Fremont County Arrest Records

Fremont County, Colorado, arrest records are law enforcement documents created by the Fremont County Sheriff's Office, Colorado State Patrol, and other law enforcement agencies within Fremont County to detail the arrest of individuals. These records become part of Fremont County court records if they are precursor documents during criminal trials.

In Fremont County, law enforcement can arrest individuals if they witness criminal acts. Arrests may also become necessary if the Fremont County District, County, or Municipal Courts issue arrest warrants.

Fremont County law enforcement agencies detain individuals they arrest at the Fremont County Detention Center and municipal holding facilities. However, Fremont County law enforcement agencies incarcerate convicts of serious crimes and individuals serving long-term sentences at the Fremont County Correctional Facility or the Colorado Department of Corrections (DOC) Facilities.

Are Arrest Records Public in Fremont County?

Yes, Fremont County arrest records are public. The Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) and the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (CCJRA) establish the public right to access Fremont County arrest records. However, CORA does not guarantee unrestricted access to Fremont County arrest records. Under Colorado laws, there are restrictions to public disclosure of arrest records that may infringe on privacy laws or threaten public peace. For instance, the public cannot access Fremont County arrest records that relate to:

• Juveniles
• Active law enforcement or judicial investigations
• Witness or informant information
• Sealed or expunged records
• Personally Identifying information.

Individuals other than the record owners seeking access to Fremont County arrest records must be legally authorized. For information relating to Fremont County arrest records, interested persons should visit or send mail to:

Fremont County Sheriff’s Office
100 Justice Center Road
Cañon City, CO 81212
Phone: (719) 276-5555
Fax: (719) 276-5593

Fremont County Arrest Statistics

In Fremont County, 1,579 arrests were made by law enforcement in 2023; this figure contrasts the 1,233, 1,408, and 1,481 arrests reported by various law enforcement agencies in 2022, 2021, and 2020. The FBI UCR arrest statistics show varying arrest trends for various arrestable offenses within Fremont between 2020 and 2023. Within this timeframe, larceny crimes and simple assaults accounted for the most arrests within Fremont County, as shown by the table below.

Data Source: FBI UCR Arrest Statistics.

Find Fremont County Arrest Records

Fremont arrest records are accessible through law enforcement agency offices or as part of Fremont County court records. Individuals seeking arrest records should visit the Fremont County Sheriff's Office website to view the arrest information of individuals taken into custody for various crimes. Alternatively, record seekers can call, fax, visit, or mail the Fremont County Sheriff's Office and request access to arrest records.

Also, inquirers should sign up and access Fremont County arrest records online as part of Fremont County criminal court records through the Colorado Judicial Branch online database or contact the Fremont Combined Court at:

136 Justice Center Road,
Canon City,
CO 81212
Phone: (719) 269-0100
Email: fremontcountyclerk@judicial.state.co.us.

Fremont County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

There are several distinctions between Fremont County arrest and criminal records. Fremont arrest records detail the detention of individuals by law enforcement agencies within Fremont County. In contrast, Fremont County criminal records provide comprehensive details of criminal acts and their prosecutions under the Fremont County criminal trial system.

A Fremont arrest record does not indicate guilt or innocence; a Fremont County arrestee remains innocent of a crime until a court states otherwise. In contrast, a criminal record is evidence that a court finds an individual guilty of criminal acts.

Also, Fremont County criminal records may have a more significant impact on societal status.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Fremont County arrest information may stay on a record indefinitely. However, Section 24-72-705 of the Colorado Revised Statutes grants individuals the right to petition the courts to seal their arrest records if:

• The arrest did not result in a conviction
• The court overturned the convictions on appeal
• The arrest records owner completes a diversion program or deferred judgment and sentence
• The owner of the record was a minor at the time of the arrest.

Also, sealing Fremont County arrest records may include waiting periods.

Fremont County Arrest Warrants

Fremont County arrest warrants are documents issued by Fremont County courts authorizing law enforcement to take individuals into custody. In Fremont County and other parts of the United States, law enforcement must provide probable cause for criminal acts to obtain arrest warrants from the court. A Fremont County court may also issue an arrest warrant if an individual:

• Disobeys court orders
• Holds the court in contempt
• Flee to avoid prosecution or incarceration for criminal acts.

Generally, a valid arrest Fremont County warrant contains the following information:

• Full name and physical description of the subject
• Date of issuance of the warrant
• Name and signature of the issuing judge/magistrate
• Charges against the wanted individual
• Sections of Colorado laws allegedly violated
• The geographical area where law enforcement can execute the warrant
• Instructions on how law enforcement should effect the arrest
• Date of return of the warrant to the court.

Do Fremont County Arrest Warrants Expire?

In Fremont County, arrest warrants do not have expiration dates; they remain active until law enforcement apprehends the subjects. However, arrest warrants become inactive if the subjects die. Also, the courts may quash Fremont County arrest warrants if there is evidence to do so.