Find Summit County Arrest Records Online

Summit County arrest records are kept by the Summit County Sheriff's Office in Breckenridge, Colorado. This popular mountain county is home to several major ski resorts, including Breckenridge, Keystone, and Copper Mountain. Tourism drives a significant number of arrests, especially during winter. The sheriff runs the county jail and maintains all booking records. Arrest data from Summit County also enters the CBI statewide criminal history system. Cases go through the 5th Judicial District. Here is how to find Summit County arrest records.

Summit County Sheriff's Office Arrest Records

The Summit County Sheriff's Office is at 501 N. Park Avenue, Breckenridge, CO 80424. Their main number is (970) 453-2232. The sheriff operates the Summit County Detention Facility. All people arrested in the county are processed through this jail. The Breckenridge Police Department and other local agencies also bring their arrests to the county facility for booking.

Each Summit County booking creates a record with the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and arresting agency. These records are public under the CCJRA. You can visit the sheriff's office and ask to see booking data. Copies are available for a fee.

Summit County processes a high number of DUI arrests during ski season. Visitors come from all over the country, and many are not used to the altitude and mountain driving conditions. These arrests follow the same booking process as any other. The record stays with Summit County regardless of where the person lives.

Searching Summit County Arrest Records Online

The Summit County Sheriff may post current inmate information on their website. Check their page for jail roster data. For a comprehensive statewide criminal history search, the CBI records check costs $6.00 per name. It searches the fingerprint-based database covering all 64 Colorado counties, including Summit.

Below is the CBI's criminal history search portal that includes Summit County arrest data.

The CBI search shows arrests, charges, and case outcomes from across Colorado. Results come back fast when you search online.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation runs the criminal records system for the whole state. Summit County sends fingerprint data from bookings to the CBI. That means an arrest in Summit County will appear in the statewide database once it is processed.

Summit County Criminal Court Records

Summit County is in the 5th Judicial District along with Eagle, Clear Creek, and Lake counties. The Summit County Combined Court is at 501 N. Park Avenue, Breckenridge, CO 80424. Criminal cases from Summit County arrests are filed here.

You can search court records for free through the Colorado Judicial Branch records search. Enter a name or case number. The tool covers district and county courts across the state. For Summit County, it shows charges, hearings, pleas, trial results, and sentences from criminal cases.

Walk-in requests are accepted at the clerk's office in Breckenridge. The clerk can pull case files and provide copies. Regular and certified copies are available at different rates. Ask for the current fee schedule when you visit.

CCJRA and Open Records in Summit County

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act governs access to arrest records in Summit County. Records of official action are public. That means booking data, arrest reports, and charge documents can be inspected at the sheriff's office or the court. You do not need to explain why you want to see them.

Juvenile records, active investigations, and court-sealed files are exceptions. These are not available to the public. For standard adult arrest records in Summit County, the CCJRA guarantees your right to access them. The Colorado DPS open records page has information on making formal requests.

Summit County Warrant and Inmate Status

Call the Summit County Sheriff at (970) 453-2232 to check for active warrants. The sheriff can search for arrest warrants and bench warrants in the system. The Breckenridge Police Department may also have warrant information for cases within town limits.

Track inmates in the Summit County Detention Facility through the Colorado VINE system. VINE sends free alerts when an inmate is released, transferred, or has a custody status change. Sign up for phone calls, emails, or texts. This service covers all Colorado jails and is available around the clock.

Sex Offender and Prison Records for Summit County

The Colorado Sex Offender Registry includes offenders living in Summit County. The CBI updates the list every hour. Search by name or location. Each entry shows offense details, photos, and current addresses.

For people who went to state prison after a Summit County arrest, the Colorado DOC offender search is available. This free tool shows current and past inmates. You can find sentence information, facility assignments, and projected release dates. For inmates still at the county level, contact the Summit County Sheriff directly.

Nearby Counties

Summit County is surrounded by other mountain counties in central Colorado. Each handles its own arrest records.