Alamosa County Arrest Records

Alamosa County arrest records are kept by the Alamosa County Sheriff's Office in the San Luis Valley region of south-central Colorado. The sheriff handles all booking data, jail records, and criminal case files for the county. Alamosa County is small in size but serves as the hub for the whole valley. If you need to find arrest records, check warrants, or look up inmates in Alamosa County, there are several ways to do it. This page covers the sheriff's office, state-level search tools, and the legal rules that apply to criminal records in Alamosa County.

Alamosa County Sheriff's Office

The Alamosa County Sheriff's Office is the main source for arrest records in Alamosa County. The office sits at 1015 Fourth Street, Alamosa, CO 81101. You can call them at (719) 589-6608. The sheriff runs the county jail and processes all bookings for people arrested within Alamosa County lines.

When someone gets arrested in Alamosa County, the sheriff's office creates a booking record. That record has the person's name, date of birth, charges, arresting agency, and bond amount. Arrest records in Alamosa County are public under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act. You can ask for copies by calling the records unit or by visiting in person during business hours. Fees may apply for formal copies of Alamosa County arrest records.

The Alamosa Police Department also makes arrests within city limits. Those arrest records feed into the same county jail system. So the sheriff's office is your one stop for all Alamosa County booking data, no matter which agency made the arrest.

How to Search Alamosa County Arrest Records

Alamosa County does not run its own online inmate search tool. This is common in smaller Colorado counties. But you still have ways to find arrest records in Alamosa County. The most direct route is to call the sheriff's office at (719) 589-6608 and ask about a specific person. They can check their system and tell you if someone is in custody or has a recent booking.

For a broader search, use the state-level tools. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation runs a statewide criminal history search that includes Alamosa County arrest data. The CBI charges $6.00 for an online name-based search. This pulls from the fingerprint database that all 64 Colorado counties feed into. If someone was arrested and printed in Alamosa County, that record shows up in the CBI system.

The CBI criminal records check portal is one of the best tools for finding arrest data across the state, including Alamosa County records.

The CBI database covers arrests from every county in Colorado. Results come back fast for online searches.

Alamosa County Court Records

Arrest records tell you who was booked. Court records tell you what happened next. Alamosa County is part of the 12th Judicial District. The Colorado Judicial Branch runs a free court records search that covers all counties, including Alamosa. You can look up criminal cases, charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes.

The Alamosa County courthouse is at 702 Fourth Street, Alamosa, CO 81101. Criminal cases filed after an arrest in Alamosa County go through this court. The combined court handles both county and district level cases. If you need certified copies of court documents tied to an Alamosa County arrest, contact the clerk of court at (719) 589-7650.

The Colorado Courts search tool lets you find case details for arrests in Alamosa County and across the state.

Court records can show you case status, charges, and final outcomes for arrests made in Alamosa County.

Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act

The CCJRA governs how arrest records work in Alamosa County and all of Colorado. Under this law, records of official action are public. That means arrest reports, booking logs, and criminal charges must be available for review. The Alamosa County Sheriff's Office follows these rules when handling records requests.

Some records are not public. Sealed cases, juvenile arrest records, and certain investigative files are off limits. If a case in Alamosa County was sealed by a court order, it will not show up in a search. The CCJRA also lets people petition to have their records sealed in some cases. You can learn more about records access rules through the Colorado Department of Public Safety open records page.

Keep in mind that an arrest record in Alamosa County does not mean the person was found guilty. It only means they were taken into custody and booked.

Statewide Resources for Alamosa County

Several state-run tools can help you find arrest and criminal records that touch Alamosa County. The Colorado Department of Corrections runs an offender search. If someone arrested in Alamosa County ended up in state prison, you can find them there. The CDOC search is free and shows current and past inmates.

The Colorado Sex Offender Registry is another state tool. It shows registered sex offenders by county or zip code. You can check for offenders living in Alamosa County. The registry updates regularly and is run by the CBI.

For victim notification, Colorado VINE lets you track custody status changes. If someone was arrested in Alamosa County and you want to know when they get released, VINE sends alerts by phone, email, or text. It is free to use.

Requesting Copies of Arrest Records

To get a formal copy of an Alamosa County arrest record, contact the sheriff's office records division. You will need to provide the full name of the person and their date of birth if you have it. The sheriff may charge a fee for copies. Colorado law allows agencies to charge reasonable fees to cover the cost of producing records.

For a statewide background check that includes Alamosa County, the CBI offers two options. The online name-based check costs $6.00 and takes just a few minutes. A fingerprint-based check costs more but is considered more accurate. The CBI main site has full details on how to submit either type of request. Fingerprint checks require you to visit an approved vendor to have your prints taken.

Mail-in requests to the CBI cost $13.00 and take longer to process. If you only need Alamosa County records, calling the sheriff directly is often the fastest way.

Nearby Counties

These counties sit near Alamosa County in the San Luis Valley. Each one has its own sheriff and arrest records system.