Find Arrest Records in Gunnison County

Gunnison County arrest records are maintained by the Gunnison County Sheriff's Office in the city of Gunnison. The county sits in the heart of the Western Slope and includes the ski resort town of Crested Butte. Arrest records here come from the sheriff's deputies, Gunnison city police, and Crested Butte police. All bookings go through the Gunnison County jail. This page covers how to search for arrest records, run criminal background checks, and access court records in Gunnison County, Colorado.

Gunnison County Sheriff and Arrest Records

The Gunnison County Sheriff's Office handles all arrest records for unincorporated areas of the county. The office is at 200 East Virginia Avenue, Gunnison, CO 81230. Call (970) 641-1113 for records questions. The sheriff runs the county jail where all local arrests are booked and processed.

Gunnison County does not have a public online jail roster at this time. To check if someone is in custody or to look up a recent arrest, you should call the jail. Staff can confirm whether a person is being held and share the charges. For formal copies of arrest records, contact the records unit and ask about the request process. You will likely need to provide the person's full name and date of birth.

Seasonal visitors push arrest numbers up during ski season. The Crested Butte area and the Gunnison valley see more activity from November through April each year. DUI arrests, drug charges, and minor assault cases make up a large share of Gunnison County bookings.

Search Gunnison County Criminal Records Online

The fastest online search for Gunnison County arrest records is through the CBI. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation records check costs $6.85 per name search. It pulls arrest data from the statewide fingerprint database. Any arrest in Gunnison County that involved fingerprinting shows up in the CBI system. Results include arrest dates, charges, and final case outcomes.

The CBI InstaCheck portal gives you access to criminal records from Gunnison County and the rest of Colorado.

The CBI search is useful when you need records that go back years or span multiple Colorado counties.

For a fingerprint-based background check, the cost jumps to about $39.50. You must get printed at an approved site. Fingerprint checks are more accurate because they match on prints, not just names. Most casual searches of Gunnison County arrest records work fine with the cheaper name-based check.

Gunnison County Court Records

Court cases tied to Gunnison County arrests go through the 7th Judicial District. This district also covers Delta, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties. The Gunnison County courthouse is at 200 East Virginia Avenue in Gunnison. Misdemeanor charges from arrest records are heard in county court. Felonies go to district court.

Search Gunnison County court records for free at the Colorado Judicial Branch records search site. Enter a name or case number to find cases. The system shows criminal filings, plea deals, and sentencing data. It covers both open and closed cases. This is a good way to see what happened after someone was arrested in Gunnison County.

Criminal Records Requests in Gunnison County

Under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act, you have a right to view and copy arrest records from Gunnison County. Records of official action are public. The sheriff must release booking logs, arrest reports, and charge information when asked. Write to the Gunnison County Sheriff's Office at 200 East Virginia Avenue, Gunnison, CO 81230, or call (970) 641-1113.

Some records stay confidential. Juvenile arrest records, sealed cases, and active investigation files are not available to the public. If you think a record was wrongly withheld, Colorado law allows you to challenge the denial. The CCJRA gives clear rules on what must be shared and what can be kept private. Most Gunnison County arrest records fall into the public category.

The Colorado open records request process is explained on the Department of Public Safety website.

This page covers both CORA and CCJRA rules that apply to Gunnison County arrest records.

State Criminal Databases for Gunnison County

Multiple state databases include Gunnison County arrest records. The CDOC offender search shows inmates from Gunnison County in state prison. The sex offender registry lists registered offenders in the county. And VINE sends alerts when someone arrested in Gunnison County is released or transferred.

All three tools are free to use. The sex offender registry lets you search by address or zip code to find offenders near any location in Gunnison County. VINE is especially useful for crime victims who want to know when an offender's custody status changes. These databases add to what you can find through the sheriff's office and CBI.

Fees for Gunnison County Arrest Records

Contact the Gunnison County Sheriff for current copy fees. The CBI name search costs $6.85. Court copies from the 7th Judicial District run $0.75 per page. Certified copies cost extra. The online court search at coloradojudicial.gov is free to use.

Nearby Counties

Counties that border Gunnison County are listed here. Each handles its own arrest records separately.