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Guide to Mountain View Jail, Colorado

Overview of Mountain View Jail

Mountain View Jail, located in Colorado, serves as a holding facility for individuals arrested in the Mountain View area or sentenced for minor offenses. Due to its status as a local facility, the incarceration period here generally does not exceed one year.

Contact information

  • Address: 123 Justice Rd, Mountain View, CO, 12345
  • Phone Number: (123) 456-7890
  • Website: www.mountainviewjailco.gov
  • Email: contact@mountainviewjailco.gov

How to Locate an Inmate

To locate an inmate in Mountain View Jail, visit the jail's official website and access the inmate lookup tool. You will need the full name and date of birth of the inmate or their inmate ID number.

Visitation Information and Hours

Visitation hours vary by the inmate's housing unit and security level. Generally, visitations are allowed on weekends from 9 AM to 3 PM. All visitors must register on the jail’s website and adhere to the visitation guidelines, including a dress code and valid ID requirement.

Sending Money to an Inmate

Families can send money to inmates via the online payment system available on the jail's website. Follow the link to Inmate Deposits and enter the inmate’s ID. Accepted payment methods include credit cards and direct bank transfers.

Phone Calls and Video Options

Inmates at Mountain View Jail can make outgoing calls using a prepaid account or collect calls. Video visitation is available, and can be scheduled through the jail’s video visitation service available online.

Inmate Services and Programs

The facility offers educational programs, vocational training, and counseling services aimed at helping inmates develop skills needed for reintegration upon release.

Security and Management Information

The jail is operated by the Mountain View Police Department, ensuring high standards of security and management. It employs trained correctional staff and utilizes modern security technologies and practices.

Booking and Release Process

Booking into Mountain View Jail involves fingerprinting, photographing, and checking the backgrounds of arrestees. Release processes vary, depending on the nature of the charges and court decisions. Information about the booking and release can be gathered from the jail's administration office.

Frequently Asked Questions

Can I visit an inmate without prior registration?

No, all visitors must register and be approved prior to visiting an inmate. This can typically be done through the jail's website.

Is there a limit to the amount of money I can send to an inmate?

Yes, there is a limit to the amount of money that can be sent to an inmate. This information can be found on the jail’s payment portal or by contacting the jail directly.

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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