Jail FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

How can I find out if someone is in the Jefferson County Jail?
Please call our main information line at 303-271-5444.  Be prepared to provide the inmate's full name and date of birth.

How may I send mail to an inmate?
To send mail to an inmate at the Jefferson County Jail, please address the envelope this way:

    Inmate's Full Name
    PO Box 16700
    Golden, CO 80402-6700

Note: All incoming mail is opened and inspected for contraband and incoming funds.

Visit our Inmate Mail & Telephone page for more information.

How may I visit an inmate?
The detention facility is located at 200 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden (enter from the upper west parking lot).  Jail visitations are 9 to 10:30 a.m., 1 to 4 p.m. and 7 to 8:30 p.m., Sunday through Saturday.  The Detention Facility main lobby is open 8 a.m. to 9 p.m., Sunday through Saturday.  Go to our Inmate Visits page for more information.

How can I get money to an inmate?
When an inmate is processed into the jail, all currency is taken from him and forwarded to the Inmate Services Unit and placed in his personal account for his use during incarceration. 

Family and friends may deposit money into an inmate's account, from 8 a.m. to 9 p.m. at the Inmate Services Unit of the jail at 200 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden (enter from the upper west parking lot).  The following forms of funds will be accepted:

• checks from other law enforcement agencies
• U.S. currency
• U.S. Postal Service money orders
• cashier checks
• certified funds, made payable to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office (J.C.S.O.) 

No personal checks or credit cards will be accepted.  No money or property may be exchanged between inmates.

May I call an inmate?
Incoming calls are not accepted. 

How do I find out about an inmate's sentencing or upcoming court procedures?
Please call our main information line at 303-271-5444.  Be prepared to provide the inmate's full name and date of birth.

How do I pay bail for an inmate?
Please visit our Bond Information page for more.

Last Modified: Mar 28, 2009 10:17 PM