Moffat County Jail Records

Moffat County jail records are maintained by the sheriff's office in Craig. Call to locate inmates in custody.

Moffat County Sheriff's Office

The Moffat County Sheriff runs the jail in Craig, located in northwest Colorado near the Wyoming border. This jail serves a large geographic area with a small population. It holds people arrested in Moffat County and those waiting for trial or serving sentences. To find out if someone is in custody, you need to contact the sheriff's office directly since there is no online search system.

When you call the Moffat County Sheriff's Office, have the person's full name ready. A date of birth helps narrow down the search if there are common names. Staff will check the jail records and tell you if the person is in custody. They can also provide information about charges, bond amounts, and court dates. If you need to post bail, they will explain what payment methods are accepted and what the procedure is.

Finding Inmates in Moffat County

Moffat County does not have an online inmate search. This is common for rural counties in Colorado. The jail is small and handles fewer bookings than urban areas. Most arrests involve charges like DUI, drug possession, theft, assault, and domestic violence. The jail also holds people on warrants from other counties or states.

To search for an inmate, call the sheriff's office during business hours. Staff can look up anyone who is currently in custody. If the person you are looking for is not listed, they may have been released or transferred to another facility. Ask the staff if the person was ever booked into the jail. They can check recent records and tell you when someone was released if they are no longer in custody.

Booking times in Moffat County can vary depending on when the arrest happened. Late night and weekend arrests may take longer to process. If you call and the person is not in the system yet, wait a few hours and try again. The sheriff's office can estimate when the booking will be complete. Once booking is done, you can find out the bond amount and start making arrangements if the person is eligible for release.

For inmates who need to be visited or who need money deposited to their account, call the jail for instructions. Small county jails often have simpler procedures than large facilities. The staff will walk you through what you need to do. They may require you to visit in person or send money orders by mail rather than using online systems that larger jails have.

About Moffat County Jail

The Moffat County Jail in Craig serves the entire county, which covers over 4,700 square miles in northwest Colorado. Despite the large land area, the population is small. The jail holds both pre-trial detainees and sentenced inmates. Most inmates are local residents, but the jail may also house people arrested by the Colorado State Patrol on Highway 40 or other roads that pass through Moffat County.

Like other rural jails, Moffat County sometimes transfers inmates to larger facilities if the jail is full or if an inmate has special needs. Inmates with serious medical problems, mental health issues, or who need protective custody may be moved to a county with more resources. If you cannot find someone at the Moffat County Jail, ask the sheriff's office if they were transferred. They will tell you which facility has the inmate now.

Moffat County Jail follows Colorado state laws for inmate rights and jail operations. Inmates have the right to make phone calls, send and receive mail, and meet with attorneys. They also have access to medical care. If you have concerns about how someone is being treated in jail, contact the sheriff's office or file a complaint with the appropriate state agency.

Visiting Inmates at Moffat County Jail

Moffat County Jail allows inmate visitation. Call the sheriff's office ahead of time to find out the visiting schedule. Small jails often have limited hours for visits, and you may need to make an appointment. Bring a valid ID like a driver's license or state ID card. You will not be allowed to visit without proper identification.

Follow the jail's dress code when you visit. Do not wear revealing clothing, gang colors, or anything that looks like jail attire. Leave all personal belongings in your car. You cannot bring phones, bags, wallets, or keys into the jail. If you bring prohibited items, you will be turned away. Visits usually last 15 to 30 minutes depending on jail policy and how busy they are that day.

Colorado Law on Jail Records

Under C.R.S. § 17-26-118, all Colorado jails must maintain daily records of inmates. The records must include each inmate's name, date of entrance, date of birth, race, ethnicity, gender, charges, jurisdiction, bond amount, sentence term if sentenced, and release date. This information must be available to the public at all reasonable hours.

Moffat County follows this law even though they do not have an online system. You can call or visit the sheriff's office to get inmate information. Jail records are public in Colorado, so you have the right to access them. If you are denied access to public records, you can file a complaint under the Colorado Open Records Act. This law ensures that government records remain accessible to citizens and helps maintain transparency in the justice system.

Cities in Moffat County

Moffat County has a few small towns. Craig is the largest city and serves as the county seat. All arrests in Moffat County are processed at the jail in Craig.

Cities and towns in Moffat County include Craig, Dinosaur, and Maybell. None of these towns have populations over 25,000. Everyone arrested in Moffat County goes to the county jail in Craig.

Nearby Counties

Moffat County borders several other counties in northwest Colorado and extends to the Wyoming and Utah state lines. If someone was arrested near a county boundary, check these nearby jails.