Lone Tree Arrest Records

Arrest records in Lone Tree, Colorado are handled by Douglas County. Lone Tree is a city in the southern Denver metro area, and all arrest bookings from local law enforcement go through the Douglas County detention facility. Lone Tree does not have its own police department. Instead, the Douglas County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement services to the city. You can search Lone Tree arrest records through the county sheriff, the statewide CBI database, and the Colorado court system. This page explains how each option works.

Douglas County Sheriff Serves Lone Tree

Lone Tree contracts with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office for police services. There is no separate Lone Tree police department. Deputies from the sheriff's office handle all patrol, investigations, and arrests within the city. When someone is arrested in Lone Tree, they are taken to the Douglas County detention facility in Castle Rock.

The Douglas County jail is at 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109. The sheriff's office maintains an online inmate search where you can look up current inmates by name. The search shows booking details, charges, and bond amounts. Call (303) 660-7500 for general sheriff information, or (303) 814-7027 for the jail directly.

Because the sheriff handles both policing and jail operations for Lone Tree, all arrest records are in one place. You do not need to go to two different agencies. The sheriff's records unit can pull arrest reports, booking records, and incident reports for anything that happened in Lone Tree. Contact the records section to ask about fees and request procedures.

Requesting Lone Tree Arrest Records

To get a copy of an arrest record from Lone Tree, contact the Douglas County Sheriff's records unit. You can ask for incident reports, arrest reports, and booking information. The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act requires that records of official action be released to the public. An arrest is an official action under C.R.S. 24-72-302.

Some records may have redactions. Juvenile names are removed. Victim information in sex assault cases is not released. But the core arrest data, including the person's name, charges, and date, is public in most cases. Written requests are usually needed. The sheriff may charge fees for copies and research time.

You can also request records through the Colorado Department of Public Safety CORA request process if the records you need are held at the state level. The first hour of research time is free under CORA. After that, agencies can charge up to $41.37 per hour.

CBI Criminal History Database

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation maintains a statewide arrest records database. This is the most comprehensive way to search for Lone Tree arrest records because it covers all 64 counties. The CBI Records Check portal costs $6.00 per name. You need the person's exact legal name and date of birth.

Results are instant. The search pulls from a computerized criminal history database built on fingerprint records from Colorado law enforcement agencies. If someone was arrested in Lone Tree and fingerprinted at the Douglas County jail, that arrest will show up in the CBI search. A mail-based check costs $13.00 and takes 3 to 5 business days. Send requests to the CBI at 690 Kipling Street, Suite 4000, Lakewood, CO 80215.

Court Records for Lone Tree Cases

Lone Tree sits in the 18th Judicial District. Criminal cases from Lone Tree arrests go to the Douglas County courthouse at 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109. You can search for court records online using the Colorado Courts records search.

Court records show more than arrest records. You can see what charges were filed, hearing dates, plea information, and the final disposition. This is useful when you want to know the outcome of a Lone Tree arrest. Did the case go to trial? Was there a plea deal? Was it dismissed? Court records answer those questions.

Not all cases are in the online system. Sealed records and certain restricted case types will not show. If you cannot find what you need, call the Douglas County clerk of court. The 18th Judicial District also covers Arapahoe, Elbert, and Lincoln counties, so be sure to specify that you are looking for a Douglas County case.

CCJRA and Record Sealing

The CCJRA at C.R.S. 24-72-301 through 24-72-309 governs access to Lone Tree arrest records. Records of official action like arrests, charges, and dispositions must be made public. The custodian of the records has no discretion to withhold them.

Colorado has expanded record sealing in recent years. The CBI now automatically seals arrest records where no charges were filed within one year, for arrests after January 1, 2022. You can also petition to seal conviction records under C.R.S. 24-72-706. Filing fees range from $65 to $224. It is a common myth that arrest records in Colorado get sealed after seven years. That is not true. Records stay in the system unless a court orders them sealed or the automatic sealing rules apply.

Sex Offenders and Victim Alerts

Search the Colorado Sex Offender Registry to check for registered sex offenders in Lone Tree. The CBI updates this database every hour. It includes felony sex offenders and those who have not registered. For a full list, contact the Douglas County Sheriff's Office.

You can track custody changes for someone arrested in Lone Tree through Colorado VINE. This free notification service alerts you when an inmate is released or transferred from the Douglas County jail. Register online or call 1-888-263-8463. The service runs 24 hours a day.

Nearby Cities

These cities sit near Lone Tree in the south Denver metro area. Each has arrest records handled through its respective county sheriff.