Find a Colorado Springs Jail Record Without Guessing the System
Use this guide to search the official El Paso County Sheriff inmate lookup, verify a booking number, understand money-bond rights, send mail to the correct address, schedule JailATM visits, fund an inmate account, and follow Colorado Springs court records without relying on stale roster copies.
For most Colorado Springs arrests, the public jail record belongs to the El Paso County Jail / Criminal Justice Center, not a separate city-run roster. Start with the Sheriff search, confirm with the booking desk before taking official action, then use the right jail, court, CDOC or VINE source for the next step.
Jail Address and Contacts
Colorado Springs jail searches usually point to the El Paso County Jail, also called the Criminal Justice Center or CJC. The jail, Sheriff’s administrative office, court building, pretrial office and vendor systems are separate stops.
El Paso County Jail
El Paso County Jail / CJC
2739 East Las Vegas St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Main jail phone
Use 719-390-2000 for general jail routing, visitor questions and 24-hour jail assistance.
Booking desk
Use 719-390-2151 before taking official action based on an online inmate-search result.
Sheriff’s Office
27 East Vermijo Ave.
Colorado Springs, CO 80903
719-520-7100 / 719-390-5555 after hours
How to Use the Official El Paso County Inmate Search
The official Sheriff search is the best starting point because it is tied to county custody. Many SERP results are bail-bond lead pages, outdated roster mirrors, or “city jail” pages that confuse Colorado Springs with other El Paso locations.
Open the official Sheriff search
Use the El Paso County Sheriff “Search for Inmates” page. The official fields are last name and booking number.
Search by last name first
Start with the legal last name. If there are too many matches, add more exact information. If you have the booking number, use it because it is more precise than spelling variations.
Save the full booking name
Mail, funds, legal documents, publications and staff questions require the full booking name and admit or booking number, not a nickname, abbreviation, initials or DOC number.
Confirm before paying or publishing
Call the booking desk before posting bond, driving to the jail, publishing a name, making an employment decision, or relying on a screenshot for legal or family-court use.
Use court records for case movement
The jail search answers custody and booking questions. Colorado Judicial Branch answers docket, bond hearing, court date, records, payment, transcript and court-order questions.
If the Search Shows No Result or the Record Looks Wrong
No result does not always mean the person was never arrested. Booking, release, transfer, court remand, medical movement, name mismatch or system timing can affect what appears online.
Search fixes to try first
- Search only the last name before adding first-name details.
- Try legal-name variants, maiden names, hyphenated names, suffixes and common misspellings.
- Use the booking number if family, court, attorney or staff provided it.
- Wait and recheck if the arrest happened very recently.
- Call 719-390-2151 before taking official or financial action.
Common reasons for confusion
- The person may still be in intake or medical screening.
- The person may have posted bond, been released or been transferred.
- The person may be held by another Colorado county, municipal agency, federal custody, ICE or CDOC.
- A zero-bond hold may require a court appearance before release is possible.
- Transport details are not released to the public for security reasons.
Money-Bond Rights PDF: What Families Should Know First
The El Paso County Sheriff’s Office links to an official money-bond rights PDF. This source matters because it explains what must be paid to secure release and what cannot be used to keep someone in jail.
Only the bond amount secures release
Bond fees, booking fees and other debts do not have to be paid to secure release on a money bond, including online bond posting.
Fee limits
A $10 bond fee and a maximum 3.5% credit-card payment fee may be charged as debt after release if a third-party payer does not pay them at bonding.
Six-hour release right
The PDF explains a six-hour release timeline after a PR bond or cash bond is set and required notice/payment conditions are met, unless extraordinary circumstances exist.
Bail, Zero Bond Holds and Release Timing
Bond can be posted at the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office 24 hours a day, but the court controls whether bond is available, whether it is cash-only, and whether release conditions or holds apply.
| Bond issue | Official rule | Practical move |
|---|---|---|
| Accepted payment | Bonds can be posted in cash, money order or credit/debit card under payment policies. | Bring exact information, booking number and receipts. Ask about card fees before paying. |
| $10 fee / $30 booking fee | The Sheriff’s page lists a $10 nonrefundable fee for each bond and a $30 booking fee, while also explaining that those fees are not required to secure release on money bond. | Separate “bond amount required for release” from debt or fee items. |
| Surety bond | Unless the court specifies cash-only bond, a bondsman may be hired. A bondsman typically charges 10% to 15% and may require a co-signer or collateral. | Ask about nonrefundable fees, collateral, court-date duties and co-signer responsibility. |
| Online bond | Online bond may be paid with debit or credit card; EPSO lists 719-390-2142 for online payment help. | Confirm you are paying bond, not inmate funds or phone money. |
| Zero bond | Zero bond means the inmate cannot post bond until appearing in court and the judge authorizes it. | Check the court docket and bond hearing schedule instead of calling a bondsman first. |
| Complaint path | EPSO lists Internal Affairs at 719-520-7345 and SHROTSComplaints@elpasoco.com for bond-rights complaints. | Keep receipts, names, timestamps and screenshots if there is a bond-rights dispute. |
Pretrial PR Bond Report Order: What the PDF Adds
El Paso County Justice Services publishes a Supervised PR Bond Report Order PDF. It is useful because it shows what can happen after release on a supervised personal recognizance bond.
Call within 24 hours
A person ordered to contact Pretrial Services must call 719-520-7070 within 24 hours, between 10:00 a.m. and 1:00 p.m. only.
Testing intake location
If breath alcohol or drug-use monitoring is ordered, the PDF lists El Paso County Public Health Laboratory at 1675 W. Garden of the Gods Rd., Suite 2044.
48-hour monitoring deadline
Monitoring intake must happen within 48 hours, Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 12:30 p.m., with no intakes on the first Wednesday of the month.
Inmate Funds, Access Corrections and Phone Accounts
Inmate-account money is separate from bond, phone accounts, court payments, attorney fees and commissary food packages. Use the right system and address before sending funds.
Accepted jail-account deposits
- Cash, cashier’s checks, official checks or money orders may be accepted 24/7 at the main transaction window.
- No personal checks are accepted.
- No change is available.
- Access Corrections is listed for online/mobile deposits.
- Access Corrections phone deposit number listed by EPSO: 1-866-394-0490.
Phone-account routing
- EPSO lists Correct Solutions for prepaid phone accounts.
- Correct Solutions Service Department number listed: 877-618-3516.
- Phone money is not the same as bond money.
- Phone money is not the same as personal-mail or legal-mail handling.
- Keep receipts and inmate booking details together.
Mailing inmate funds
Use only cashier’s checks or money orders where allowed. Do not include personal correspondence or photos in the same envelope.
El Paso County Jail
Attn: Bookkeeping – Inmate Funds
2739 East Las Vegas Street
Colorado Springs, CO 80906-1522
Personal Mail Scanning Rules and Jonesboro Address
EPSO uses a third-party mail vendor for personal incoming correspondence, including pictures. Personal mail is scanned and reviewed before being made available to the inmate on a tablet.
Personal mail address
Use the full booking name and admit/booking number, not DOC number.
El Paso County Sheriff’s Office
Inmate Full Name and Admit/Booking Number
P.O. Box 16120
Jonesboro, AR 72401
Personal mail rules
- Include the sender’s first and last name and complete return address.
- Use the inmate’s full booking name and admit or booking number.
- Do not send funds, publications or legal mail to the personal-mail vendor address.
- Do not drop mail off at the facility.
- For best results, send mail no larger than 8.5 by 11 inches.
Legal Mail, Packages, Books and Photos
Legal mail, government documents, packages, parcels and publications do not go to the Jonesboro personal-mail scanning address. They use the jail’s physical address and stricter rules.
Legal / packages / government documents
Use this address for legal mail, packages, parcels and government-issued documents where allowed.
Inmate’s Full Booking Name & Admit Number/Booking Number
El Paso County Jail
2739 E. Las Vegas St.
Colorado Springs, CO 80906-1522
Legal mail limits
- Legal mail must come from courts, counsel, officials or other verifiable legal/government entities.
- Family or friend mail is not treated as legal mail.
- The sender’s agency, full name and complete address must be clear.
- The mailroom must be able to verify legal mail or it will be rejected.
- Legal-return envelopes must be fully filled out with printed postage.
Books and publications
Only new, unused paperback publications with standard binding are allowed, sent directly from a publisher or authorized online distributor. EPSO lists a limit of two publications per package.
Publication problems
Do not send hardcover publications, loose inserts, spiral bindings, Amazon Marketplace items, Colorado-origin newspapers, blank journals, oversized items or material involving pornography, weapons, violence, gangs, chemicals or drug materials.
Photo limits
Photos cannot be pornographic, lewd, nude or include nude infants. Photos over 4×6 inches are rejected, and a maximum of 10 pictures is allowed.
JailATM Video Visitation Rules
El Paso County Jail visits are conducted through a video visitation system using monitors and handsets. Public visitors do not see the inmate in person.
Scheduling
Visitors schedule visits online through JailATM.com. The EPSO visit week begins Sunday and ends Saturday.
Registration details
Visitors may need first and last name matching ID, address, phone, email, date of birth and photo ID or driver license.
Visit length
EPSO’s FAQ says online visits are scheduled for 15 or 30 minutes.
Reasons visits get canceled
- The visit is not scheduled during the inmate’s unlock time.
- The visit exceeds the inmate’s allowed visit count.
- The visitor profile is incomplete or missing photo/data.
- Either party violates order or conduct rules.
- A protection order forbids communication.
Dress and behavior reminders
- Government-issued photo ID is required.
- No sheer or see-through clothing.
- Undergarments may not be worn as outer garments.
- Visits may be terminated for exposure or disruptive conduct.
- Refunds for changed or canceled visits are handled through JailATM.
Professional and Attorney Visit Rules
Professional visits have separate rules. EPSO defines professional visits as non-personal visits connected to a case, evaluation, investigation or incarceration-related service.
Who is professional
Professionals include recognized people with advanced training or education connected to the inmate’s legal case, evaluation, investigation or jail programs.
Timing
The jail is open 24/7, and professionals are encouraged to visit during normal business hours, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.; after-hours visits may be available.
Scheduling
EPSO lists in-person, Webex and JailATM video options for professionals. Webex requests should be emailed to cjcfrontdesk@elpasoco.com.
Property Release and Accepted Items
Do not bring random property to the jail after booking. EPSO says no property is accepted once an inmate is formally booked, except limited items such as prescription glasses, pre-approved prescription medications, clothes for jury trials, state ID, passports, and vehicle or house keys.
Property release
An inmate can release property to a specific identified person after completing a Personal Property Release form.
ID required
The person receiving property must present valid picture identification before property is released.
Pickup window
EPSO says property can be picked up 24 hours a day at the transaction window in the CJC lobby.
Records, Warrants and Court Routing
Some questions are not answered by the jail roster. Use the correct El Paso County or Colorado Judicial contact path depending on whether you need a jail booking detail, a court case, a records request or a warrant question.
Sheriff records requests
For criminal records, CORA or body-worn camera requests, EPSO lists Records Requests at 719-520-7177 and SHRRecordsRelease@elpasoco.com.
Court warrant information
EPSO’s contact page lists court warrant information at 719-452-5000, option 6.
General court questions
El Paso County’s 4th Judicial District page lists general court questions at 719-452-5000 and 04SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us.
Court, Dockets, CDOC and VINE Follow-Up
The jail lookup is not the final legal record. Use the court, CDOC and VINE sources for the specific kind of follow-up you need.
El Paso County Judicial Building
The Colorado Judicial Branch lists the El Paso County Judicial Building at 270 S. Tejon St., Colorado Springs, CO 80903.
Docket and records
Use the Colorado Judicial Branch El Paso County page for dockets, bond hearing schedule, virtual courtrooms, records request, transcripts, payments and court-controlled case details.
Court records questions
The court page lists records-request questions at 719-452-5490. Court records are different from a Sheriff booking record.
Colorado DOC
Use Colorado Department of Corrections offender search only after a person has moved into state custody or CDOC supervision.
Colorado VINE
Use VINELink / Colorado VINE for custody-status notification where available, especially if you need release, transfer or custody-change alerts.
Court scam warning
Colorado Judicial Branch displays a warning about fraudulent court-appearance text messages. Do not click unexpected links or pay demands from a text message.
Local Practical Tips Before You Call, Drive or Pay
These steps prevent the most common Colorado Springs jail search mistakes: wrong El Paso County, wrong mail address, wrong payment bucket, wrong court source or wrong building.
Before calling the jail
- Search the official EPSO inmate page first.
- Write down the full booking name and admit/booking number.
- Use 719-390-2151 before taking official action from an online result.
- Ask one task at a time: custody, bond, mail, visit, money, phone, property or court.
- Do not ask jail staff for legal advice.
Before mailing or paying
- Use Jonesboro, AR only for personal scanned mail.
- Use the Las Vegas Street jail address for legal mail, packages and inmate funds where allowed.
- Do not send cash through the mail.
- Confirm whether you are paying bond, inmate funds, phone money or court fees.
- Keep receipts, confirmation numbers and court-date paperwork.
Map to El Paso County Jail in Colorado Springs
Use this map for the El Paso County Jail / Criminal Justice Center at 2739 East Las Vegas Street. Use the court address at 270 S. Tejon Street for court dockets, records, hearings and filings.
Official Links After You Understand the Process
Use these links only when you are ready for the specific task. Each link is included because it answers a custody, bond, mail, visit, deposit, court, CDOC or notification question.
Frequently Asked Questions
What is the official Colorado Springs jail inmate search?
The official search is the El Paso County Sheriff “Search for Inmates” page. It lets users search by last name or booking number for people held in the El Paso County Jail / Criminal Justice Center.
Where is the Colorado Springs jail located?
The El Paso County Jail / Criminal Justice Center is located at 2739 East Las Vegas St., Colorado Springs, CO 80906.
What phone number should I call before taking official action?
The Sheriff’s inmate search page says not to take official action based on online data without contacting the El Paso County Sheriff’s Office booking desk at 719-390-2151.
What is the main El Paso County Jail phone number?
The main jail phone number listed by the Sheriff’s Office is 719-390-2000.
What is the personal mail address for El Paso County Jail inmates?
Personal mail should be addressed to: El Paso County Sheriff’s Office, Inmate Full Name and Admit/Booking Number, P.O. Box 16120, Jonesboro, AR 72401.
Can I send legal mail to the Jonesboro personal-mail address?
No. Funds, publications and legal mail should not be sent to the personal-mail vendor address. Legal mail and approved packages use the El Paso County Jail address at 2739 E. Las Vegas St., Colorado Springs, CO 80906-1522.
How do Colorado Springs jail video visits work?
El Paso County Jail uses a video visitation system. Public visitors schedule visits through JailATM. Visits are conducted over monitors and handsets, and visitors do not see the inmate in person.
How long are El Paso County Jail online visits?
EPSO’s FAQ says online visits are scheduled for 15 or 30 minutes.
What does zero bond mean in El Paso County?
Zero bond means the inmate cannot post bond until appearing in court and the judge authorizes bond. Check the court docket or bond hearing schedule for next movement.
Do bond fees or booking fees have to be paid to secure release?
The official money-bond rights PDF says bond fees, booking fees and other debts never need to be paid to secure a person’s release on money bond, including when bond is posted online. The payer needs only to pay the bond amount.
Where do I check Colorado Springs court records after finding an inmate?
Use the Colorado Judicial Branch El Paso County page for dockets, bond hearing schedule, virtual courtrooms, records requests and court-controlled case details.
When should I use Colorado DOC instead of the El Paso County inmate search?
Use Colorado DOC offender search only when the person is in state-prison custody or under CDOC supervision. Use the El Paso County Sheriff search first for fresh Colorado Springs county-jail bookings.
Final Practical Takeaway
A useful Colorado Springs jail inmate search is not just typing a name into Google. Use the official El Paso County Sheriff search first, save the full booking name and booking number, confirm official action with the booking desk, read the bond-rights PDF before paying, use the Jonesboro address only for personal mail, and schedule visits through JailATM.
That workflow prevents the biggest mistakes: trusting stale roster copies, sending legal mail to the scanning vendor, paying phone money instead of bond, missing a zero-bond court appearance, discussing case facts on monitored systems, or treating a booking record as a conviction.