Access Lake County Jail Roster

The Lake County Jail roster includes inmates held in Leadville, the highest incorporated city in North America. Contact the Sheriff's Office for current inmate info and booking details.

Lake County Sheriff's Office and Jail

The Lake County Jail serves a high mountain county with about 7,500 residents. The facility is located in Leadville at over 10,000 feet elevation. The Sheriff's Office runs the jail and keeps custody of all arrestees. Contact the Sheriff's Office for inmate info since there is no online roster at this time.

Lake County includes Leadville and the surrounding mountain areas. The jail holds people waiting for trial or serving short sentences. All arrests in the county go through this facility. The jail staff work under the Sheriff and follow all Colorado rules for custody and care of inmates in Lake County.

How to Find Inmates in Lake County

Finding inmates in Lake 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 best results.

You can also check the state inmate locator if you think the person may be in a Colorado prison. 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. Some people move from county jail to state prison after conviction in Lake County.

In-person visits to the jail can also help. Go to the Sheriff's Office in Leadville 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 in the area, though Leadville is remote and hard to reach during winter months.

Steps to Find an Inmate

• Call Lake 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

Lake County Jail Operations

The Lake County Jail is a small mountain 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 provides basic services like meals, medical care, and access to legal counsel.

High altitude can affect inmates at the Lake County Jail. The facility sits at over 10,000 feet in Leadville. Medical staff monitor inmates for altitude sickness and other health issues. Some inmates may need to transfer to lower elevations if they have serious medical conditions that worsen at high altitude.

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 Lake County.

Booking and Release in Lake County

When someone is arrested in Lake 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.

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 Lake 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.

Booking Process Overview

• Arrest and transport to Lake County Jail
• Intake and personal property inventory
• Photo and fingerprint collection
• Warrant check and criminal history search
• Medical screening including altitude assessment
• 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. Lake 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.

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 Lake County and across Colorado.

Inmate Services in Lake County

Inmates at the Lake 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.

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 Leadville.

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 Lake County.

Cities in Lake County

Lake County does not have any cities over 25,000 people. The county seat is Leadville, the highest incorporated city in North America at over 10,000 feet. All arrests in Leadville and elsewhere in Lake County go to the county jail.

The Sheriff's Office serves all of Lake County including the Twin Lakes area. If you are arrested anywhere in the county, you will be booked at the jail facility in Leadville.

Nearby Counties

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