Lincoln County Jail

The Lincoln County Jail is located in Hugo, Colorado. This facility is operated by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Department and houses adult men and women who have been arrested by local county or municipal law enforcement. This is a 40-bed facility that houses both pre-trial and sentenced inmates.

Inmate Search

To find out if your loved one is being held in the Lincoln County Jail, call the facility at (719) 743-2426 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 Lincoln County Jail

Call the jail to find out the type of bond and the amount that is required for your inmate. The bond is set by a judge according to a court-approved schedule. The purpose is to make sure the defendant will appear at all his or her court dates. 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% of the bond amount as a fee (none of this money will be returned to you). 
• Cash bonds must be paid in full with cash, debit/credit card, or money order. Payment is accepted online or at the jail lobby. The full amount of a cash bond is returned once all court appearances have been made.

There is a $30 booking fee and a $10 bond fee for all inmates at the Lincoln 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.

Please call the jail if you have any questions or concerns.

Prison Insights

Visiting Hours and Rules

On-site visiting hours at the Lincoln County Jail are as follows: 

• Female inmate visitation is Saturday between 8:00 and 9:00 am, and 1:00 and 2:00 pm. 
• Male inmate visitation is Saturday between 9:00 and 11:00 am, and 2:00 to 4:00 pm.

You must be 18+ to visit an inmate, or accompanied by an adult. No items from outside will be allowed in the jail. All necessary items may be purchased from the jail commissary.

How to Call an Inmate

Inmates at the Lincoln 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.

How to Send Money

Friends and family may mail a personal check or money order to their inmate at the Lincoln County Jail via the US Postal Service. However, checks and money orders will be held for seven business days to clear payment. Cash must be delivered to the jail by hand.

Programs For Inmates

This information is not publicly available.

Pictures of Lincoln County Jail

Careers at Lincoln County Jail

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