La Plata County Detention Center Inmate Search

December 2024

La Plata County Detention Center is a minimum security jail which falls under jurisdiction of La Plata, CO. The jail is maintained and operated by sheriffs in La Plata County. Offenders from the Police and City jails are transferred to the jail after the paper work is done. They usually stay in the jail, until they are sentenced, acquitted or released on bail. It houses inmates on temporary hold, typically serving less than a year jail term. Most of the inmates in La Plata County Detention Center are convicted for misdemeanor offenses like driving under the influence, fighting/assault, theft etc. It provides basic amenities to the inmates like bathroom facility, 3 meals daily, education program and TV facility. It also provides work release program and other specialized services to the inmates.

Location

742 Turner Drive
Durango, Colorado 81303

County

La Plata County

Phone Number

970-247-1161

Contact Email

[email protected]

Facility Type

County Jail

Inmate Capacity

293

Website

co.laplata.co.us

Fax Number

970-382-1618

Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

Q. How do I find out if someone is currently detained at La Plata County Detention Center?

  • La Plata County Detention Center maintains an online inmate list where one can find the list of detainees. The list is updated usually fairly frequently. To check the inmate roster please visit La Plata County Detention Center Sheriff Department website. If that doesn't work, another good way to find someone is to call the Durango police department at 970-247-1161 and find out about the inmate directly.

Q. What if you are not able to find the inmate in La Plata County Detention Center?

  • It means the inmate is transferred to nearby county jail or state prison facility or is released from jail. Check Colorado inmate search page for more details on how to search for an inmate in Colorado.

Q. What are the visitation rules of La Plata County Detention Center?

  • Any individual with valid government ID and who isn’t on felony probation is allowed to visit an inmate. Children below 18 years, must be accompanied by a legal guardian.

  • For more information one can call 970-247-1161.

La Plata County Detention Center Visitation Hours

Sunday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Monday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Tuesday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Thursday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.
Friday

7:30 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.
Saturday

9:00 a.m. to 11:00 a.m.

12:30 p.m. to 4:00 p.m.

5:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m.

Map & Directions for La Plata County Detention Center