Access Huerfano County Arrest Records

Huerfano County arrest records are stored by the Huerfano County Sheriff's Office in Walsenburg, Colorado. Located in southern Colorado along Interstate 25, Huerfano County is a rural area with a population of about 6,800. Arrest records from the county come from the sheriff's deputies and Colorado State Patrol troopers working the area. All bookings go through the Huerfano County jail in Walsenburg. This page explains every option for searching arrest records, criminal history, and court cases in Huerfano County.

Huerfano County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Huerfano County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. The office is located at 500 South Albert Avenue, Walsenburg, CO 81089. You can reach them at (719) 738-1600. The sheriff patrols all unincorporated areas and runs the county jail. Every person arrested in Huerfano County gets booked at this facility.

There is no public online inmate roster for Huerfano County at this time. To find out if someone is currently in the jail, you need to call (719) 738-1600. Staff can confirm custody status, charges, and bond amounts. For copies of arrest reports or booking records, you will need to submit a request to the records division. Have the person's full name and date of birth ready when you call.

I-25 runs through Huerfano County, which means the Colorado State Patrol makes arrests here regularly. Drug trafficking stops and DUI arrests along the highway contribute to the county's booking numbers. These arrests also feed into Huerfano County's records system.

Searching Huerfano County Criminal Records

The CBI criminal history check is the best online tool for searching Huerfano County arrest records. The name-based search costs $6.85 and pulls from the statewide fingerprint database. If someone was arrested and fingerprinted in Huerfano County, that record appears in the CBI system. You get arrest dates, charges, and case dispositions in the results.

The CBI records check portal lets you run a statewide search that includes Huerfano County arrest records.

One search covers all 64 Colorado counties, making it a good choice for a thorough criminal history check.

A fingerprint-based background check through the CBI costs about $39.50. This is more accurate than a name search because it matches on actual prints. For most people checking Huerfano County arrest records, the $6.85 name search works fine. The fingerprint option is there for more formal needs like court-ordered searches or official background checks.

Huerfano County Court Records

Criminal cases from Huerfano County arrests go to the 3rd Judicial District. This district also covers Las Animas County. The Huerfano County courthouse sits in Walsenburg. County court handles misdemeanors, traffic cases, and minor offenses. Felony cases move to district court.

Search Huerfano County court records for free through the Colorado Judicial Branch records search. You can look up cases by name or case number. The system shows charge details, plea deals, trial outcomes, and sentencing information. This free tool covers all Colorado courts, including the Huerfano County courthouse.

Court records fill in the gaps that arrest records leave. An arrest record shows you the booking. Court records show what happened next. Did the charges stick? Was there a plea deal? Did the case go to trial? Huerfano County court records answer these questions.

Records Requests and the CCJRA in Huerfano County

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act gives you the right to access Huerfano County arrest records. Records of official action, such as arrests, bookings, and charges, are public under state law. The sheriff must release these records when requested. Send a written request to the Huerfano County Sheriff's Office at 500 South Albert Avenue, Walsenburg, CO 81089, or call (719) 738-1600.

Not all records are public. Juvenile cases, sealed records, and active investigation files are exempt from disclosure. But the vast majority of Huerfano County arrest records fall under the public category. The sheriff can charge a reasonable fee for copies. Processing times vary, but most simple requests are handled within a few business days.

State Criminal Databases for Huerfano County

Several state databases cover Huerfano County. The Colorado DOC inmate search shows people from Huerfano County serving time in state prison. The Colorado Sex Offender Registry lists registered offenders in the county. You can search by name or address to find offenders near any Huerfano County location.

Use Colorado VINE to track custody changes for people arrested in Huerfano County. VINE sends free alerts by phone, email, or text when an inmate is released or moved. This is a valuable tool for crime victims in Huerfano County who want to stay informed about their case.

Huerfano County Arrest Record Fees

The Huerfano County Sheriff's Office sets its own copy fees. Call (719) 738-1600 for current rates. The CBI name search is $6.85 online. Court copies from the 3rd Judicial District are $0.75 per page. Certified court copies cost more. There is no fee to search court records through the Colorado Judicial Branch website.

Nearby Counties

Huerfano County shares borders with these Colorado counties. Each has its own sheriff and criminal records system.