Find Rio Blanco County Arrest Records

Rio Blanco County arrest records are maintained by the Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office in Meeker, Colorado. This large, rural county in northwestern Colorado has a small population spread across thousands of square miles. The sheriff is the main law enforcement agency and handles all jail bookings. Arrest data gets forwarded to the CBI statewide criminal database. Criminal cases from Rio Blanco County go through the 9th Judicial District court. This guide walks through every way to access Rio Blanco County arrest records.

Rio Blanco County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office is at 355 4th Street, Meeker, CO 81641. Their phone number is (970) 878-9600. The sheriff has jurisdiction over all unincorporated areas of the county, which is most of the land. Rio Blanco County also has the town of Rangely in the western part of the county.

When someone is arrested in Rio Blanco County, the booking takes place at the county jail in Meeker. Each arrest creates a record with the person's name, date of birth, charges, arresting officer, and bond amount. The sheriff keeps these records on file and they are available for public review under the CCJRA.

Rio Blanco County is remote. The nearest large city is Grand Junction, about 90 miles south. Because of this distance, some Rio Blanco County inmates may be transported to other facilities. But the arrest record stays with Rio Blanco County no matter where the person is housed. Call the sheriff to check on any booking or arrest record.

Online Search for Rio Blanco County Criminal Records

Rio Blanco County does not have its own online inmate search tool. To find Rio Blanco County arrest records online, the CBI criminal history check is the best option. It costs $6.00. You enter a name and the system searches the statewide fingerprint database. All 64 Colorado counties are covered, including Rio Blanco.

Here is a screenshot of the CBI fees page for criminal history checks.

The online search costs $6.00, while a mail-in request costs $13.00. Both pull from the same database. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation manages this system for the entire state.

The CBI database shows arrests, charges, and dispositions. For Rio Blanco County cases specifically, you may also want to check the court records search, which is free and covers criminal case filings from the county.

Rio Blanco County Court Records

Rio Blanco County is in the 9th Judicial District. The county court is in the Rio Blanco County Courthouse at 555 Main Street, Meeker, CO 81641. Criminal cases from local arrests are filed here. Felonies go to district court. Misdemeanors and traffic offenses go to county court.

Search Rio Blanco County criminal court records online through the Colorado courts records search. This free tool shows cases from all state courts. Enter a name or case number. Court records show the progression of a case from charges through to final disposition. They complement arrest records by showing what happened after the booking.

For in-person requests, visit the court clerk in Meeker. Copies are available for a per-page fee. Certified copies cost more. The clerk can help locate older case files that may have been archived.

Records Requests and the CCJRA in Rio Blanco County

The CCJRA gives you the right to inspect arrest records in Rio Blanco County. Records of official action are public. That includes booking data, arrest reports, and charges. You do not need a reason to request these records. Just ask the sheriff's office or the court.

If your request is denied, you can appeal. The CCJRA protects your right to access these records. There are exceptions for ongoing investigations, juvenile cases, and court-sealed files. But routine adult arrest records in Rio Blanco County are open to the public. For more on the open records process, visit the Colorado open records request page.

Rio Blanco County Warrant and Inmate Tracking

Call the Rio Blanco County Sheriff at (970) 878-9600 to check for warrants. There is no public online warrant tool for this county. The sheriff can tell you if someone has an active warrant. The court clerk can check for bench warrants.

The Colorado VINE system provides custody alerts for Rio Blanco County inmates. Register for free notifications when an inmate's status changes. You get calls, emails, or texts. VINE covers the Rio Blanco County jail and other facilities statewide.

Sex Offender and DOC Records for Rio Blanco County

Search the Colorado Sex Offender Registry for offenders in Rio Blanco County. The CBI updates this database every hour. Given the county's small population, listings may be few. But the tool works the same as for larger counties.

For inmates sentenced to state prison from Rio Blanco County, use the Colorado DOC offender search. This free tool shows current and past inmates with sentence information and facility details. For people held at the county jail level, the sheriff is your point of contact.

Nearby Counties

Rio Blanco County is bordered by these counties in northwestern Colorado. Each has its own sheriff and arrest records system.