Grand County Jail

The Grand County Jail (aka the Grand County Sheriff Detention Facility) is located in Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado. It is operated by the Grand County Sheriff's Department and houses adult men and women who have been arrested by local law enforcement. 

The Grand County Sheriff detention facility houses both sentenced inmates and those awaiting trial. The jail has 50 adult beds, and operates the county work-release program. All inmates are issued an inmate handbook upon entering the facility that details their rights and responsibilities.

Inmate Search

To find out if your loved one is being held in the Grand County Jail, call the facility at 970-725-3343, or use VINE. Be prepared to provide the inmate’s full name and date of birth.

The Colorado VINE system is a service through which victims of crime can search for information regarding the custody status of their offender, and to register to receive phone calls and e-mail notifications when the offender’s custody status changes. 

The VINE toll-free number for the Colorado VINE system is (888) 263-8463. This service is provided to assist Victims of Crime who have a right to know about their offender's custody status. Click this link to register.

Bonding an Inmate out of the Grand County Jail

Call the jail to find out the type of bond required for your inmate. The bond is set by a judge according to a court-approved schedule. The purpose is to assure an inmate’s appearance in court. The amount of the bond is what it will take to release the inmate from jail.

There are three types of bonds – personal recognizance (PR), surety, and cash. PR bonds are issued by the judge and only require a signature (no money). Surety bonds require a bondsman, who will pay the bond and charge you 10 to 15 percent of the bond amount as a fee. 

Cash bonds must be paid in full with cash, debit/credit card, or money order. They can be paid online or at the Grand County Jail.

There is a $30 booking fee and a $10 bond fee for all inmates at the Grand County Jail. The expectation is that these fees will be paid at the time of bonding your inmate out of jail. But, Colorado law does allow those fees to be charged, and you do not have to pay them at the time of bonding.

Prison Insights

Visiting Hours and Rules

To make a visiting appointment, call 970-725-3343 ext 3 and speak to a detention deputy. Visiting Hours at the Grand County Jail are as follows:

• Inmates are allowed one 30 minute visit on each visiting day.
• All visitors must be 18 years of age unless accompanied by an adult or visiting a parent.
• All visitors must have a picture ID and be cleared for warrants through the detention deputy on duty.
• Visits are first come, first served
• You may bring in cash for an inmate.

Mail must be sent through the U.S. Postal Service. It will not be accepted if it is hand-delivered. Name and return address should be on all incoming envelopes. Do not send cash to your inmate –money order or cashier's check only.

How to Call an Inmate

Inmates at the Grand County Jail cannot receive incoming phone calls, however, they have access to phones and can make outgoing calls from the inmate housing area. Phone calls are recorded and may be monitored at any time.

• Inmates have collect-call phones in their cell blocks.
• Inmates may purchase a $5, $10, or $20 phone card from the commissary.
• Messages will only be delivered to an inmate in a verifiable emergency.

How to Send Money

Friends and family can bring cash for their inmate at the Grand County Jail during a visit. You can also mail your inmate a money order or cashier's check. Send those to:

Inmate's Full Name
Grand County Jail
P.O. Box 48
Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451 

Programs For Inmates

This information is not publicly available.

Pictures of Grand County Jail

Careers at Grand County Jail

If you are interested in a career with the Grand County Sheriff's Department and would like more information about the job openings at the Grand County Jail, click here or here.

The Grand County Sheriff's Department is Now Hiring Detention Deputies!

Detention Deputies work seven, 12 hour shifts in a two week period, which allows three days off one week and four days off the next. Every three months shift assignments are changed. 

Time and a half overtime is paid for all hours worked over 80. All uniforms and equipment are provided. There are frequent overtime shifts available as well as opportunities to do out-of-state extraditions and in-state transports of inmates. 

Detention Deputies have numerous opportunities for advancement, including becoming an agency instructor in fields like firearms and arrest control. They also have the opportunity to apply for the Patrol Division after working 12 – 24 months in the Jail. If selected, you must attend an in-state police academy to obtain a POST certification.