Montezuma County Arrest Records

Montezuma County arrest records are maintained by the Montezuma County Sheriff's Office in Cortez, Colorado. Located in the southwestern corner of the state near the Four Corners, Montezuma County has about 26,500 residents. Arrest records come from the sheriff's office, Cortez Police Department, Mancos Marshal, and the Ute Mountain Ute Tribal Police. The county borders the Ute Mountain Ute reservation, which adds a layer of jurisdictional complexity. All county-level bookings go through the Montezuma County jail. This page covers every way to search arrest records and criminal history in Montezuma County.

Montezuma County Sheriff and Booking Records

The Montezuma County Sheriff's Office sits at 730 East Driscoll Street in Cortez, CO 81321. Call (970) 565-8441 for records requests and general information. The sheriff patrols the unincorporated parts of the county and runs the Montezuma County jail. The Cortez Police Department handles arrests within city limits, and many of those bookings end up at the county facility.

Montezuma County may have a jail roster available through the sheriff's office. Check the website for current inmate listings. If not available online, call the jail at (970) 565-8441 and ask about current inmates. Staff can confirm custody status, charges, and bond amounts. For copies of arrest reports, contact the records division and provide the person's name and date of birth.

The Ute Mountain Ute reservation overlaps with parts of Montezuma County. Arrests on tribal land fall under federal or tribal jurisdiction, not the county sheriff. If you are looking for arrest records from the reservation, you may need to contact the tribal police or federal authorities rather than the Montezuma County Sheriff.

Searching Montezuma County Criminal History

The CBI criminal records check is the best online search for Montezuma County arrest records. A name-based search costs $6.85 and covers the statewide fingerprint database. Any arrest in Montezuma County that involved fingerprinting shows up. Results include arrest dates, charges, and case outcomes.

The CBI criminal history portal provides statewide results that include Montezuma County arrest data.

One CBI search covers all 64 Colorado counties in a single query.

Fingerprint-based background checks cost about $39.50 and must be done at an approved location. The Cortez area may have fingerprint sites, or you can check nearby towns. Most Montezuma County arrest record searches use the $6.85 name check, which works well for general lookups.

Montezuma County Court Records

Criminal cases from Montezuma County arrests go to the 22nd Judicial District. Montezuma County and Dolores County share this district. The courthouse is in Cortez. County court takes misdemeanor and traffic cases. District court handles felony charges. Both courts process cases that begin with Montezuma County arrest records.

Search Montezuma County court records for free at the Colorado Judicial Branch website. Enter a name or case number to find criminal filings, plea deals, and sentencing data. The system is free and covers all courts in Colorado. This is a must-check when researching someone's full criminal history in Montezuma County.

Court records add context to arrest records. They tell you if charges were dropped, if there was a guilty plea, or if the case went to trial. Montezuma County court records are especially useful for understanding the full outcome of an arrest.

Records Access Laws for Montezuma County

The CCJRA gives you the right to access Montezuma County arrest records. Records of official action, including arrest reports, booking logs, and charge sheets, are public. The Montezuma County Sheriff must release these when asked. Send requests to 730 East Driscoll Street, Cortez, CO 81321, or call (970) 565-8441.

Confidential records include juvenile files, sealed cases, and active investigations. Adult arrest records in Montezuma County are public. The sheriff charges a reasonable copy fee. Most requests are processed within a few business days.

State Databases Covering Montezuma County

The CDOC inmate search covers anyone from Montezuma County in state prison. The Colorado Sex Offender Registry lists registered offenders in the county. Colorado VINE sends custody alerts for people booked in Montezuma County.

The sex offender registry is searchable by name, address, or zip code. This is useful for checking offenders near any location in Montezuma County. VINE is a free service for crime victims who want to know when an inmate's custody status changes. These state tools supplement the CBI search and local sheriff records.

Montezuma County Record Fees

Call the sheriff at (970) 565-8441 for copy fees. CBI name searches are $6.85 online. Court copies from the 22nd Judicial District cost $0.75 per page. The online court search is free.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Montezuma County in the Four Corners region of Colorado.