Access Washington County Colorado Arrest Records

Washington County arrest records are held by the Washington County Sheriff's Office in Akron, Colorado. This eastern plains county has a small population spread across a wide agricultural area. The sheriff is the primary law enforcement agency and runs the county jail. All arrest records from Washington County are kept at the sheriff's office and also flow into the CBI statewide criminal database. Cases are processed through the 13th Judicial District court in Akron. This page explains every option for finding Washington County arrest records.

Washington County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is at 280 Ash Avenue, Akron, CO 80720. Their phone number is (970) 345-2244. The sheriff provides law enforcement for the entire county and operates the jail. There are no major cities in Washington County, so the sheriff handles the vast majority of arrests.

When someone is booked into the Washington County jail, a record is created. It includes the person's name, charges, date of birth, bond amount, and arresting officer. You can ask the sheriff's office for these records in person or by phone. The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act makes booking data a public record.

Washington County is rural and sparsely populated. Arrest volume is low. Most cases involve traffic stops on the highways that cross the county, domestic incidents, or warrant arrests. The process for getting records is the same as in busier counties. The sheriff must allow public inspection of records of official action.

Online Search for Washington County Criminal Records

Washington County does not have a public online inmate lookup. The best way to search for Washington County arrest records online is through the CBI criminal history check. It costs $6.00 per name. The CBI database covers all 64 counties in Colorado. If someone was fingerprinted during a Washington County arrest, the data is in this system.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation manages the statewide criminal database. Washington County feeds arrest data to the CBI. So even without a local online tool, you can search remotely through the state system.

Below is the CBI criminal history search tool that covers Washington County.

The CBI search is the most thorough online option for finding arrest records from Washington County and the rest of Colorado.

Washington County Court Records

Washington County is in the 13th Judicial District. The Washington County Court is at 26861 Highway 34, Akron, CO 80720. Criminal cases from local arrests are filed here. The court handles felonies, misdemeanors, and traffic offenses.

Search Washington County court records through the Colorado Judicial Branch records search. This is a free online tool. Enter a name or case number. Court records show what happened after the arrest. They include charges filed, hearings, pleas, trial outcomes, and sentences.

The court clerk in Akron handles in-person requests. You can get copies for a per-page fee. Certified copies cost more. For old cases, the clerk can check whether files are still stored locally or have been archived by the state.

CCJRA Records Access in Washington County

The CCJRA gives you the right to see arrest records in Washington County. Records of official action are public. Booking logs, arrest reports, and charge information are all covered. You can inspect these at the sheriff's office without giving a reason.

Exceptions exist for juvenile records, active investigations, and court-sealed files. For adult arrest records, the CCJRA provides clear access rights. If a request is denied, you can appeal under the law. Visit the Colorado open records request page for more details on how the process works.

Washington County Warrant and Inmate Information

Call the Washington County Sheriff at (970) 345-2244 to ask about warrants. The sheriff can check for active arrest warrants and bench warrants. There is no online warrant search for the county.

The Colorado VINE system covers the Washington County jail. Sign up for free custody status alerts. VINE will notify you by phone, email, or text when an inmate is released or transferred. This statewide system covers every jail in Colorado.

The Colorado VINE notification service is shown below.

Registration for VINE is free. You can set up alerts in just a few minutes.

Sex Offender and Prison Records for Washington County

The Colorado Sex Offender Registry lists offenders in Washington County. The CBI updates it every hour. Given the small population, listings may be few. But the search tool works the same as for larger counties.

For inmates in state prison from Washington County, the Colorado DOC offender search is available. This free tool shows current and past state inmates. Search by name to find sentence information, facility assignments, and release projections. For county-level inmates, contact the Washington County Sheriff.

Nearby Counties

Washington County borders several other eastern plains counties in Colorado. Each has its own sheriff and arrest records system.