Lone Tree Criminal Records Guide

Lone Tree is a city in Douglas County. It sits south of Denver. The population is about 14,000 people. The city is growing rapidly. It covers about 10 square miles. Douglas County handles criminal records. The Lone Tree Police Department works with the county.

Criminal records in Lone Tree are public documents. Colorado law ensures access. The Colorado Open Records Act applies here. So does the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act. These laws let citizens view most records. Some files stay closed. Juvenile records are sealed. Active investigations remain private. Much information is available to the public.

Lone Tree Police Department

The Lone Tree Police Department serves the community. Officers patrol the city. They respond to emergency calls. They investigate crimes. They generate incident reports. The department contracts with Douglas County for some services. Jail operations go to the county.

The Lone Tree Police focus on local law enforcement. They handle traffic matters. They respond to calls for service. They investigate property crimes. They work on community safety. Their police reports are public records. You can request copies directly from the department.

The department uses computer aided dispatch. You can access this system online. The CAD website shows recent calls and activity. This provides transparency. It helps residents stay informed.

For jail records, contact Douglas County Sheriff. They operate the detention facility. They have booking information. They have release dates. The police department does not keep inmate records. Know which agency has what you need.

Douglas County Sheriff's Office

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office handles criminal records for Lone Tree. They run the county jail. They process all arrests. They maintain inmate records. They handle warrants. The sheriff serves all of Douglas County.

The Douglas County Sheriff's Office is in Castle Rock. The address is 4000 Justice Way. The main phone is 303-660-7500. The jail is at the same location. You can reach the jail at 303-660-7552. Both serve Lone Tree residents.

Douglas County provides online inmate search. You can look up current bookings. You can check for active warrants. Some records need formal requests. The sheriff follows Colorado law. They release public records. They protect private data.

Colorado State Criminal Records Resources

State resources extend beyond local files. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation maintains the central criminal history database. This is the official state repository. It includes records from all counties. It covers Lone Tree arrests.

Visit the Colorado Bureau of Investigation website for statewide records.

The CBI Internet Criminal History Check system gives instant results. It costs $6 per search. You can search by name. It covers statewide arrests and convictions. Some records are excluded. Juvenile records do not appear. Sealed records are hidden.

The CBI office is at 690 Kipling Street in Lakewood. The phone is 303-239-4208. Their website has more information. They handle background checks. They maintain the state repository.

Colorado Court Docket Search

Court records show case progress. The Colorado courts maintain online dockets. You can search by name. You can search by case number. This covers criminal cases statewide. It includes Douglas County. It includes Lone Tree matters.

Access the Colorado Court Docket Search for case information.

Court dockets list hearings and outcomes. They show charges. They list attorneys. They display court dates. This system does not show arrests. It does not show jail bookings. Use it with sheriff records. Together they provide complete data.

Colorado Sex Offender Registry

The Colorado Sex Offender Registry helps you find registered offenders. The CBI manages this database. It is free to use. It is open to the public. You can search by name. You can search by location.

Search the Colorado Sex Offender Registry for public safety information.

The registry includes felony sex offenders. It excludes misdemeanors. It excludes juvenile adjudications. You can search near any Lone Tree address. This helps residents stay informed. The SOR unit phone is (303) 239-4222.

Colorado Laws on Public Records

Two main laws govern records access in Lone Tree. The Colorado Open Records Act is at C.R.S. 24-72-200.1 et seq. It covers most government records. Agencies must respond within three days. Fees are limited.

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act is at C.R.S. 24-72-301 et seq. It applies to police and sheriff records. Most are public. But there are exceptions. Active investigations are closed. Work product is protected. Personal data is redacted.

C.R.S. 24-72-205 limits research fees. The cap is $32 per hour. The first hour is free. No agency can exceed this. This applies to Douglas County. It applies to Lone Tree PD. Requesters are protected from high costs.

How to Request Criminal Records in Lone Tree

Follow these steps to obtain records. First, identify what you need. Police reports come from Lone Tree PD. Arrest records come from Douglas County Sheriff. Jail records also come from the sheriff.

• Contact Lone Tree Police for incident reports
• Contact Douglas County Sheriff for arrest and jail records
• Use CBI ICHC for statewide criminal history
• Search court dockets for case status
• Submit formal CORA or CCJRA requests when needed

Provide specific details when requesting. Names help. Dates help. Locations help. Case numbers speed up searches. Some requests take time. Complex files need review. Agencies will inform you of delays.

Fees may apply for copies. Douglas County charges for research. The first hour is free. Additional time costs up to $32 per hour. Ask about fees first. Bring exact change when visiting in person.

Nearby Cities in Douglas County

Lone Tree shares Douglas County with several other communities. They all use the same sheriff services. They share the same jail facility. They follow the same procedures.

View Douglas County Criminal Records