Jail Information

Bond may be posted at the Jefferson County Detention Facility 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Bond amounts are set by the court and can be found using the Inmate Lookup tool.

Types of Bond

• Cash Bond: Full bond amount paid in cash, cashier's check, or money order
• Surety Bond: Posted through a licensed bail bondsman (typically 10-15% of bond amount)
• Personal Recognizance (PR) Bond: Court-ordered release without cash payment, based on court criteria
• PR Bond with Co-signer: Court-ordered PR bond that requires a co-signer to guarantee the defendant's appearance
• Credit Card Bond: Pay via credit or debit card through TouchPay at touchpayonline.com

Fees

• $10 filing fee per bond
• $30 booking fee

Legal Rights

Under Colorado law (C.R.S. 16-4-102), every person in custody has the right to post bond except in certain capital offenses. Bond conditions and amounts are set by the court.

• Bond and booking fees are never required as a condition of release
• The Sheriff must release an inmate within six hours of bond being posted (C.R.S. 16-4-102)

For questions about bond amounts or payment options, call Inmate Information at (303) 271-5444. For bond fund returns, contact Jefferson County Courts at (720) 772-2500.

The Jefferson County Detention Facility is one of the largest county jails in Colorado, serving the justice system needs of Jefferson County.

The facility includes multiple housing units for varying security classifications, medical and mental health units, intake and release areas, and courtrooms. The American Correctional Association (ACA) and National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) accreditations demonstrate compliance with national standards for correctional operations and health care.

Personal property brought into the facility at booking is inventoried and stored securely until release. The facility is not responsible for property left in vehicles or not inventoried at booking.

Acceptable Items

• Prescription eyeglasses (no cases — will be labeled and stored when not in use)
• Prescription medications (turned over to medical staff for verification and dispensing)
• Religious items (subject to review and approval by the facility chaplain)
• Legal documents related to current case

Property Release

Property may be released to a designee with written authorization from the inmate. The designee must present valid photo ID and the property release form. Contact Inmate Information at (303) 271-5444 to arrange a property release.

Property Bag Limitations

All personal property is stored in a standard property bag. Items that do not fit in the property bag must be picked up by a designee, mailed out at the inmate's expense, or disposed of. The facility is not responsible for storing oversized items.

Exceptions

Inmates being held for the Colorado Department of Corrections or U.S. Marshals may have different property policies. Contact the facility directly for specific guidance.

Clothing for Court

Civilian clothing may be brought in for court appearances. Clothing must be dropped off during lobby hours (8 AM - 9 PM daily) and will be inspected before delivery to the inmate. Contact the facility for specific requirements and deadlines.

Inmates may be released at any time, 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Release processing typically takes 2 to 6 hours after the release order is received.

Account Balances

Upon release, any remaining funds in the inmate's commissary account are issued on a NUMI debit card. The card can be used anywhere debit cards are accepted or can be cashed at participating banks. There is no fee to use the card for purchases.

Issued Items

All facility-issued items (clothing, bedding, ID wristband) must be returned at the time of release. Failure to return issued items may result in charges to the inmate's account.

Medication on Release

Inmates may request up to a three-day supply of prescription medication upon release. Requests must be submitted via an administrative kite at least 5 days before the scheduled release date.

Phone Call on Release

One complimentary local phone call is provided upon release.

Victim Notification

Registered victims are notified of an inmate's release through the Colorado VINE (Victim Information and Notification Everyday) system. To register for notifications, call (303) 271-5444 or visit vinelink.com.