Find Dolores County Arrest Records

Dolores County arrest records are kept by the Dolores County Sheriff's Office in Dove Creek, Colorado. With fewer than 2,000 residents, Dolores County is one of the smallest counties in the state. The sheriff is the only law enforcement agency in the county. All arrests, bookings, and criminal records go through one office. Dolores County has no online search tools for arrest records. If you need to check on an arrest or look up someone's criminal history in Dolores County, you will rely on the sheriff and state-level databases. This page explains the process.

Dolores County Sheriff's Office

The Dolores County Sheriff's Office is at 409 North Main Street, Dove Creek, CO 81324. Phone: (970) 677-2257. The sheriff patrols the county, handles all arrests, and manages whatever holding facility is available. Dolores County does not have its own full-service jail. People arrested here are often transported to a neighboring county for detention.

Even though inmates may be held in another county's jail, the arrest record stays with the Dolores County Sheriff. Booking information includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, and bond. The sheriff tracks all this data. When you want Dolores County arrest records, this office is where you start. Call or visit during business hours to make a request.

The small staff handles everything, so patience may be needed.

How to Look Up Dolores County Arrest Data

There is no online inmate or arrest search for Dolores County. Call the sheriff at (970) 677-2257 to ask about a specific person. Staff can check local records and tell you if someone was arrested or is currently in custody through a housing agreement with another county.

The CBI criminal records check covers Dolores County. For $6.00 online, you get a name search across all 64 Colorado counties. Any Dolores County arrest where the person was fingerprinted shows up in the CBI database. This is the most practical online option for such a small county. Mail-in CBI requests cost $13.00.

The CBI fees page shows what each type of background check costs, including options for Dolores County records.

Name checks are $6.00 online. Fingerprint checks cost more but are more accurate.

Dolores County Court Records

Dolores County is part of the 22nd Judicial District. Criminal cases from Dolores County arrests go through the combined court. The clerk handles case files and document requests. Court records show what happened after an arrest. They include charges filed, hearing dates, and case outcomes.

The Colorado Judicial Branch offers a free online court records search. You can look up Dolores County criminal cases by name or case number. This tool covers all state courts. It is helpful for checking whether charges from a Dolores County arrest led to a conviction or were dropped.

Statewide Criminal Record Tools

Several state databases include Dolores County data. The Colorado Department of Corrections offender search covers people sentenced to state prison. If someone arrested in Dolores County ended up in the CDOC system, you can find them there for free.

The Colorado Sex Offender Registry lets you check for registered offenders in Dolores County. The VINE notification system sends custody alerts for inmates in any Colorado jail. If someone arrested in Dolores County is being held elsewhere, VINE can still track them.

The VINE system works across all Colorado jails, making it useful for Dolores County where inmates are often housed in other counties.

VINE alerts are free. You can get them by phone, email, or text.

Colorado Records Access Laws

The CCJRA applies to Dolores County arrest records. Records of official action are public. This means arrest reports, booking logs, and charges are available for inspection. The Dolores County Sheriff follows these state rules.

Sealed records, juvenile cases, and active investigations are exceptions. The Colorado Department of Public Safety has details on the open records process. An arrest in Dolores County does not mean the person was convicted. It only shows they were taken into custody. The CBI handles statewide background checks if you need to go beyond Dolores County records alone.

Requesting Dolores County Records

Call the sheriff at (970) 677-2257. Give them the full name and date of birth of the person you are looking up. Staff can check local records and share basic booking information. Copy fees may apply. In-person visits go to 409 North Main Street in Dove Creek.

For a statewide search, the CBI is the most efficient option. The $6.00 online name check covers all Colorado counties. Fingerprint checks cost more but give better accuracy. Using both the Dolores County Sheriff and the CBI provides the broadest view of someone's arrest history in the county and across the state.

Nearby Counties

Dolores County borders these southwest Colorado counties.