Weld County Inmate Search
An inmate search is looking up information on people who are being held or were previously held (parolees) at a detention facility in Weld County. This information can include their incarceration details, court dates and times, etc. The Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) stipulates that writings made, maintained, or kept by government offices be classified as public information and thereby made publicly available, with some exceptions.
Arrest and inmate records are classified as public information, so they are open to the public for inspection and copying. In Weld County, inmate records are maintained by the Weld County Sheriff's Office. The Sheriff's Office makes these records available to the public for searching through various online and in-person channels.
Weld County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
According to the FBI Uniform Crime Reporting data on Weld County, in 2022, the total number of arrests in the county was 1,555. The most arrests were for All Other Offenses (690), which typically refer to minor offenses and misdemeanors. Simple assault arrest incidents were 88, followed by drug abuse violations (82), drug possession (74), and Driving under the influence (65).
Weld County Prison System
The prison system in Weld County consists mainly of the Weld County Jail and the Intervention Community Corrections Services (ICCS).
- The Weld County Jail: The Weld County Jail is a detention center with a capacity for 850 adult inmates. It is divided into different housing units (pods) for maximum security, medium security, and special management units. These units are designed to meet the security requirements of the inmates they house. The charges of the inmates this facility holds range from misdemeanors to felonies. It also houses inmates who are serving post-conviction sentences.
- Intervention Community Corrections Services (ICCS): ICCS-Weld offers residential and non-residential community corrections service that serves the 19th Judicial District which includes Weld County.
ICS is a privately owned non-profit facility but the Weld County Jail is overseen by the Weld County Sheriff's Office.
How to Find an Inmate in Weld County
The methods of finding an inmate in Weld County include the following:
- Online: This can be done using the online inmate search tool maintained by the Sherrif's Office, or search tools provided by the state.
- Phone: Individuals can call the Weld County Jail at (970) 356-4015 to find an inmate
- In-Person visits: Individuals can visit the Weld County Jail to get information on an inmate.
- Third Party Databases: Third-party websites offer inmate locators to the public for free or for a fee which helps them to find inmates.
How Does a Weld County Inmate Search Work?
The Colorado Open Records Act mandates the Weld County Sheriff's Office to make information on inmates and persons booked publicly available to the public as they are classified as public records. Members of the public can conduct an inmate search through the channels made available by the Sheriff's Office to retrieve an inmate or parolee’s records.
Information that can be retrieved during an inmate search includes the following:
- Inmate's full name and description
- Arrest details (Date and time)
- Booking details (Date and time)
- Details of the holding facility
- Inmate Charge
- The bail or bond amount of the inmate
- Inmate court appearance date
- Arresting agency.
Some inmate information may be restricted from public view by law to protect the interest of the parties involved. An example of inmate information not open for public view is information about a juvenile detainee.
Where to Find a Weld County Inmate Locator
The Weld County Inmate Search is an inmate locator provided by the Weld County Sheriff’s Office. It gives individuals access to the inmate roster for Weld County jail when they enter relevant information about the inmate they are looking for.
- Weld County Inmate Search: It is a search tool maintained by the Sheriff's Office that allows individuals to find inmates online using their first name, and last name. A person can also click on “Search by Date” to locate inmates by arrest dates.
- CO DOC Offender Search: It is a statewide inmate locator maintained by the Colorado Department of Corrections. Inmates can be located by searching using key parameters like DOC Number, first name, and last name.
- Daily Inmate Released Report: This is a tool for locating only inmates released from the custody of the Weld County jail. 3 types of search can be conducted through the site including Search by release date, search by first name, and search by last name.
- Third-party databases: They offer inmate locators to the public for free or for a fee. The records contained in them may not be up to date.
How to Send Jail Mail in Weld County
Individuals who want to send jail mail to Weld County should ensure that their mail is properly addressed to the appropriate facility and that it contains their return address. This is because improperly addressed mail is sent back to the US Post Office. Jail mail should be addressed in the following format:
Inmate’s Name
Weld County Jail
2110 O Street
Greeley, CO 80631.
All jail mail is screened before they are given to the inmates to avoid contraband except for legal mail which is opened with the inmate present. Examples of items that are allowed as mail include the following.
- Money Orders: They must be issued by federal, state, or city government agencies. They must be made payable by indicating the inmate’s full name and booking number.
- Pictures: Inmates can only receive 4 pictures or fewer at a time and postcards.
- Books: These must be softcover books and are donated to the Weld County Jail’s inmate library. The inmate to whom the book is addressed is allowed to read it first. They must be sent directly from publishers or through approved vendors.
- Letters: Inmates are allowed 10 letters or less at a time.
Contraband mail includes the following:
- Edible items: Food and snacks are not allowed.
- Marked Stationery: Envelopes should not be stamped, or have glitter or glue on them.
- Explicit or violent material.
Weld County Jails and Prisons
The Weld County Jail is currently the only jail listed by the Weld County Sheriff's Office. However, there are Community Correction Service facilities in Weld County that serve as sentencing and placement options for less severe offenders. Below are the contact details:
Weld County Jail - North Jail Complex
2110 O Street
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: (970) 356-4015
Intervention Community Corrections Services, (ICCS)
1101 H Street
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: (970) 584-2520
Platte Valley Youth Services
2200 O Street
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: (970) 304-6220
