Goshen County Sheriff :: Frequently Asked Questions

Q:	Where is the Sheriff’s Department located and how do I get there?
Q:	What is bond/bail?
Q:	Where do I post bond for a prisoner?
Q:	Where can I pay a fine for a citation?
Q:	What forms of payment do you accept for bond?
Q:	Can I leave a prisoner a message?
Q:	What items can I bring to the jail for a prisoner?
Q:	Can I deposit money in a prisoner’s commissary account?
Q:	What is commissary?
Q:	What is the mailing address for a prisoner? How must I address the envelope?
Q:	A prisoner is trying to call me and cannot connect. Who do I speak to so that I can resolve this issue?
Q:	What is a “calling card”?
Q:	How do I find out what crime(s) a prisoner is charged with?
Q:	How do I find out the release date of a prisoner?
Q:	If I am a victim of a crime, will I be notified when the prisoner is released?
Q:	What is Circuit Court?
Q:	What is District Court?
Q:	How long do you hold personal property of a prisoner who has been released?
Q:	What is the procedure for retrieving inmate property?
Q:	I need a Notary. Do you have one?
Q:	I have civil papers that need served on a party. How?
Q:	How much does it cost to have civil papers served?
Q:	I need fingerprinted for my job/application. How do I get fingerprinted and what does it cost?
Q:	I need fingerprinted for my job/application. Does you agency stock the fingerprint cards or do I need to supply my own?
Q:	I need a copy of my criminal history. How do I get this and what is the fee?
Q:	I need security for a special event. How do I get this and what are the fees?
Q:	Where do I get a driver's license?
Q:	Can the jail take bond for warrants originating out of state?
Q:	Can I pay bond for Torrington Municipal Court at the jail?