Hinsdale County Jail Roster

The Hinsdale County Jail roster tracks inmates in Colorado's least populous county. Contact the Sheriff's Office for inmate info and booking details.

Hinsdale County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Hinsdale County Jail serves the smallest county in Colorado by population. With only about 800 residents, this is a very small operation. The Sheriff's Office handles all law enforcement and jail duties. Contact the Sheriff's Office for inmate info since there is no online roster.

Hinsdale County is a remote mountain county. The county seat is Lake City, a small town in the San Juan Mountains. The jail is tiny and may not always have inmates. Some arrestees may be held in neighboring counties if the local facility cannot accommodate them. Call the Sheriff's Office to ask where someone is being held if arrested in Hinsdale County.

How to Find Inmates in Hinsdale County

Finding inmates in Hinsdale County requires calling the Sheriff's Office. There is no online search tool. Call and ask if the person is in custody. The Sheriff's Office can tell you if someone is in the local jail or was sent to another county. Have the full name ready when you call.

Because Hinsdale County is so small, arrests are rare. The jail may sit empty most of the time. When someone is arrested, they may be held locally for a short time and then moved to a larger facility. Neighboring counties like Gunnison or Saguache sometimes house Hinsdale County inmates under contract.

You can also visit the Sheriff's Office in Lake City. Bring your ID with you. Staff can search their records and tell you where someone is being held. This works well if you are in the area, though Lake City is remote and hard to reach during winter months in Hinsdale County.

Steps to Find an Inmate

• Call Hinsdale County Sheriff's Office
• Provide the inmate's full legal name
• Ask if the person is in local custody
• Find out if they were transferred to another county
• Check neighboring county jails if needed

Hinsdale County Jail Operations

The Hinsdale County Jail is one of the smallest in Colorado. It holds people charged with crimes in the county. Due to the low population, the jail is not always in use. The facility has very limited capacity and resources. Staff may send inmates to other counties for longer stays or special needs.

The jail provides basic detention services. Meals, medical care, and phone access are available but limited compared to larger facilities. The Sheriff's Office follows all Colorado rules for custody and care. Inmates may transfer to other jails if they need services not available in Lake City.

Visitation is by appointment only. Call ahead to set up a visit. The jail has strict rules due to its small size. All visitors must be approved before they can see an inmate. Security screening is required for all who enter the facility in Hinsdale County.

Booking and Release in Hinsdale County

When someone is arrested in Hinsdale County, they may be booked locally or taken to a neighboring county. The booking process includes taking photos, fingerprints, and personal info. Staff check for warrants and past arrests. The person is then held until a bond hearing or release.

Bond amounts are set by a judge. Most people can post bond and leave. Some may use a bail bondsman. Others pay the full bond to the court. Once bond is posted, the jail releases the person. If held in another county, the release happens there instead of in Hinsdale County.

Release times vary. Small jails usually process releases quickly. Call the Sheriff's Office to ask when someone will be released after bond is posted. They can tell you where the person is and when they will get out of custody in Hinsdale County or elsewhere.

Booking Process Overview

• Arrest in Hinsdale County
• Transport to jail (local or neighboring county)
• Intake and property inventory
• Photo and fingerprint collection
• Warrant check
• 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. Hinsdale 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 Hinsdale County Sheriff's Office. They must respond within three business days. Most basic inmate data is public. Some info may be withheld if it could harm an investigation.

If your request is denied, the Sheriff's Office must explain why in writing. You can appeal the decision. 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 Hinsdale County and across Colorado.

Inmate Services in Hinsdale County

Inmates at the Hinsdale County Jail or those held elsewhere on behalf of Hinsdale County can receive mail and phone privileges. All mail is inspected before it reaches an inmate. Family can send money to an inmate's account. Inmates use these funds to buy commissary items if available at the facility where they are held.

Phone calls from jail are collect or prepaid. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls. All calls are recorded except those with attorneys. Visitation rules depend on which facility holds the inmate. Ask the Sheriff's Office for details on where to visit and what the rules are.

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

Cities in Hinsdale County

Hinsdale County does not have any cities over 25,000 people. The county seat is Lake City, a tiny mountain town. All arrests in Hinsdale County are handled by the Sheriff's Office. There are no incorporated cities of significant size in this remote county.

The Sheriff's Office serves all of Hinsdale County. If you are arrested anywhere in the county, you will be processed through the Sheriff's Office and may be held locally or in a neighboring county jail.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Hinsdale County. Each has its own jail and inmate roster system. Hinsdale County inmates may be held in these neighboring facilities.