Custer County Arrest Records Lookup

Custer County arrest records are managed by the Custer County Sheriff's Office in Westcliffe, Colorado. Tucked in the Wet Mountain Valley between the Sangre de Cristo and Wet Mountains, Custer County is one of the least populated counties in the state. The sheriff is the only law enforcement agency. All arrests, bookings, and criminal records in Custer County flow through one office. No online search tools exist at the local level, so state databases play a key role. This page covers all the ways to find arrest records from Custer County.

Custer County Sheriff's Office

The Custer County Sheriff's Office is at 205 South 6th Street, Westcliffe, CO 81252. Phone: (719) 783-2270. The sheriff handles all law enforcement duties in Custer County, including patrol, investigations, and jail operations. There are no town police departments. Every arrest in the county goes through this one office.

When someone is arrested in Custer County, a booking record is created. It includes the name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and date of arrest. Custer County has a small holding facility for temporary detention. Longer-term inmates are often transferred to a larger facility in a neighboring county like Fremont. Regardless of where the person is held, the arrest record stays with the Custer County Sheriff.

Records requests are handled during business hours. Call first to confirm availability.

Finding Custer County Criminal Records

No online jail roster exists for Custer County. The county is simply too small for that kind of system. To check on a current inmate or a recent arrest in Custer County, call the sheriff at (719) 783-2270. The staff can look up names and share basic booking details.

The CBI criminal records check is the most useful online tool for Custer County. A $6.00 name-based search covers all 64 Colorado counties. Any Custer County arrest involving fingerprinting shows up in the CBI database. Mail requests cost $13.00. The CBI is especially valuable for small counties like Custer that do not maintain public search portals.

The Colorado Department of Corrections offender search can also help locate people sentenced from Custer County cases.

The CDOC search is free and covers current and past state prison inmates from all counties.

Custer County Court Records

Custer County is in the 11th Judicial District. Criminal cases from Custer County arrests are filed at the county court in Westcliffe. The clerk handles case documents and certified copies.

You can search Custer County court records online for free through the Colorado Judicial Branch website. Enter a name or case number to find criminal filings, charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. Court records reveal what happened after the arrest. Was the person charged? Did the case go to trial? Was it dismissed? The court record has those answers for Custer County cases.

The Colorado Courts online search is free and includes Custer County case records.

Use this tool to check the status of any criminal case in Custer County.

State Criminal Record Resources

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation manages the state criminal history database. It covers all Colorado counties including Custer. The sex offender registry shows registered offenders in Custer County. Search by name or ZIP code.

Colorado VINE sends custody status alerts for inmates in Custer County and across the state. If you want to know when someone arrested in Custer County is released or transferred, VINE will notify you by phone, email, or text. The service is free. The Colorado DPS site explains how the CCJRA applies to records requests from any Colorado county.

Access Rules for Records

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act makes Custer County arrest records public when they involve official action. Arrest reports, booking data, and filed charges are official action records. The sheriff must let you inspect them. Sealed records and juvenile cases are off limits. Active investigation files may also be withheld.

An arrest record from Custer County does not prove guilt. It only shows the person was booked into custody. If you need records from more than one county, the CBI statewide check at $6.00 is the most efficient route. Combine it with a call to the local sheriff for the most complete results.

How to Get Custer County Records

Call the sheriff at (719) 783-2270 with the person's name and date of birth. Staff can look up local records and tell you about fees. You can visit in person at 205 South 6th Street in Westcliffe during business hours.

The CBI provides statewide searches. The $6.00 online check takes minutes. Fingerprint-based checks cost more but are more thorough. For the best results, use both the local Custer County Sheriff and the CBI. The CBI website has full instructions for submitting every type of background check request available in Colorado.

Nearby Counties

These counties surround Custer County in the southern Colorado mountains.