Crook County Detention Facility

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Crook County Detention Facility Information

Located in Sundance, Crook County, Wyoming, the Crook County Detention Facility is a 30-bed facility. You can call them 24 hours a day for inmate details at 307-283-1225.

This jail serves as the processing center for offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies. They are brought here for booking and processing, and depending on their charges, they may be held until they are either bonded out, released on recognizance, or ordered to remain in custody until their trial is complete.

Use the inmate search tool to find out who is in custody at this facility.

Inmates with sentences under one year will serve their time at this jail, while those sentenced to longer terms will be transferred to either the Wyoming State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page offers helpful information regarding inmate services like the visitation schedule, funding an inmate's account, sending mail, phone calls, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bonds, and commissary purchases.

Make sure to keep the inmate's jail ID or booking number, as it is often needed for correspondence or communication. If you're unable to locate it online, you can call Crook County Detention Facility at 307-283-1225 for further assistance.

Phone: 307-283-1225

Physical Address:
309 East Cleveland Street
Sundance, WY 82729

Mailing Address (personal mail):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Inmate's Name
Crook County Detention Facility
PO Box 339
Sundance, WY 82729

Mailing Address (legal mail or subscriptions):
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Inmate's Name
Crook County Detention Facility
PO Box 339
Sundance, WY 82729

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How Do You Find Someone in the Crook County Detention Facility?

To search for an inmate in the Crook 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 307-283-1225 for the information you are looking for.

Crook County Detention Facility Inmate Search

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about finding an inmate in the Crook County Detention Facility, how the jail rosters work and what happens after an offender is arrested and booked. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 307-283-1225 for further assistance.

The Crook County Detention Facility maintains an average of 30 offenders in custody on any given day. The Crook 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 Crook County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 600 offenders.

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About the Crook County Detention Facility

The 30-bed Crook County Detention Facility is responsible for the housing and care of those who are accused or convicted of committing a misdemeanor or felony in Crook 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 307-283-1225, 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 Crook County Detention Facility 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 #
Inmate's Name
Crook County Detention Facility
PO Box 339
Sundance, WY 82729

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 #
Inmate's Name
Crook County Detention Facility
PO Box 339
Sundance, WY 82729

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Recent Bookings & Arrests

Understanding the booking process at Crook County Detention Facility

After an arrest, individuals are taken to Crook County Detention Facility where they go through booking. This process includes identifying the person, reviewing charges, and determining whether they will be released on their own, eligible for bail, or detained until their court date.

It’s crucial to remain silent after being arrested. Anything said may be used in court, so it’s better to refrain from speaking until consulting with an attorney.

The following steps outline the booking procedure at Crook County Detention Facility:

  • Personal identification verification.
  • Taking photographs (mugshots).
  • Medical and mental health assessment, as well as inquiries about substance use.
  • Possibly collecting DNA samples.
  • Performing a full-body search.
  • Seizing personal belongings for safekeeping.
  • Allowing one phone call.

Booking can take from a short hour to longer periods, especially on busy nights or with uncooperative individuals. For inquiries about posting bond for an arrestee, call the facility at 307-283-1225.

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Directions / Map to the Crook County Detention Facility
Inmate Bail and Bonding

Paying bail for someone in custody in Crook County

Once someone is booked at Crook County Detention Facility in Sundance after an arrest, there are several outcomes:

1. They may be released without paying bail, agreeing to show up on a scheduled date.
2. They may remain in custody until their court appearance.
3. They can pay a bail or bond for release. Call 307-283-1225 for bail details.

Bail payments can take several forms.

  • Cash, credit card, or money order can be used for payment.
  • A licensed bail bond agent in Crook County can help cover bail.
  • Property within the county can also be used as collateral.

For detailed information about the bail process in Crook County, Wyoming, see the Crook County Detention Facility Bail FAQ.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Crook County Detention Facility? What is the Schedule?

Crook County Detention Facility on-site, face-to-face (non contact) Visitation hours are as follows:

  • Sundays 2:00 to 5:00 p.m.
  • Wednesdays 7:00 to 9:00 p.m.

Crook County Detention Facility ON-SITE (at the jail) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE
309 East Cleveland Street
Sundance, WY 82729
307-283-1225

Schedule Video Visits online with CIDNET

  • On-site Visits are free.
  • Visits are 30 minutes.
  • Visitation schedule subject to change.
  • Inmates are allowed two visits per week
  • A maximum of 2 guests are allowed per an On-site video session.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY No video sessions
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 12:00PM
SATURDAY No video sessions

Crook County Detention Facility REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM

Crook County Detention Facility uses CIDNET for Remote Video Visitation between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.





Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crook County Detention Facility’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 307-283-1225 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 Crook County Detention Facility?

Crook County Detention Facility REMOTE (at home) VIDEO VISITATION SCHEDULE

  • All visits must be scheduled at least 24 hours in advance.
  • Visitation Schedule subject to change.
DAY TIME
SUNDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
MONDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
TUESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
WEDNESDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
THURSDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
FRIDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM
SATURDAY 9:00 AM - 8:30PM

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crook County Detention Facility’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 307-283-1225 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

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

There are TWO options for putting money on an inmate's books:

Option 1 - Dropping Money at the Jail
Bring money to the jail in person. 
Either the jail personnel will process the Inmate Account payment or you will use a self-serve kiosk in the lobbies that accepts cash, debit or credit cards.

Option 2 - Mail the Inmate Deposit to the Jail
Mailing a deposit takes more time to process than the other methods but can be done if you live too far away to bring it in person and you don't have a debit/credit card for online deposits. Never send cash. Always send a Money Order from the US Post Office, a reputable bank or Western Union.
Make the Money Order out to the inmate's name and put their Inmate ID# in memo section of the Money Order.
Mail it to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Inmate's Name
Crook County Detention Facility
PO Box 339
Sundance, WY 82729

 

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crook County Detention Facility’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 307-283-1225 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crook County Detention Facility’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 307-283-1225 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

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

Crook County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Guidelines

Postcards
The Crook 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. It is best to only use blue or black ink. Always include your name and return address.

Envelopes
The Crook County Detention Facility 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 #
Inmate's Name
Crook County Detention Facility
PO Box 339
Sundance, WY 82729



Legal Mail

Send all Legal Mail to this Address:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Inmate's Name
Crook County Detention Facility
PO Box 339
Sundance, WY 82729



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 Crook County Detention Facility 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 noted.
Books must NOT contain images or content that are considered excessively violent, pornographic or obscene. Any book that does not meet the Crook 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.


All newspapers, magazines and books are to be shipped to:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Inmate's Name
Crook County Detention Facility
PO Box 339
Sundance, WY 82729

Crook County Detention Facility Inmate Mail Policies and Address - What Can You Send, and Where?

For inmates receiving mail in the Crook County Detention Facility 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 Crook County Detention Facility:
Inmate's Full Name & Inmate ID #
Inmate's Name
Crook County Detention Facility
PO Box 339
Sundance, WY 82729


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 Crook County Detention Facility’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 307-283-1225 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

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

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crook County Detention Facility’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 307-283-1225 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

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

Crook County Detention Facility uses CIDNET for Digital Mail Messaging between inmates and their friends and family.  
Register here.



Friends & Family Portal Information
Frequently Asked Questions
Instructions on How to Use CIDNET
CIDNET Instrucciones
Contact Customer Support

How to send a text or email to an inmate in Crook County

To send and receive secure texts or emails from an inmate housed in Crook County follow these instructions:

  • Register and create an account with CIDNET.
  • Choose a Security PIN and Password.
  • After logging in, from the Menu, choose the state of Wyoming, then the Crook County Detention Facility, then your inmate's name.
  • Once you have completed this, the Crook County Detention Facility will have to give final approval for you to communicate by email with your chosen inmate.

For all the information you need to know, including instructions, policies, tips and solutions to possible issues with Texting and Emailing an inmate in Crook County, visit our full page guide

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crook County Detention Facility’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 307-283-1225 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

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

Crook County Detention Facility may now offer CIDNET Tablet Rentals to their inmates.

CIDNET is the same company that handles inmate phone systems, 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.
  • 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
  • Pay for the subscription.
  • 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 recieve their tablet in 3-5 business days, after you pay.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Crook County Detention Facility’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 307-283-1225 for further assistance.

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Are there photos of the Crook County Detention Facility? What does it look like?
Other Jails Nearby

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

Crook Powder River Carter Lawrence Butte Weston Campbell
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This facility, known as "Crook County Detention Facility" is also known as Crook County Jail & Sheriff.