Denver County Jail, CO Inmate Commissary (2024)

FAQs

How do I send a commissary to an inmate in Denver County Jail? ›

Funds for Inmates

A friend or family member can place money into an inmate's account so they can purchase personal items in the jail's commissary. Placing money into an account can be done using either a credit or debit card. This can be done online or by calling 1-866-230-7761.

If an inmate asks you to put “money on his book” so he can make commissary purchases there are several ways you can do it; You can MAIL in a money order or cash. We highly recommend that you don't send cash through the mail.

Inmate Telephone Calls

The Denver County Sheriff's Office uses a system called Global Tel Link for inmates to call collect, or use by using a prepaid account. Friends and family members of inmates can go to www.gtl.net, to learn more information or make deposits into inmates' accounts.

To send money to an incarcerated individual, you first need to open a free account with JPay.com. Once you've registered, click on the “Money” tab, select the incarcerated individual you would like to send money to, select the card you would like us to charge, and confirm your information. We'll take it from there!

While inmates may not have direct access to their bank accounts, they may still be able to receive funds from external sources, such as family members or friends, through approved channels provided by the correctional facility.

Colorado Monthly Package Program

Family and friends can order a Monthly Package for their loved ones incarcerated in the Colorado Department of Corrections. Monthly Packages consist of food and hygiene products and all products presented have been pre-approved by the Colorado Department of Corrections.

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Family and friends will exchange Cash App accounts and transfer money back and forth as a means to do something on the inside of the prison (give point and stick tattoos to each other, go to the salon within the prison, exchange contraband within the prison, etc.).

The term “money on the books” is used because prisoners are not allowed to have actual cash on their person, so each inmate has an inmate account. In fact, cash is considered contraband and not allowed by the prison.

Before you can send an e-mail you will need the inmate's DOC number. Colorado Inmate Phone System ( CIPS ) is the phone system used in Colorado correctional facilities. Colorado Department of Corrections has transitioned our communications system provider from Global Tel Link (GTL) to Securus.

How do I visit an inmate at the Denver detention center? ›

Video visits are the only way to visit someone in custody at the Downtown Detention Center (DDC). Video visits and in-person visits are both offered at the Denver County Jail (COJL). Video visitations (remote or onsite) must be scheduled through Securus.

Find the location of an inmate in Denver County

If you think the person you are looking for is being held in a Denver facility, please call 720-913-3600. If you think the person you may be looking for might be in another county, try another county or the state.

JPay generally transmits payments within one to two business days, with the exception of lockbox money order payments, which are generally processed within ten business days of receipt of the money order by JPay.

For cash and walk-in transactions using MoneyGram, a maximum limit is set at $5,000 per transaction. The DOC does not limit how much can be added to an inmate's account. An inmate's account cannot be funded anonymously. JPay provides DOC with the sender name for each transaction.

No. It is not legal for them to have cell phones and if this person is asking you to send money to somebody outside of the prison and claiming they will get them one it is likely they are doing something illegal and will be smuggling it in.

Money for an inmate's commissary account may be deposited on the GettingOut site, over the phone with a customer service representative, or at one of the kiosks at the Ada County Sheriff's Office.