Detentions Center

Detention Mission Statement
It is the mission of the Rio Blanco County Detention Center to provide a safe and secure confinement to all persons remanded to the custody of the Sheriff's office. The Detention Center services the secure detention needs of the criminal justice community, together with public safety needs for the citizens of Rio Blanco County. This is accomplished by providing housing for pretrial detainees and sentenced persons in a direct supervision environment. All incarcerations are managed by policies that hold the inmates accountable for their behavior. The Rio Blanco County Detention Center is committed to the principles of basic human rights and dignity afforded all persons incarcerated, as embodied within the Constitutions of the United States and the State of Colorado.

Policy:
Rio Blanco County Detention facility will follow the booking and bonding process as outlined in SB21-1280 and the Detention Sergeants will train all detention employees on the booking and bonding process prior to October 1, 2021. The training will be documented in the daily log and a copy of the date, time of training and who attended will be given to the Undersheriff.
House Bill 21-1280

Legal Rights Related to Posting Money Bond Pursuant to Section 16-4-102, Colorado Revised Statues

Detention Center Fees
Bond Fee Any bond completed by a Rio Blanco County deputy, will result in the defendant being charged this fee.	$10.00
Booking Fee Upon being booked into the Rio Blanco County Jail, you will be assessed this fee. This does not apply to people turning themselves in to serve a sentence. If you are not convicted of the crime you are  accused of, you will be refunded this fee.	$30.00
Work Release - In County Sentence If the court grants you the privilege to leave the jail for work, you will be assessed this fee per day.	$40.00
Work Release - Out of County Sentence If you wish to complete your out of county sentence in the Rio Blanco  County jail, you must obtain permission from RBC Jail Command Staff and have a court order allowing the transfer of your sentence.	$45.00
Weekender Fee If the court has allowed a defendant to serve a sentence on the  weekends only, the defendant will be charged this fee at every weekend check-in.	$40.00
DOC Hold The Department of Corrections will be assessed this fee, daily, for the housing of any DOC inmate.	$58.56

PROGRAMS ADMINISTERED BY THE DETENTION CENTER 
"TAC" Transport Across Colorado
"NWS" Northwest Shuttle
Victim Information and Notification Everyday "VINE"