Search Saguache County Jail Roster

Saguache County jail roster records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in Saguache. This county sits in the San Luis Valley in south central Colorado.

Saguache County Sheriff's Office

The Saguache County Sheriff runs the jail in Saguache. This office books inmates, holds them for court, and keeps the daily roster. Staff at the jail can help you find current inmates. You need to call or visit in person to get jail roster details. The Sheriff's Office is in downtown Saguache, not far from the courthouse on Fourth Street.

No online search is set up for Saguache County jail roster info right now. Call the Sheriff's Office to ask about inmates or recent arrests. They can tell you if a person is in custody, what the charges are, and when they might get out. The phone is the best way to get quick answers. If you need more than just basic info, you may need to go to the office in person. Bring ID and know the full name of the person you want to find in Saguache County.

How to Search for Saguache County Inmates

Saguache County does not have a web portal for jail roster searches. You need to contact the Sheriff's Office by phone or in person. This is common in small rural counties. Staff at the jail will look up inmates for you during business hours. When you call, have the person's full name ready. Knowing the date of arrest or booking number also helps.

Phone inquiries are free. Call the main line at (719) 655-2544 and ask for the jail desk. They can tell you if a person is in custody. They can share basic info like charges, bond amount, and court dates. Some details may not be given over the phone for privacy reasons. For more detailed records, you may need to visit the office in person and fill out a public records request form. Staff will help you with that at the front desk in Saguache County.

The Colorado Department of Corrections runs the state prison system. Their online tool at www.doc.state.co.us/oss helps you find state inmates but not county jail inmates. For Saguache County Jail, you must contact local law enforcement. VINE is another tool that works statewide. Sign up at vinelink.com to get alerts when someone is released from custody. This works for Saguache County Jail once an inmate is in the system.

About the Saguache County Jail

The jail sits in the same building as the Sheriff's Office on Pitkin Avenue in Saguache. It is a small facility that holds inmates who are awaiting trial or serving short sentences. Most inmates here are charged with misdemeanors or low-level felonies. Serious cases may end up in state prison after sentencing. The jail also holds people for other counties or federal agencies sometimes.

Jail capacity in Saguache County is limited. Because of this, the jail may transfer some inmates to nearby counties like Alamosa or Chaffee County if space runs out. The Sheriff's Office decides where to house inmates based on available beds and security needs. If you call to find someone and they are not in Saguache, ask if they were moved to another facility. Staff can tell you where they were transferred. This helps families and lawyers keep track of inmates in custody.

Visitation and Inmate Services

Visiting hours at Saguache County Jail are limited and may change. Call ahead to confirm when you can visit. All visitors must bring a valid photo ID. The jail screens visitors before they are allowed inside. Some people are not allowed to visit due to criminal history or prior issues at the jail. Children under 18 must be with a parent or guardian to visit inmates.

Inmates can make outgoing phone calls from the jail. They cannot receive incoming calls. To send money to an inmate, ask the jail staff about approved vendors. Many jails use services like Smartcomm or JPay, but each county picks its own system. Saguache County may use a different provider, so call first to make sure you send funds the right way. Mail to inmates goes through the Sheriff's Office. All incoming mail is checked before inmates get it. Do not send cash or prohibited items in the mail.

Colorado Jail Roster Laws

Colorado law requires all county jails to keep daily records. This rule comes from C.R.S. § 17-26-118. The statute says jails must track inmate names, booking dates, charges, bond amounts, and release dates. The public can access this information at reasonable hours. Saguache County follows this law by keeping a roster and sharing it when requested.

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act also affects what records are public. Under this law, arrest records are open unless a court seals them. That means anyone can request arrest info and jail rosters. Juvenile records are an exception. Colorado law blocks public access to records for inmates under 18. If you call to ask about a minor, the jail will not release that information. For adult inmates, the jail must share the basic roster details listed in the statute. This keeps the system open and accountable in Saguache County.

Cities in Saguache County

Saguache County has no cities with a population over 25,000. The main town is Saguache, which is the county seat. Other small communities include Center, Moffat, Villa Grove, and Crestone. All of these towns rely on the Saguache County Sheriff for law enforcement and jail services. If someone is arrested in any of these towns, they are taken to the county jail in Saguache. No local police departments run their own jails in Saguache County.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Saguache County. If you are not sure which county jail holds an inmate, check where the arrest happened. Each county runs its own jail system.