Search Kit Carson County Arrest Records

Kit Carson County arrest records are kept by the Kit Carson County Sheriff's Office in Burlington, Colorado. Sitting along Interstate 70 near the Kansas border, Kit Carson County covers over 2,100 square miles of eastern Colorado plains. The county has about 7,100 residents. Arrest records come from the sheriff's office and Colorado State Patrol troopers who work the I-70 corridor. All bookings process through the Kit Carson County jail in Burlington. This guide covers how to find arrest records, run background checks, and look up court cases in Kit Carson County.

Kit Carson County Sheriff and Booking Records

The Kit Carson County Sheriff's Office sits at 251 16th Street, Suite 301, in Burlington, CO 80807. Call (719) 346-8934 to reach them. The sheriff handles law enforcement for the whole county and runs the county jail. Every arrest made by deputies or brought in by state patrol gets booked at the Kit Carson County facility.

Kit Carson County does not post an online jail roster. To check if someone is in jail or to get details on a recent arrest, call the sheriff's office directly. Staff can confirm custody status and share charge information over the phone. For written copies of arrest records, ask the records division about the process. Include the full name and date of birth of the person you are looking up.

The I-70 highway drives a significant portion of arrests in Kit Carson County. Drug interdiction stops, DUI arrests, and speeding violations are common on the interstate. The state patrol works this stretch heavily, and all arrests feed into Kit Carson County's records system. Burlington sits right on I-70, making it a natural processing point for these cases.

How to Search Kit Carson County Criminal Records

For an online search of Kit Carson County arrest records, the CBI criminal history check is the go-to option. It costs $6.85 per name search. The CBI pulls from the statewide fingerprint database, covering arrests from all 64 counties. If someone was fingerprinted during a Kit Carson County arrest, that data is in the CBI system.

You can also request records directly from the sheriff's office by phone or mail. The CBI search is faster and covers more ground since it includes arrests from other counties too. A fingerprint-based check through the CBI costs about $39.50 and must be done at an approved location. Most people searching Kit Carson County arrest records use the cheaper name-based search.

The CDOC inmate database is another tool to check. The Colorado Department of Corrections search shows anyone from Kit Carson County serving time in state prison.

This search is free and shows facility locations, sentence details, and parole dates for inmates from Kit Carson County.

Kit Carson County Court Records

Criminal cases from Kit Carson County arrests go to the 13th Judicial District. This district also covers Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, and Yuma counties. The Kit Carson County courthouse is in Burlington. County court handles misdemeanors and traffic cases. Felonies from Kit Carson County go to district court.

Search Kit Carson County court records online at the Colorado Judicial Branch records search page. The tool is free. Enter a name or case number to pull up criminal filings, plea deals, and sentencing details. Court records add context to arrest records by showing how the case ended up.

The court search covers both active and closed cases. If someone was arrested in Kit Carson County years ago, the court record is likely still in the system. This makes it a useful tool for checking older criminal history in the county.

Records Requests in Kit Carson County

Under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act, arrest records from Kit Carson County are public when they involve official actions. The sheriff must release booking logs, arrest reports, and charge information on request. You can submit a request by phone at (719) 346-8934 or by mail to the Kit Carson County Sheriff's Office at 251 16th Street, Suite 301, Burlington, CO 80807.

Some records stay confidential. Juvenile files, sealed cases, and ongoing investigations are not available. For everything else, the CCJRA gives you the right to inspect and copy records. The sheriff can charge a reasonable fee. Most Kit Carson County arrest records are easy to get because the volume is manageable and the staff is accessible.

Additional Criminal Databases for Kit Carson County

The Colorado Sex Offender Registry lists registered offenders in Kit Carson County. Search by name, address, or zip code to find offenders near any location in the county. The registry is free and updates regularly.

Colorado VINE sends alerts when someone arrested in Kit Carson County is released or transferred. Sign up with the inmate's name and you will get notifications by phone, email, or text. VINE is free and works for any Colorado county.

Kit Carson County Record Fees

Contact the sheriff at (719) 346-8934 for current copy fees. CBI name searches cost $6.85 online. Court copies from the 13th Judicial District run $0.75 per page. The online court search is free.

Nearby Counties

Kit Carson County borders these eastern Colorado counties.