Boulder County Arrest Records Search

Boulder County arrest records are managed by the Boulder County Sheriff's Office, one of the larger law enforcement agencies along Colorado's Front Range. The sheriff runs the county jail, processes bookings, and maintains criminal records for all of Boulder County. With a population of over 330,000, Boulder County sees a significant volume of arrests each year. Multiple police departments operate in the county, but all booking data flows through the sheriff's jail system. This page explains how to find arrest records in Boulder County through local and state resources.

Boulder County Sheriff's Office

The Boulder County Sheriff's Office is the main keeper of arrest records in Boulder County. The administrative office is at 5600 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder, CO 80301. The jail is at 3200 Airport Road, Boulder, CO 80301. You can call the main line at (303) 441-4444 or the jail at (303) 441-3600.

Every arrest in Boulder County generates a booking record at the jail. The record contains the person's name, date of birth, charges, arresting agency, bond information, and booking photo. Boulder County processes arrests from the Boulder Police, Longmont Police, Louisville Police, Lafayette Police, and other local agencies. All of them book suspects through the county jail, making the sheriff's office the central hub for Boulder County arrest records.

The records division handles formal requests. Call ahead for current fees and processing times.

Search Boulder County Inmates Online

Boulder County provides an online jail inmate search. The Boulder County inmate lookup lets you check who is currently in custody. Search by name to see charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. This is one of the quickest ways to check on recent Boulder County arrest records.

The inmate search only shows people currently held in the Boulder County jail. Once someone is released, they drop off the active roster. For older arrest records in Boulder County, you need to contact the records division or use the CBI statewide database. The jail updates its roster regularly, so the data is fairly current for active inmates.

The CBI criminal records search covers all Colorado counties and is a strong option for searching Boulder County arrest history.

The CBI online check costs $6.00 and includes Boulder County arrest data from the state fingerprint database.

Boulder County Court Records

Boulder County is in the 20th Judicial District. The Boulder County Justice Center is at 1777 6th Street, Boulder, CO 80302. The Longmont courthouse is at 1035 Kimbark Street, Longmont, CO 80501. Both locations handle criminal cases that follow from Boulder County arrests.

The Colorado Judicial Branch offers free online court records searches. You can look up any criminal case in Boulder County by name or case number. The results show charges, hearing dates, plea information, and final outcomes. Court records complete the picture that starts with an arrest record. The arrest tells you someone was booked. The court record tells you what the legal system did with the case.

For certified copies of Boulder County court documents, contact the clerk at (303) 441-3750.

State Criminal Record Databases

Beyond the local sheriff, several state tools pull in Boulder County data. The Colorado Department of Corrections offender search covers people sentenced to state prison. If a Boulder County arrest led to a prison sentence, you can track that person through the CDOC system for free.

The Colorado Sex Offender Registry shows registered offenders living in Boulder County. The CBI runs this database and updates it regularly. You can search by name, zip code, or county. For custody alerts, Colorado VINE tracks inmates in Boulder County and statewide. Sign up for free alerts by phone, email, or text.

The Colorado VINE system is useful for tracking custody changes for people arrested in Boulder County.

VINE alerts are free and can notify you of releases, transfers, or other changes in custody status.

Records Access Under the CCJRA

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act governs how Boulder County handles arrest records requests. Records of official action are open to the public. This includes arrest reports, booking records, charges, and court filings. The Boulder County Sheriff must allow inspection of these records under the CCJRA.

Sealed records, juvenile cases, and active investigations may be exempt. If a Boulder County case was sealed by a judge, it will not appear in any public search. People can petition to have arrest records sealed under certain conditions in Colorado. The Department of Public Safety has details on how records requests work across the state. An arrest in Boulder County does not mean the person was convicted. It is only a record of being taken into custody and booked.

How to Get Copies of Boulder County Records

For local records, contact the Boulder County Sheriff's records division at (303) 441-4444. You will need the person's name and date of birth. The division can check their system and provide copies for a fee. You can also visit the office in person at 5600 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder.

The CBI handles statewide checks. The online name search is $6.00. Mail requests cost $13.00. Fingerprint checks are more expensive but more thorough. The CBI database includes Boulder County and all other Colorado counties. Using both the local sheriff and the CBI gives you the broadest possible view of someone's arrest history in Boulder County and beyond.

Cities in Boulder County

Boulder County includes several cities with populations over 25,000. Arrest records for people in these cities feed through the Boulder County jail system. Select a city for local details.

Nearby Counties

These counties neighbor Boulder County along the Front Range and in the mountains.