Search Las Animas County Arrest Records

Las Animas County arrest records are managed by the Las Animas County Sheriff's Office in Trinidad, Colorado. This is the largest county in Colorado by area, covering over 4,770 square miles of southern Colorado near the New Mexico border. Despite its size, the population is only about 14,500. Arrest records come from the sheriff's office, Trinidad Police Department, and Colorado State Patrol. Interstate 25 runs through the county, bringing traffic-related arrests from out-of-state travelers. This page explains how to search Las Animas County arrest records through local and state channels.

Las Animas County Sheriff and Booking Records

The Las Animas County Sheriff's Office is at 2309 East Main Street in Trinidad, CO 81082. Call (719) 846-2211 for general inquiries and records questions. The sheriff patrols the vast unincorporated areas of the county and runs the Las Animas County jail. Every arrest in the county gets processed through this facility.

Las Animas County does not currently operate a public online inmate roster. To check if someone is in the jail, call (719) 846-2211 and ask. Jail staff can confirm custody status, tell you what charges a person faces, and provide bond information. For copies of arrest reports, you will need to contact the records unit at the same number.

I-25 is a major factor in Las Animas County arrests. Drug trafficking stops on the interstate generate a large share of bookings. DUI arrests are also common on both the highway and local roads. The Trinidad area sees most of the arrest activity in the county, since the rest of the county is sparsely populated ranch land.

How to Search Las Animas County Criminal Records

For an online search, the CBI criminal history check is the most thorough option. It costs $6.85 per name and pulls from the statewide fingerprint database. Arrests from Las Animas County that involved fingerprinting will show up in the CBI results. You get dates, charges, and case outcomes for each arrest on record.

The CBI sex offender registry is another state tool that covers Las Animas County residents.

The registry shows registered offenders with photos, addresses, and conviction details for Las Animas County.

You can also contact the sheriff's office for local records. Call (719) 846-2211 or write to the office at 2309 East Main Street, Trinidad, CO 81082. The CBI covers more ground because it includes arrests from other counties. But for Las Animas County-specific records, the sheriff's office has the most detailed local data.

Las Animas County Court Records

Cases from Las Animas County arrests go to the 3rd Judicial District. This district also covers Huerfano County. The Las Animas County courthouse is in Trinidad. Misdemeanor cases from arrest records go to county court. Felony charges are heard in district court. Both courts sit in Trinidad.

Use the Colorado Judicial Branch records search to look up Las Animas County court records online for free. Search by name or case number. The database shows charges, plea agreements, trial outcomes, and sentences. This tool covers both the county court and the district court in Las Animas County.

Court records tell you more than arrest records. An arrest record shows the initial booking. Court records show everything that happened after. Did the charges get dropped? Was there a conviction? What was the sentence? Las Animas County court records answer these questions for any case in the system.

Records Requests and the CCJRA

Under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act, Las Animas County arrest records of official action are public. The sheriff must release booking logs, arrest reports, and charge data when requested. Send written requests to the Las Animas County Sheriff at 2309 East Main Street, Trinidad, CO 81082. You can also call (719) 846-2211 to start the process.

Confidential records include juvenile files, sealed cases, and active investigations. Everything else falls under the public access rules of the CCJRA. The sheriff charges a reasonable copy fee. Response times depend on the complexity of your request, but most simple lookups in Las Animas County are processed within a few business days.

State Criminal Databases for Las Animas County

The CDOC inmate search shows people from Las Animas County in state prison. The Colorado Sex Offender Registry lists offenders living in the county. Colorado VINE provides custody change alerts for anyone arrested in Las Animas County. All three tools are free.

VINE is particularly useful for tracking inmates in Las Animas County. If someone is arrested on I-25 and booked into the county jail, you can sign up for VINE alerts. You will get a call, text, or email when that person is released or transferred. The service works for every Colorado county.

Las Animas County Record Fees

Call the sheriff at (719) 846-2211 for current fees. CBI name searches cost $6.85. Court copies are $0.75 per page from the 3rd Judicial District. The online court search is free. Fingerprint background checks through the CBI run about $39.50.

Nearby Counties

Las Animas County borders these counties in southern Colorado.