Phillips County Colorado Arrest Records

Phillips County arrest records are held by the Phillips County Sheriff's Office in Holyoke, Colorado. This is one of the least populated counties on Colorado's northeastern plains, right along the Nebraska border. The sheriff's office manages all local arrest records and runs the county jail. Arrest data from Phillips County also gets sent to the CBI statewide database. Criminal cases go through the 13th Judicial District court in Holyoke. Here is everything you need to know about finding arrest records in Phillips County.

Phillips County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Phillips County Sheriff's Office is at 221 South Interocean Avenue, Holyoke, CO 80734. You can reach them by phone at (970) 854-3644. The sheriff is the primary law enforcement agency for Phillips County. They handle all arrests in the unincorporated areas and assist the Holyoke Police Department when needed.

Every arrest in Phillips County creates a booking record. The record includes the person's name, date of birth, arrest date, charges, and arresting officer. These records are kept at the sheriff's office. You can request them in person or by phone. The staff can tell you what fees apply for copies of Phillips County arrest records.

Because Phillips County has a small population, arrest volume is low. But the same laws apply here as in Denver or El Paso County. The CCJRA makes arrest records public. The sheriff must allow you to inspect records of official action.

Online Search Options for Phillips County Arrest Records

Phillips County does not have a public online inmate lookup tool. For online searches, the CBI criminal history check is the main option. It costs $6.00 per search. This tool checks the statewide fingerprint database. Any arrest in Phillips County that led to fingerprinting will show up in the results.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation maintains the criminal history database for the whole state. Phillips County feeds data into this system. So even though the county itself does not have online tools, you can still search arrest records through the state system.

The CBI criminal records database portal is shown below.

The CBI database is the most complete source for Colorado criminal history. It covers all 64 counties including Phillips County.

Phillips County Court Records

Phillips County is in the 13th Judicial District. The Phillips County Court handles criminal cases that start with a local arrest. The courthouse is at 221 South Interocean Avenue, Holyoke. Court records are separate from arrest records but they connect. An arrest leads to charges, and the court record tracks the case from there.

Search Phillips County court records for free through the Colorado courts records search tool. You can look up cases by name or case number. This covers district and county court cases in Phillips County. Criminal court records show charges, plea agreements, verdicts, and sentences.

The court clerk in Holyoke can help with in-person requests. There is a fee for certified copies. If you need records from old cases, the clerk can check whether they are still on file locally or have been sent to the state archives.

Phillips County Records Under the CCJRA

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act gives you the right to see arrest records in Phillips County. Records of official action are public. You do not need to give a reason for your request. Just go to the sheriff's office or call and ask for what you need.

Some records may not be available. Active investigation files can be withheld. Juvenile arrest records are sealed. And if a court has ordered a record sealed or expunged, it will not be released. For everything else, the CCJRA says you can inspect it. Learn more about the process at the Colorado open records request page.

Warrant Checks and Custody Status in Phillips County

Call the Phillips County Sheriff at (970) 854-3644 to ask about active warrants. There is no online warrant search for this county. The sheriff can check their system and tell you if someone has a warrant. For court-issued bench warrants, check with the 13th Judicial District court clerk.

The Colorado VINE notification system tracks inmates in Phillips County. You can register for free alerts about custody changes. VINE will call you, email you, or send a text when an inmate is released, transferred, or has a status change. This is a statewide system that covers all Colorado jails.

Sex Offender Records in Phillips County

Check the Colorado Sex Offender Registry for offenders in Phillips County. The CBI runs this registry. It shows registered sex offenders with their addresses, photos, and offense details. The registry updates every hour.

In a small county like Phillips, the number of registered offenders may be very low. But the search tool works the same as it does for larger counties. Contact the sheriff for more details about specific offenders in the area.

State Corrections Search for Phillips County Arrests

The Colorado DOC offender search shows people who were sentenced to state prison. If someone was arrested in Phillips County and later sent to a Colorado prison, you can find them in this database. It is free and shows facility assignments, sentences, and projected release dates. For people still at the county jail level, the sheriff's office is your contact.

The state corrections screenshot below shows the search tool available for finding inmates from Phillips County and elsewhere in Colorado.

This search covers current inmates and some past offenders. It is one more way to follow up on Phillips County arrest records.

Nearby Counties

Phillips County borders a small number of other counties. Each manages its own arrest records separately.