La Plata County Arrest Records

La Plata County arrest records are managed by the La Plata County Sheriff's Office in Durango, Colorado. The county sits in the southwestern corner of the state and has a population of about 57,000. Durango serves as the main hub for law enforcement, courts, and record keeping. Arrest records in La Plata County come from the sheriff's deputies, Durango Police Department, Ignacio Police, and the Southern Ute Indian Tribe police. All county-level bookings go through the La Plata County jail. This guide walks through every method for searching arrest records in La Plata County.

La Plata County Sheriff Arrest Records

The La Plata County Sheriff's Office is located at 742 Turner Drive, Durango, CO 81303. Call (970) 247-1157 for the main line. The sheriff handles patrol for unincorporated La Plata County and operates the county jail. The La Plata County Jail is a larger facility compared to many rural Colorado counties, reflecting the area's higher population and tourist traffic.

You can check current jail bookings by calling the facility directly. The La Plata County Sheriff's website may have a jail roster or inmate lookup tool. If it is not available online, the jail staff can confirm custody status by phone. Give them the person's name and they will check the booking system. La Plata County arrest records update as new bookings come in.

Durango draws visitors year-round for skiing, mountain biking, and the narrow gauge railroad. Tourist activity leads to a spike in certain arrest types, especially DUI, public intoxication, and minor drug offenses. La Plata County arrest records reflect this seasonal pattern. The sheriff and Durango police both contribute arrests to the county system.

How to Search La Plata County Criminal Records

The CBI records check is the most reliable online tool for La Plata County arrest records. A name-based search costs $6.85. It pulls from the statewide fingerprint database and covers all 64 Colorado counties. If someone was arrested and fingerprinted in La Plata County, the CBI system has that record. Results show arrest dates, charges, and case outcomes.

You can also request records directly from the La Plata County Sheriff. Call (970) 247-1157 or send a written request to 742 Turner Drive, Durango, CO 81303. Include the full name and date of birth. The sheriff's records unit processes these requests under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act.

The Colorado courts system also holds records tied to La Plata County arrests. The courts search page is free and open to everyone.

Court records show what happened after an arrest in La Plata County, from charges filed through sentencing.

La Plata County Court Records

Criminal cases from La Plata County go to the 6th Judicial District. This district also serves Archuleta, San Juan, and Mineral counties. The La Plata County courthouse is in Durango. County court handles misdemeanors. District court handles felonies. Both courthouses process cases tied to La Plata County arrest records.

Search La Plata County court records for free at the Colorado Judicial Branch website. You can look up cases by name or case number. The database shows criminal charges, plea deals, trial results, and sentences. This tool covers all courts in Colorado, not just La Plata County.

The 6th Judicial District handles a busy caseload for southwestern Colorado. La Plata County contributes the largest share of cases in this district because of its higher population. If you are searching for criminal records, the court database is a must-check alongside the CBI search.

Records Access and the CCJRA in La Plata County

Colorado's Criminal Justice Records Act governs how La Plata County handles arrest record requests. Records of official action, which include arrests, bookings, and charges, are public. The sheriff must share them when you ask. You can inspect records at the office or get copies mailed to you.

Certain records are exempt. Juvenile arrest files, sealed cases, and active investigations stay confidential. But once an arrest leads to charges, the booking record and charge sheet become public. La Plata County follows the same CCJRA rules as every other county in Colorado. The sheriff can charge a reasonable fee for copies but cannot deny access to public arrest records.

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

State Databases That Include La Plata County

The CDOC inmate search covers anyone from La Plata County in state prison. The Colorado Sex Offender Registry shows registered offenders in the county. You can search by address to find offenders near any location in La Plata County.

For custody alerts, Colorado VINE notifies you when someone arrested in La Plata County is released or moved. This free tool works by phone, email, or text. VINE is useful for victims of crimes that happened in La Plata County.

The VINE notification system is shown here. It provides real-time custody updates for people booked in La Plata County and across Colorado.

Sign up with the inmate's name to start getting alerts about their status.

La Plata County Arrest Record Fees

Call the La Plata County Sheriff at (970) 247-1157 for current copy fees. The CBI name search costs $6.85. Fingerprint background checks run about $39.50. Court copies from the 6th Judicial District are $0.75 per page. The online court search is free to use.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with La Plata County in southwestern Colorado.