La Plata County Detention Center

La Plata County Detention Center, CO Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 17, 2024

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Location 742 Turner Drive, Durango, CO, 81303
Official Website http://co.laplata.co.us/departments_and_elected_officials/sheriff/detentions_0

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La Plata County County can be found in the Colorado area. Durango – is the county seat. La Plata County has a total population of 55589 and was formed in 1874.

La Plata County County has a total area of 1,689 square miles. The zip codes in La Plata County County are 81122, 81137, 81301, 81302, 81303, 81326, 81329.

La Plata County Sheriff’s Office:

The La Plata County Sheriff, Sean Smith, is the head law enforcement officer in the La Plata County county. You can reach him by calling 970-247-1157.

Address: 742 Turner Drive, Durango, Colorado, 81303, 81122, 81137, 81301, 81302, 81303, 81326, 81329.

Fax:

Phone: 970-247-1157

 

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La Plata County Detention Center is located in La Plata County County, Colorado state. The specific address of the La Plata County Detention Center is 742 Turner Drive, Durango, CO, 81303. The La Plata County Detention Center is a correctional facility that house approximately 1,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 59,000. The La Plata County Detention Center is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 970-247-1161, the La Plata County Detention Center information line, or fax at or fax970-382-1618.

Jail History and Structure

In 1984, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Durango. The justice center houses the La Plata County county sheriff, Durango police department offices, and the La Plata County Detention Center. The La Plata County county sheriff is the general overseer of the La Plata County Detention Center. Originally, the La Plata County Detention Center could house approximately 1986 inmates.

Over the years, the La Plata County Detention Center has undergone numerous modifications and eventually became one of the largest facilities in the La Plata County county.

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of La Plata County Detention Center but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The La Plata County Detention Center has a 134-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the La Plata County Detention Center.

The La Plata County Detention Center comprises three units: the girl’s detention unit, the boy’s detention unit, and the detention control center. During working hours, the staffing ratio is 1 to 7, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 12. The youth detained in the La Plata County Detention Center is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the La Plata County Detention Center, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The La Plata County Detention Center has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2011, a mental health unit was established at the La Plata County Detention Center. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the La Plata County Detention Center inmates. In 2007, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to La Plata County Detention Center inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the La Plata County Detention Center inmates participate in daily group activities, contact their loved ones frequently and attend therapy sessions. There is also a general medical facility at the La Plata County Detention Center where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

La Plata County Sheriffs Office

Address 742 Turner Drive, Durango, Colorado, 81303
Phone 970-247-1157
Website website

La Plata County Detention Center — General Information

Facility Name La Plata County Detention Center
Facility Type County Jail
Address 742 Turner Drive, Durango, CO, 81303
Capacity 293
Facility Type Adult
City Durango
Postal Code 81303
State Colorado
County La Plata County
Official Website http://co.laplata.co.us/departments_and_elected_officials/sheriff/detentions_0

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

You need to dress appropriately while visiting the La Plata County Detention Center inmate; hence transparent and tight clothes are prohibited at the La Plata County Detention Center. You will be prohibited from visiting an inmate at the La Plata County Detention Center if you have been arrested within the past year.

Some of the prohibited items at the La Plata County Detention Center include manicure kits, nail clippers, glass bottles, metallic bottle openers, and any other material that may trigger violence within the La Plata County Detention Center.

The La Plata County Detention Center is under tight security 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Whether you are an inmate or a visitor, ensure you adhere to all the La Plata County Detention Center rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the La Plata County Detention Center authorities. You can learn more through the La Plata County Detention Center’s prison website.

Visiting Hours

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Monday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Tuesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Wednesday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Thursday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Friday: 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM
Saturday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM
Sunday: 7:30 Am to 2:30 PM

Durango, La Plata County , CO Overview

mottos:
"Open Spaces and Familiar Faces"
Coordinates:
37.273267°N 107.871692°W
Country:
United States
State:
Colorado
County:
La Plata County
Incorporated:
April 27, 1881
Government:
Type:
Home Rule Municipality
Mayor:
Dean Brookie
Mayor Pro Tempore:
Kim Baxter
City Manager:
Jose Madrigal
City Council:
Barbara Noseworthy Chris Bettin Melissa Youssef
Area:
Total:
17.09 sq mi (44.26 km2)
Land:
14.69 sq mi (38.06 km2)
Water:
2.40 sq mi (6.20 km2)
Elevation:
6,512 ft (1,988 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
16,887
Estimate (2019):
18,973
Density:
1,291.30/sq mi (498.56/km2)
Demonym:
Durangoan Durangotan (informal) Durangatang (informal)
Time zone:
UTC−7 (MST)
Summer (DST):
UTC−6 (MDT)
ZIP codes:
81301-81303
Area code(s):
970
FIPS code:
08-22035
GNIS feature ID:
0202983

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