Boulder Criminal Records Guide

Boulder sits in Boulder County. It is the county seat. The city sits at the foot of the Flatiron Mountains. It is home to the University of Colorado. The city has over 100,000 residents. It spans about 27 square miles. Records here are public. State law says so. You can find arrest data. You can find jail records. You can find court files. The Boulder County Sheriff's Office keeps most of these records. They run the jail. They hold the booking reports. They manage the data.

The Sheriff's Office serves all of Boulder County. That includes the city of Boulder. They work with the Boulder Police Department. City police handle calls in town. The Sheriff handles the jail. Once an arrest is made, records go to the Sheriff. This guide shows you how to find what you need. It covers fees. It covers rules. It covers online tools. You will learn where to go. You will learn what to bring.

Boulder County Sheriff Records

The Boulder County Sheriff's Office is the main place for Boulder criminal records. The office is at 5600 Flatiron Parkway. This is in Boulder. The jail is at 3200 Airport Road. Both are in the city limits. The Sheriff's Office serves all of Boulder County. That includes the city. It also covers towns like Longmont and Lafayette. It covers the mountain areas too. If you need records, start here.

You can reach the Records Unit by phone. The number is 303-441-3600. They handle requests for reports. They handle requests for data. They can tell you about fees. They can tell you about wait times. Staff are there to help. They know the laws. They follow C.R.S. § 24-72-304(1). This law says you must sign a form. The form says you will not use the records for money gain. This is called the pecuniary gain rule.

The Boulder County Sheriff records page has forms you can download. You can fill them out at home. Then bring them in. Or you can mail them. Some records are online. We will cover that below. The key is to know what you want. Be clear in your request. This speeds things up.

Fingerprinting is available. It is by appointment only. You must call ahead. Do not just show up. The staff will set a time. They take prints for jobs. They take prints for licenses. They take prints for other needs. Bring ID. Bring the forms they tell you to bring. This service has a fee. Ask when you call.

Boulder Daily Booking Reports

The Sheriff's Office posts booking reports online. These are updated each day. You can see who was booked into jail. You can see the charges. You can see the bond amount. This is free. You do not need to pay. You do not need an account. Just visit the booking reports page.

The Daily Listing Report shows current inmates. You can search by name. This helps you find someone fast. You can also see the Daily Release Report. This shows who got out. It shows when they left. Families use this to track loved ones. Lawyers use this to find clients. The public uses this to stay informed.

The jail is at 3200 Airport Road in Boulder. This is where all county inmates go. City police bring arrestees here. County deputies bring them here. State police bring them here. All bookings go through this jail. So the online reports cover all of Boulder County. They are a key tool. They are easy to use. Check them first before you make a formal request.

Boulder Criminal Records Fees

Getting records in Boulder costs money. The fees are set by law. They are fair. They cover staff time. They cover copies. Here is what you can expect to pay.

The base search fee is five dollars. This covers the first ten pages. If the report is longer, you pay more. Each extra page costs twenty-five cents. This adds up for long files. Ask about the length when you request. This helps you plan. Arrest photos cost five dollars each. But there is a rule. The person in the photo must be eighteen or older. No juvenile photos are sold. This is the law.

Some people pay no fees. Victims pay nothing. This is true if they are in the report. Their name must be in the file. They must be the victim. They still must follow the rules. They still must sign the form. But the cost is waived. This helps those harmed by crime. It removes a barrier to justice.

Credit cards are accepted. But there is a fee. The base charge is seventy-five cents. Then you pay two point two five percent of the total. This is for the card company. Cash has no extra fee. Checks are fine too. Plan your payment method. It affects the total cost.

Rules for Requesting Boulder Records

There are rules you must follow. These protect privacy. These protect the process. Know them before you ask.

• Juvenile arrest photos are not sold unless the youth was charged as an adult
• All requesters must sign a statement under C.R.S. § 24-72-304(1)
• The statement certifies no pecuniary gain will result from the records
• Records cannot be used for employment screening purposes
• Records cannot be used for tenant background checks

The pecuniary gain rule is key. You must sign a form. The form says you will not make money from the records. You cannot sell them. You cannot use them for business gain. This is a crime if you lie. The form is serious. Read it well. Sign it only if it is true.

Fees can be waived for some. Victims get free records. Nonprofits may get waivers. Media may get waivers. Ask if you think you qualify. The Sheriff's Office decides. They have the final say. Be honest in your request. Honesty helps your case.

Boulder County Crime Data

The county publishes crime data. This is public info. It shows trends. It shows patterns. It helps the community stay safe. The Boulder County crime data page has reports. These reports cover criminal activity. They cover arrest info. They cover jail resident data.

This data is released per state law. C.R.S. 16-13-901 through 16-13-905 says what must be shared. It says how to share it. The Sheriff follows these rules. They post data online. They update it often. You can download files. You can view charts. You can learn about crime in your area.

The data is raw. It is not always easy to read. But it is complete. It is accurate. It comes from the source. Researchers use it. Reporters use it. Citizens use it. If you want facts, start here. The online data may answer your questions. It may save you a formal request.

Boulder Police Department Records

The Boulder Police Department serves the city. They patrol the streets. They answer calls. They make arrests. They write reports. These reports are public. But they are separate from Sheriff records. You may need to contact both agencies.

City police handle incidents in Boulder. The Sheriff handles the jail. Once police arrest someone, jail records go to the Sheriff. But the police report stays with the police. If you want the arrest report, ask the Sheriff. If you want the incident report, ask the police. Know which one you need.

The Boulder Police have their own records unit. They follow the same state laws. They charge similar fees. They have their own forms. Call them to learn more. Ask about their process. Each agency is a bit different. Both serve the public. Both follow CORA and CCJRA.

Colorado State Criminal Records

State agencies hold records too. These cover all of Colorado. They include Boulder. They can add to what you find locally.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation keeps the state database. This is the main source for criminal history. It has records from all counties. It has records from all cities. It is the official state record. You can search online. You can search by name. It costs six dollars per search. Results come back fast.

The Sex Offender Registry is another state tool. It lists all registered offenders. You can search by name. You can search by area. It is free. It is open to all. The Court Docket Search lets you find court cases. You can search by name or case number. You can see court dates. You can see case status. These tools work with local records. Together they give a full view.

State and local data differ. Local data is fresh. It is detailed. State data is broad. It is historical. Use both for best results. Start with Boulder County. Then check the CBI. This two-step search finds the most data. It helps you get the full story.

Colorado Laws on Criminal Records

Access to records is set by law. Colorado has two main laws. CORA is one. CCJRA is the other. Both apply in Boulder.

CORA stands for Colorado Open Records Act. It is in C.R.S. 24-72-201 to 206. It says most records are public. You can inspect them. You can copy them. Agencies must respond in three days. They can charge fees. But fees are limited. This law covers all government records.

CCJRA stands for Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act. It is in C.R.S. 24-72-301 and beyond. It covers police and jail records. Most are public. But some are closed. Active cases are private. Safety data is private. Personal info is redacted. The Sheriff and Police follow this law. They release what they can. They keep private what they must.

C.R.S. § 24-72-304(1) is key. It is about the pecuniary gain form. You must sign it. You must swear you seek no gain. This protects the data. It stops abuse. It keeps records open for good uses. Another law is C.R.S. 16-13-901 through 16-13-905. This says what crime data to share. The county follows this. They post data online. They keep the public informed.

Boulder County Criminal Records

Boulder is the county seat of Boulder County. The county has over 300,000 residents. The Sheriff's Office serves them all. City police handle local calls. County records stay with the Sheriff. For more on county-wide resources, jail data, and records rules, visit the Boulder County page.

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