Access Dacono Arrest Records

Arrest records in Dacono, Colorado go through the Weld County Sheriff's Office. Dacono is a small but fast-growing city along the Interstate 25 corridor between Denver and Greeley. The Dacono Police Department handles local law enforcement, but people arrested in Dacono are booked at the Weld County jail. You can find Dacono arrest records through the county sheriff's inmate search, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation statewide database, and the Colorado courts. Each search option is detailed below, along with information on your rights under state records laws.

Weld County Jail and Dacono Bookings

When someone gets arrested in Dacono, they are taken to the Weld County jail at 2110 O Street, Greeley, CO 80631. The Weld County Sheriff's Office runs this facility and records every booking. Each entry shows the person's name, charges, arrest date, arresting agency, and bond information. The sheriff keeps these records on file.

You can check the Weld County online inmate roster for people currently in custody. Search by name to find out if someone booked on a Dacono arrest is still in the jail. The results show charges and bond amounts. This search is free and does not need any account or login. It only covers current inmates, though. If the person has already been released, they will not appear.

For past Dacono arrest records, you need to contact the Weld County Sheriff's records division at (970) 400-2802. They can look up historical booking data. You may need to submit a written request and pay any applicable fees. The sheriff follows the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act for all records releases.

Dacono Police Department

The Dacono Police Department is the city's local law enforcement agency. Officers handle patrol, traffic stops, and criminal investigations in Dacono. The department responds to calls within city limits and makes arrests as needed. After an arrest, the person is transported to the Weld County jail in Greeley for booking and processing.

You can request arrest reports and police incident reports from Dacono PD. Under the CCJRA, records of official action must be released to the public. This includes arrest records. Call the Dacono Police Department to ask about specific records. They can tell you what is available and what the request process looks like. Fees for copies are typically modest.

Dacono PD works with surrounding agencies including the Firestone Police, Frederick Police, and Weld County Sheriff's Office. These departments share resources and sometimes run joint operations. If a Dacono arrest was part of a larger operation, the lead agency may hold the primary records.

CBI Statewide Criminal History

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has a statewide criminal history database that includes Dacono arrests. Run a search at the CBI Records Check portal for $6.00 per name. You need the person's exact name and date of birth. Results come up right away. The database pulls from fingerprint records submitted by all Colorado law enforcement agencies.

Since Dacono arrests are booked at the Weld County jail, fingerprints are captured during the process. Those fingerprints feed into the CBI system. The CBI search is the best way to find arrest records that may span multiple counties. If the person was arrested in Dacono and also in another part of Colorado, both will show up in one search. A mail request costs $13.00 and takes 3 to 5 business days.

Records Access Under Colorado Law

The CCJRA at C.R.S. 24-72-301 through 24-72-309 controls how arrest records work in Dacono. Records of official action are public. Anyone can request them. No reason is needed. Arrests, charges, and dispositions all fall under the official action category.

Certain records are not public. Juvenile arrest records are confidential under C.R.S. 19-1-301. There are exceptions for juveniles charged as adults and for DUI offenses by juveniles over 16. Sex assault victim names are redacted from reports. Sealed records do not appear in public searches.

Colorado has automatic sealing rules. Under C.R.S. 24-72-704, arrest records from January 1, 2022 onward get sealed by the CBI if no charges are filed within one year. This happens without any action needed from the person arrested. Older records can be sealed through a court petition process. Filing fees vary from $65 to $224, and fee waivers are available for people who qualify as low-income.

Court Records for Dacono Cases

Dacono is part of the 19th Judicial District. Criminal cases from Dacono arrests go to the Weld County courthouse in Greeley. You can look up court records through the Colorado Courts records search tool. Search by name or case number to find case information.

Court records provide the follow-up to an arrest. You can see whether charges were filed, what the charges were, and what the outcome was. If you want to know if someone was convicted or if the case was dismissed, court records are where to look. Not all records appear online. Sealed and restricted cases are excluded. The Weld County clerk of court at (970) 475-2400 can help with records not found in the public search tool.

VINE Alerts and Sex Offender Search

You can get free custody alerts for someone arrested in Dacono through Colorado VINE. Register online or call 1-888-263-8463. The system notifies you when an inmate's status changes at the Weld County jail. Alerts cover releases, transfers, and escapes. VINE works 24 hours a day, every day.

Search the Colorado Sex Offender Registry for offenders in the Dacono area. The CBI updates this database hourly. It shows felony sex offenders and people who have not registered. For a complete list, contact the Dacono Police Department or the Weld County Sheriff's Office directly.

Nearby Cities

Dacono is part of the growing corridor between Denver and northern Colorado. These nearby cities have arrest records managed through their own county systems.