Denver County Inmate Search
A Denver County inmate search provides information on offenders in correctional facilities located within the city and county. Inmate searches can be used by law enforcement agencies in Denver, Colorado, to track down criminals or by legal professionals to learn more about clients or an opposing party. By accessing Denver County Public Records or inmate databases, residents can learn more about an inmate's crime, location, release date, and related inmate information.
Inmate records are considered public in the United States and therefore are made available by both traditional governmental agencies as well as third-party websites and organizations. Third-party websites may offer an easier means to search, as these services do not face geographical limitations. However, because third-party sites are not government-sponsored, the information obtained through them may vary from official channels. To find inmate records using third-party aggregate sites, requesting parties must provide:
- The location of the sought-after record, including state, county, and city where the inmate resides.
- The name of the person listed in the record, unless it is a juvenile.
Denver County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
In 2022, Denver County recorded 22,082 bookings, according to the annual report published by the Denver Sheriff's Department. Offenders had an average age of 35.6 years and stayed an average of 17 days. Approximately 8,900 inmates were held in medium-low facilities, compared to 2,817 and 322 for medium-high and closed custody. 9 inmates were held in Level 1 security, while 503 (roughly 2%) were on suicide watch.
Denver County Prison System
The City and County of Denver operates multiple correctional facilities, including detention centers, youth centers, and county jails. However, the primary Denver County Jail System comprises two main facilities. The first is the Van Cise-Simonet Detention Center, which has space for up to 1,500 detainees. It's a pre-sentence facility and is situated close to two courtrooms. The second is the Denver County Jail at 10500 E. Smith Rd. The Denver County Sheriff maintains Denver County Jail as a maximum security prison.
Other facilities in the county include:
- Denver County Correctional Medical Facility
- Denver County Dahlia Street Youth Center
- Denver County Fillmore Juvenile Detention
- Denver County Gilliam Youth Center
- Denver County Mount View Youth Center
- Denver County Pre-Arrangement Jail
- Denver Reception And Diagnostic Center
- Denver Women Correctional Facility
- Gilliam Youth Services Center
How to Find an Inmate in Denver County
To find an inmate in Denver County, inquirers must query the agency in charge of the inmate holding facility. Residents outside the City and County of Denver can obtain information by dialing (720) 913-131. Members of the public can also get information using the in-person and online record request services provided by the Denver County Sheriff's Office.
How Does a Denver County Inmate Search Work?
Inmate records in Denver County are considered public, as defined under the Colorado Open Records Act. Residents may obtain this information by contacting the custodian's office. However, inquirers must provide enough information to facilitate the search.
Some of the inmate information that may be provided during a Denver County inmate search include:
- Inmates' names (full or partial)
- Age and birth date
- Other bio-data (sex, race, and ethnicity)
- Inmates booking number
- Name of the housing facility
- Inmate's Status
- Inmate's CD Number
- DOC number
- Fines
Where to Find a Denver County Inmate Locator
Access to Denver County inmate records will vary, depending on whether the inmate is housed in a facility maintained by the county, state, or federal government. For individuals incarcerated in jails or prisons overseen by the county, the Denver County Sheriff maintains an online inmate locator tool. Interested parties can find the location of an inmate by providing details linked with the subject, such as the inmate's name, booking number, or CD number.
Information on inmates held in state prisons located within or around the county can be obtained by contacting the Colorado Department of Correction (DOC). As of 2023, the Department runs 20 prisons, two of which are located in Denver County: Denver Reception & Diagnostic Center and the Denver Women's Correctional Facility.
To ease record access, the Colorado DOC provides an online offender search tool for finding Denver inmates located within state-run facilities. Inquirers can obtain information by providing one or more of the following: last name, first name, or inmate DOC number. Searches can also be filtered to reveal inmates by sex.
Residents may also be able to find offenders using tools provided by third-party platforms. These search services will require enough information for the search, such as the inmate's full name or a known booking number. Searches may also require the payment of a fee.
How to Send Money to a Denver County Inmate
The Denver County Sheriff's Department has multiple options for sending money to an inmate. Senders may deposit money into the inmate's account online, via money order, or in person at a lobby kiosk. All three options will require the recipient's criminal descriptor number, which can be confirmed by doing a search.
Online payments are processed via Access Corrections using either the web-based or mobile app. Senders are required to provide the first and last name of the inmate as well as a known ID.
Payments can also be made via money order. If the money order is being sent via a US postal service, the sender must include the name and CD number of the inmate. Alternatively, money order payments can be dropped off in person at the information desk at:
Denver County Jail,
10500 E Smith Rd,
Denver, CO (80239)
or
Downtown Detention Center,
490 Colfax Ave,
Denver, CO (80206)
Visitors to either location also have the option to make payments at any of the on-site kiosks. Acceptable forms of payment include either cash or credit cards.
How to Visit a Denver County Inmate
Visits at the Denver County Detention Center are provided over video on specific timeframes throughout the week. Visitors can make either an onsite or remote visit. However, inmates are also allowed a maximum of 30 minutes per visit and only two weekly video visits.
Visitations at the Denver Detention Center or Denver County Jail must be scheduled through Securus. Visitors must create a Securus account if they don't already have one. This can be done remotely or at any DDC or COJI terminal. Video visits from a remote location may be done using a computer, mobile phone, or tablet with the Securus app. An $8.99 fee is charged for each half-hour visit.
During each visit, guests must follow the facility's rules. This includes avoiding nudity, visible undergarments, or see-through clothing. Visitors are also prohibited from using cell phones or recording devices. In addition, guests must provide a valid ID, such as a Military ID, passport, or driver's license. Guests who schedule an on-site meeting must arrive 15 minutes before it begins.
How to Send Jail Mail in Denver County
Inmates held in correctional facilities may send or receive mail as long as it's done in line with regulations. Any mail sent to an inmate must be properly addressed and include the inmate's name using the format:
[Inmate's name], CD #
Denver Sheriff Department
P.O. Box 1108
Denver, CO 80201
Inmate mail must be written on plain paper with no markings or symbols. Friends and families aren't allowed to send books or magazines via mail. However, an inmate may receive a book if it's sent directly from the publisher or bookstore.
Denver County Jails and Prisons
As of 2023, Denver County, Colorado, has eleven jails and prison facilities. The following are the names, contact information, and addresses of facilities within the county.
Denver County Correctional Medical Facility
777 Bannock Street,
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 913-3600
Denver County Dahlia Street Youth Center
4511 East 46th Avenue,
Denver, CO 80216
(720) 913-3600
Denver County Fillmore Juvenile Detention
1508 Fillmore Street,
Denver, CO 80206
(720) 913-3600
Denver County Gilliam Youth Center
2844 Downing Street, 80205
Denver, CO
(720) 913-3600
Denver County Jail
10500 East Smith Road,
Denver, CO
Denver County Mount View Youth Center
3900 South Carr Street, 80235
Denver, CO
(720) 913-3600
Denver County Pre-Arrangement Jail
1331 Cherokee Street,
Denver, CO
Denver Reception And Diagnostic Center
10900 Smith Road,
Denver, CO
Denver Women Correctional Facility
3600 Havana Street,
Denver, CO
Gilliam Youth Services Center
2844 North Downing Street,
Denver, CO
Van Cise-Simonet Detention Center
490 West Colfax Avenue,
Denver, CO 80204
(720) 337-0400
