A mittimus is a court order directing a law enforcement officer, such as a sheriff, to transport a person to jail. It authorizes confinement either:
- To serve a sentence after conviction, or
- To be held until their case is resolved in accordance with due process of law.
Essentially, a mittimus functions as a warrant of commitment. It typically includes the person’s name, the crime charged or convicted of, the designated place of confinement, and instructions for law enforcement to hold the person until lawfully discharged. A mittimus remains in effect until the individual named is apprehended and confined.
When Reporting to the Montrose County Detention Center
- Booking Fee
- A $30.00 booking fee is charged on each visit (Not charged to those here on a WRIT from another county facility)
- Arrival Instructions
- Report to the Jail Visitation Lobby.
- Press the button on the intercom (to the left of the door).
- Inform the control technician of your arrival and purpose.
- A staff member will meet you.
- Be prepared to show photo identification at this time.
- What Not to Bring
- The following items are not permitted inside the facility:
- Cigarettes, lighters, or other tobacco products
- Knives or weapons of any kind
- Purses, Bags, Backpacks
- Leave these items with family or secure them in your vehicle.
- We recommend bringing as little as possible.
- The following items are not permitted inside the facility:
- Money
- Aside from the $30.00 booking fee, you may bring additional funds depending on the length of your stay.
- Money will be deposited for your use and returned to you upon release as either a check or a release money card, according to facility procedures.
- Books and Library Access
- The jail provides access to the jail library.
- Do not bring books with you, and do not have books mailed or delivered to the jail.