Search Routt County Arrest Records Online

Routt County arrest records are kept by the Routt County Sheriff's Office in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. This mountain county in northern Colorado is known for its ski resort, and tourism brings a seasonal bump in arrests for DUI and other offenses. The sheriff runs the county jail and logs every booking. Arrest records from Routt County also enter the CBI statewide criminal history database. Cases are processed through the 14th Judicial District court. Here is a full guide to searching for Routt County arrest records.

Routt County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Routt County Sheriff's Office is at 522 Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477. Their main number is (970) 879-1090. The sheriff operates the Routt County Jail and processes all bookings for the county. The Steamboat Springs Police Department also makes arrests within city limits, but jail bookings go through the county.

Each booking in Routt County creates a record. It shows the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and booking date. The sheriff keeps these records on file. You can request them in person or over the phone. Under the CCJRA, these records are public as long as they document official action.

Routt County sees more arrests during ski season. Visitors to Steamboat Springs sometimes get picked up for DUI, disorderly conduct, or drug charges. These arrests follow the same booking process as any other. The arrest record stays with Routt County regardless of where the person lives.

Online Options for Routt County Arrest Records

The Routt County Sheriff may post jail rosters or booking information on their website. Check their page for current inmate data. For a statewide criminal history search that covers Routt County, the CBI records check costs $6.00 per name. This pulls from the fingerprint-based criminal database for all 64 Colorado counties.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation runs the criminal history system. Routt County arrest data feeds into it. The CBI search shows arrests, charges, and case outcomes. You get results fast when you use the online option.

Below is the CBI's online records search portal that covers Routt County and the rest of Colorado.

The CBI database is the most thorough statewide source for Colorado arrest records, including those from Routt County.

Routt County Criminal Court Records

Routt County belongs to the 14th Judicial District along with Grand, Moffat, and other nearby counties. The Routt County Combined Court is in the Routt County Justice Center at 1955 Shield Drive, Steamboat Springs, CO 80487. Criminal cases from Routt County arrests are filed here.

You can search Routt County court records for free through the Colorado Judicial Branch records search. Enter a name or case number. This tool covers district, county, and municipal courts across the state. Court records from Routt County show charges, hearings, plea agreements, trial verdicts, and sentences.

In-person requests go through the court clerk. Copies cost a per-page fee. Certified copies are available at a higher rate. The clerk can help locate older Routt County cases if you need archived records.

CCJRA and Open Records in Routt County

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act applies to all Routt County arrest records. Records of official action are public. You can inspect booking data, arrest reports, and charge documents at the sheriff's office or the court. No reason is required for your request.

Certain records are not available. Juvenile arrest records are sealed. Active investigation files can be withheld. Court-ordered seals and expungements also block public access. For standard adult arrest records in Routt County, the CCJRA keeps them open. Visit the Colorado DPS open records page for guidance on the request process.

Routt County Warrant and Inmate Information

Call the Routt County Sheriff at (970) 879-1090 to check for active warrants. The sheriff can look up arrest warrants and bench warrants. The Steamboat Springs Police Department also maintains warrant information for cases within city limits.

Track inmates in the Routt County Jail through the Colorado VINE system. VINE sends free alerts when custody status changes. You can get phone calls, emails, or text messages. This is a good tool if you need to know when someone arrested in Routt County gets released or transferred to another facility.

Sex Offender and Prison Records for Routt County

The Colorado Sex Offender Registry shows registered offenders in Routt County. The CBI updates this list every hour. Search by name or area. Each entry shows offense details, a photo, and the offender's current address.

For people sentenced to state prison after a Routt County arrest, use the Colorado DOC offender search. This free database shows current and past inmates. You can find sentence information, facility assignments, and projected release dates for people convicted in Routt County cases.

Nearby Counties

Routt County borders several counties in northern and western Colorado. Each maintains its own arrest records.