Gilpin County Jail Roster Search

The Gilpin County Jail roster includes inmates held in this small mountain county. Contact the Gilpin County Sheriff's Office for current inmate info and booking details.

Gilpin County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Gilpin County Jail is a small mountain county facility. This jail serves one of the smallest counties in Colorado with about 6,000 people. The Sheriff's Office runs the jail and handles all inmate custody. Contact the Sheriff at 303-582-5500 for inmate info since there is no online roster at this time.

Gilpin County is known for the casino towns of Black Hawk and Central City. The jail serves these towns and the surrounding mountain area. Arrests from the gaming district and elsewhere in the county go to this facility. The jail holds people waiting for trial or serving short sentences in Gilpin County.

How to Find Inmates in Gilpin County

Finding inmates in Gilpin County requires a phone call to the Sheriff's Office. Call 303-582-5500 and ask if the person is in custody. Staff can tell you booking dates, charges, and bond amounts. Have the full name and date of birth ready when you call for best results.

Because Gilpin County is so small, the jail may not have many inmates at any given time. Some arrestees may be held in neighboring counties if the local jail is full or if special services are needed. Ask the Sheriff's Office if an inmate was transferred to another facility like Jefferson County or Clear Creek County.

You can also visit the Sheriff's Office in person. Bring your ID with you. Staff can search their records and give you info on the spot. This works well if you are in the Black Hawk or Central City area and need to find out if someone is in the Gilpin County Jail.

Info to Have When You Call

• Full legal name of the person
• Date of birth if known
• Approximate date and location of arrest
• Reason for the search

Gilpin County Jail Operations

The Gilpin County Jail is a small facility. It holds people charged with crimes or 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.

Small county jails like Gilpin often have limited resources. The facility may lack some services found at larger jails. Medical care, legal visits, and visitation may be handled differently than in big counties. Call ahead to ask about specific services or rules before you visit or send mail to an inmate in Gilpin County.

The jail provides basic services like meals, phone access, and mail. Inmates can receive letters and approved packages. All mail is inspected before it reaches an inmate. No contraband is allowed. Family can visit inmates on set days and times. Ask the Sheriff's Office about current visitation rules for the Gilpin County Jail.

Booking and Release in Gilpin County

When someone is arrested in Gilpin County, they go to the local 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 in Gilpin County.

Release times can vary. Small jails may process releases faster than big ones since there are fewer inmates. Call the Sheriff's Office to ask when a person will be released after bond is posted. They can give you an estimated time based on the current workload at the Gilpin County Jail.

Booking Steps

• Arrest and transport to Gilpin County Jail
• Intake and property inventory
• Photo and fingerprint collection
• Warrant check
• Medical screening
• Cell assignment
• Bond hearing within 48 hours

Colorado Jail Roster Laws

Colorado law requires sheriffs to keep a jail register. C.R.S. § 17-26-118 says all jails must maintain public records of inmates. This includes names, charges, booking dates, and bond amounts. The public has a right to view these records. Gilpin 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 Gilpin County 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.

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 Gilpin County and across Colorado.

Inmate Services in Gilpin County

Inmates at the Gilpin County Jail can receive mail, make phone calls, and have visits from approved people. All mail is inspected before it reaches an inmate. 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. Visitation may be limited due to the small size of the facility. Ask the Sheriff's Office about visitation rules and how to schedule a visit before you make the trip to Gilpin County.

Legal visits are handled separately. 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 Gilpin County.

Cities in Gilpin County

Gilpin County does not have any cities over 25,000 people. The main towns are Black Hawk and Central City, both known for casinos and gaming. All arrests in these towns and elsewhere in Gilpin County go to the county jail.

The Sheriff's Office serves all of Gilpin County including unincorporated areas. If you are arrested anywhere in the county, you will be booked at the local jail facility.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Gilpin County. Each has its own jail and inmate roster system. If you are not sure where someone is in custody, check the arrest location.