Larimer County Warrant Search

A Larimer County warrant search involves making inquiries or using relevant online resources to find information about active warrants issued in the county. An individual can conduct a warrant search to find out if they have any outstanding obligations with a court due to a court case in which they are a party. A warrant search can also uncover individuals who are wanted for alleged crimes committed within a region.

In Larimer County, local courts are responsible for issuing most types of warrants, and law enforcement agencies are responsible for executing warrants. Thus, interested persons can conduct a warrant search through local law enforcement agencies and courts. Some third-party websites also provide search services that allow users to conduct warrant searches online.

One of the consequences of certain types of warrants, like arrest and bench warrants, is the possibility of arrest. When a warrant leads to an arrest, information about the warrant is usually featured in the arrest record generated to document the incident. Hence, reviewing Larimer County arrest records is a viable way to search for warrants.

Are Warrants Public Records?

Yes. Under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), codified in C.R.S. § 24-72-201 to 206, warrants are considered public records, except when specifically exempted by law or court order. As a result, anyone can access Larimer County warrants by querying local law enforcement agencies and courts or using the resources they provide.

Notwithstanding, warrants exempt from public disclosure by law, such as the Colorado Code of Criminal Procedures or a court order, are inaccessible to the general public. Some examples of these exempt warrants include active warrants whose public release may jeopardize an ongoing investigation or unnecessarily put the individual’s privacy or security at risk. A warrant whose subject is a juvenile is also exempt from being publicly disclosed to protect the juvenile's identity. Additionally, affidavits used to obtain warrants are protected from public access until the warrant has been executed and returned to the issuing court.

Types of Warrants in Larimer County

Larimer County courts have the authority to issue different types of warrants, each serving a unique purpose. Some examples of these types of warrants include but are not limited to:

• Search warrants
• Arrest warrants
• Bench warrants
• Fugitive warrants
• Recall warrants
• Judgment warrants

Do I Have a Warrant in Larimer County?

Interested persons can find out if they have any active or outstanding warrants in Larimer County by doing any of the following:

• Examine court records maintained by local courts, especially records of cases in which they were a party.
• Contact local law enforcement agencies to inquire about warrants they are responsible for executing or use relevant online resources they provide.
• Utilize third-party aggregate websites that have warrant search features.
• Consult with licensed warrant attornies in Larimer County or Colorado

Active Warrant Search in Larimer

In Larimer County, record seekers can conduct an active warrant search primarily through two government channels: local courts and law enforcement agencies. Information about most types of warrants is accessible through local courts as they are responsible for issuing warrants. On the other hand, local law enforcement agencies mainly provide information about arrest warrants they are responsible for executing. As previously explained, inquirers can also conduct active warrant searches through third-party channels.

Whether an individual chooses to conduct an active warrant search through traditional government or third-party channels, they must provide details identifying the desired warrant. These details include the warrant’s subject name, a case number, or other requested information.

Arrest Warrant Search

Inquirers can conduct an arrest warrant search in Larimer County through local law enforcement agencies, such as municipal police departments and the County Sheriff’s Office. For example, individuals can contact the Larimer County Sheriff's Office at (970) 498-5100 to find out if someone has an arrest warrant held by the agency. The County Sheriff's Office also publishes information about Larimer County's Most Wanted on its official website. The publication is accessible for free, searchable by name, and contains the full name of wanted individuals, their mugshot, the alleged crime(s) they committed, and bond details.

Bench Warrant Lookup

Most local courts in Larimar County typically send notification letters to those they issue bench warrants against as a courtesy. Hence, individuals can look through their mail to ascertain whether they received any notifications of a bench warrant. Interested persons can also search for bench warrants by visiting local courts and requesting or looking through case files to see if any bench warrant was issued in a particular case in which they were a party.

Free Warrant Search

Record seekers are usually not assessed a fee for warrant searches they conduct through local law enforcement agencies and courts in Larimar County. Hence, inquirers can perform a free Larimar County warrant search through these agencies and the online resources they provide. However, if an individual requests copies of warrant records from these agencies, they will be charged a fee for the reproduction of the requested record.

Can You Check Warrants Online?

Record seekers can utilize local law enforcement agencies' online resources, such as Larimer County's Most Wanted list provided by the Larimer County Sheriff's Office, to check for warrants online. Alternatively, interested persons can use third-party websites offering warrant search services to conduct Larimer County warrant searches online. Note that specific search criteria are required to perform searches through these third-party websites. These criteria include a subject’s first and last name or a case number. Furthermore, searches conducted through third-party websites may be subject to specific fees. These fees typically vary by website.

A significant downside to using third-party websites to conduct warrant checks is that confidential warrants, like juvenile warrants and those protected by court orders, are inaccessible through these websites.

Do Warrants Expire?

It depends on the type of warrant. Per C.R.S. 16-3-305, a search warrant must be executed within 14 days of issuance. After the 14-day execution period, the search warrant becomes invalid and must be re-issued before a law enforcement officer can legally execute it. On the other hand, there are no state laws that impose a finite timeframe for the execution of arrest warrants in Larimer County. As a result, arrest warrants never expire and can follow an individual throughout their lifetime unless the warrant gets quashed or recalled by the issuing court.

How to Clear a Warrant Without Going to Jail

In Larimar, several options are available to individuals who wish to clear a warrant without going to jail. Some of the most promising include the following:

• File a motion to stay or recall the warrant with the issuing court
• Post the cash bond listed on the warrant. Once the bond gets paid, the court will clear the warrant and reschedule for a Bond Return Hearing date within two (2) weeks for the case connected to the warrant.
• Consult a licensed warrant attorney to explore other options for clearing the warrant that apply to one’s case.

It is worth noting that some local courts also provide information on clearing warrants they issue on their official website. Some examples include the Fort Collins Municipal Court and the Loveland Municipal Court.