Located in Del Norte, Rio Grande County, Colorado, the Rio Grande County Jail is a 40-bed jail. For inmate information, you can contact them 24 hours a day at 719-657-4000.
This facility handles the booking and processing of offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. Depending on their charges, inmates may be held until they are bonded out, released on their own recognizance, or remain in custody until their trial is concluded.
You can use the inmate search tool to view the roster of individuals currently in custody.
Inmates sentenced to less than one year will serve their time at this facility, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Colorado State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.
This page provides details on the visitation schedule, how to fund an inmate's account, send mail, receive phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.
It’s advisable to save the inmate’s jail ID or booking number for communication purposes. If you cannot locate it online, call Rio Grande County Jail at 719-657-4000 for help.
Phone: 719-657-4000
Physical Address:
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO 81132
Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO. 81132
Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO. 81132
Other Jails and Prisons
To search for an inmate in the Rio Grande 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 719-657-4000 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the court dockets (schedules) for upcoming criminal court cases in Rio Grande County and every other county in Colorado.
Rio Grande County Jail Inmate Search
The Rio Grande County Jail maintains an average of 40 offenders in custody on any given day. The Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 800 offenders.
The following charts of Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande 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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The 40-bed Rio Grande County Jail is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Rio Grande County as they wait for their trial or as they serve their sentence, usually less than one year.
It serves many law enforcement organizations including the Sheriff’s Department, local police, Immigration, and other surrounding counties as needed.
If you have questions regarding an inmate or the programs and services provided, the staff can be reached at 719-657-4000, and an online listing of all the detainees is published for your own investigation.
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.
The Rio Grande County Jail also provides several other services to inmates including basic needs in meals, laundry, and hygiene items, and programs including AA, counseling, religious programs, education, recreation, and opportunities to grow social and life skills.
Along with the efforts made by the staff, reduced recidivism is seen when inmates are able to stay in contact and supported by their family or friends who are not incarcerated so mail, phones, and visits are provided.
Visits are in person, and are via video and an account is created online to book and complete visits, allowing both visitors and inmates to schedule a visit.
Phone accounts are also registered online, and allow for inmates to make outgoing calls during the daytime and evening hours when they are not participating in a task or program.
Information for money for an inmate’s commissary can be found on our Inmate Money page.
All personal mail is sent to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO. 81132
Staff will open each piece and look for contraband, which is removed before it is given to the inmate.
Legal mail, money orders, books and newspaper and magazine subscriptions are mailed to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO. 81132
When someone is arrested, they are taken to Rio Grande County Jail for booking. This process involves verifying identity, assessing charges, and determining whether the person will be released on bail or detained.
It's crucial to remain silent during this process, as any statements could be used in court. Legal counsel should be consulted before making any comments about the arrest.
The booking process at Rio Grande County Jail typically involves the following steps:
Booking times can range from one hour to 48 hours. For details on posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 719-657-4000.
Once booked at Rio Grande County Jail in Del Norte, the individual has several possible outcomes:
1. Release without posting bail, with a commitment to appear in court.
2. Remaining in custody until their court date.
3. Posting bail or bond for release. For the exact amount, call 719-657-4000.
Several payment methods are available for bail.
For more details on the bail process in Rio Grande County, Colorado, visit the Rio Grande County Jail Bail Information Page.
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How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Rio Grande County Jail? What is the Schedule?
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO 81132
719-657-4000
ON SITE VISITATION SCHEDULE - ALWAYS CALL 719-657-4000 TO CONFIRM VISITATION SCHEDULE!
| DAY | TIMES |
| SUNDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
| MONDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| TUESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| WEDNESDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| THURSDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| FRIDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM 6:00PM - 8:00PM |
| SATURDAY | 9:00AM - 11:00AM 2:00PM - 4:00PM |
Rio Grande County Jail 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 Rio Grande County Jail inmate, follow the instructions below:
Instructions for Inmate Video Visitation:
- Register or Log in to your account
- Select Rio Grande County Jail 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 Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande County Jail’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 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 Rio Grande County Jail?
For best results use Google Chrome as your browser for accessing Inmate Canteen.
Instructions on Inmate Video Visitation:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rio Grande County Jail’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 for further assistance.
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How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Rio Grande County Jail?
Instructions on purchasing commissary items for an inmate:
NOTE: Rio Grande County Jail 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 Rio Grande County Jail, or to see how deposit money so that your inmate can purchase their own commissary, check out our Commissary Instructions Page for Rio Grande County.
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rio Grande County Jail’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 for further assistance.
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How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Rio Grande County Jail?
To receive phone calls from inmates in Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande County Jail’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 for further assistance.
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How do I Mail an Inmate in the Rio Grande County Jail, and what can I send them?
Postcards
The Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande 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#
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO. 81132
Legal Mail
Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO. 81132
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 Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande 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#
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO. 81132
For inmates receiving mail in the Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande County Jail:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID#
Rio Grande County Jail
640 Cherry Street
Del Norte, CO. 81132
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 Rio Grande County Jail’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 for further assistance.
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Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Rio Grande County Jail, and what can I purchase?
NOTE: Rio Grande County Jail 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:
We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Rio Grande County Jail’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 for further assistance.
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How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande County Jail’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 for further assistance.
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Do Inmates in the Rio Grande 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 Rio Grande County Jail’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 719-657-4000 for further assistance.
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What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Rio Grande County?
This facility, known as "Rio Grande County Jail" is also known as Rio Grande County Jail & Detention Ctr, Rio Grande County Jail & Detention Center, Colorado, Rio Grande.
