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Guide to Boulder Jail, Colorado

Overview of Boulder Jail

The Boulder Jail, formally known as the Boulder County Jail, is a medium-security detention center located in Boulder, Colorado. It is operated by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office. The facility houses inmates who are awaiting trial or sentencing or who have been sentenced to serve time at the jail.

Contact Information

Address: 3200 Airport Road, Boulder, CO 80301, USA

Phone Number: +1 303-441-3600

Website: https://www.bouldercounty.org/departments/sheriff/

Email: Not publicly listed for security reasons

How to Locate an Inmate

To find an inmate at Boulder Jail, you can use the Boulder County Inmate Search online tool available through the Sheriff's Office website. You will need the inmate's full name or inmate ID number to conduct a search.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation at Boulder Jail is by appointment only. Visitors must register and schedule their visits in advance, which can be done online through the jail’s website. Standard visitation hours are from 9 AM to 5 PM, Monday through Sunday. Each inmate is allowed one hour of visitation per week.

Sending Money to Inmates

Family and friends can send money to inmates at Boulder Jail via the jail’s contracted service, Access Corrections. Funds can be added online, by phone, or in person at any MoneyGram location. Access Corrections Link

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates at Boulder Jail are allowed to make outgoing phone calls using a prepaid account or phone card purchased through the commissary. Additionally, video visitation is available using the jail’s telecommunication provider, with prior scheduling required.

Inmate Services and Programs

Boulder Jail offers a variety of programs to promote rehabilitation, including educational classes, mental health support, substance abuse programs, and employment training.

Security and Management Information

The jail is managed by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, which oversees all operations. The facility is equipped with modern security technology to ensure the safety of both inmates and staff.

Legal and Visitation Rights

Inmates at Boulder Jail have the right to receive visitors under controlled conditions that comply with the jail’s security needs. Legal representatives have access to their clients under more flexible conditions as required by law.

Booking and Release Process

Individuals who are arrested in Boulder County are brought to the jail for booking, which includes fingerprinting, photographing, and a background check. Release processes vary by case, depending on whether bail is set and posted, or if the inmate is released on their own recognizance.

Frequently Asked Questions About Boulder Jail

Q: What items can I bring to an inmate at Boulder Jail?

Personal items cannot generally be brought in due to security policies. However, inmates can receive letters and photos through the mail, and you can purchase toiletries and snacks for them through the commissary.

Q: How can I find out if someone has been arrested and taken to Boulder Jail?

You can use the Boulder County Jail's online inmate search or call the jail directly to get arrest information.

Important: The information provided is regularly updated but may change without notice. Please always verify with the Boulder Jail or appropriate authorities.

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How to lookup someone in prison or jail

Steps to follow for finding
an Inmate

Step 1


Visit Jail Website

Visit the Boulder Jail inmate search website

Step 2


Enter inmate id and personal information

Enter the inmate personal informations in the required fields

Step 3


Enter inmate id and personal information

Click on the 'Submit' button

General Stats for Colorado

Colorado Total Number of Inmates

28,783

Colorado Total No. of Inmates

Number of people under Probation Supervision

78,562

Number of people under Probation Supervision

Prison population rate

271

Prison population rate: 100,000 residents

Parole Population

12,284

Parole Population

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

3,726

Incarcerated individuals with sentences of 50 years or longer

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

2,784

Inmates sentenced to more than 1 Year in private prisons

Sex

Sex

%

Total

Male

91.99

14,518

Female

8.01

1,265

Youth

Type

%

Total

Committed

65.74

495

Detained

34.26

258

Diverted

0.4

3

Prisons and Jails in Colorado