Search Crowley County Arrest Records

Crowley County arrest records are processed by the Crowley County Sheriff's Office in Ordway, Colorado. This small plains county sits in the lower Arkansas Valley and is one of the least populated in the state. Despite its size, the sheriff manages all arrests, bookings, and criminal records for Crowley County. The county also hosts a state prison facility, which creates a separate records layer. This page walks through how to access arrest records from Crowley County through the local sheriff and statewide databases.

Crowley County Sheriff's Office

The Crowley County Sheriff's Office is at 110 East 6th Street, Ordway, CO 81063. Phone: (719) 267-5555. The sheriff provides law enforcement for the entire county. There are no city police departments in Crowley County. All arrests, from traffic stops to felony cases, go through the sheriff's office.

Booking records for Crowley County arrests include the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond, and the date they were taken into custody. The sheriff runs a small jail for short-term holds. People with longer sentences or higher-security needs may be transferred out. But the arrest record stays on file at the Crowley County Sheriff's Office. Staff can help with records requests during normal business hours.

Finding Criminal Records in Crowley County

Crowley County does not offer an online arrest search. Call the sheriff at (719) 267-5555 to check on current inmates or recent bookings. Give the staff a name and they can look it up in their system. This is the fastest way to get local Crowley County arrest information.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation runs a statewide criminal history check that includes Crowley County. The online name search costs $6.00. It pulls from the fingerprint database that covers all 64 counties. If someone was arrested and printed in Crowley County, that data is in the CBI system. You can also submit a mail request for $13.00.

The CBI criminal records check portal provides statewide search access that covers Crowley County arrests.

The CBI is the go-to online tool for Crowley County criminal history searches.

Crowley County Correctional Facility

Crowley County hosts the Crowley County Correctional Facility, a state prison run by the Colorado Department of Corrections. This facility holds state inmates from across Colorado. Their records are in the CDOC system, not the county sheriff's records. If you are looking for someone in the state prison in Crowley County, use the CDOC offender search, not the sheriff's office.

Local Crowley County arrests and state prison inmates are two different record systems. The sheriff handles people arrested in the county. The CDOC handles people sentenced by courts anywhere in Colorado who are serving time at the Crowley County facility. The CDOC offender search is free and shows current inmates, their sentences, and projected release dates.

Crowley County Court Records

Crowley County is part of the 16th Judicial District. Criminal cases from local arrests go through the county court in Ordway. The clerk processes case files and certified copies. Contact the court for specific case information.

The Colorado Courts search is free and covers all state courts. Search for Crowley County criminal cases by name or case number. Results show charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. This is a useful supplement to arrest records because it shows what happened in court after the initial booking in Crowley County.

State Criminal Record Tools

Beyond the CBI and CDOC, several other state tools apply to Crowley County. The Colorado Sex Offender Registry shows registered offenders in the county. Search by name or location. Colorado VINE sends custody alerts for inmates held in Crowley County or anywhere in the state.

The Colorado Department of Public Safety explains how open records requests work under the CCJRA. This law gives you the right to inspect arrest records from the Crowley County Sheriff. The CBI main site has full details on all types of background check options available in Colorado.

The VINE notification system is especially useful for tracking inmates in Crowley County jails and prisons.

VINE is free and sends alerts by phone, email, or text when custody status changes.

Colorado Records Access Laws

The CCJRA makes Crowley County arrest records public when they involve official action. Arrest reports, charges, and booking data fall into this category. Sealed records and juvenile cases are not public. Active investigations may also be held back.

If the Crowley County Sheriff denies a records request, the CCJRA gives you a process to appeal. An arrest in Crowley County does not equal a conviction. It is only a record that the person was taken into custody. For statewide searches, use the CBI at $6.00 online or $13.00 by mail.

Nearby Counties

Crowley County borders these counties in the lower Arkansas Valley of Colorado.