Mineral County Criminal Records Search

Mineral County arrest records are managed by the Mineral County Sheriff's Office in Creede, Colorado. With a population of roughly 800 people, Mineral County is one of the smallest counties in the state. The county sits in the San Juan Mountains and is largely public land, including parts of the Rio Grande National Forest. Arrest records here are infrequent but follow the same Colorado laws as everywhere else. The sheriff handles all law enforcement and bookings. This page explains how to search for arrest records and criminal history in Mineral County.

Mineral County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Mineral County Sheriff's Office is in Creede, CO 81130. You can reach them at (719) 658-2600. The sheriff is the only law enforcement agency in the county. There are no city police departments here. A small team of deputies covers all 876 square miles. Every arrest in Mineral County goes through the sheriff's office.

Mineral County does not have an online inmate search or jail roster. The county's jail capacity is extremely limited. Some arrestees get transferred to jails in neighboring counties for housing. If you need to check on someone's custody status or look up an arrest, call (719) 658-2600. The staff can tell you if a person was booked locally or sent elsewhere.

Arrests in Mineral County often tie to outdoor recreation. DUI on mountain passes, trespassing, and campsite disturbances are common during the summer tourist season. Creede draws visitors for fishing, hiking, and its theater festival. The winter months are much quieter, with fewer calls and fewer arrests overall.

How to Find Mineral County Arrest Records

Calling the sheriff at (719) 658-2600 is the most direct route to Mineral County arrest records. Staff can look up records by name and share available information. For a written request, mail it to the Mineral County Sheriff's Office in Creede, CO 81130.

The CBI criminal history check covers Mineral County in its statewide database. The name search costs $6.85. Any arrest that included fingerprinting shows up in the CBI system. This is the easiest way to check Mineral County arrest records from a remote location. One search covers all 64 Colorado counties.

The CBI criminal records search portal is shown below. It covers arrests from Mineral County and every other Colorado county.

The CBI search returns arrest dates, charges, and case dispositions for any matching records.

Mineral County Court Records

Criminal cases from Mineral County go to the 12th Judicial District. This district also serves Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Rio Grande, and Saguache counties. The Mineral County courthouse is in Creede. A judge travels to Creede on a schedule to hear cases since the caseload is very small.

You can search Mineral County court records for free at the Colorado Judicial Branch website. Enter a name or case number. The system shows criminal charges, plea deals, and sentencing data. Even though Mineral County files few cases, they all appear in this statewide database.

Court records go beyond what arrest records show. They include the outcome of each case, from initial charges through final sentencing. For a full criminal history check on someone in Mineral County, look at both the arrest records and the court file.

Records Access and the CCJRA

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act gives you the right to see Mineral County arrest records. Records of official action must be shared with the public. This covers arrest logs, booking reports, and charge sheets. The sheriff cannot withhold these unless they fall under a specific exemption.

Exempt records include juvenile cases, sealed files, and active investigations. Standard arrest records in Mineral County are public and must be provided on request. The sheriff can charge a reasonable fee for copies. Given the tiny volume of records, most requests are handled quickly.

State Criminal Databases for Mineral County

Several state databases may include Mineral County data, though entries will be rare given the small population. The CDOC offender search shows anyone from Mineral County in state prison. The sex offender registry lists registered offenders in the county. Colorado VINE provides custody alerts.

These tools are free. VINE sends notifications when someone arrested in Mineral County is released or moved. The sex offender registry lets you search by address or zip code. Even in a small county like Mineral, checking these databases is a good idea for a thorough records search.

Mineral County Arrest Record Fees

Call (719) 658-2600 for the sheriff's current copy fees. CBI searches cost $6.85 per name. Court copies from the 12th Judicial District are $0.75 per page. The court search website is free.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Mineral County in the San Juan Mountains.