Lincoln County Criminal Records Lookup

Lincoln County arrest records are kept by the Lincoln County Sheriff's Office in Hugo, Colorado. This eastern plains county has about 5,500 residents spread across 2,586 square miles. Arrest records in Lincoln County come from the sheriff's office and Colorado State Patrol, which works the highways that cross the county. Interstate 70 cuts through the northern part of Lincoln County, making it a common stop for traffic-related arrests. All bookings go through the Lincoln County jail in Hugo. Here is how to search for arrest records and criminal history in Lincoln County.

Lincoln County Sheriff and Arrest Records

The Lincoln County Sheriff's Office is at 103 Third Avenue in Hugo, CO 80821. The phone number is (719) 743-2426. The sheriff runs law enforcement for the entire county. There are no municipal police departments in Lincoln County, so the sheriff handles all arrests. Deputies patrol a large stretch of open plains.

Lincoln County does not have a public online jail roster or inmate search. To check on a booking, call the sheriff at (719) 743-2426. Staff can tell you if someone is in custody and what they were charged with. For arrest record copies, contact the records unit at the same number. You will need the person's full name and date of birth for a search.

The Lincoln County jail also holds inmates for the Colorado Department of Corrections under contract. This means the facility may have both local and state inmates at any given time. When asking about arrest records, make sure to specify you want local booking data, not DOC hold information.

How to Search Lincoln County Arrest Records Online

Since Lincoln County does not post records online, the CBI records check is the top option for a remote search. It costs $6.85 per name. The CBI pulls from the statewide fingerprint database. Arrests from Lincoln County that included fingerprinting are in this system. Results show arrest dates, charges, and final outcomes for each case.

The CBI criminal background check portal is the go-to resource for Lincoln County arrest record searches online.

A single search covers Lincoln County and all 63 other Colorado counties.

Fingerprint-based checks cost about $39.50 and are more accurate. For most Lincoln County arrest record lookups, the $6.85 name search provides what you need. You can run it from home without visiting an office.

Lincoln County Court Records

Criminal cases from Lincoln County go through the 18th Judicial District. Wait, that is not correct for Lincoln County. Lincoln County sits in a combined court district that handles cases for several eastern plains counties. The Lincoln County courthouse is in Hugo. County court takes misdemeanors and traffic cases. Felonies go to district court.

Search Lincoln County court records for free at the Colorado Judicial Branch website. Enter a name or case number to find cases. The database includes criminal charges, plea deals, sentencing data, and case status. This free tool covers all Colorado courts.

Court records go deeper than arrest records. They show plea bargains, trial results, and sentences. If you want the full story on someone arrested in Lincoln County, check both the arrest records and the court database.

CCJRA and Lincoln County Records

Colorado's Criminal Justice Records Act says that records of official action in Lincoln County are public. Arrest reports, booking logs, and charge sheets must be shared when requested. Write to the Lincoln County Sheriff at 103 Third Avenue, Hugo, CO 80821, or call (719) 743-2426. The sheriff can charge a copy fee.

Juvenile records and sealed cases are not public. Active investigation files can also be withheld. But once someone is arrested and booked in Lincoln County, the basic records of that arrest are open. The CCJRA protects your right to see these records and get copies.

State Databases for Lincoln County

Other state tools cover Lincoln County arrest data. The CDOC offender search shows inmates from the county in state prison. The sex offender registry lists registered offenders in Lincoln County. Colorado VINE lets you track inmates booked in Lincoln County and get alerts when their status changes.

All of these tools are free. They add to the information you can get from the sheriff's office and CBI. For a full picture of criminal records in Lincoln County, use all available sources.

Lincoln County Arrest Record Fees

Call (719) 743-2426 for the sheriff's current copy fees. CBI name searches are $6.85 online. Court copies run $0.75 per page. The court search website is free to use.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Lincoln County on the eastern Colorado plains.