Boulder County Criminal Records Search

Boulder County criminal records are kept by the Sheriff's Office in the city of Boulder. The office holds jail records for persons held at the Boulder County Jail. Staff can help you find arrest reports and booking data. The records office follows state laws on what they can release to the public.

Boulder County Sheriff's Records Office

The Sheriff's Records Office holds criminal records for Boulder County. They keep jail records for all persons held at the Boulder County Jail. Staff can give you copies of arrest reports and other police records. The office is open during set hours. You should call ahead to make sure they have what you need.

You can reach the records office by phone. The main number is 303-441-3600. Staff can tell you what records they have. They can also tell you the fees for copies. Some records need a formal request. Others you can get on the spot. The office is at the Sheriff's headquarters.

Fingerprinting is done by the Sheriff's Office. You must make an appointment first. Walk-ins are not accepted for this service. Call to set up a time that works for you. Bring valid ID with you. The staff will take your prints and give you a card or send them where needed.

Visit the Boulder County Sheriff's Records page for more details on how to request records.

The records office provides many services. They handle requests for police reports. They can give you jail booking info. They also sell copies of dispatch tapes. Each type of record has its own fee. Some records may take time to find. Ask staff how long your request will take.

Records Fees in Boulder County

The Sheriff's Office charges fees for criminal records. These fees help pay for staff time and copies. You should know the costs before you make a request. The office takes cash and credit cards. Credit cards have extra fees added.

Here are the main fees for records in Boulder County:

• Search fee per report: $5 (includes up to 10 pages)
• Each extra page: $0.25
• Arrest photo of adult: $5
• Credit card fee: $0.75 base plus 2.25%

Victims may get fees waived. This applies if you are named in the report. You must show proof that you are the victim. The office will check the report to confirm. If you qualify, you pay nothing for your copy. This helps victims get the info they need for court or claims.

Juvenile records have special rules. The office cannot give out photos of minors. This is true even if the minor was arrested. There is one exception. If the juvenile is charged as an adult, you may get the photo. You must bring court papers that show this. The staff will check the papers before they release anything. This rule protects kids from harm.

Important Rules for Requests

Colorado law sets rules for criminal records. The Sheriff's Office must follow these laws. Some records are public. Others are not. The office will tell you if they can release what you want.

You must sign a form when you request records. This form states that you will not use the records for direct sales. The law that requires this is C.R.S. § 24-72-304(1). This stops people from getting records to sell things to those named in them. You must sign this statement for each request. The office will keep this form on file.

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (CCJRA) guides what the office can release. This law is C.R.S. § 24-72-301 and the sections that follow it. The CCJRA balances public access with privacy rights. Some records are open to all. Others are limited. The Sheriff's Office knows these laws well. They will apply them to your request.

Daily Booking and Listing Reports

The Sheriff's Office posts daily jail reports online. These show who is in the Boulder County Jail. You can see this info on their website. The reports are free to view. You do not need to make a formal request.

Visit the Daily Booking Reports page to see current inmates.

The Daily Listing Report shows all current inmates. You can search by name. This helps you find if someone is in jail. The report gives basic facts. It shows the booking date and charges. It does not give full case details. For more info, you must call the records office.

There is also a daily release report. This shows who got out of jail that day. It is useful to track case progress. The website has past jail stats too. These show trends over time. You can see how many people were booked each month. This data helps with research. For older records or mugshots, call 303-441-3600. Staff can help you find what you need.

Crime Data and Statistics

The Sheriff's Office shares crime data with the public. This helps residents know about safety in Boulder County. The data covers many types of crimes. It shows where crimes happen. It also shows when they occur.

You can view crime data on the Boulder County Crime Data page.

The crime data portal has many features. You can see criminal activity info. You can view arrest data. Jail resident info is there too. The site also links to the sex offender registry. This helps you know who lives near you. All this is open to the public by law.

The sex offender data is released under C.R.S. 16-13-901 through 16-13-905. These laws say what info must be shared. They also say how it must be shared. The Sheriff's Office follows these rules. You can search the registry by name or address. This helps keep the community safe.

Boulder County Jail Location

The Boulder County Jail is on Airport Road. The full address is 3200 Airport Road, Boulder. This is where all inmates are held. It is also where the records office is. You can visit in person during office hours.

If you need to visit an inmate, check the jail rules first. There are set times for visits. You must follow the dress code. You also need to bring ID. The jail staff will check you in. Call ahead to confirm visit times. Rules can change.

Other Records Portals

Boulder County has other ways to get records. The Sheriff's Office has a payment portal for records requests. You can pay online for copies you order. This saves you a trip to the office. Use a credit card to pay the fees. Remember that card fees apply.

Visit the Records Request Payment portal to pay for your copies online.

Court records are kept by the Clerk and Recorder. You can search court dockets online. This shows case status and hearing dates. It does not give police reports. For those, you still need the Sheriff's Office. Visit the Court Docket Search page on the Boulder County website to look up cases.

The District Attorney has a Discovery Unit. This office handles evidence for court cases. If you are a party to a case, you may get discovery. This is different from public records. The DA's office has its own rules. Visit the DA Discovery Unit page on the Boulder County website to learn more.

Colorado State Resources

State agencies also have criminal records. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) keeps state-level records. You can get a full background check from them. This covers all counties in Colorado. It is more complete than a single county search.

Visit the Colorado Bureau of Investigation for state-level background checks.

The state also runs a sex offender registry. This is separate from the county site. It has info on offenders from all over Colorado. You can search by name or location. The site is updated often. Visit the Colorado Sex Offender Registry to search statewide.

Colorado courts have an online docket system. You can search cases from all districts. This is useful if the case moved between courts. It is also good if you do not know which court has the case. Visit the Colorado Court Dockets page to search statewide court records.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Boulder County. If you cannot find a record in Boulder County, try these offices. A person may have been arrested in a nearby county instead.