Yuma County Colorado Arrest Records Lookup

Yuma County arrest records are maintained by the Yuma County Sheriff's Office in Wray, Colorado. Located on the eastern plains near the Kansas and Nebraska borders, Yuma County is a rural agricultural area with a small population. The sheriff handles all local law enforcement and jail operations. Arrest data from Yuma County is submitted to the CBI statewide criminal records database. Criminal cases go through the 13th Judicial District court in Wray. This page walks through every method for finding and requesting Yuma County arrest records.

Yuma County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Yuma County Sheriff's Office is at 310 Birch Street, Wray, CO 80758. Call them at (970) 332-4805. The sheriff is the primary law enforcement agency for Yuma County. There are small town police departments in Wray and Yuma, but the sheriff handles jail operations and most booking records.

Each arrest in Yuma County creates a booking record. It includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and date of arrest. The sheriff keeps these records on file. You can request them in person or by phone. Under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act, booking data is a record of official action and is open to the public.

Yuma County is a farming community. Most arrests here involve traffic offenses on US 34 and US 385, domestic calls, and warrant service. The arrest volume is low compared to metro counties. But the legal process for records access is exactly the same. You have the right to inspect and request copies of arrest records from the Yuma County Sheriff.

Online Search for Yuma County Arrest Records

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

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation runs the criminal records system for the state. Yuma County sends its booking data to the CBI. The search shows arrests, charges, and case outcomes from across Colorado. You can pay online with a credit card and get results in real time.

Below is a screenshot of the CBI's online criminal records check portal.

This tool covers every county in Colorado, making it useful even when you are not sure where someone was arrested.

Yuma County Court Records and Criminal Cases

Yuma County is in the 13th Judicial District along with several other northeastern plains counties. The Yuma County Court is at 310 Birch Street, Wray, CO 80758. Criminal cases from local arrests are filed here. Felonies go to district court. Misdemeanors and traffic cases go to county court.

You can search Yuma County court records online through the Colorado Judicial Branch records search. This free tool covers all state courts. Enter a name or case number. Court records show the full history of a case, from initial charges through to the final outcome. They complement arrest records by showing what happened in court.

The court clerk in Wray handles in-person requests. Copies are available at a per-page fee. Certified copies cost more. For older Yuma County cases, the clerk can check whether files are still at the courthouse or have been sent to the state archives.

CCJRA Records Access in Yuma County

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act protects your right to access arrest records in Yuma County. Records of official action are public. You can inspect booking logs, arrest reports, and charge documents at the sheriff's office. No reason is required for your request.

Exceptions exist for juvenile records, active investigations, and sealed cases. For standard adult Yuma County arrest records, the CCJRA guarantees access. If a request is denied, you can appeal. The Colorado DPS open records page explains the process in detail.

The Colorado open records process that covers Yuma County is shown below.

This framework applies to all law enforcement agencies and courts in Yuma County.

Yuma County Warrant and Inmate Checks

Call the Yuma County Sheriff at (970) 332-4805 to check for active warrants. The sheriff can look up arrest warrants and bench warrants. There is no public online warrant search for Yuma County. The court clerk can also check for bench warrants issued by a judge.

The Colorado VINE system tracks inmates at the Yuma County jail. Register for free custody status alerts. VINE will notify you by phone, email, or text when an inmate is released, transferred, or has a status change. This covers all Colorado detention facilities and is free to use.

Sex Offender and Prison Records for Yuma County

The Colorado Sex Offender Registry includes registered offenders in Yuma County. The CBI updates the database every hour. Search by name or location. With a population around 10,000, Yuma County may have a limited number of listings. But the search tool functions the same way as for larger counties.

For people sentenced to state prison after a Yuma County arrest, use the Colorado DOC offender search. This free tool shows current and past state inmates. You can find sentence details, facility assignments, and release projections. For county-level inmates, contact the Yuma County Sheriff directly.

Nearby Counties

Yuma County borders three other Colorado counties on the eastern plains. Each one manages its own arrest records through its sheriff's office.