Access Costilla County Arrest Records

Costilla County arrest records are maintained by the Costilla County Sheriff's Office in San Luis, Colorado. This is one of the smallest and oldest counties in the state, located at the southern edge of the San Luis Valley near the New Mexico border. Costilla County has a very small population, so the sheriff handles everything from patrol to records. There is no online jail roster or inmate search for this county. If you need to find arrest records in Costilla County, your options include contacting the sheriff directly and using state databases run by the CBI.

Costilla County Sheriff's Office

The Costilla County Sheriff's Office is at 400 Main Street, San Luis, CO 81152. Phone: (719) 672-3302. The sheriff is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. There are no municipal police departments in Costilla County. Every arrest in the county is handled by the sheriff's deputies.

Booking records from Costilla County include the person's name, charges, date of arrest, and bond details. The county has a small holding facility. For longer terms, inmates may be sent to a larger jail in a neighboring county. The arrest record itself stays with the Costilla County Sheriff regardless of where the person ends up being held. Records requests go through the main office in San Luis.

Call before visiting. Hours may be limited given the small staff size.

How to Search Costilla County Records

Costilla County has no online inmate search. This is expected for a county with fewer than 4,000 people. Call the sheriff at (719) 672-3302 to check on a current inmate or ask about a recent Costilla County arrest. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and give you basic information about charges.

For an online search, the CBI criminal records check is your best bet. At $6.00 for a name-based search, it covers all 64 Colorado counties including Costilla. The CBI pulls arrest data from the state fingerprint database. If someone was arrested and printed in Costilla County, that record shows up in the CBI system. Mail-in checks cost $13.00.

The CBI ICHC page explains how the state background check system works for counties like Costilla.

The CBI system is the primary online tool for Costilla County criminal record searches.

Costilla County Court Records

Costilla County is in the 12th Judicial District. Criminal cases from Costilla County arrests go through the county court in San Luis. The clerk handles case files and can provide certified copies of documents.

The Colorado Judicial Branch has a free online search tool. You can look up criminal cases filed in Costilla County by name or case number. The results include charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. Court records show the legal process that follows an arrest. They tell you if the case led to a conviction, was dismissed, or is still pending in the Costilla County court system.

The Colorado Courts search provides free access to case records from all counties including Costilla.

Court records complement arrest records by showing what happened after the initial booking.

State-Level Criminal Databases

The CDOC offender search covers anyone in state prison. If a Costilla County arrest resulted in a prison sentence, you can look that person up through the CDOC system for free. The sex offender registry shows registered offenders in Costilla County.

Colorado VINE lets you track inmates and get custody alerts. If someone was arrested in Costilla County, VINE will notify you when they are released or transferred. The Colorado DPS site explains the open records process under the CCJRA. All these state tools work for Costilla County records.

Records Laws in Costilla County

The CCJRA applies to Costilla County the same as every other Colorado county. Records of official action are public. Arrest reports, booking data, and charges must be available for inspection. The sheriff follows these state rules for records access.

Exceptions apply to sealed records, juvenile cases, and active investigations. If a Costilla County case was sealed by a judge, it will not appear in any search. The CBI processes statewide checks that include Costilla County data. Online name checks are $6.00. An arrest record from Costilla County is not a conviction. It only shows the person was taken into custody and booked by the sheriff's office.

Getting Costilla County Arrest Records

Call the Costilla County Sheriff at (719) 672-3302 with the full name and date of birth of the person. The office can check their local records. Fees may apply for copies. Walk-in requests can be made at 400 Main Street in San Luis during business hours, though calling first is recommended.

For a broader check, the CBI online search at $6.00 covers every county. Fingerprint checks are more accurate but cost more. Combining a local sheriff inquiry with a CBI search gives you the fullest picture of someone's arrest history in Costilla County and across Colorado. The CBI site has instructions for every type of records request.

Nearby Counties

These southern Colorado counties border Costilla County. Each has its own sheriff and records system.