Rio Grande County Colorado Arrest Records

Rio Grande County arrest records are held by the Rio Grande County Sheriff's Office in Del Norte, Colorado. This San Luis Valley county in south-central Colorado processes all local arrests through the county jail. The sheriff maintains booking logs and arrest reports that are available under state open records law. Rio Grande County arrest data also goes into the CBI statewide system. Criminal cases from arrests here are heard in the 12th Judicial District court. This page covers all the ways to find and request Rio Grande County arrest records.

Rio Grande County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Rio Grande County Sheriff's Office is at 925 6th Street, Del Norte, CO 81132. Call them at (719) 657-4000. The sheriff runs the county jail and keeps arrest records for all local bookings. The town of Monte Vista, the largest community in Rio Grande County, has its own police department. But inmates are often booked through the county jail, so the sheriff holds the booking records.

Each arrest record in Rio Grande County includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, booking date, and bond information. These are records of official action under Colorado law. The CCJRA makes them available for public inspection. You can go to the sheriff's office in Del Norte and ask to review arrest logs.

Fees for copies of Rio Grande County arrest records vary. Call the sheriff's office to get the current rate. They can also tell you how to submit a formal records request if you need one.

How to Search Rio Grande County Arrest Records Online

Rio Grande County does not offer an online inmate lookup on its own website. The primary online tool is the CBI criminal history check, which costs $6.00 per name search. This checks the statewide fingerprint database. Any Rio Grande County arrest that included fingerprinting will show up in the results.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation maintains the criminal records system for all of Colorado. Rio Grande County feeds arrest data into this system. So even though the county lacks its own online tools, you can still search remotely through the state database.

The CBI's criminal history records check tool is shown below.

Results from the CBI search include arrests, charges, and case outcomes from across Colorado. The system runs in real time when you search online.

Rio Grande County Court Records

Rio Grande County is in the 12th Judicial District along with several other San Luis Valley counties. The Rio Grande County Combined Court is at 925 6th Street, Del Norte, CO 81132. The court handles criminal cases that start with local arrests. Felonies go to district court. Misdemeanors are heard in county court.

Search Rio Grande County court records online through the Colorado Judicial Branch records search. This is a free tool. Enter a name or case number to find criminal cases filed in Rio Grande County. Court records show charges, pleas, hearings, verdicts, and sentences.

The court clerk in Del Norte handles in-person requests. You can get copies of case files for a per-page fee. Certified copies are also available at a higher rate. For old cases, the clerk can check whether files are still stored locally.

Open Records and the CCJRA in Rio Grande County

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act applies to all arrest records in Rio Grande County. Records of official action must be open to the public. You can inspect booking logs, arrest reports, and charge documents at the sheriff's office. No reason is needed. Just ask to see the records.

Some exceptions apply. Active investigation files may be held back. Juvenile records are sealed. Court-ordered seals block access. For most adult Rio Grande County arrest records, however, access is guaranteed by the CCJRA. The Colorado Department of Public Safety provides guidance on making open records requests across the state.

Warrant Checks and Inmate Status in Rio Grande County

Call the Rio Grande County Sheriff at (719) 657-4000 to ask about active warrants. The sheriff can check for arrest warrants and bench warrants. There is no public online warrant search for Rio Grande County.

The Colorado VINE system tracks inmates at the Rio Grande County jail. You can register for free custody status alerts. VINE sends notifications by phone, email, or text when an inmate is released, transferred, or has a status change. This service covers all Colorado detention facilities.

Rio Grande County Sex Offender and DOC Searches

The Colorado Sex Offender Registry lists offenders in Rio Grande County. The CBI runs this database. It updates every hour. Search by name or area to see who is registered in the county.

For people sent to state prison after a Rio Grande County arrest, use the Colorado DOC offender search. This free tool shows inmates in state custody with sentence details and facility information. For inmates still at the county jail, contact the sheriff's office in Del Norte.

Nearby Counties

These San Luis Valley counties border Rio Grande County. Each has its own sheriff and processes arrest records independently.