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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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Arvada Jail
8101 Ralston Road
PO Box 8101, Arvada, CO 80002
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Jefferson | View Details |
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Edgewater Jail
5901 West 25th Ave, Edgewater, CO 80214
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Jefferson | View Details |
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Golden Jail
911 10th St, Golden, CO 80401
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Jefferson | View Details |
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Lakewood Jail
445 South Allison Parkway, Lakewood, CO 80226
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Jefferson | View Details |
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Morrison Jail
321 Hwy 8, Morrison, CO 80465
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Jefferson | View Details |
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Mountain View Jail
4176 Benton St, Mountain View, CO 80212
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Jefferson | View Details |
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Wheat Ridge Jail
7500 West 29th Ave, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033
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Jefferson | View Details |
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Eads Jail
110 West 13th St
(City Complex)
PO Box 8, Eads, CO 81036
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Kiowa | View Details |
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Burlington Jail
480 15th St, Burlington, CO 80807
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Kit Carson | View Details |
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Durango Jail
990 East 2nd Ave, Durango, CO 81301
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La Plata | View Details |
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Leadville Jail
800 Harrison Ave, Leadville, CO 80461
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Lake | View Details |
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Berthoud Jail
328 Massachusetts Ave
PO Box 1229, Berthoud, CO 80513
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Larimer | View Details |
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Estes Park Jail
170 MacGregor Ave
PO Box 1287, Estes Park, CO 80517
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Larimer | View Details |
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Loveland Jail
810 East 10th St, Loveland, CO 80537
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Larimer | View Details |
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Limon Jail
100 Civic Center Drive, Limon, CO 80828
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Lincoln | View Details |
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Sterling Jail
421 North 4th St
PO Box 4000, Sterling, CO 80751
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Logan | View Details |
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Fruita Jail
101 West McCune Ave, Fruita, CO 81521
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Mesa | View Details |
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Grand Junction Jail
625 Ute Ave, Grand Junction, CO 81501
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Mesa | View Details |
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Craig Jail
800 West First St, Craig, CO 81625
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Moffact | View Details |
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Cortez Jail
608 North Park St, Cortez, CO 81321
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Montezuma | View Details |
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Montrose Jail
433 South 1st St, Montrose, CO 81401
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Montrose | View Details |
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Brush Jail
118 Carson
PO Box 363, Brush, CO 80723
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Morgan | View Details |
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Fort Morgan Jail
901 East Beaver Ave, Fort Morgan, CO 80701
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Morgan | View Details |
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Rocky Ford Jail
203 South 9th St, Rocky Ford, CO 81067
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Otero | View Details |
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Fairplay Jail
400 Front St
PO Box 267, Fairplay, CO 80440
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Park | View Details |
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