• 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 970-725-3343 and get your inmate's times and make an appointment to visit.
• Visitors must have a government issued photo ID.
• Dress professionally with non-revealing clothing.

ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 970-725-3343 ext. 3 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!

Grand County Detention Facility uses the services of Inmate Canteen for 'At the Jail' Visitation with Inmates.



For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:

• Register or Log in to your account
• Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to visit.
• Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
• Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.
  
  Video Visitation must be done from a computer using Google Chrome and an updated Adobe Flash player. Before starting this process you must make sure that your Adobe Flash player is fully updated and that you are using Google Chrome. First... Set up Flash, then restart your computer and then go to Google Chrome on your desktop or laptop computer and log on to Inmate Canteen.
  Steps Inmate canteen Visitation:
  1. Go to www.inmatecanteen.com on a computer (not supported on mobile devices i.e. tablets, cell phones, etc)
  2. Log in, select your inmate, and select the Video Visit an Inmate option.
  3. You will be required to fill out a form, submit a driver's license picture and a picture of your face. Once submitted, Grand County Detention Facility will either approve or deny it.
  4. Once approved you will be all set to video visit!
  NOTES: Make sure you are allowing flash player to run in google chrome by selecting the lock icon to left of the browser. Flash Player needs to be set to “allow”. Then you can refresh the page and it should be good to go. If flash player is being blocked you will not be able to take a picture or see any video during the visitation. When you click on the video visitation link on the website, please visit the Audition Room to test your equipment. To find the Audition Room, please click on 'Video Visit an Inmate' and it will be located on the top of your screen. Here you can test and verify that your webcam and microphone are working. We highly recommend a hard line for video visiting, unstable internet can result in poor visit qualities.

How to Have Remote Video Visits with an Inmate in Grand County

To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Grand County Detention Facility inmate, follow the instructions below:

• Register and create an account with your Grand County inmate using Inmate Canteen.
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• Inmate Canteen has excellent quality video visits between your home device and a video terminal in the inmate's housing area at Grand County Detention Facility.
• You can also send and receive secure messages and use them to make and receive phone calls with your Grand County inmate.
• This is a fee based service.

Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Grand County Detention Facility and the inmate you wish to visit.
- Select the "Video Visit an Inmate" option
- Follow the prompts on screen to schedule the visit.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues regarding visiting with an inmate (both at the jail and remotely) in Grand County, visit our full page guide. 

NOTE: All video visits are recorded and stored. Whatever you talk about, can and will be used against your inmate in court. Never discuss their pending criminal case!
Also, be warned that some video visits providers are collecting voice prints for a database which law enforcement agencies are building.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-725-3343 for further assistance.

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

Grand County Detention Facility
INMATE VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

• To make a reservation call 970-725-3343 ext 3 to speak to a detention deputy.
• Inmates are allowed one 30 minute visit on each visiting day.
• Visits are first come, first served - you may not reserve a specific time.
• During pandemics and other security emergencies, on-site visits may be suspended.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-725-3343 for further assistance.

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Grand County Detention Facility?

Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Grand County Detention Facility may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.
1. Register or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen.
2. Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
3. Select the "Purchase Items" option.
4. Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

How to Send a Carepack Commissary Package Directly to an Inmate in Grand County

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

• Register to create an account, or Log in to your account at Inmate Canteen if you already have one.
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• Select Colorado, then Grand County Detention Facility, and then the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Commissary Items" option.
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.
• Maximum spend is $125.00.
• NOTE: Grand County Detention Facility may at times only allow online deposits for your inmate to purchase their own commissary locally. 

For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Grand County Detention Facility, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Grand County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-725-3343 for further assistance.

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Grand County Detention Facility?

How Does an Inmate Make Phone Calls in Grand County Detention Facility?

To receive phone calls from an inmate in Grand County follow these instructions:

Grand County Detention Facility 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 Colorado.
• Choose Grand County Detention Facility
• Select your Inmate.
• Enter the phone number your Inmate will be calling.
• Fund your Account. ($10-$100 at a time)

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 Grand County Detention Facility, families can also leave secure voicemails for inmates to listen to.

Fees

• Adding funds to your account - $3.00 
• Cost of phone call of a Prepaid Collect Account - $0.21 per minute
• Cost of an interstate (ex. Colorado to a different state) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
• Cost of an intrastate (ex. Colorado to Colorado) phone call NOT Prepaid - $0.25 per minute
• Cost if you set up your account (or fund it) by phone using a live agent, you will be charged a one-time fee of $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 Grand 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 Grand County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-725-3343 for further assistance.

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

Postcards
The Grand County Detention Facility 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 Grand County Detention Facility may also allow regular postcards and envelopes to be mailed to inmates as well, however more and more jails are no longer allowing envelopes due to concern about paper being dipped into liquefied drugs like methamphetamines and cocaine and then mailed into secure facilities.
To confirm that the Grand County Detention Facility still allows letters in envelopes call 970-725-3343 or view the Inmate Mail Instructions by going here.
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
Most jails allow 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 above.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Grand County Detention Facility 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.
To confirm that the Grand County Detention Facility continues to allow books to be mailed by a third party publisher or bookseller, call 970-725-3343.
Care packages

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-725-3343 for further assistance.

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

Grand County Detention Facility uses the services of Inmate Canteen for Online Commissary Purchases for an Inmate.

NOTE: Grand County Detention Facility may only allow online deposits for local commissary purchasing.

For best results use google chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:

• Register or Log in to your account
• Select the facility where the inmate is located and the inmate you wish to purchase commissary items for.
• Select the "Purchase Items" option
• Follow the prompts on screen to purchase items for an inmate.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-725-3343 for further assistance.

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

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

To send a secure email message to an inmate in Grand County Detention Facility follow these steps:

• Register with Inmate Canteen to create an account or log in if you already have one.
• Select Colorado, then select Grand County Detention Facility, and then the inmate you want to send your message to.
• Add money to your account.
• Verify your email.
• Send message.
• NOTE: All messages between you and your Grand County inmate will be permanently recorded and seen by the staff and could be used against your inmate in court.

For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Grand County Detention Facility, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Grand County.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-725-3343 for further assistance.

Do Inmates in the Grand County Detention Facility have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Grand County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-725-3343 for further assistance.

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