Delta County Criminal Arrest Records

Delta County arrest records are managed through the Delta County Sheriff's Office on Colorado's Western Slope. The county seat is in Delta, and the sheriff handles all bookings, jail operations, and criminal records for the area. Delta County has a moderate population for a rural Colorado county, and the sheriff processes arrests from both deputies and local police departments. State correctional facilities also sit within county lines, adding another dimension to the criminal records picture. Here is how to search for arrest records in Delta County.

Delta County Sheriff's Office

The Delta County Sheriff's Office is at 555 Palmer Street, Delta, CO 81416. Phone: (970) 874-2000. The sheriff provides law enforcement for all of Delta County and operates the county jail. Arrests by the Delta Police Department and Cedaredge Marshal's Office also route through the county jail for booking. The sheriff is the central source for Delta County arrest records.

Every booking creates a record with the person's name, charges, date of arrest, bond amount, and arresting agency. The Delta County jail holds inmates before trial and for shorter sentences. The sheriff's records unit handles public requests for arrest record copies. Call for current fees and processing times. Walk-in requests are taken at the Palmer Street office during business hours.

How to Search Delta County Arrest Records

Delta County may publish a jail roster on the sheriff's website. Check the sheriff's site for a current inmate list. If not available online, call the jail at (970) 874-2000 to ask about specific inmates. The staff can check their system by name.

The CBI online records check covers all 64 Colorado counties for $6.00 per name search. Delta County arrest data flows into the CBI criminal history database through fingerprint submissions. This is a solid option for searching criminal records beyond what the local sheriff offers online. Mail-in CBI requests cost $13.00 and take longer to process.

The CBI criminal records search portal covers Delta County and all other Colorado counties.

Online CBI searches are fast. Results typically come back within minutes.

State Prison Facilities in Delta County

Delta County is home to the Delta Correctional Center, a state facility run by the Colorado Department of Corrections. Inmates at this facility were sentenced from courts all across Colorado. Their records are in the CDOC system, not the Delta County sheriff's files. Use the CDOC offender search to look up state prison inmates. It is free.

Do not mix up CDOC inmates with people arrested by the Delta County Sheriff. Local arrest records are with the sheriff. State prison records are with the CDOC. They are separate systems. If you are looking for someone who was arrested in Delta County and sentenced to state prison, you may need to check both.

Delta County Court Records

Delta County is part of the 7th Judicial District. The courthouse is at 501 Palmer Street, Suite 338, Delta, CO 81416. Criminal cases from Delta County arrests are filed here. The clerk processes case documents and certified copies.

The Colorado Courts records search is free and covers Delta County cases. Search by name or case number to see charges, hearing dates, and outcomes. Court records show what happened after an arrest in Delta County. They track the case from filing through final disposition.

The Colorado Courts search tool lets you look up case details for Delta County criminal filings for free.

Court records add context to arrest records by showing case outcomes.

Statewide Search Resources

The Colorado Sex Offender Registry shows registered offenders in Delta County. The CBI updates this database regularly. Colorado VINE tracks inmate custody status across all Colorado jails. Sign up for free alerts when someone's status changes in Delta County.

The Colorado DPS open records page explains how to make formal records requests under the CCJRA. The CBI provides statewide background checks at $6.00 online or $13.00 by mail. These state tools work together to give you a full picture of criminal records in Delta County and beyond.

Records Access Laws

The CCJRA governs access to Delta County arrest records. Records of official action are public. This includes arrest reports, booking records, and charges. The sheriff must allow inspection. Sealed and juvenile records are exceptions. Active investigations may be held back.

An arrest record in Delta County is not a conviction. It just shows someone was booked. If the CCJRA is violated, there is an appeals process available. Delta County follows the same state rules as every other county in Colorado.

Nearby Counties

Delta County borders these Western Slope counties. Each has its own sheriff and arrest records.