Access Fremont County Jail Roster

The Fremont County Jail roster includes inmates held in custody in Cañon City. Contact the Fremont County Sheriff's Office for current inmate info and booking details.

Fremont County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Fremont County Jail holds inmates in Cañon City. This facility serves a county with about 48,000 people. The Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps custody records. Staff handle bookings, releases, and all inmate services. Call the Sheriff's Office for inmate info since there is no online search at this time.

Fremont County is known for its many state and federal prisons in the Cañon City area. The county jail is separate from these prisons. The jail holds people awaiting trial or serving short sentences. State prisons house convicted felons. Do not confuse the county jail with the state Department of Corrections facilities. They are different systems with different rosters in Fremont County.

How to Find Inmates in Fremont County

Finding inmates in Fremont County requires calling the Sheriff's Office. There is no web-based roster at this time. Call and ask if the person is in the county jail. Staff can tell you booking dates, charges, and bond amounts. Have the full name and date of birth ready when you call for the best results.

You can also check the state inmate locator if you think the person may be in a Colorado prison instead of the county jail. The state site covers all Department of Corrections facilities. Use that tool if the Sheriff's Office says the person is not in the county jail. Many people confuse the county jail with the state prisons in Cañon City, so check both if you are not sure.

In-person visits to the jail can also help. Go to the Sheriff's Office and ask about an inmate. Bring your ID with you. Staff can search their records and give you info on the spot. This works well if you are already in Cañon City or live nearby in Fremont County.

Steps to Find an Inmate

• Call Fremont County Sheriff's Office
• Provide the inmate's full legal name
• Give date of birth if you know it
• Ask about booking date and charges
• Check state inmate locator if not in county jail

Fremont County Jail Operations

The Fremont County Jail is a local detention facility. It holds people charged with crimes in the county. Some inmates are waiting for trial. Others are serving sentences of less than one year. Serious felons go to state prison after conviction. The jail staff work under the Sheriff and follow all Colorado rules for inmate care and custody.

The jail provides basic services like meals, medical care, and access to legal counsel. Inmates can receive mail and make phone calls. Visitation is allowed on set days and times. All visitors must be approved before they can see an inmate. The jail has strict rules about what can be brought into the facility. No weapons, drugs, or cash are allowed in Fremont County.

Overcrowding can be an issue at small county jails. If the Fremont County Jail is full, some inmates may transfer to other facilities. Neighboring counties sometimes house inmates under contract. Ask the Sheriff's Office if an inmate was moved to another jail in Colorado.

Booking and Release in Fremont County

When someone is arrested in Fremont County, they go to the county jail for booking. The booking process includes taking photos, fingerprints, and personal info. Staff check for warrants and past arrests. The person is then held in a cell until a bond hearing. Most people can post bond and leave within hours or days depending on the charges.

Bond amounts are set by a judge. Serious crimes have higher bonds. Some people qualify for a personal recognizance bond, which means they can leave without paying cash. Others must use a bail bondsman or pay the full bond to the court. Once bond is posted, the jail releases the person. If no bond is granted, the inmate stays in jail until trial in Fremont County.

Release times vary. It can take a few hours after bond is posted for the jail to process the paperwork. Busy times may cause delays. Family should call ahead to ask when the person will be released. The Sheriff's Office can give an estimated release time once bond is paid in Fremont County.

Booking Process Overview

• Arrest and transport to Fremont County Jail
• Intake and personal property inventory
• Photo and fingerprint collection
• Warrant check and criminal history search
• Medical screening
• Placement in a holding cell
• Bond hearing within 48 hours

Colorado Jail Roster Laws

Colorado law mandates that sheriffs keep a jail register. C.R.S. § 17-26-118 requires all jails to maintain public records of inmates in custody. This includes names, charges, booking dates, and bond amounts. The public has a right to view these records. Fremont County follows this law even though it does not post an online roster.

You can request inmate info under the Colorado Open Records Act. Submit a written request to the Sheriff's Office. They must respond within three business days. Most basic inmate data is public and can be released without delay. Some info may be withheld if it could harm an investigation or violate privacy rights under state law.

If your request is denied, the Sheriff's Office must explain why in writing. You can appeal the decision or ask for a review. Most disputes over jail records get resolved quickly. The goal of C.R.S. § 17-26-118 is to keep jails transparent and accountable to the public in Fremont County and across Colorado.

Inmate Services in Fremont County

Inmates at the Fremont County Jail can receive mail, make phone calls, and have visits from approved people. All mail is inspected before it reaches an inmate. No contraband is allowed. Family can send money to an inmate's commissary account. Inmates use these funds to buy snacks, hygiene items, and other approved goods from the jail commissary.

Phone calls from the jail are collect or prepaid. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls. All calls are recorded except those with attorneys. Video visitation may be available depending on the jail's current setup. Ask the Sheriff's Office about visitation rules and how to schedule a visit before you make the trip to Cañon City.

Legal visits are handled separately from general visitation. Attorneys can meet with their clients at the jail. These meetings are private and not recorded. If you need legal help, contact a local attorney or the public defender's office in Fremont County.

Cities in Fremont County

Fremont County does not have any cities over 25,000 people. The county seat is Cañon City, where the jail is located. Other towns include Florence and Penrose. All arrests in these towns go to the Fremont County Jail in Cañon City.

The many state prisons near Cañon City are not part of the county jail system. Contact the Colorado Department of Corrections if you need info on state prison inmates in Fremont County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Fremont County. Each has its own jail and inmate roster system. If you are not sure which county holds an inmate, check the arrest location.