Access Pitkin County Arrest Records

Pitkin County arrest records are kept by the Pitkin County Sheriff's Office in Aspen, Colorado. Despite being a resort town, Aspen and the rest of Pitkin County see arrests for everything from DUI to drug offenses to property crimes. The sheriff runs the local jail and keeps booking records for every arrest. Statewide arrest data from Pitkin County also flows into the CBI criminal history system. Cases go through the 9th Judicial District court. This page explains all the ways to search for and get arrest records from Pitkin County.

Pitkin County Sheriff's Office Arrest Records

The Pitkin County Sheriff's Office is at 530 East Main Street, Suite 106, Aspen, CO 81611. Their phone number is (970) 920-5300. The jail is at 430 East Main Street. The sheriff handles all arrests in unincorporated Pitkin County and also transports inmates from the Aspen Police Department.

When someone is booked into the Pitkin County jail, a record is created. It includes the person's name, charges, booking date, and bond information. These arrest records are public under the CCJRA. You can visit the sheriff's office and request to see booking logs. The office may charge fees for copies of records.

Pitkin County sees a spike in arrests during ski season. Tourism brings a large influx of visitors to Aspen, and that leads to more DUI arrests and other charges. The jail is small, so overflow inmates are sometimes sent to other facilities. But the arrest record stays with Pitkin County regardless of where the person is held.

Searching Pitkin County Arrest Records Online

Pitkin County does not run a public inmate search tool on its website. The CBI online records check is the best way to search for Pitkin County arrest records from your computer. It costs $6.00 per search. You enter a name and the system checks the statewide fingerprint database. Results show arrests, charges, and case outcomes from all 64 counties.

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You can run a search right away using a credit card. Results come back fast. This covers any arrest in Pitkin County where the person was fingerprinted.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation website has full details on the types of searches they offer. For Pitkin County, the online name search is usually enough for basic arrest record lookups. Fingerprint-based checks are also available for a higher fee.

Pitkin County Criminal Court Records

Pitkin County is in the 9th Judicial District along with Garfield County. The Pitkin County Courthouse is at 506 East Main Street, Aspen, CO 81611. Criminal cases that come from Pitkin County arrests are filed here. District court handles felonies. County court handles misdemeanors and traffic cases.

You can search Pitkin County court records online through the Colorado Judicial Branch records search. It is free. Enter a name or case number. Court records show the charges, hearings, pleas, verdicts, and sentences. This is a good way to see what happened after a Pitkin County arrest.

In-person requests go through the court clerk's office. The clerk can pull case files and provide copies. There is a per-page fee. Certified copies cost more. For older cases, check whether the file is still at the courthouse or has been archived.

CCJRA and Open Records in Pitkin County

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act protects your right to access arrest records in Pitkin County. Records of official action are public. That includes booking data, arrest reports, and charges. You can inspect these at the sheriff's office or at the court.

There are limits. Active investigation records can be withheld. Juvenile records are sealed. Court-ordered seals and expungements also block access. But for most adult arrest records in Pitkin County, you can get what you need. Visit the Colorado DPS open records page for guidance on making formal requests.

Pitkin County Warrant and Inmate Information

Call the Pitkin County Sheriff at (970) 920-5300 to ask about warrants. The sheriff can check for active arrest warrants and bench warrants in the system. There is no public online warrant search for Pitkin County specifically.

To track an inmate in the Pitkin County jail, use the Colorado VINE system. VINE provides free custody status alerts. You get notified when someone is released, transferred, or has their status changed. This works for the Pitkin County jail and other detention facilities across the state. Registration takes just a few minutes.

Sex Offender and DOC Records for Pitkin County

The Colorado Sex Offender Registry shows registered offenders in Pitkin County. Search by name or area. The registry updates hourly and shows offense details, photos, and current addresses. Because Pitkin County is small, there are usually few listings. But the search is still worth running if you need this data.

For people who were arrested in Pitkin County and later sent to state prison, use the Colorado DOC inmate search. It shows current inmates and some past offenders. You can find sentencing information, facility assignments, and projected release dates. This tool is free and open to the public.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Pitkin County. Each one maintains its own arrest records through its sheriff's office.