Search San Miguel County Arrest Records

San Miguel County arrest records are maintained by the San Miguel County Sheriff's Office in Telluride, Colorado. This mountain county in southwestern Colorado is best known for the Telluride ski resort, which brings thousands of visitors each winter. The sheriff handles all local bookings and keeps arrest records on file. Data from San Miguel County arrests also goes to the CBI statewide criminal history system. Cases are processed through the 7th Judicial District court. Here is everything you need to know about finding San Miguel County arrest records.

San Miguel County Sheriff Arrest Records

The San Miguel County Sheriff's Office is at 317 North Spruce Street, Telluride, CO 81435. Call them at (970) 728-1911. The sheriff runs the county jail and is the main law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas. The Telluride Marshal's Department handles law enforcement within town limits, but bookings go through the county jail.

Every arrest in San Miguel County generates a booking record. The record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond, and arresting officer. These records are on file at the sheriff's office. You can request them in person or by phone. Under the CCJRA, booking data is a record of official action and is public.

San Miguel County sees seasonal spikes in arrests. Ski season and summer festival season both bring crowds to Telluride. DUI, drug possession, and public disturbance charges are common during these periods. The arrest records are kept the same way regardless of when the arrest happens.

Online Search for San Miguel County Criminal Records

San Miguel County does not have a public online inmate roster. To search for arrest records online, the CBI criminal history check is the best tool. It costs $6.00 per search. The system checks the statewide fingerprint database that covers all 64 counties, including San Miguel.

The screenshot below shows the CBI's criminal records database portal.

The CBI search returns arrests, charges, and dispositions from across Colorado. It is the most thorough online option for San Miguel County arrest records.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation website has details on all the search options they offer. For San Miguel County, the $6.00 online name check is the quickest option. Mail-in requests are also available for $13.00.

San Miguel County Court Records

San Miguel County is in the 7th Judicial District. The San Miguel County Court is at 305 West Colorado Avenue, Telluride, CO 81435. Criminal cases from local arrests are filed here. District court handles felonies. County court covers misdemeanors, traffic, and petty offenses.

Search court records online through the Colorado courts records search. This free tool covers all state courts. Enter a name or case number to find San Miguel County criminal cases. Court records show charges, hearings, plea deals, verdicts, and sentences.

For in-person requests, visit the court clerk in Telluride. Copies are available for a fee. Certified copies cost more. The clerk can help find old cases if the file has been archived.

CCJRA and Records Access in San Miguel County

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act gives you the right to inspect arrest records in San Miguel County. Records of official action are public. Booking data, arrest reports, and charge sheets are all covered. You do not need to provide a reason for your request.

Exceptions include juvenile records, active investigations, and court-sealed files. For everything else, the CCJRA protects your right to see the records. If your request is denied, you can appeal. Visit the Colorado open records request page for guidance on the process.

Warrant Checks and Inmate Status in San Miguel County

Call the San Miguel County Sheriff at (970) 728-1911 to check for warrants. The sheriff can look up active arrest warrants and bench warrants. There is no public online warrant lookup specific to San Miguel County.

The Colorado VINE notification system covers the San Miguel County jail. Sign up for free custody alerts. VINE notifies you by phone, email, or text when an inmate's status changes. This works for all Colorado jails. It is a useful tool if you need to track someone after a San Miguel County arrest.

Sex Offender and DOC Records for San Miguel County

The Colorado Sex Offender Registry lists registered offenders in San Miguel County. The CBI updates the registry every hour. Search by name or location. In a small county like San Miguel, there may be very few entries. But the tool is available.

For people sentenced to state prison from San Miguel County, the Colorado DOC offender search is a free resource. It shows current inmates and some who have been released. Search by name to find sentence details and facility assignments.

Nearby Counties

These counties border San Miguel County in southwestern Colorado. Each one manages its own arrest records.