Sedgwick County Jail Roster

Sedgwick County jail roster information is handled by the Sheriff's Office in Julesburg. This small county sits in the northeast corner of Colorado along the Nebraska border.

Sedgwick County Sheriff's Office

The Sedgwick County Sheriff operates the county jail in Julesburg. This office provides all law enforcement services for the county. The jail is very small and typically holds only a handful of inmates at any time. Most people arrested here face minor charges like DUI, domestic violence, or warrant holds. Inmates needing long-term custody may be moved to larger jails in neighboring counties. The Sheriff's Office works closely with Nebraska law enforcement since the state line is just a few miles away.

Sedgwick County has no online jail roster system. To find out if someone is in custody, call the Sheriff's Office during business hours. Staff will search their records and tell you if the person is booked into the jail. They can share basic info like charges and bond amount. For records requests, you may need to visit the office in person or send a written request by mail. The office is in the courthouse on Main Street in downtown Julesburg.

How to Search Sedgwick County Jail Records

There is no web portal for Sedgwick County jail roster searches. Phone is the easiest way to get information. Call the Sheriff's Office and ask for the jail or booking desk. Have the full name of the person you want to find. If you know the date of arrest, that helps staff locate the right record. Searches are quick since the jail holds very few inmates at any given time.

The VINE system provides another way to track inmates. Visit vinelink.com and search by name or booking number. VINE covers Sedgwick County once an inmate is entered into the statewide system. You can register for alerts that notify you when someone is released from custody. This is a free service that works across Colorado and many other states. For state prison inmates, use the Colorado Department of Corrections tool at www.doc.state.co.us/oss. That database only covers prisons, not county jails like Sedgwick County.

Written records requests can be made in person at the Sheriff's Office or by mail. Ask for a public records request form or submit a letter that describes what you need. Include your name and contact information. Staff will process the request when they have time. There may be a small fee for copies of documents. Complex requests can take longer to fulfill, but most simple roster inquiries are handled quickly in Sedgwick County.

About Sedgwick County Jail

The jail in Julesburg is attached to the Sheriff's Office and courthouse complex on Cedar Street. It has minimal capacity and is designed for short-term stays. Inmates held here are usually awaiting court hearings or serving sentences of a few days to a few months. More serious cases may lead to transfers to facilities in Logan County or another nearby county with more space. The Sheriff decides where to house inmates based on the nature of the charges and how long they will be in custody.

Sedgwick County has a small staff, so the jail operates with limited services. Medical care for inmates is handled through local providers or by transport to hospitals in Sterling or other nearby towns. Mental health services are also limited. Inmates with serious medical or mental health needs may be moved to facilities that have better resources. The rural location of the jail means fewer options for programs and services compared to urban county jails in Colorado.

Inmate Visitation and Services

Visiting hours at Sedgwick County Jail are limited. Call ahead to confirm when visits are allowed. You must bring a valid photo ID to visit an inmate. All visitors go through a security check before entering the jail area. The visiting space is small, so you may have to wait if other visitors are there. Children under 18 must be with a parent or guardian. Some inmates may not be allowed visits due to disciplinary reasons or court orders.

Inmates can make outgoing collect calls from the jail. They cannot receive calls from outside. Ask the jail staff which phone service is used to accept inmate calls. You may need to set up an account with that provider. To send money to an inmate, contact the Sheriff's Office for instructions. Each county uses different systems for inmate funds. Mail is allowed but will be opened and checked before inmates get it. Do not send cash, contraband, or anything not permitted by jail rules. If you are unsure, ask jail staff before mailing anything to an inmate in Sedgwick County.

Colorado Law on Jail Records

All Colorado county jails must maintain a daily roster under C.R.S. § 17-26-118. The law says the roster must include inmate names, booking dates, dates of birth, race, ethnicity, gender, charges, bond amounts, and release dates. This information must be available to the public at reasonable hours. Sedgwick County complies with this statute even though it does not post the roster online. You can get the same data by calling or visiting the Sheriff's Office.

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act controls public access to arrest and criminal records. Most adult arrest records are public unless a court has sealed them. Juvenile records are different. Under C.R.S. § 19-1-304, records for inmates under 18 are confidential. The jail will not release juvenile information to the general public. Only parents, guardians, and attorneys for the minor can access those records. For adult inmates, anyone can request the roster from the Sheriff's Office in Sedgwick County.

Communities in Sedgwick County

Sedgwick County has no cities with a population over 25,000. Julesburg is the county seat and largest town with around 1,200 residents. Other small communities include Ovid and Sedgwick. All law enforcement and jail services for the county are provided by the Sedgwick County Sheriff. There are no local police departments that operate their own jails. Anyone arrested in the county is taken to the jail in Julesburg.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Sedgwick County. If the jail in Julesburg is full, inmates may be transferred to neighboring counties.