Find Garfield County Arrest Records

Garfield County arrest records are maintained by the Garfield County Sheriff's Office in Glenwood Springs, Colorado. Stretching along the I-70 corridor on the Western Slope, Garfield County covers a large area that includes Glenwood Springs, Rifle, and Parachute. The sheriff runs the county jail and processes all bookings from sheriff's deputies and local police departments. With a population over 62,000 and steady I-70 traffic, Garfield County handles a moderate volume of arrests. This page details every option for searching arrest records in Garfield County.

Garfield County Sheriff's Office

The Garfield County Sheriff's Office is at 106 County Road 333A, Rifle, CO 81650. Phone: (970) 945-0453. The jail facility is at the same location. The sheriff provides law enforcement across all of Garfield County and operates the detention facility where all local arrests are booked.

The Glenwood Springs Police, Rifle Police, and other local agencies in Garfield County bring their arrests to the county jail. Every booking generates a record with the person's name, charges, date of arrest, bond amount, and arresting agency. The Garfield County jail also holds inmates for other agencies through intergovernmental agreements. The records unit at the sheriff's office processes public requests for arrest records.

Call for current fees and hours. Walk-in requests go to the Rifle office.

How to Search Garfield County Arrest Records

Garfield County may publish a current inmate roster on the sheriff's website. Check the sheriff's site for an inmate list. If you cannot find it online, call the jail at (970) 945-0453. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and share basic Garfield County booking details.

The CBI criminal records check is a solid online option. At $6.00 per name, it searches all 64 Colorado counties. Garfield County arrest data is in the CBI database through fingerprint submissions. This is the most thorough online tool for finding criminal history beyond what the local jail roster shows. The CBI also takes mail-in requests for $13.00.

The CBI fees page shows the cost structure for background checks that include Garfield County records.

Online name checks are the cheapest and fastest option at $6.00 each.

I-70 and Garfield County Arrests

Interstate 70 cuts through Garfield County from Glenwood Springs to the west end near Parachute. This corridor sees heavy traffic heading to and from ski resorts, and the Colorado State Patrol is active on this stretch. DUI arrests, drug stops, and other traffic-related charges are common along the I-70 corridor in Garfield County.

Arrests made by the state patrol in Garfield County go through the county jail for booking. Those records are part of the Garfield County arrest records system. If you are looking for a specific arrest that happened on I-70 within county lines, the sheriff's office is the place to start.

Garfield County Court Records

Garfield County is part of the 9th Judicial District. The courthouse is at 109 8th Street, Suite 104, Glenwood Springs, CO 81601. Criminal cases from Garfield County arrests are filed here. A second court location is in Rifle. The clerk handles case documents and certified copies.

The Colorado Judicial Branch offers free online court record searches. Look up Garfield County criminal cases by name or case number. Results include charges, hearing dates, and case outcomes. Court records track what happened from arrest to final disposition in Garfield County.

The Colorado Courts search portal is free and includes all Garfield County case records.

Court records show case outcomes that arrest records alone do not include.

Statewide Criminal Record Tools

The CDOC offender search covers state prison inmates from all Colorado counties, including Garfield. The sex offender registry shows registered offenders in Garfield County. Both are free.

Colorado VINE tracks inmate custody status across all jails in the state. Sign up for free alerts when a Garfield County inmate's status changes. The Colorado DPS explains the open records process. The CBI processes background checks starting at $6.00.

Records Access Under the CCJRA

The CCJRA governs Garfield County arrest records. Records of official action are public. Arrest reports, booking logs, and charges must be available for inspection. The Garfield County Sheriff follows these state rules. Sealed records, juvenile cases, and active investigations are exceptions.

An arrest in Garfield County is not a conviction. It only shows the person was taken into custody. The CCJRA gives you the right to inspect official action records and provides an appeals process if a request is denied.

Getting Garfield County Arrest Records

Call the Garfield County Sheriff at (970) 945-0453. Provide the full name and date of birth of the person. Staff can check local records and tell you about fees for copies. Visit the Rifle office in person during business hours for walk-in requests.

For a broader search, use the CBI. The $6.00 online check covers all 64 counties. Fingerprint-based checks are more thorough but cost more. Combining the local Garfield County Sheriff with a CBI search gives you the most complete criminal history picture for the county and across Colorado.

Nearby Counties

Garfield County borders these Western Slope and mountain counties.