Erie Arrest Records Search

Arrest records in Erie, Colorado can come from two different counties. Erie straddles the border between Weld County and Boulder County, which means arrests may be processed by either county's sheriff depending on where in town they happen. The Erie Police Department is the main law enforcement agency, but all bookings go to a county jail. This split-county setup makes Erie unique when it comes to finding arrest records. Below you will find every option for searching Erie arrest records, from county jail rosters to the CBI statewide database.

Two Counties, Two Jail Systems

Erie's split-county geography creates an unusual situation for arrest records. The western part of town sits in Boulder County. The eastern part is in Weld County. When Erie police arrest someone, the booking goes to whichever county jail has jurisdiction over the location of the arrest.

The Weld County jail is at 2110 O Street, Greeley, CO 80631. The Boulder County jail is at 3200 Airport Road, Boulder, CO 80301. Both maintain online inmate rosters you can search by name. If you are not sure which county processed an Erie arrest, check both jail rosters. The Weld County Sheriff can be reached at (970) 400-2802 for records questions. Boulder County's jail line is (303) 441-4600.

Court cases follow the same split. Erie arrests in Weld County go to the 19th Judicial District in Greeley. Erie arrests in Boulder County go to the 20th Judicial District in Boulder. This means you may need to search court records in two different districts to find a specific Erie case.

Erie Police Department

The Erie Police Department handles law enforcement for the whole town regardless of which county side it falls on. The department is at 645 Holbrook Street, Erie, CO 80516. They respond to calls, investigate crimes, and make arrests throughout Erie. Their phone number is (303) 926-2800.

You can request arrest reports directly from the Erie Police. Under the CCJRA, arrest records are considered records of official action and must be released to the public. Contact the records division to ask about availability and any fees. Some records may take a few days to process, especially if the case is still open or involves sensitive information that needs to be redacted.

Erie PD works closely with both county sheriffs. They also participate in regional task forces that cover the northern Denver metro area. If an arrest involves a multi-agency operation, records could be spread across Erie PD, the county sheriff, and any other participating agency.

CBI Statewide Criminal History

The simplest way to search for Erie arrest records is through the CBI. The CBI Records Check pulls from a statewide database that covers both Weld and Boulder counties. This avoids the headache of checking two separate county systems. The search costs $6.00 per name and returns results instantly.

You need the exact legal name and date of birth of the person you want to search. The CBI database is fingerprint-based, so it only includes arrests where the person was fingerprinted during booking. Most Erie arrests involve fingerprinting at the county jail, so the vast majority of cases will appear. By mail, the fee is $13.00. Send requests to the CBI at 690 Kipling Street, Suite 4000, Lakewood, CO 80215.

Records Access Under the CCJRA

Colorado law gives the public a right to inspect arrest records. The CCJRA at C.R.S. 24-72-301 through 24-72-309 defines what must be released. Arrests, charges, indictments, and dispositions are all records of official action. Agencies must provide these records on request.

There are limits. Juvenile arrest records are not public under C.R.S. 19-1-301. Records that have been sealed by court order will not show up in searches. Since 2022, the CBI automatically seals arrest records where no charges were filed within a year. This means some Erie arrests may no longer be in the public system if the case was never prosecuted.

Court Records Search

For Erie cases that went to court, use the Colorado Courts records search. Check both the 19th Judicial District (Weld County) and the 20th Judicial District (Boulder County). Court records show charges, hearing dates, pleas, and outcomes. They give a fuller picture than arrest records alone.

Not every case appears in the online search. Sealed cases, certain juvenile matters, and some restricted records are excluded. If you can't find a case online, call the court clerk in the appropriate district. The Weld County courthouse is at (970) 475-2400. Boulder County Combined Courts is at (303) 441-3750.

Sex Offender Data

Check the Colorado Sex Offender Registry for offenders living in Erie. The CBI updates this database every hour. It lists offenders with felony convictions and those who failed to register. Not every sex offender is posted publicly. Contact the Erie Police Department for a complete local list.

VINE Custody Notifications

Track custody changes for someone arrested in Erie through Colorado VINE. This free service sends alerts when an inmate is released or transferred from either the Weld County or Boulder County jail. Register online or call 1-888-263-8463. You can choose to get notifications by phone, email, or text message.

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