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This page lists all 98 city jails in Colorado. You can browse by county below, search for specific facilities, or navigate to related pages.
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About City Jails in Colorado
Understanding city jails in the Colorado
Welcome to the most complete and up-to-date directory of city jails in Colorado. This page lists every active city jail facility operating across Colorado, giving families, attorneys, bail bondsmen, and the general public fast, reliable access to local jail information. Whether you need to locate a recently arrested loved one, find contact details for a specific facility, or simply understand how the city jail system works in Colorado, everything you need is available right here.
City Jail vs. Prison: What's the Difference?
City jails serve a very different function from state or federal prisons:
- City Jails: Locally operated facilities that hold individuals for short periods — typically those who have just been arrested, are awaiting trial, are unable to make bail, or are serving sentences of less than one year.
- County Jails: Similar to city jails but operated at the county level, serving a larger geographic area.
- State Prisons: Operated by Colorado's Department of Corrections for felony offenses with sentences longer than one year.
- Federal Prisons: Operated by the Federal Bureau of Prisons for federal crimes.
If you're unsure where your loved one is held, use our free US inmate locator tool to search across all facility types at once.
How to Find Someone in a City Jail
When a loved one is arrested and taken to a city jail in Colorado, finding out exactly where they are being held is the first priority. Because city jails are locally operated, there is no single centralized database — which is exactly why this directory exists. Browse the list below, click on the relevant facility, and use the inmate search feature to locate your loved one quickly.
Booking & Intake Process
The booking process includes fingerprinting, photographing, health screening, and search of belongings. This can take a few hours to most of a day. During this period, the person is generally not accessible by phone or visitors.
Getting Bail
Bail is set by a judge at an arraignment, typically within 24-72 hours of arrest. A licensed bail bondsman can post bail on your behalf for a non-refundable fee of 10-15% of the total bail amount.
Hiring a Lawyer
Securing qualified legal representation as early as possible is critical. A criminal defense attorney can attend bail hearings, negotiate with prosecutors, and begin building a defense strategy from day one.
Calling an Inmate
Most city jails use third-party phone providers with outbound-only calls. Your number must be registered and a prepaid account set up. Read our calling guide for step-by-step instructions.
Sending Money
Inmates can receive money via online transfers, kiosk deposits, or money orders. Funds go to their commissary account for food, hygiene products, and phone credits. Click any facility for specific deposit methods.
Visitation
Visitation policies vary by facility. Some offer in-person visits while others use video only. Always check the specific facility's rules, visiting hours, and pre-approval requirements before making the trip.
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City Jails by County in Colorado
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Colorado has City Jails spread across dozens of counties, and finding the right one quickly can be challenging without the right tools. Use the county list below to instantly narrow results and view only the City Jails in a specific county within Colorado. This is particularly helpful if you are trying to locate someone who was recently arrested in a specific area, or if you are planning a visit and need to find the closest facility to your location.
All City Jails in Colorado
Complete listing of city jails
Browse Every City Jails in Colorado
The full list of city jails in Colorado is displayed below. Each entry includes the jail's name, city, county, address, and contact information. City jails are locally operated facilities typically managed by municipal law enforcement agencies such as city police departments or local sheriff's offices. They primarily house individuals who have been recently arrested, are awaiting arraignment or bail hearings, or are serving short-term sentences.
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Brighton Jail
3401 East Bromley Lane, Brighton, CO 80601
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Adams | View Details |
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Commerce Jail
7887 East 60th Ave, Commerce City, CO 80022
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Adams | View Details |
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Federal Heights Jail
2380 West 90th Ave, Federal Heights, CO 80260
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Adams | View Details |
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Northglenn Jail
11701 Community Center Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233
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Adams | View Details |
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Thornton Jail
9551 Civic Center Drive, Thornton, CO 80229
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Adams | View Details |
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Westminster Public Safety Center
9110 Yates St, Westminster, CO 80031
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Adams | View Details |
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Alamosa Jail
300 Hunt Ave
PO Box 419, Alamosa, CO 81101
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Alamosa | View Details |
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Aurora Jail
15001 East Alameda Parkway, Aurora, CO 80012
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Arapahoe | View Details |
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Aurora Jail - District 1
13347 East Montview Blvd, Aurora, CO 80045
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Arapahoe | View Details |
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Aurora Jail - District 3
23911 East Arapahoe Road, Aurora, CO 80016
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Arapahoe | View Details |
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Englewood Jail
3615 South Elati St, Englewood, CO 80110
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Arapahoe | View Details |
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Glendale Jail
950 South Birch St, Glendale, CO 80246
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Arapahoe | View Details |
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Greenwood Village Jail
6060 South Quebec St, Greenwood Village, CO 80111
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Arapahoe | View Details |
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Littleton Jail
2255 West Berry Ave, Littleton, CO 80120
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Arapahoe | View Details |
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Sheridan Jail
4101 South Federal Blvd, Sheridan, CO 80110
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Arapahoe | View Details |
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Pagosa Springs Jail
551 Hot Springs Blvd
PO Box 1859, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
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Archuleta | View Details |
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Springfield Jail
748 Main St, Springfield, CO 81073
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Baca | View Details |
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Boulder Jail
1805 33rd St, Boulder, CO 80301
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Boulder | View Details |
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Lafayette Jail
451 North 111th St, Lafayette, CO 80026
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Boulder | View Details |
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Longmont Jail
2250 Kimbark St, Longmont, CO 80501
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Boulder | View Details |
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Louisville Jail
992 West Via Appia Way, Louisville, CO 80027
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Boulder | View Details |
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Nederland Jail
45 West First St
PO Box 396, Nederland, CO 80466
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Boulder | View Details |
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Broomfield Detention Center
11600 Ridge Pkwy, Broomfield, CO 80021
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Broomfield | View Details |
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Buena Vista Jail
123 Linderman Ave, Buena Vista, CO 81211
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Chaffee | View Details |
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Salida Jail
124 East 3rd St, Salida, CO 81201
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Chaffee | View Details |
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