The Montezuma County Detention Center is a 104 bed jail in the city of Cortez, Montezuma County, Colorado. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate information at 970-564-4995.
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 970-564-4995, 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 Montezuma County Detention Center at 970-564-4995 to get it.
Phone: 970-564-4995
Physical Address:
730 East Driscoll Street
Cortez, CO 81321
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Montezuma County Detention
730 East Driscoll Street
Cortez, CO 81321
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Montezuma County Detention
730 East Driscoll Street
Cortez, CO 81321
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Montezuma 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 970-564-4995 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the court dockets (schedules) for upcoming criminal court cases in Montezuma County and every other county in Colorado.
Montezuma County Detention Center Inmate Search
The Montezuma County Detention Center maintains an average of 104 offenders in custody on any given day. The Montezuma 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 Montezuma County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 3,480 offenders.
The following charts of Montezuma 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 Montezuma 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 Montezuma 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 Montezuma 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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Housing up to 104 inmates, male and female, felony and misdemeanor, the Montezuma County Detention Center was completed in 2001 and it is here that all of the offenders arrested in Montezuma County as they wait for bail or their trial, or as they serve a sentence provided by the court.
Those who break parole, or who are being transferred, will also be held at this location. All current inmates and recent releases will be listed both online and by calling the jail directly at 970-564-4995.
Upon intake, the booking process is completed, which includes a medical screening, fingerprinting and mugshots, DNA sample, along with an assessment to determine security needs, medical needs, mental health requirements, and housing assignment.
Staff is available to transport all inmates to court dates and any medical appointments or emergency needs, as well as inspecting all mail for contraband, receiving commissary funds and other money for inmates, maintaining the safety of the community and the security of the facility, and other tasks.
A worker inmate program provides a change for those who choose to engage to do work for the community and the jail itself. Additional programs include religious services, AA, spiritual counseling, and there is a staff for booking, bonding, control room that manages the security system for the jail, medical staff, court security, alternative sentencing, and transportation for inmates.
Alternative sentences at this location include work release allowing inmates to leave for their employment each day, home detention with a GPS tracker, weekend sentences, and public services.
Any mail that is sent to the jail must be correctly addressed to the inmate at:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Montezuma County Detention
730 East Driscoll Street
Cortez, CO 81321
... and have a full return address in order to be accepted. It will then be checked for any contraband, any adult content, conversation of illegal activities, and images that are not permissible will be removed or the mail will be denied.
There are also phones provided during daytime hours in the common areas of the housing units, which permit inmates to call their legal representatives, their family members, and their friends each day.
Visits are available for those who are approved to attend visits, and they must not be anyone who has been incarcerated recently in any detention center and approved by the inmate themself. Visits can be arranged by contacting the jail at 970-564-4995.
To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Montezuma County Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 970-564-4995.
There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.
Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.
If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.
Montezuma County Detention Center Booking Roster
After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Montezuma County for booking.
Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.
Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Montezuma County and other Colorado and USA jurisdictions.
If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.
It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.
The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.
During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.
Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.
At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.
If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Montezuma County Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.
Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.
Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.
If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.
Montezuma County Detention Center uses a third-party, Inmate Canteen, to let you use a credit or debit card to deposit funds into an inmate's account so that they can pay their bail and get released after an arrest.
There will be a delay between the time you deposit the money and when Inmate Canteen forwards it to the inmate's account, but the sooner you notify the inmate and the Montezuma County Detention Center, the quicker they will be released.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Montezuma County Detention Center? What is the Schedule?
730 East Driscoll Street
Cortez, CO 81321
970-564-4995
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 7:30PM |
Schedule Video Visits online with Inmate Canteen
REMOTE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| MONDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| TUESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| THURSDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| FRIDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
| SATURDAY | 7:00 AM - 11:00 PM |
9:00 AM - 10:00 PM
Montezuma County Detention Center 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:
To register and sign up for a remote visitation account with Inmate Canteen to communicate with your Montezuma County Detention Center inmate, follow the instructions below:
Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Montezuma County Detention Center 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 Montezuma 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 Montezuma County Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-564-4995 for further assistance.
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Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Montezuma County Detention Center?
Montezuma County Detention Center
ON-SITE (at the jail) INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | No Visits |
| MONDAY | 10:00AM-12:00PM 12:30PM-2:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 10:00AM-12:00PM 12:30PM-2:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 10:00AM-12:00PM 12:30PM-2:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 10:00AM-12:00PM 12:30PM-2:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 10:00AM-12:00PM 12:30PM-2:00PM |
| SATURDAY | No Visits |
Montezuma County Detention Center
OFF-SITE (at home) REMOTE INMATE VISITATION SCHEDULE
| DAY | TIME |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM-12:00PM 12:30PM-3:00PM 4:00PM-8:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM-12:00PM 12:30PM-3:00PM 4:00PM-8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM-12:00PM 12:30PM-3:00PM 4:00PM-8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM-12:00PM 12:30PM-3:00PM 4:00PM-8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM-12:00PM 12:30PM-3:00PM 4:00PM-8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM-12:00PM 12:30PM-3:00PM 4:00PM-8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM-12:00PM 12:30PM-3:00PM 4:00PM-8:00PM |
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montezuma County Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-564-4995 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Montezuma County Detention Center?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Montezuma County Detention Center 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.
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Montezuma County Detention Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Montezuma County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montezuma County Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-564-4995 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Montezuma County Detention Center?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Montezuma County, or to assist them in making phone calls to other people, follow these steps:
Instructions on Purchasing Calling Cards or setting up to receive calls from an inmate:
For all the information regarding phone calls with Montezuma 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 Montezuma County Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-564-4995 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Montezuma County Detention Center, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Montezuma 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.
Envelopes
The Montezuma 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 #
Montezuma County Detention
730 East Driscoll Street
Cortez, CO 81321
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Montezuma County Detention
730 East Driscoll Street
Cortez, CO 81321
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 Montezuma County Detention Center 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 Montezuma County Detention Center 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 #
Montezuma County Detention
730 East Driscoll Street
Cortez, CO 81321
For inmates receiving mail in the Montezuma 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 Montezuma County Detention Center:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Montezuma County Detention
730 East Driscoll Street
Cortez, CO 81321
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 Montezuma County Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-564-4995 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Montezuma County Detention Center, and what can I purchase?
NOTE: Montezuma County Detention Center 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:
To send a commissary carepack (food, snacks and goods) directly to an inmate in Montezuma County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information, tips and to see the hundreds of available items for shipping Commissary packages to an inmate in Montezuma County Detention Center, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Montezuma County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montezuma County Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-564-4995 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Montezuma County Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?
To send a secure email message to an inmate in Montezuma County Detention Center follow these steps:
For all information on how to Text/Email an Inmate in Montezuma County Detention Center, the costs, rules, policies and more check out our Secure Messaging Guide for Montezuma County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montezuma County Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-564-4995 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Montezuma County Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Montezuma County Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 970-564-4995 for further assistance.
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What are the other City and County Jails in Montezuma County?
What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Montezuma County?
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