Find Arrest Records in Moffat County

Moffat County arrest records are held by the Moffat County Sheriff's Office in Craig, Colorado. This large, rural county in the northwestern corner of the state covers over 4,700 square miles and has about 13,000 residents. Craig is the only sizable town. Arrest records in Moffat County come from the sheriff's deputies, Craig Police Department, and Colorado State Patrol. All bookings go through the Moffat County jail in Craig. This page covers how to search arrest records, run criminal history checks, and access court records in Moffat County.

Moffat County Sheriff and Booking Records

The Moffat County Sheriff's Office is at 800 West 1st Street in Craig, CO 81625. The main phone number is (970) 824-4495. The sheriff patrols the unincorporated areas of the county and runs the Moffat County jail. The Craig Police Department handles calls within city limits, but their arrests also go through the county jail for booking.

Moffat County may post a jail roster on the sheriff's website. Check the site for current listings. If no online roster is available, call the jail at (970) 824-4495 and ask about current inmates. Staff can confirm whether someone is in custody, what they are charged with, and their bond amount. For copies of arrest reports, contact the records division.

Moffat County's remote location shapes its arrest patterns. DUI arrests on Highway 40 are common. Drug cases come from both locals and people passing through. Wildlife violations and trespassing on BLM land also generate arrest records. The county's vast open spaces mean deputies cover long distances to respond to calls.

How to Search Moffat County Criminal Records

For an online search of Moffat County arrest records, the CBI records check is your best bet. It costs $6.85 per name and covers all 64 counties. The CBI pulls from the statewide fingerprint database. Any arrest in Moffat County that included fingerprinting shows up in the results. You get arrest dates, charges, and case dispositions.

You can also contact the Moffat County Sheriff at (970) 824-4495 for local records. The sheriff's office can pull up specific arrest reports and provide copies. The CBI search gives you a broader view across the whole state. Use both for the most complete criminal history check on someone tied to Moffat County.

The Colorado VINE system lets you track people booked in Moffat County and get custody change alerts.

VINE notifications come by phone, text, or email when an inmate's status changes.

Moffat County Court Records

Cases from Moffat County arrests go through the 14th Judicial District. This district also covers Routt and Grand counties. The Moffat County courthouse is in Craig. County court handles misdemeanor cases. Felonies go to district court. Both courts process criminal cases that start with Moffat County arrest records.

Search Moffat County court records for free at the Colorado Judicial Branch records search site. Enter a name or case number. The system shows charges, plea agreements, trial results, and sentences. This tool is free and covers every court in Colorado.

Court records complete the picture that arrest records start. If someone was arrested in Moffat County, the court record shows whether they were convicted, acquitted, or had their charges dropped. Checking both sources gives you the full story.

CCJRA Records Access in Moffat County

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act makes Moffat County arrest records of official action public. Booking logs, arrest reports, and charge information must be shared when you ask. Write to the Moffat County Sheriff at 800 West 1st Street, Craig, CO 81625, or call (970) 824-4495.

Juvenile files, sealed cases, and open investigations are exempt from the CCJRA. Everything else is public. The sheriff can charge a reasonable fee for copies. Moffat County processes fewer records requests than urban counties, so turnaround times tend to be short for simple lookups.

More information about Colorado open records laws is available on the Department of Public Safety website.

State Databases for Moffat County Records

The CDOC inmate search shows anyone from Moffat County in state prison. The Colorado Sex Offender Registry lists offenders in the county. All three tools are free and add to what you can find through the CBI and sheriff's office.

Colorado VINE is useful for crime victims in Moffat County. If someone who committed a crime in the county is in jail, you can sign up for alerts. VINE notifies you by phone, text, or email when the person is released, transferred, or has a court hearing. The service covers every county in Colorado.

Moffat County Arrest Record Fees

Contact the sheriff at (970) 824-4495 for current copy fees. CBI name searches cost $6.85. Court copies from the 14th Judicial District are $0.75 per page. The court search website is free.

Nearby Counties

Moffat County borders these counties in northwestern Colorado.