Elbert County Arrest Records

Elbert County arrest records are managed by the Elbert County Sheriff's Office in Kiowa, Colorado. This large but sparsely settled county sits east of the Denver metro area on the high plains. The sheriff is the main law enforcement agency and handles all arrests, bookings, and criminal records. Elbert County has grown in recent years as development pushes outward from Douglas and Arapahoe counties. Despite the growth, the county remains rural enough that no online arrest search exists at the local level. This page explains how to find arrest records in Elbert County.

Elbert County Sheriff's Office

The Elbert County Sheriff's Office is at 751 Ute Avenue, Kiowa, CO 80117. Call (303) 621-2027 for the main line. The sheriff provides law enforcement across the entire county, including patrol, investigations, and jail operations. There are no city police departments in Elbert County, so every arrest goes through the sheriff.

Booking records contain the name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and date of arrest. Elbert County has a small detention facility for holding inmates. People with longer sentences or higher security needs may be transferred to a larger jail in a neighboring county. The arrest record stays with the Elbert County Sheriff regardless of where the inmate ends up.

Contact the records unit during business hours for arrest records requests.

How to Find Elbert County Arrest Records

No online inmate search exists for Elbert County. To check on a current inmate or recent arrest, call the sheriff at (303) 621-2027. The staff can look up names in their system and share basic booking information.

The CBI online records check is the best online tool. For $6.00, it searches all 64 Colorado counties. Elbert County arrest data feeds into the CBI database whenever someone is fingerprinted at booking. Mail requests cost $13.00. Fingerprint-based checks are more thorough but cost more. The CBI is especially useful for Elbert County since the sheriff does not have a public search portal.

The CBI criminal records search portal covers Elbert County and every other Colorado county.

A $6.00 online search gives you statewide results that include any Elbert County arrest data.

Elbert County Court Records

Elbert County is in the 18th Judicial District, the same district as Douglas and Arapahoe counties. The county court in Kiowa handles criminal cases from Elbert County arrests. The clerk manages case files and certified document requests.

The Colorado Judicial Branch has a free online search tool. Look up Elbert County criminal cases by name or case number. Results include charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. Court records show what happened after an arrest. If the case was dismissed, went to trial, or ended in a plea, the court record reflects that information.

The Colorado Courts search is free and covers Elbert County case data.

Track any Elbert County criminal case from filing to disposition using this tool.

State Criminal Record Databases

The Colorado Department of Corrections offender search shows state prison inmates, including anyone sentenced from Elbert County. The search is free. The sex offender registry shows registered offenders in the Elbert County area.

Colorado VINE sends free custody alerts for inmates in Elbert County and statewide. Get notified when someone arrested in Elbert County is released or transferred. The Colorado DPS site covers the open records process under the CCJRA.

Records Access Laws

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act governs Elbert County arrest records. Official action records, like arrest reports and booking data, are public. The sheriff must allow you to inspect them. Sealed records, juvenile cases, and active investigation files are not public.

An arrest record in Elbert County does not prove the person was convicted. It only means they were booked. The CCJRA provides a process to appeal if a records request is denied. For statewide criminal history checks, the CBI offers searches starting at $6.00 online. These cover Elbert County and all other Colorado counties.

Requesting Elbert County Arrest Records

Call the Elbert County Sheriff at (303) 621-2027 with the person's name and date of birth. The office can check local records and provide information about fees. Walk-in requests are handled at 751 Ute Avenue in Kiowa during business hours.

For a search that covers more than Elbert County, the CBI online check at $6.00 is the most efficient route. It covers all 64 counties. Fingerprint checks are available for a higher fee. Combining the local sheriff's records with a CBI search gives you the most thorough picture of criminal history in Elbert County and across Colorado.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Elbert County east of the Denver metro area.