Search Larimer County Jail Bookings, Bond Status and Criminal Court Dates
Need to know whether someone was booked in Fort Collins, what bond was set, or when the next hearing is? Use the Sheriff’s live inmate tool for present custody, the booking and release reports for recent movement, and Colorado Judicial Branch tools for the court case.
This guide shows what to enter, what each result means, how to arrange video visitation or inmate contact, and who to call when a record does not appear.
2405 Midpoint Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525
LCSO does not call demanding payment for release, bond or an ankle monitor.
970-498-5110 · Mon–Fri 8am–5pm
Hang up and call the Larimer County Jail directly at 970-498-5200. Do not pay by gift card, cryptocurrency, wire transfer, Venmo, Zelle or another method requested during an unsolicited call.
What do you need to do right now?
Select the situation closest to yours. This helper runs only in your browser and does not request or collect a person’s name, birth date, case number or other private details.
Use the Record Source That Matches the Question
Larimer County jail, sheriff records and court systems answer different questions. Opening the wrong portal is the main reason users cannot find the detail they need.
What you need | Start here | What to prepare | What to verify |
|---|---|---|---|
Current jail custody | At least two letters of the last name | DOB, Jail ID, inmate number, agency, charge, bond and court date | |
Bookings on a known day | Booking date and, if known, arresting agency | Arrest date, location, charge, hold reason and bond | |
Recent release | Name and approximate release day | Release entry and whether another hold or transfer may exist | |
Court case or disposition | Date plus name, case number, county or courthouse | Court, division, hearing, charges and final disposition | |
Sheriff arrest summary or booking photo | Name, DOB, incident details and email | Requested record type, fee invoice and delivery method | |
Colorado criminal-history check | Accurate legal-name details and payment | That it is a Colorado name-based check, not a nationwide search |
What to Do When Someone Was Arrested Today
Ask whether the arrest was made by the Larimer County Sheriff, Fort Collins Police, Loveland Police, Colorado State Patrol or another agency. The agency case number can help later.
A person may be physically at the jail before the public search finishes updating. Search again with only the first two or three letters of the surname.
Call 970-498-5200 and ask whether the person is in custody. Have the legal name and date of birth ready.
These identifiers help with bond, commissary, mail and later calls. Also record the charge authority, bond type, bond amount and case number.
Use the court date shown in the inmate record, then verify it through the official Colorado docket or the Larimer County Court at 970-494-3500.
Release can be delayed by additional holds, another warrant, court paperwork, electronic monitoring or normal processing. Confirm status directly with the jail.
How to Search the Larimer County Jail Roster by Name
The official search is intended for people currently shown in Larimer County Jail custody. Start broadly; the portal requires at least two letters of the last name.
Use the Sheriff’s Inmate Search, not a paid people-search form or an advertisement.
Begin with the first two or three surname letters. Do not fill unnecessary fields or add punctuation.
Compare spelling and date of birth before opening the detailed record.
Write down the Jail ID, inmate number, arrested time, arresting agency and agency case number.
Check the charge description, authority, warrant or docket number, bond type and bond amount. These are booking-stage details, not proof of conviction.
Record the case number and upcoming court date, then verify the hearing through Colorado Judicial Branch records.
Current Inmates, Booking Reports, Releases and Incident Logs
Tool | Best use | What it can show | Important limit |
|---|---|---|---|
Someone believed to be in custody now | Identity, agency, charges, bond and upcoming court dates | A released or transferred person may no longer appear | |
Who was booked on a specific day | Inmate number, arrest details, charge and bond | A booking does not establish guilt or final disposition | |
Checking recent jail release activity | Immediate, pending and day-based releases | Release from this jail does not rule out another hold, transfer or supervision | |
Finding sheriff incident activity by date | Incident-level information | An incident is not automatically an arrest or court conviction |
Confirm the Record Belongs to the Correct Person
How to Find Bond Information and Post a Larimer County Bond
Larimer County says bonds can be posted 24 hours a day. First use the inmate search to obtain the bond type, amount, inmate number and Jail ID.
Cash bonds can be posted at the kiosk near the jail entrance. Larimer County lists facility locator number 280525.
The county links to AllPaid and lists 1-888-604-7888. Confirm the person and payment details before submitting.
Jail staff accept money orders and cashier’s checks made payable as directed to the Court Clerk or Clerk of Courts.
Common bond types shown by Larimer County
Bond type | How it generally works | Important caution |
|---|---|---|
PR / Personal Recognizance | Release is tied to the defendant’s signature rather than an upfront payment. | Failure to appear can create liability for the bond amount. |
PR-Cosign / PR-Surety | A co-signer promises the person will appear. | The co-signer may become liable if the defendant fails to appear. |
Cash / Cash-Surety | The full amount is paid by an accepted method. | Funds may be forfeited for failure to appear; confirm who is listed to receive any return. |
Surety bond | A licensed bail bond agent posts the bond. | Larimer County says the agent’s fee is generally 10–15% and non-refundable. |
Property bond | Real estate secures the bond through the Court Clerk. | These are uncommon and cannot simply be completed at the jail kiosk. |
Colorado bond-release rights posted by the jail
Larimer County’s posted notice says a person whose release conditions are satisfied should generally be released within six hours unless extraordinary circumstances apply. The notice also explains that a third-party payer does not have to appear in person and that bond paperwork should include the next court date and legal-rights information.
Find Larimer County Criminal Court Dates and Case Records
The Sheriff’s booking record shows arrest-stage information. Use Colorado Judicial Branch tools for hearings, filings and the official case disposition.
Go to the official docket search. A date is required, plus at least one additional filter.
Use Larimer County, the Larimer County Justice Center or Loveland County Court as appropriate.
Enter the case number when available. Otherwise use first name, last name, court type or division to narrow the result.
Match the name, case number, courthouse, division, date and time. Save the docket information rather than relying on memory.
Use the Larimer court record request or email the clerk at 08RecordRequest@judicial.state.co.us.
Only the court can change a court date. Call 970-494-3500 when the online information is unclear.
Fort Collins, CO 80521
970-494-3500
Clerk services: Monday–Friday, 7:30am–4:30pm
Loveland, CO 80537
970-622-2100
Clerk services: Monday–Friday, 8am–noon and 1pm–5pm
Request Larimer County Arrest Reports, Booking Photos and Charge Summaries
The LCSO Records Unit uses an online JustFOIA request form for case files, CAD notes, 911 calls, booking photographs, case photographs, video, audio, arrest records and charge summaries.
Use the official LCSO Records Unit page and select the online records request.
State whether you need an arrest summary, incident report, booking photo, 911 audio, CAD notes or another specific item.
Add the person’s full name, date of birth, incident date, location, agency case number and your email when known.
The unit invoices applicable fees before completing the request. The page lists reports at $0.25 per page and a card convenience charge of 2.25% plus a $0.25 processing fee.
Specific incident records are not normally immediate; the Sheriff’s page says they are typically available in about 10–14 days.
LCSO does not maintain official court dispositions. Call Larimer County Court at 970-494-3500 or use court records.
2501 Midpoint Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Monday–Friday, 8am–5pm; closed weekends and holidays.
How Larimer County Jail Video Visits Work
Larimer County encourages contact through video visitation. The inmate must initiate the visit request, and off-site visits can use a compatible smartphone or an internet-connected computer with a webcam and microphone.
Check the live inmate search before paying or planning a visit. A transfer or release changes the correct visitation system.
Use the GettingOut route linked from the official visitation page.
The public page says visitation requests must be initiated by inmates. Off-site visitation is offered seven days a week without advance scheduling.
Test the device before the visit. Vendor problems or refund questions go to the video-visitation vendor.
Visits are monitored and recorded. Gang-related symbols or colors, vulgar content, nudity and sexually explicit activity are prohibited.
Visits conflicting with court or inmate work are not honored, and staff may deny, change or cancel a visit.
Contact a Larimer County Inmate Without Using the Wrong Address
Inmates make collect or prepaid calls. Calls are limited to 15 minutes, monitored and recorded. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls.
Registered contacts can use GettingOut. Messages are not confidential, so do not send privileged or sensitive information.
Letters, pictures and drawings are scanned and delivered on inmate tablets. The address must include “BN#” with the booking number.
Personal mail format
Inmate Name, BN#BookingNumber
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Find the booking number in the official inmate search. Mail without the required “BN#” format may not be delivered.
Attorney-client privileged mail
Inmate’s Name
2405 Midpoint Drive
Fort Collins, CO 80525
The county states that privileged attorney-client mail continues to go directly to the facility rather than the digital-mail scanning address.
The official communication page links to ConnectNetwork AdvancePay, which places funds on the contact’s telephone number.
Call 970-498-5200 and ask for a supervisor. Verified attorneys and professional visitors can use option 6 for a free non-recorded line.
Add Money to a Larimer County Inmate Account Safely
Use the inmate search and save the correct name, booking number and inmate details before opening a payment vendor.
Use the TouchPay route linked from Larimer County’s official Inmate Money page.
The Sheriff’s page specifically tells users to select commissary when creating the payment account.
Check every identifier before payment and save the receipt or confirmation number.
Call 1-866-232-1899 for payment-vendor assistance.
Find Criminal Defense Help for a Larimer County Case
Fort Collins, CO 80524
Use the Colorado Bar Association’s Licensed Lawyer directory and select criminal or traffic help. Verify the lawyer’s status and experience before hiring.
Applying for the Colorado Public Defender
The state Public Defender does not represent municipal or federal criminal cases.
Call 970-493-1212, press 0 if directed, or visit the office for application guidance.
Prepare income proof such as pay stubs, tax returns, employer letters or benefit-award information.
Submitting an application does not itself appoint counsel. The court determines eligibility and appointment.
The Colorado Public Defender’s application guidance says people currently in jail automatically qualify for its services, but the office still needs the case information.
Register for Custody Notifications and Victim Support
Use VINELink or call 888-263-8463 to search eligible custody information and register for notifications.
970-498-5149
2501 Midpoint Drive, Fort Collins, CO 80525
Use Larimer County’s Victim/Witness Assistance route for prosecution-related support.
Check Warrant Information and Prepare to Turn Yourself In
The Sheriff’s quick links direct users with outstanding-warrant questions to 970-498-5100, option 5. Do not treat an arrest website or “most wanted” page as a complete warrant clearance.
Use the official Sheriff quick links and call the listed warrant-information route.
Never follow, contact or attempt to detain a listed person. Call 911 for an emergency or 970-416-1985 for non-emergency information.
Larimer County’s preparation tips before surrender
Where Did the Person Go After Leaving the Larimer Jail Search?
Possible situation | Next official check | What the result may mean |
|---|---|---|
Released from Larimer County Jail | The person left this jail, but may still have court conditions, another hold or supervision | |
Transferred to another Colorado county | Search the receiving county’s official jail roster | Court transport, a separate warrant or another agency may control custody |
Sentenced to Colorado state prison | The person may have moved from county pretrial custody into state corrections | |
Federal custody | Federal detainees and inmates are not reliably located through county or state-prison searches | |
No public result | Call the jail and handling court | Booking delay, juvenile confidentiality, sealed record, medical status or another restriction may apply |
Larimer County Jail and Justice Center Maps
These locations serve different purposes. The jail handles custody, bond intake and jail operations; the Justice Center handles court filings, hearings and official case records.
Fort Collins, CO 80525
Fort Collins, CO 80521
Check Whether a Colorado Arrest or Criminal Case Can Be Sealed
Colorado uses different routes for arrests with no charges, non-conviction records, eligible convictions, automatic sealing and juvenile expungement. Eligibility depends on the case outcome, offense and waiting period.
Do not begin with a private mugshot page. Obtain the case number and final outcome from the court.
Use the official Seal My Case page to identify the correct process.
Select arrest with no charges, non-conviction, conviction, automatic sealing or juvenile expungement as applicable.
Use the forms and filing route linked by Colorado Judicial. A private removal request does not replace court sealing.
After the official record changes, send the exact URL and redacted court documentation through this site’s content-removal policy and contact page.
Common Larimer County Arrest-Search Scenarios
Search with two surname letters, then call 970-498-5200 if booking has not appeared. Ask for the inmate number, Jail ID and bond status.
Check for another hold or monitoring requirement and ask the jail whether the bond paperwork is complete. Do not pay a second caller.
Check the release page, court docket, Colorado DOC route and federal locator. A missing jail result does not explain the next custody stage by itself.
Submit a precise Sheriff Records request. Include the person, DOB, date, agency case number and requested record type.
Contact the Fort Collins Public Defender and complete the financial application if out of jail. The court decides appointment.
Get the official disposition, review Colorado sealing eligibility, then send the private site the exact URL and redacted official proof.
Larimer County Jail, Court and Record Resources
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Larimer County Arrest Records FAQs
How do I search Larimer County jail inmates by name?
Open the official Larimer County inmate search, type at least two letters of the last name and select a matching name. Confirm the date of birth, Jail ID, inmate number, arresting agency, charges, bond and court information before deciding it is the correct person.
How can I see who was recently booked in Larimer County?
Use the official Larimer County Booking Report and choose the booking day. You can also narrow by arresting agency. The report may show the inmate number, arrest information, charge, hold reason and bond, but a booking does not prove guilt.
What number do I call to ask whether someone is in Larimer County Jail?
Call the Larimer County Jail at 970-498-5200. Have the person’s full legal name and date of birth ready. Jail staff cannot provide legal advice or guarantee a release time.
How do I find the bond amount for a Larimer County inmate?
Open the official inmate search, select the correct person and review the bond type and bond amount beside the charge or warrant information. Save the inmate number and Jail ID before using the county’s bond instructions.
Can a Larimer County bond be posted at any time?
Larimer County says bonds can be posted 24 hours a day. Available methods can include the jail lobby kiosk, online or telephone payment through the county-linked vendor, money order, cashier’s check or a licensed bond agent, depending on the bond type.
How do I find a Larimer County criminal court date?
Use the Colorado Judicial Branch docket search. Enter the hearing date and at least one additional filter such as Larimer County, courthouse, case number or party name. Call the Larimer County Court at 970-494-3500 if the docket is unclear.
How do I request a Larimer County arrest report or booking photo?
Use the Larimer County Sheriff Records page and submit the online records request. Identify the exact record needed and provide the name, date of birth, incident date, location or agency case number when available. Court dispositions must be requested from the court.
How does Larimer County Jail visitation work?
Larimer County uses video visitation. The inmate must initiate the request, and off-site visits can use a compatible smartphone or computer with a webcam and microphone. Visits are monitored and recorded, and staff may change or cancel them.
Can I call a Larimer County inmate directly?
No. Inmates cannot receive incoming calls. They may make collect or prepaid calls from housing areas, generally limited to 15 minutes. Calls are monitored and recorded. Use the official inmate communication page for prepaid calling and message options.
How can I remove or seal a Larimer County arrest record?
First obtain the official court disposition. Then use Colorado Judicial’s Seal My Case guidance to determine whether the record fits an arrest-without-charges, non-conviction, conviction, automatic-sealing or juvenile-expungement route. Removing a private webpage does not seal the government record.
Official-resource review completed 3 August 2026
Official Larimer County, Colorado Judicial Branch, Colorado Public Defender, Colorado Bureau of Investigation and federal links were checked during the latest review. Portal availability, fees, schedules, addresses, custody information and vendor arrangements can change. Confirm time-sensitive details directly with the responsible agency.
Presumption of innocence: An arrest, booking, mugshot or filed charge is not a conviction. Use the official court disposition before describing the result of a criminal case.
Responsible use: Do not use this independent page as a consumer report for employment, housing, credit, insurance or another decision governed by the Fair Credit Reporting Act or similar law.