Search Archuleta County Arrest Records

Archuleta County arrest records are maintained by the sheriff's office in Pagosa Springs, Colorado. This rural county in the southwest corner of the state processes all bookings, jail holds, and criminal case records through one office. Archuleta County does not have a large online database for arrest lookups, but state-level tools fill that gap. Whether you need to check if someone has been arrested in Archuleta County, look up warrants, or get a copy of a criminal history report, this page explains the process step by step.

Archuleta County Sheriff's Office

The Archuleta County Sheriff's Office handles all arrest records for the county. The office is at 85 Harman Park Drive, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147. Call (970) 264-8430 to reach the main line. The sheriff's office runs the county detention facility and processes every arrest that happens in Archuleta County.

Booking records in Archuleta County include the name, charges, date of arrest, bond amount, and the arresting agency. The sheriff also tracks warrants. If you want to know whether someone has an active warrant in Archuleta County, the office can check their system for you. Walk-in requests are handled during normal business hours at the Harman Park location.

Staff can help you with arrest records requests. Call ahead to find out what fees apply.

Finding Arrest Records in Archuleta County

Archuleta County does not offer its own online jail roster or inmate lookup. For a local search, your best bet is to call the sheriff at (970) 264-8430. Give them a name and they can tell you if the person is in custody or has recent arrest records on file in Archuleta County.

At the state level, the CBI online records check covers all 64 counties. It costs $6.00 for a name-based search. Any arrest in Archuleta County where the person was fingerprinted will appear in the CBI database. This is one of the most reliable ways to search for criminal history across the state. The CBI system also pulls in arrest data from smaller counties like Archuleta that do not have their own public search tools.

The CBI background check portal provides access to Colorado criminal records from all counties, including Archuleta County arrest data.

Results from the CBI include arrest dates, charges, and dispositions when available.

Archuleta County Court Records

After an arrest in Archuleta County, the case moves to court. Archuleta County falls under the 6th Judicial District. The courthouse is at 449 San Juan Street, Pagosa Springs, CO 81147. You can reach the clerk of court at (970) 264-8160. Criminal cases that started with an Archuleta County arrest are filed here.

The Colorado Judicial Branch has a free online search for court records statewide. You can look up cases by name or case number. This search shows criminal filings, charges, hearing dates, and outcomes for Archuleta County cases. Court records give you the full picture of what happened after an arrest.

If you need certified court documents related to an Archuleta County arrest, the clerk's office can provide those for a fee.

State-Level Criminal Record Tools

Colorado runs several statewide databases that include Archuleta County data. The Colorado Department of Corrections offender search lets you find people who are or were in state prison. If an Archuleta County arrest led to a state prison sentence, you can track that person through the CDOC system. The search is free.

The Colorado CDOC offender search database covers current and past inmates from all counties including Archuleta.

The CDOC search shows facility location, sentence length, and projected release dates.

The sex offender registry is run by the CBI. You can search for registered offenders in Archuleta County by name or location. The registry updates on a regular cycle and covers the whole state. For victim alerts, Colorado VINE sends custody status updates for people held in Archuleta County or anywhere in Colorado.

Records Access Laws

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act sets the rules for accessing arrest records in Archuleta County. Records of official action are public. This includes arrest reports, booking information, and charges filed. The Archuleta County Sheriff's Office must make these records available for inspection under the CCJRA.

Sealed and expunged records are not available to the public. Juvenile arrest records in Archuleta County have special protections. If a court ordered a record sealed, it will not appear in any search. The Colorado Department of Public Safety has more details on how open records requests work under state law. An arrest record does not equal a conviction. It only means the person was booked into custody.

Getting Copies of Records

For Archuleta County arrest records specifically, start with the sheriff's office. Call (970) 264-8430 and ask for the records unit. You will need the person's full name and date of birth. The staff can tell you what records are available and what fees apply. In-person requests can be made at 85 Harman Park Drive in Pagosa Springs.

For a statewide check, go through the CBI. The online name search is $6.00. Mail-in requests cost $13.00. Fingerprint-based checks are more thorough but cost more and take longer. The CBI pulls from every county in Colorado, so any Archuleta County arrest where the person was fingerprinted will show up. This is useful when you need records that go beyond just one county.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Archuleta County in southwest Colorado. Each has its own sheriff's office and records system.