Search Grand County Arrest Records

Grand County arrest records are managed by the Grand County Sheriff's Office, based in Hot Sulphur Springs, Colorado. The county covers a large stretch of the Rocky Mountains, including the ski areas of Winter Park and the town of Granby. Arrest records in Grand County come from the sheriff's office, local police, and Colorado State Patrol. The Grand County jail books inmates from across the county. You can search for these records through local and state channels. This page explains how to find arrest records, court cases, and criminal history for Grand County.

Grand County Sheriff's Office and Arrest Records

The Grand County Sheriff's Office is at 670 Railroad Avenue, Hot Sulphur Springs, CO 80451. You can call the main line at (970) 725-3343. The sheriff handles law enforcement for the unincorporated parts of Grand County and runs the county jail. Every arrest made by deputies gets logged into the records system.

Grand County does not have a public online inmate search on the sheriff's website. To check if someone is in jail or to look up a recent arrest, you need to call the jail directly. Staff can confirm if a person is in custody. They can also tell you the charges and bond amount. For copies of arrest reports, contact the records division and ask about their process and fees.

Tourism drives a lot of activity in Grand County. Ski season and summer recreation bring thousands of visitors. DUI arrests, drug offenses, and disorderly conduct spike during peak tourist periods. The sheriff's office handles all of these bookings at the Grand County jail in Hot Sulphur Springs.

How to Search Grand County Criminal History

The best way to search Grand County arrest records beyond calling the sheriff is to use state databases. The CBI criminal history check pulls arrest data from all 64 Colorado counties, including Grand County. A name-based search costs $6.85. You get results that show arrest dates, charges, and case outcomes tied to fingerprint records.

The CBI online criminal background check portal is the fastest way to search for Grand County arrest records from home.

CBI results cover arrests from Grand County and the rest of Colorado in one search.

If you want a fingerprint-based background check, those cost around $39.50 and must be done at an approved location. The fingerprint check is more thorough since it matches on prints rather than just a name. For most people looking up Grand County arrest records, the $6.85 name search is enough.

Grand County Court Records Search

Court records for Grand County sit in the 14th Judicial District. Grand County shares this district with Routt and Moffat counties. The Grand County courthouse is in Hot Sulphur Springs. Misdemeanor cases and traffic offenses go to county court. Felony charges from Grand County arrests move to district court.

You can search Grand County court records for free using the Colorado Judicial Branch online search. Type in a name or case number and the system pulls up all matching cases. This includes criminal cases from Grand County arrests, civil filings, and traffic violations. The database updates regularly and covers both active and closed cases.

The Colorado courts search tool lets you look up case records from the Grand County courthouse and the 14th Judicial District.

Court records contain more detail than arrest records, showing plea agreements, trial results, and sentences handed down by Grand County judges.

Grand County Arrest Records Under the CCJRA

Colorado law gives you the right to see arrest records from Grand County. The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act says that records of official action must be open to the public. This includes arrest reports, booking logs, and charge sheets. The Grand County Sheriff cannot deny access to these records unless they fall under a specific exemption, like juvenile cases or sealed files.

To request Grand County arrest records under the CCJRA, send a written request to the sheriff's office. Include the person's name and any other details you have, like a date of birth or approximate arrest date. The sheriff can charge a reasonable fee for copies. Most requests get processed within a few business days, though complex requests may take longer.

You can learn more about Colorado's open records rules through the Colorado Department of Public Safety CORA page.

State Databases That Cover Grand County

Several Colorado state databases include Grand County arrest records. The CDOC inmate search shows people from Grand County who are serving time in state prison. You can search by name to find their facility, sentence length, and parole eligibility date. The Colorado Sex Offender Registry lists registered offenders living in Grand County. And Colorado VINE lets you track custody changes for people arrested in Grand County.

These tools are all free and open to the public. The sex offender registry updates frequently. VINE sends real-time notifications when an inmate is released or transferred. Together with the CBI search and the court records database, they give you a full picture of arrest and criminal records in Grand County.

Grand County Arrest Record Fees

The Grand County Sheriff charges a fee for copies of arrest records. Call (970) 725-3343 to confirm current rates. The CBI online search costs $6.85. Court record copies from the 14th Judicial District run $0.75 per page for standard copies. Certified copies cost more. There is no charge to search the Colorado Judicial Branch website.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Grand County. Each one handles arrest records through its own sheriff's office.