Find Arrest Records in Lake County

Lake County arrest records are held at the Lake County Sheriff's Office in Leadville, Colorado. At over 10,000 feet in elevation, Leadville is the highest incorporated city in the United States. Lake County has about 8,200 residents and covers a compact 384 square miles of mountain terrain. Arrest records in Lake County come from the sheriff's deputies and Leadville Police Department. All bookings go through the county jail. This page covers every way to search for arrest records, check criminal history, and find court cases in Lake County.

Lake County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Lake County Sheriff's Office is at 505 Harrison Avenue in Leadville, CO 80461. You can reach them at (719) 486-1249. The sheriff runs the county jail and patrols all unincorporated areas of Lake County. Every arrest made by a deputy gets processed and booked at the Lake County jail in Leadville.

Lake County does not have a public online jail roster at this time. To check on a current booking or find out about an arrest, call the jail at (719) 486-1249. Staff can confirm if someone is in custody and tell you the charges. For copies of arrest reports, contact the records unit. You will need to provide the person's full name and date of birth.

Lake County sees a mix of arrest types. DUI is common given the mountain roads and resort traffic. Drug possession cases come through as well. The Leadville area also deals with property crimes and domestic violence calls. All of these generate arrest records that the Lake County Sheriff stores in their local system.

Search Lake County Criminal History

The CBI criminal records check is the best online tool for searching Lake County arrest data. A name search costs $6.85 and pulls from Colorado's statewide fingerprint database. Any arrest in Lake County that involved fingerprinting shows up in the CBI results. You get arrest dates, charges, and final case outcomes.

The CBI fee schedule shows the costs for different types of criminal background checks, including name-based and fingerprint-based options.

The $6.85 name search is the most common option. Fingerprint checks cost more but are more precise.

You can also call the Lake County Sheriff directly at (719) 486-1249 to request arrest records. Written requests go to 505 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, CO 80461. The sheriff handles these under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act. Both methods work, but the CBI search is faster for a quick check.

Lake County Court Records

Criminal cases from Lake County arrests are handled by the 5th Judicial District. This district also covers Eagle, Summit, and Clear Creek counties. The Lake County courthouse is in Leadville. County court takes misdemeanors and traffic cases. Felonies go to district court. Both courts handle cases that start with Lake County arrest records.

You can search Lake County court records for free at the Colorado Judicial Branch website. Enter a name or case number. The system shows criminal filings, plea deals, and sentencing information. This covers all Lake County courts and every other court in Colorado.

Court records show the full picture of what happened after an arrest. If someone was booked in Lake County and charged, the court record tracks whether they pled guilty, went to trial, or had charges dropped. This is important context that arrest records alone do not provide.

CCJRA Records Access in Lake County

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act gives you the right to access Lake County arrest records. Official action records are public. The sheriff must share arrest reports, booking data, and charge information when asked. Mail your request to the Lake County Sheriff at 505 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, CO 80461, or call (719) 486-1249.

Juvenile records, sealed cases, and investigation files are exempt. Standard arrest records in Lake County are public. The sheriff charges a reasonable fee for copies. Processing usually takes a few business days for simple requests. Larger or more complex requests may take longer.

State Databases for Lake County Criminal Records

Several Colorado databases include Lake County arrest records. The CDOC offender search shows inmates from Lake County in state prison. The sex offender registry lists registered offenders in the area. Colorado VINE sends custody alerts when someone arrested in Lake County gets released or transferred.

All three databases are free to use. VINE is especially helpful for crime victims in Lake County who want to know when an offender's status changes. The sex offender registry lets you search by zip code to find offenders near your Lake County address. These tools supplement the CBI search and court records for a more complete picture of criminal records in Lake County.

Lake County Arrest Record Fees

Contact the sheriff at (719) 486-1249 for current fees. The CBI name search is $6.85. Court record copies from the 5th Judicial District cost $0.75 per page. The Colorado Judicial Branch online search is free.

Nearby Counties

Lake County shares borders with these mountain counties in central Colorado.