The information provided here is to help make this time less difficult for you, and give you an understanding of how our jail works and what is expected from you and your loved one.
BAIL AND BONDING:
Bail and bonds are set by the courts. Sometimes the arrested party will have to see a judge before they can bond out. A bail is primarily used to assure the presence of the accused for their appearance in court. Bond is how the bail money is guaranteed to the Court. You must have either cash, money order or a cashier's check to post a cash bond. A non-refundable $10 fee must be paid in addition to the cash amount. Cashier's checks and money orders need to be made payable to the Fremont County combined courts. If you post a cash bond you must state if you want the money returned to you when the Court releases it. If the person does not go to court as scheduled, the Court can keep the cash.
Surety bonds must be done by a bondsperson. You can find a bondsperson in the yellow pages of the phone book; look under "Bail Bonds." Depending on how much bail is needed, a fee is usually charged by the bondsperson. These fees are not refundable.
PROPERTY
- The inmate must submit an Inmate Authorization Form completing the property section prior to the day the visitor will be picking up the property.
- Photo identification is required when receiving the released property.
- Property will not be released to another person without the inmate's written permission. The inmate will be asked to release excessive or valuable property to a family member or friend.
- Court clothing for inmates will only be accepted by property staff within 72 hours of a jury trial. One set of clothing only.
Effective March 1, 2005, underclothing will no longer be accepted.
WORK RELEASE INFORMATION
Contact Commander DeGarmo
VISITOR REGULATIONS AND REGISTRATION
- All visitors must read, agree to and sign this visitor registration page. Visitors must have a current and valid identification with photograph and date of birth. Children of the inmates or immediate next of kin under the age of 18 may visit if accompanied by their parent or legal guardian. Notes giving permission are not allowed and will not be accepted. The parent or legal guardian must be present at the visitation site during the entire length of the visit. All visitation rules will apply to children as well as adults.
- Contact visits are not permitted in this facility.
- Thin strapped tops or shirts, halter tops, mini-skirts, short shorts, or any other revealing clothing will not be allowed. If noticed by staff members during an approved visit, that visit will be terminated.
- Visitors bringing in illegal contraband will be subject to prosecution.
- Only two adult visitors will be allowed in the visitation room at the same time to visit an inmate.
- Each person visiting an inmate will fill out the visitor registration page.
- Any person who has not turned in a visitor registration page will not be permitted in the visitation room.
- A visitor may be allowed to make only one visit per day. Each inmate will be permitted only one visit per day.
- If a visitor has more than one blood relative in this facility at any given time, the visitor may visit that relative on the same day; however, a visitor registration page must be filled out for each individual after visitation of each relative. A visitor will not be allowed to turn in more than one request at a time.
- No visitor will be permitted to visit if he or she appears to be under the influence of alcohol or drugs.
- This is a non-smoking facility.
Visitation schedule for INMATES IN THE HOUSING OR WOMEN'S UNIT:
| PODS A & B Monday 5 PM - 7 PM Saturday 9 AM - 11 AM |
PODS C & D Tuesday 5 PM - 7 PM Saturday 9 AM - 11 AM |
| PODS E & F Friday 1 PM - 3 PM Sunday 5 PM - 8 PM |
POD G Wednesday 5 PM - 7 PM Saturday 1 PM - 3 PM |
Visiting 15 to 30 minutes long
Visitation schedule for HOLDING OR BARRACKS:
| SUNDAY 9 AM - 11 AM |
THURSDAY 5 PM - 8 PM |
Visiting 15 to 30 minutes long
INMATE MAIL:
Mail to inmates must be addressed as follows:
Inmate's Full Name
Fremont County Detention Center
100 Justice Center Road
Cañon City, CO 81212
Mail is distributed daily, except weekends and holidays. Mail will be delivered only to the person it is addressed to.
Incoming mail from attorneys or the courts will be opened by the inmate in the presence of the jail staff. Family or friends that mark mail “legal” will not be considered legal mail. Mail that is sent directly from attorneys or the courts will be handled as legal mail. All mail is screened and many things are not accepted for safety and security reasons. Mail without a return address will be returned to the Post Office.
Some things we do not accept include: Food, snacks, stamped envelopes, stamps, newspapers, magazines, clipping and photo-copied articles. Items not accepted will be returned.
Inmates may have a newspaper delivered with a subscription. Paperback books will be accepted if shipped directly from the publisher. Packages must have an itemized list on the outside of the package.
Indigent inmates are allowed to mail two letters each week for free. They can send more if they pay postage from their money account.
CORRESPONDENCE BETWEEN INMATES IS NOT ALLOWED
INMATE MONEY ACCOUNT:
Money may be sent by money order only. Personal checks or payroll checks will be returned to the sender. A money account is opened at the time an inmate comes to jail. Money in the account is used to pay fees incurred while in custody. The remainder of the money is for the inmate to use for things the jail does not issue, such as snacks, deodorant, commissary items, etc.
MESSAGES:
Staff will not give messages to inmates.
If you have an emergency message, you can call the jail and ask for the on-duty supervisor. All emergency messages will be verified before given to an inmate.
TELEPHONES:
Inmates are allowed a free local call at intake for the purpose of bonding and notifying family. All subsequent calls will be collect or the inmate may purchase a facility calling card.
You will be billed for every call you accept from the inmate.
All calls are limited to 15 minutes per call. The system will disconnect if it believes you are attempting to forward your call to another person. International calls can be made using a facility calling card. All personal calls may be monitored and recorded.
You can block your telephone number by calling the on-duty supervisor. This will prevent any calls from being made to you from the jail. If you want the block removed, the person to whom the number is listed must make a written request to have the number unblocked.