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Montrose County, Colorado Arrest Records

Are Arrest Records Public in Montrose County, Colorado?

Arrest records are public in Montrose County, Colorado, pursuant to the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (CCJRA) § 24-72-301 et seq. and the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) § 24-72-201 et seq. These statutes establish the framework for public access to criminal justice records maintained by state and local agencies. The Montrose County Sheriff's Office and other law enforcement agencies within the county are required to make arrest records available for public inspection, with certain statutory exceptions.

Members of the public should be aware that while arrest records are generally accessible, specific information may be redacted or withheld if:

The record pertains to an ongoing investigation
Release would be contrary to public interest as determined by the custodian
The record has been sealed by court order pursuant to § 24-72-308
The record contains information protected by privacy laws

The Montrose County Sheriff's Office maintains these records in accordance with state law and county regulations. Records may be requested in person at:

Montrose County Sheriff's Office
1200 North Grand Avenue
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 252-4023
Montrose County Sheriff's Office

Can Arrest Records be Found Online in Montrose County?

Montrose County provides limited online access to arrest records through several official channels. The Montrose County public records portal allows citizens to submit requests for various public records, including arrest information. Additionally, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) maintains a statewide database that includes arrest data from Montrose County law enforcement agencies.

Online access to arrest records is governed by § 24-72-305.5 of the Colorado Revised Statutes, which establishes parameters for the electronic dissemination of criminal justice records. The statute requires custodians to balance public access with privacy considerations when making records available through electronic means.

Users of online systems should note the following:

Basic arrest information is typically available through online portals
Detailed arrest reports may require submission of a formal records request
Fees may apply for certain types of electronic record retrieval
Records available online may not include all information contained in the physical record

For comprehensive arrest record searches, the Colorado Judicial Branch docket search provides case information for arrests that have resulted in court proceedings in Montrose County.

How to Look Up Montrose County Arrest Records in 2025

As of 2025, individuals seeking Montrose County arrest records have multiple methods available to them, as prescribed by Colorado Revised Statutes § 24-72-304. The following procedures have been established for public access:

In-Person Requests:

Visit the Montrose County Sheriff's Office Records Division at 1200 North Grand Avenue, Montrose, CO 81401
Operating hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 5:00 PM, excluding holidays
Complete a Records Request Form, available at the front desk
Present valid government-issued photo identification
Pay applicable fees as established by the current fee schedule (typically $5-25 per record)

Online Requests:

Access the Montrose County Public Records Request portal
Create an account or proceed as a guest
Complete the electronic request form with specific information about the desired records
Submit payment via the secure payment system
Receive notification when records are available for electronic delivery

Mail Requests:

Submit a written request to: Records Custodian, Montrose County Sheriff's Office, 1200 North Grand Avenue, Montrose, CO 81401
Include requestor's full name, contact information, and specific details about the records sought
Enclose a check or money order for the applicable fees
Include a self-addressed stamped envelope for return delivery

The Montrose County Justice Center also maintains public access terminals where citizens may search certain arrest records without submitting a formal request. These terminals are located at:

Montrose County Justice Center
1200 North Grand Avenue
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 252-4800
Montrose County Court Information

Contents of a Montrose County Arrest Record

Montrose County arrest records contain standardized information as required by Colorado Revised Statutes § 16-21-103. These official documents serve as the formal record of an individual's arrest and subsequent processing through the criminal justice system. A complete arrest record typically includes:

Biographical Information:

Full legal name of the arrested individual
Any known aliases or previous names
Date of birth and age at time of arrest
Physical description including height, weight, eye and hair color
Residential address at time of arrest
Identifying marks such as tattoos or scars

Arrest Details:

Date, time, and location of the arrest
Name and badge number of the arresting officer(s)
Law enforcement agency responsible for the arrest
Statutory charges filed at the time of booking
Case or incident number assigned to the arrest
Probable cause statement or arrest narrative

Processing Information:

Booking photographs (mugshots) taken from front and side views
Fingerprint classification and identification numbers
Property inventory of items in possession at time of arrest
Medical screening information (with certain privacy protections)
Bail or bond amount set, if applicable
Court appearance dates scheduled

Case Disposition:

Current status of charges (pending, dismissed, convicted)
Court of jurisdiction handling the case
Case number assigned by the court
Sentence information if convicted

The Montrose County Sheriff's Office maintains these records in accordance with the records retention schedule established by the Colorado State Archives, typically for a minimum of 10 years following the final disposition of the case.

Expungement of Arrest Records in Montrose County

Individuals may petition for expungement or sealing of arrest records in Montrose County pursuant to Colorado Revised Statutes § 24-72-701 through § 24-72-709. The process allows for certain arrest records to be removed from public access under specific circumstances prescribed by law.

Eligibility criteria for expungement in Montrose County include:

Cases resulting in complete dismissal of all charges
Arrests that did not result in charges being filed within the statute of limitations
Cases where the defendant was acquitted at trial
Certain drug offenses after completion of sentence and specified waiting periods
Juvenile records meeting statutory requirements
Arrests resulting from mistaken identity or false information

The expungement process requires petitioners to:

Obtain and complete the appropriate petition forms from the Montrose County Court Clerk's Office
File the petition with the court that had jurisdiction over the case
Pay the filing fee (approximately $65 as of 2025, with fee waivers available for indigent petitioners)
Serve copies of the petition on the District Attorney's Office and arresting agency
Attend a hearing if one is scheduled by the court

If granted, an expungement order directs all custodians of the records to seal them from public view. Law enforcement agencies and the courts retain limited access to sealed records for specific purposes authorized by statute.

Montrose County District Court
1200 North Grand Avenue, Suite 116
Montrose, CO 81401
(970) 252-4312
Colorado Judicial Branch

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