Access Mesa County Arrest Records

Mesa County arrest records are maintained by the Mesa County Sheriff's Office in Grand Junction, Colorado. With over 157,000 residents, Mesa County is the largest county on the Western Slope. Grand Junction serves as the regional hub for law enforcement, courts, and government services. Arrest records come from the sheriff's office, Grand Junction Police Department, Fruita Police, and Palisade Police. All county bookings process through the Mesa County jail. This page covers every option for searching arrest records, criminal history, and court cases in Mesa County.

Mesa County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Mesa County Sheriff's Office is at 215 Rice Street in Grand Junction, CO 81501. Call (970) 244-3500 for general inquiries. The sheriff patrols unincorporated Mesa County and runs the county detention facility. The Mesa County jail processes a high volume of bookings each year, reflecting the county's large population and its role as the Western Slope's main urban center.

Mesa County offers an online jail roster through the sheriff's office website. You can look up people currently held in the detention facility by name. The roster shows booking dates, charges, and bond amounts. This is the fastest way to check Mesa County arrest records for recent bookings. The data updates throughout the day as new arrests are processed.

Multiple law enforcement agencies feed arrests into the Mesa County system. The Grand Junction Police Department handles the most cases within city limits. Fruita Police and Palisade Police cover their respective towns. Colorado State Patrol troopers also make arrests on I-70 and other highways in the county. All of these agencies use the Mesa County jail for bookings.

How to Search Mesa County Criminal Records

Start with the Mesa County jail roster for current inmates. For a full criminal history that goes back further, use the CBI criminal records check. The CBI name search costs $6.85 and pulls from the statewide fingerprint database. Any Mesa County arrest involving fingerprinting is in the CBI system.

The CBI records check portal gives you statewide results covering Mesa County and every other county in Colorado.

One search shows arrest dates, charges, and case outcomes from all 64 Colorado counties.

A fingerprint-based background check through the CBI costs about $39.50. This is more accurate than a name search because it matches on prints. Grand Junction has approved fingerprint locations for this service. Most casual searches of Mesa County arrest records work fine with the cheaper name-based search through the CBI.

You can also contact the Mesa County Sheriff's records division directly. Call (970) 244-3500 or write to 215 Rice Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501. The records unit can pull up local arrest reports and provide copies under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act.

Mesa County Court Records

Criminal cases from Mesa County arrests go through the 21st Judicial District. Mesa County is the only county in this district, so all cases stay local. The Mesa County courthouse is in Grand Junction. County court handles misdemeanors and traffic offenses. District court handles felonies. Both courts have a busy docket given the county's size.

Search Mesa County court records for free through the Colorado Judicial Branch records search. Enter a name or case number to find filings. The database shows charges, pleas, trial outcomes, and sentencing information. This free tool covers all Colorado courts.

The Colorado courts search tool shows all case records from the Mesa County courthouse in Grand Junction.

Court records provide more detail than arrest records, including plea deals and trial results.

CCJRA and Records Access in Mesa County

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act gives you the right to access Mesa County arrest records. Records of official action are public. The sheriff must release arrest reports, booking data, and charge information when you ask. Send written requests to the Mesa County Sheriff at 215 Rice Street, Grand Junction, CO 81501.

Juvenile files, sealed records, and investigation files are exempt. Standard adult arrest records in Mesa County are open to the public. The sheriff can charge a copy fee. Processing times depend on the request. Simple lookups are fast. Complex or bulk requests take longer. Mesa County handles a larger volume of records than most Western Slope counties, so plan for a short wait on bigger requests.

State Criminal Databases for Mesa County

The CDOC inmate search shows people from Mesa County in state prison. The Colorado Sex Offender Registry lists registered offenders in the county. With over 157,000 residents, Mesa County has a notable number of entries in these databases. Colorado VINE sends free alerts when someone booked in Mesa County is released or transferred.

The sex offender registry lets you search by address or zip code. This is useful for checking offenders near a specific location in Grand Junction or anywhere in Mesa County. VINE works for the county jail and state facilities. Sign up with the inmate's name to start getting custody updates.

Mesa County Arrest Record Fees

Call the sheriff at (970) 244-3500 for current copy fees. CBI name searches cost $6.85. Fingerprint checks are about $39.50. Court copies from the 21st Judicial District are $0.75 per page. The online jail roster and court search are both free.

Nearby Counties

Mesa County borders these Western Slope counties. Each has its own sheriff and arrest records system.