There are two different locations an inmate can be held in the city and county of Denver. This can make it difficult to find a friend or family member. You can look up inmates using the Denver Sheriff Department website.
County Jail Location:
Denver County Jail 10500 East Smith Road Denver, CO 80239
Uses of this Facility:
- Long term care and custody of inmates serving jail sentences
- Holding facility for people waiting to be transferred to either the Colorado Department of Corrections or Community Corrections
City Jail Location:
Downtown Detention Center 490 W. Colfax Avenue Denver, CO 80204
Uses of this Facility:
- Processing of inmates shortly after arrest
- Intake
- Holding for court appearances
Posting Bail / Bonds / Fees
Fee for Posting
A $30.00 processing fee is charged when someone is booked. If the defendant is proven innocent, the money will be returned if requested.
Cash Bond
This bond is returned to the person posting the money if the defendant attends all court appearances.
Surety Bonds
This option is available when the person posting the bond doesn't have the entire amount. However, there is a 10-15% fee charged by a bondsman for this privilege.
Personal Recognizance
This is an option available for some first time offenders. However, a court appearance and a night in jail might be necessary.
Funds for Inmates
There are three ways to place monies on an account for someone in custody. Each way requires a
Criminal Descriptor number (find this number by doing an Inmate Search).
Lobby Kiosk:
Payments can be made by kiosk – cash or credit card – located at the Downtown Detention Center (490
Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206) or the Denver County Jail (10500 E Smith Rd, Denver, CO 80239).
Money Order:
Only a US Postal Service money order (no other money orders/checks will be accepted) for an inmate's
account. Write the name and CD number of the person in our care directly onto the money order to
ensure the money goes to the correct person. To pay in person, drop off the US Postal Service money order at the information desk at either the Downtown Detention Center (490 Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80206) or the Denver County Jail (10500 E Smith Rd, Denver, CO 80239). To pay by mail, send money orders to PO Box 1108, Denver, Colorado 80201.
Online Pay:
Monies can be placed on an inmate's account by going to Access Corrections.
Money can be withdrawn from an account if agreed to by the inmate and they have ample funds in their
account. A valid government issued ID will be required to make this request.
Sending Mail to an Inmate
All mail sent to the detention facility is read, so be aware of what you write. Make sure that you and the inmate are not discussing the case as this could prove harmful. When addressing the envelope, be sure to write the CD# on the envelope to ensure delivery. Otherwise, it will be returned.
Address the mail as follows:
Inmate: (enter name here, no alias or nicknames) and CD #
Denver Sheriff Department
P.O. Box 1108 Denver, CO 80201
A jail visit from an attorney will give your loved one hope and a game plan for their defense.
Phone Calls
Inmates are allowed to make a collect phone call or use Securus to schedule on-site and remote video visits for both jails. In-person visits are also available at the Denver County jail only. Learn more about setting up visitations.
Denver County Jail and Detention Center Visits from a Lawyer
Here at Sawyer Legal Group, we provide 24 hour emergency lawyer jail visits to the Denver County Jail and the Downtown Detention Center. The importance of a meeting with a lawyer cannot be stressed enough. Often, our clients are so eager to get out of jail to be with their family members that they will inadvertently make a statement to an investigator or a police officer. Do not make that mistake. Anything you say could be used to incriminate you.
If you have a friend or loved one in the jail, do them a favor, and contact a lawyer who can visit them. They are most likely scared and overwhelmed. An attorney will be able to give them the advice they need on remaining silent, and create a game plan to help them have hope and deal with the situation.