Clear Creek County Criminal Records

Clear Creek County arrest records are handled by the Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office in Georgetown, Colorado. This mountain county sits along the I-70 corridor west of Denver. Despite its small resident population, Clear Creek County sees heavy traffic from travelers and ski area visitors, which can drive arrest numbers higher than you might expect for a county this size. The sheriff processes all bookings and keeps arrest records on file. This page covers how to find arrest records in Clear Creek County through local channels and state-level databases.

Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office

The Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office is at 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, CO 80444. The phone number is (303) 679-2376. The sheriff handles patrol, investigations, jail operations, and records for Clear Creek County. All arrest records go through this office.

When someone is arrested in Clear Creek County, the sheriff creates a booking record. That record includes the person's name, charges, date of arrest, bond information, and arresting agency. The Idaho Springs Police Department also operates within Clear Creek County. Arrests made by Idaho Springs police typically go through the county jail for booking, so the sheriff's office has those records too. Clear Creek County arrest records are public under the CCJRA, with standard exceptions for sealed and juvenile cases.

Call ahead to check hours before visiting. The office in Georgetown can handle walk-in requests.

How to Look Up Clear Creek Arrest Records

Clear Creek County does not run an online inmate search. To check on someone in custody or ask about a recent arrest, call the sheriff at (303) 679-2376. The staff can look up names in their system and share basic booking information with you.

The CBI online records check is a strong alternative. For $6.00, you get a name-based search across all 64 Colorado counties. Clear Creek County arrest data feeds into the CBI criminal history database whenever someone is fingerprinted at booking. This means the CBI system likely has records of arrests that happened in Clear Creek County, even though the county itself does not publish them online.

The CBI fees page shows costs for different background check options that include Clear Creek County arrest data.

Online name checks are the cheapest option at $6.00. Fingerprint checks cost more.

I-70 Corridor Arrests

Clear Creek County sits along one of the busiest stretches of Interstate 70. The highway runs through the county on the way to ski resorts and mountain towns further west. This corridor generates a significant number of DUI arrests, drug stops, and traffic-related criminal cases in Clear Creek County. The Colorado State Patrol is active on I-70 through the county. Arrests made by state troopers in Clear Creek County still go through the county jail and sheriff's records system.

If you are looking for a specific arrest that happened on I-70 in Clear Creek County, the sheriff's office is the place to start. DUI arrest records, drug charges, and other I-70 related cases in Clear Creek County follow the same records process as any other arrest.

Clear Creek County Court Records

Clear Creek County is in the 5th Judicial District. The county court is in Georgetown. After an arrest in Clear Creek County, criminal charges are filed at this court. The clerk handles case files, documents, and certified copies.

The Colorado Courts records search covers Clear Creek County cases for free. Look up criminal filings by name or case number. Results show charges, hearing dates, and case status. Court records add context to arrest records by showing what happened after the booking. If charges were dropped, reduced, or led to a conviction, the court record reflects that.

The Colorado Courts search tool provides free access to case records from Clear Creek County.

Use this tool to track cases from arrest through final disposition in Clear Creek County.

Statewide Search Tools

The Colorado Department of Corrections offender search is free. It shows people in state prison, including those sentenced from Clear Creek County cases. The sex offender registry lets you look for registered offenders in Clear Creek County.

Colorado VINE tracks inmates across all Colorado jails. If someone arrested in Clear Creek County is in custody, VINE can send you alerts when their status changes. The service is free. The Colorado DPS open records page explains how the CCJRA works for criminal records requests.

Records Access Under Colorado Law

The CCJRA makes records of official action public in Clear Creek County. Arrest reports, booking records, and criminal charges fall into this category. The sheriff must let you inspect these records. Sealed cases and juvenile records are exempt. Active investigations may also be withheld.

An arrest record in Clear Creek County is not the same as a conviction. It just means the person was booked into custody. The CBI handles statewide background checks if you need records beyond what Clear Creek County can provide. Online checks are $6.00. Mail requests cost $13.00. Fingerprint-based checks are available for a higher fee.

Nearby Counties

Clear Creek County borders these mountain and Front Range counties along the I-70 corridor.