Prowers County Arrest Records Search

Prowers County arrest records are managed by the Prowers County Sheriff's Office in Lamar, Colorado. Located in the far southeastern part of the state, Prowers County sits along the Arkansas River near the Kansas border. The sheriff processes all bookings at the county jail and maintains arrest logs that are open to the public. Arrest data from Prowers County also feeds into the Colorado Bureau of Investigation statewide database. The 15th Judicial District handles criminal cases from this county. This page details every option for finding Prowers County arrest records.

Prowers County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Prowers County Sheriff's Office is at 101 South Main Street, Suite 103, Lamar, CO 81052. Their phone number is (719) 336-8050. The sheriff is the primary law enforcement agency for Prowers County and operates the county detention center. The Lamar Police Department also makes arrests within city limits, but all bookings go through the county jail.

Each booking creates an arrest record. The record has the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and booking date. You can ask the sheriff's office for these records in person or by phone. Under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act, booking data is a record of official action. That makes it public information in Prowers County.

Fees for copies depend on the type of record and number of pages. Ask the records unit at the sheriff's office for current pricing. They can also let you know how long it will take to process your request for Prowers County arrest records.

How to Find Prowers County Arrest Records Online

Prowers County does not maintain a public online jail roster. The best online tool for searching Prowers County arrest records is the CBI criminal history check. This costs $6.00 per name search. It checks the statewide fingerprint database that includes data from all 64 Colorado counties. If someone was arrested and fingerprinted in Prowers County, the record will be in this system.

You can visit the CBI website to learn more about what the criminal history check includes. It shows arrests, charges, and case dispositions. The search runs in real time and you can pay with a credit card. For a broader search, mail-in requests cost $13.00 and come with a notarized response.

The CBI online search tool is shown below.

This search covers every arrest in Colorado, not just Prowers County. It is useful when you do not know where someone was booked.

Prowers County Criminal Court Records

Prowers County is part of the 15th Judicial District. The Prowers County Combined Court is at 301 South Main Street, Suite 300, Lamar, CO 81052. You can reach the clerk at (719) 336-7416. Criminal cases from Prowers County arrests are filed here. District court handles felonies, and county court handles misdemeanors and minor offenses.

Court records document what happens after an arrest. They show the formal charges, hearings, plea deals, trial verdicts, and sentences. You can search Prowers County court records through the Colorado Judicial Branch records search. This free tool covers all state courts. Enter a name or case number to find Prowers County criminal cases.

Walk-in requests at the clerk's office are also accepted. Staff can pull case files and make copies. Certified copies cost more than regular copies. Ask for the current fee schedule when you visit.

Records Requests Under the CCJRA in Prowers County

The CCJRA sets the rules for how Prowers County releases arrest records. Records of official action must be open to public inspection. That includes arrest reports, booking records, and charges filed. You have the right to look at these records at the sheriff's office.

Some records are restricted. Juvenile arrests are not public. Active investigations may be shielded from release. Sealed and expunged records are off limits. For most adult Prowers County arrest records, though, the CCJRA guarantees access. The Colorado DPS open records request page explains the process in more detail.

The Colorado open records framework that covers Prowers County is shown below.

If your request for Prowers County records is denied, you have the right to appeal under the CCJRA.

Prowers County Warrant and Custody Checks

Call the Prowers County Sheriff at (719) 336-8050 to check for active warrants. The sheriff can tell you whether someone has an outstanding arrest warrant or a bench warrant from the court. There is no online warrant search specific to Prowers County.

For custody status tracking, the Colorado VINE system covers the Prowers County jail. VINE sends free alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or has a change in status. You can sign up for calls, emails, or texts. It takes just a few minutes to register. This is helpful for people who need to track someone after a Prowers County arrest.

Prowers County Sex Offender and DOC Records

The Colorado Sex Offender Registry tracks registered offenders in Prowers County. The CBI runs this database and updates it every hour. Search by name or by location to find offenders in the Lamar area or elsewhere in the county.

If someone arrested in Prowers County was sentenced to state prison, search the Colorado DOC offender lookup. This free tool shows current inmates and some released offenders. It provides sentence details, facility assignments, and projected release dates. For inmates still at the county level, contact the Prowers County Sheriff directly.

Nearby Counties

Prowers County borders several other southeastern Colorado counties. Each one handles arrest records through its own sheriff's office.