Find Superior Arrest Records

Arrest records in Superior, Colorado are managed by Boulder County. Superior is a small town between Louisville and Broomfield, right along Highway 36. The town contracts with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office for law enforcement, so all arrests and bookings are handled directly by the county. There is no separate Superior police department. If you need to find arrest records from Superior, you will be working with the sheriff's office, the CBI statewide database, or the Colorado court system. This page walks through every option.

Boulder County Sheriff Provides Superior Law Enforcement

Superior does not have its own police force. The town contracts with the Boulder County Sheriff's Office for all policing services. Deputies patrol the town, respond to calls, and make arrests. When an arrest happens in Superior, the person is booked at the Boulder County jail at 3200 Airport Road, Boulder, CO 80301.

Because the sheriff handles both policing and detention for Superior, all arrest records are in one system. You do not need to contact separate agencies. The Boulder County Sheriff keeps booking data, charges, bond information, and arrest reports for every Superior arrest. The jail information line is (303) 441-4600.

Boulder County posts an inmate roster online. You can search by name to see who is currently in the jail. The search shows booking details and charges. It covers current inmates only. For records of past Superior arrests, contact the sheriff's records division. They can pull historical data and provide copies of arrest reports.

This setup works well for people searching for records. One agency, one system. You go to the Boulder County Sheriff for everything related to Superior arrest records.

Requesting Arrest Records

To get copies of Superior arrest records, contact the Boulder County Sheriff's records unit. The CCJRA requires that records of official action be open for public inspection. An arrest is official action under C.R.S. 24-72-302. That means the sheriff has to let you see the record or explain why they cannot.

You may need to fill out a written request form. Fees for copies vary. The first hour of research time is free under the Colorado Open Records Act. After that, the agency can charge up to $41.37 per hour for staff time. Standard copies are $0.25 per page. The sheriff's records unit can give you the exact costs for your specific request.

Some things will be redacted. Juvenile names are removed from public records. Sex assault victim information is blacked out. Records sealed by court order are not available at all. But for most adult arrests in Superior, the full record including the name, charges, date, and outcome should be available.

CBI Statewide Criminal History

The CBI runs a statewide arrest records database. The CBI Records Check charges $6.00 per name for an instant search. You need the exact legal name and date of birth. The results pull from a fingerprint-based database that covers all 64 Colorado counties, including Boulder County where Superior sits.

This is the broadest search available. It shows any Colorado arrest backed by fingerprints, not just ones from Superior. If the person was arrested in other cities too, all of those records appear. A mail-in search costs $13.00 and takes 3 to 5 business days. Send requests to the CBI at 690 Kipling Street, Suite 4000, Lakewood, CO 80215.

Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act

The CCJRA is the law that governs arrest records access in Superior. It is found at C.R.S. 24-72-301 through 24-72-309. The law says records of official action must be public. Arrests, charges, indictments, and dispositions all qualify. No agency in Colorado can refuse to share these records unless they have been sealed.

The Colorado Supreme Court has ruled that the CCJRA does not give agencies discretion to hold back records of official action. They must release them in full, with only narrow redactions for things like juvenile names and sex assault victims. If an agency refuses your request, you can appeal or seek legal help.

Automatic record sealing is a newer wrinkle. Under C.R.S. 24-72-704, the CBI seals arrest records when no charges are filed within one year, for arrests after January 1, 2022. This covers Superior arrests that resulted in no prosecution. Conviction records can be sealed by petition under C.R.S. 24-72-706, with filing fees between $65 and $224. Low-income petitioners may get a fee waiver.

Court Records from Superior Cases

Superior is in the 20th Judicial District. Criminal cases from Superior arrests go to the Boulder County Combined Courts at 1777 6th Street, Boulder, CO 80302. You can search for court records at the Colorado Courts records search website.

Court records show what happened after the arrest. You can see the charges filed, hearing dates, any plea agreements, and the final result. This is the information that tells you whether someone was convicted, acquitted, or if the case was dismissed. Not all records appear online. Sealed cases and restricted matters are not in the public search. Contact the Boulder County clerk of court at (303) 441-3750 for help finding specific records.

Victim Alerts and Sex Offender Registry

Colorado VINE lets you track the custody status of someone arrested in Superior. Register at VINELink or call 1-888-263-8463. The service is free and runs around the clock. You get alerts when an inmate leaves the Boulder County jail for any reason.

Search the Colorado Sex Offender Registry for offenders in the Superior area. The database updates hourly and shows felony sex offenders and those who failed to register. For a complete local list, contact the Boulder County Sheriff's Office since they provide policing for Superior.

Nearby Cities

Superior borders several Boulder County and Broomfield area communities. Each has its own arrest records page with local details.