Washington County Jail & Detention Center

Washington County Jail & Detention Center, CO Inmate Search, Visitation Hours

Updated on: February 3, 2024

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Location 26861 Highway 34, Akron, CO, 80720
Official Website http://www.washcountysheriff.com/justicecenter.htm

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Washington County County can be found in the Colorado area. Akron – is the county seat. Washington County has a total population of 4938 and was formed in 1887.

Washington County County has a total area of 2,518 square miles. The zip codes in Washington County County are 80720, 80740, 80743, 80757, 80801, 80812.

 

Washington County Sex Offender Registry

Washington County Sex Offender Registry

Washington County Jail & Detention Center is located in Washington County County, Colorado state. The specific address of the Washington County Jail & Detention Center is 26861 Highway 34, Akron, CO, 80720. The Washington County Jail & Detention Center is a correctional facility that house approximately 2,000 inmates and receive an average annual booking of 46,000. The Washington County Jail & Detention Center is divided into male units and female units. In case of any inquiries, you can dial 970-345-2244, the Washington County Jail & Detention Center information line, or fax at or fax970-345-2419.

Jail History and Structure

In 1987, a criminal justice center was constructed in downtown Akron. The justice center houses the Washington County county sheriff, Akron police department offices, and the Washington County Jail & Detention Center. The Washington County county sheriff is the general overseer of the Washington County Jail & Detention Center. Originally, the Washington County Jail & Detention Center could house approximately 1469 inmates.

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

Juvenile Detention Center

It is part and parcel of Washington County Jail & Detention Center but deals with the detention and correction of offensive youths. The Washington County Jail & Detention Center has a 158-bed capacity. Counselling, health assessments, recreation, education, and intervention services are provided to the youth held at the Washington County Jail & Detention Center.

The Washington County Jail & 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 8, and during sleeping hours, the ratio is 1 to 15. The youth detained in the Washington County Jail & Detention Center is engaged daily to mitigate any room for idleness. Upon the arrival of any youth at the Washington County Jail & Detention Center, he or she will be informed of the charges and rights.

Jail Medical Facilities

The Washington County Jail & Detention Center has medical facilities to promote the well-being of the inmates. In 2005, a mental health unit was established at the Washington County Jail & Detention Center. This medical unit aims at handling any mental illness among the Washington County Jail & Detention Center inmates. In 2010, a suicide precaution unit was established. This unit was meant to cater to Washington County Jail & Detention Center inmates who attempted suicide at one point. The unit comprises special cells where the Washington County Jail & 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 Washington County Jail & Detention Center where inmates can seek medication when unwell.

Washington County Jail & Detention Center — General Information

Facility Name Washington County Jail & Detention Center
Facility Type County Jail
Address 26861 Highway 34, Akron, CO, 80720
Capacity 250
Facility Type Adult
City Akron
Postal Code 80720
State Colorado
County Washington County
Official Website http://www.washcountysheriff.com/justicecenter.htm

Visitation Rules and Prohibited Items

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

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

The Washington County Jail & 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 Washington County Jail & Detention Center rules to avoid quarrels and disagreements with the Washington County Jail & Detention Center authorities. You can learn more through the Washington County Jail & 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

Akron, Washington County , CO Overview

Coordinates:
40.164382°N 103.220685°W
Country:
United States
State:
Colorado
County:
Washington County - seat
Incorporated:
1887-09-22
Government:
Type:
Statutory Town
Area:
Total:
2.77 sq mi (7.18 km2)
Land:
2.77 sq mi (7.18 km2)
Water:
0.00 sq mi (0.00 km2)
Elevation:
4,659 ft (1,420 m)
Population (2010):
Total:
1,702
Estimate (2019):
1,723
Density:
621.57/sq mi (239.97/km2)
Time zone:
UTC-7 (MST)
Summer (DST):
UTC-6 (MDT)
ZIP code:
80720
Area code(s):
970
FIPS code:
08-00925
GNIS feature ID:
0182984
Highways:
US 34, SH 63

Directions

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