Communicating with an Inmate
[…] up an account, and buy prepaid phone minutes. You can put money on the inmate’s phone account using a kiosk located in the jail lobby. During booking, inmates are allowed a limited number of free calls. During their stay, inmates can make prepaid phone calls and collect calls. Inmate telephones may be monitored and recorded. […]
Inmates
Inmates @ DCSO Every inmate has a concerned family or friend. You want to help. But where do you start? You may not even know where they are. Foremost, know that we’re committed to treating inmates with dignity and respect. Here’s where you can find out if they’re being held in our jail. […]
Professional Visits
Professional Visits All professional visitors seeking entry to the facility to meet with inmates are subject to a background screening and approval process PRIOR to entry. This includes attorneys, clergy, mental health and competency evaluators, private investigators, paralegals, social workers, and case workers. Family members and friends of inmates must utilize video visitation services. […]
Reintegration
[…] needs of Douglas County and works with a specialized and vulnerable population. There are no shelters in Castle Rock and with no public transportation, options for releasing inmates to go home or leave the county are very limited. The transportation of inmates is the primary duty of the position but is also responsible for […]
Fees and Charges
Inmate Fees & Charges From the time an inmate is booked into jail until the day they’re released, they face fees and charges to pay for their needs. Learn how to deposit money into an inmate’s account. Booking Fee $30.00 Bonding Fee $10.00 per bond Photocopying See Below $1.00 for first 5 pages; $0.25 for each […]
Inmate Bonding
[…] Bonding Out Process In most cases, judges set bonds for people who go to jail, which allows them to get out of jail during the criminal process. Inmates learn how much money their bail is when they’re booked. You can find an inmate’s bond by visiting our Inmate Inquiry. The amount of the bond […]
Inmate Visitation
Inmate Visitation * Video Visits * Inmates are allowed non-contact video visits only, unless the visits are from attorneys, clergy and other professionals. The number and length of visits are based upon the inmate’s housing unit and classification. How does a video visit work? Friends and family must create a Securus Online® account by […]
Money
Inmates & Money If an individual has cash when they are booked, it is deposited into an account under the inmate’s name (U.S. currency only). When inmates get out of jail, staff will refund their money in a prepaid MasterCard. No personal or company checks will be deposited. Inmates are not allowed to transfer […]
What to Expect
[…] arrested, they are brought to the jail located at 4000 Justice Way in Castle Rock, Colorado. The jail is located in the Robert A. Christensen Justice Center. The inmates are interviewed while deputies fill out paperwork about their arrest. Then, they are photographed, fingerprinted and a sample is taken of their DNA with a mouth […]
Collaborative Program For Reintegration
[…] District Public Defenders Office, Probation, Douglas County Community Of Care Network (DC Cares), AD Works!, and AllHealth Network. The reintegration program is a collaborative effort to provide inmates with tools that will assist them in overcoming the barriers that inmates face upon their release from jail. The group meets weekly to discuss the needs […]
Inmate Activities and Programs
Inmate Activities & Programs Our jail offers several programs for inmates to earn an education and undertake personal growth. We believe by giving inmates the opportunity to better themselves, they may be less likely to re-offend and return to the community as productive, law-abiding citizens. Sample Programs : LexisNexis, a computer-based legal resource Alcoholics […]
Health, Welfare & Safety of Inmates
Health, Welfare & Safety of Inmates Health : Everyone who is arrested receives a medical assessment during booking. Inmates receive a full physical within the first 14 days of custody. Our mental health staff is available daily to meet the needs of people in custody. Our facility has medical staff on duty 24/7. Our […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Opens New Medical Unit to Take Care of Inmates, Saves Taxpayer Money and Resources
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office has opened our new eight bed medical unit and is already taking care of inmates with medical needs. The medical unit is part of the completion of the justice center expansion project. The ability to house inmates with medical needs saves money and resources for the county and ultimately, taxpayers. […]
Work Release Program
Work Release Program The work release program offers judges an alternative placement option for sentencing. It allows inmates to maintain employment and provide for their families. In a balance between public safety and the need for the inmate to work, there are strict requirements for participation in the work release program. Requirements : Court […]
Douglas County Sheriff’s Office Investigating Inmate Death
(Douglas County, CO) The Douglas County Sheriff’s Office is investigating the death of an inmate at the Douglas County Detention Center. At approximately 5:05 p.m. on May 23rd, 2024, a deputy delivered dinner to the inmate’s cell and noticed him unconscious and not breathing. Deputies and medical personnel immediately started lifesaving efforts. Castle Rock Fire […]