Pueblo County Arrest Records

Per C.R.S. § 16-3-102, a peace officer in Pueblo County may arrest an individual if a warrant has been issued or a crime has been committed in the officer's presence. Additionally, an arrest can be made when there is probable cause to believe that a crime has occurred and the individual in question is responsible.

After the arrest, the suspect is taken to the Pueblo County Sheriff's Office Jail Reception and Booking Center, where the officer completes the arrest report and the individual is booked into jail. During this process, the arrestee's fingerprints and mugshot are taken, and their personal information is entered into the system, forming their arrest record. In Pueblo County, arrest records are typically public and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office. However, information about the case itself may also be obtained by conducting a Pueblo County court records search.

Are Arrest Records Public in Pueblo County?

Yes. The Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) creates a general presumption favoring public access to arrest records. All arrest records are open for inspection and copying by anyone at reasonable times. Pueblo County law enforcement officers redact certain arrest records or information from criminal justice records before making them available to the public. Examples of confidential arrest records or information in Pueblo County are:

• Any non-final disciplinary recommendations.
• An arrest person’s medical or mental health records.
• Juvenile arrest records, including their identifying information.
• Any records of sexual harassment complaints and investigations.
• An arresting officer’s personal phone number, email address, and home address.
• Confidential informants, witnesses, or victims identifying or contact information.
• Any personal identifying information contained in an arrest record (C.R.S. 24-72-303).
• Records of an ongoing civil or administrative investigation conducted by a state agency to protect society.
• The identity of officers who volunteered information related to the internal investigation but who are not the subject of the internal investigation.
• Identifying information of any victim of sexual assault or alleged sexual assault or attempted sexual assault or alleged attempted sexual assault.
• The Identifying information of any child victim or any child witness of offenses, alleged offenses, attempted offenses, or allegedly attempted offenses (C.R.S. 24-72-304).
• Any arrest information that reveals confidential intelligence information, a law enforcement agency’s confidential security procedures, or would compromise a peace officer, witness, or informant’s safety when disclosed.
• Any records of the investigations conducted by law enforcement agencies, any records of their intelligence information, or any investigatory files compiled by them for any other law enforcement purpose (C.R.S. § 24-72-204(2)(a)(1)).

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Per Colo. Rev. Stat. §24-72-302, arrest records contain the following arrest and criminal records information:

• The name of the arresting officer/agency
• The date and place of the arrest
• The arrestee's full name, hair and eye color, birth date, last-known address, sex, height, weight, race,
• Booking and case numbers
• Arrestee’s location and release date
• Warrant information (mugshot, name number, full name, date of birth, charges, status)
• Charge information (description, statute, disposition, degree, and court)

Pueblo County Crime Rate

The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office's data, available on the Colorado Uniform Crime Reporting Program (UCR), reveals 890 crimes that occurred in 2023. About 48 of them were violent crimes, 780 property crimes, and 62 DUI/drug crimes. Most of the crimes came from larceny-theft (449), fraud (119), and motor vehicle theft (118).

Pueblo County Arrest Statistics

The Colorado Department of Corrections' FY22 Annual Report reveals that Pueblo County arrestees had about 5.2% court commitment admissions in state prisons. The county also had 9.5% technical return admission that fiscal year.

Find Pueblo County Arrest Records

The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) provides arrest records to members of the public online through its Offender Search portal. Users must enter a search criteria into one or more search fields. The search criteria are DOC number, last name, first name, and gender. Record seekers can also visit any CDOC facility to request in-person arrest records. All in-person requests should be made during business hours. The record staff would require a name or DOC number to process the request. It is advisable to bring a valid ID during the visitation.

Individuals interested in obtaining arrest records of Pueblo County federal offenders can contact the federal law enforcement agency with such records. These agencies mostly accept requests online, by mail, or in person during business hours. For example:

The Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) allows members of the public to request arrest records online using the Inmate Locator. A search can be conducted by number (BOP register number, DCDC number, FBI number, or INS number) or name (first, middle, or last and filter the search using race, age, and sex). Record seekers can also visit any BOP facility during business hours to make arrest record requests.

The U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) permits arrest record searches through the Online Detainee Locator System. The search parameters are A-Number or biographical information. Individuals can also visit the ICE local field offices or detention facilities during business hours to make in-person requests.

The Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) issues arrest records online, by mail, or through approved channelers. The FBI charges $18, payable by credit card using the Credit Card Payment Form, money order, or certified check. Mail applications require completing the Applicant Information Form and sending it to:

FBI CJIS Division – Summary Request
1000 Custer Hollow Road
Clarksburg, WV 26306

The United States Capitol Police (USCP) provides arrest summary reports online and by mail. Online requesters can filter their searches by CFN number, crime date, crime type, and crime summary. Mail applications include filling out a Request Form and sending it to:

United States Capitol Police
Reports Processing Section
119 D Street, Ne
Washington, DC 20510

Free Arrest Record Search in Pueblo County

The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office offers a free resource for searching arrest records through its Inmate Lookup tool. Users can search for a record by entering a last name and/or first name in the search field. The search will display every record matching the searched name available in the database. Alternatively, individuals can use third-party sites to find arrest information without charges. Users must note that only basic searches are available for free. Extensive searches cost a 7-day access fee or monthly subscription.

Get Pueblo County Criminal Records

Arrested persons can get Pueblo County criminal records (also called background checks) by mail, fax, or in person at the Sheriff's Office's Administrative Services Division. In-person requesters provide a first and last name and a date of birth to conduct a search. The office handles all in-person requests from Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Requests can be made by submitting a completed Records Request Form. This service costs $10, payable by cash, check, or money order. Requesters can send the form, the fees, and a valid ID by mail, fax, or deliver it in person to:

Pueblo County Sheriff's Office
Attn: Records
909 Court Street
Pueblo, CO 81003

Pueblo West residents:

Pueblo West Substation
320 East Joe Martinez
Pueblo West, CO 81007

Individuals can also get Pueblo County criminal records from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's (BCI) Biometric Identification and Records Unit. The BCI partners with a third-party vendor to provide fingerprint-based checks to eligible requesters. Fingerprint-based checks cost between $16.50 and $19.50

Individuals can conduct name-based background checks by submitting a completed Access the Criminal History Record Information (CHRI) and Access the Credit Card Authorization by email at cdps.cbi.biru.dis@state.co.us or by mail. This service costs $13, payable by credit card (Visa, MasterCard, Discover, or American Express), pre-printed business check, or cash. Alternatively, record seekers can conduct a name-based background check online through the Internet Criminal History Check (ICHC). This service costs $6. All payments should be made to this address:

Biometric Identification and Records Unit
Colorado Bureau of Investigation
690 Kipling St., Ste. 4000
Lakewood, CO 80215

Pueblo County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Arrest records contain personal information about an apprehended person and details surrounding the arrest. In contrast, criminal records are documents containing information on a person's arrests, charges, pleas, or convictions for any misdemeanor or felony.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Arrests remain permanently on a person's record in Pueblo County. However, Colorado law permits the expungement of certain arrests, which helps to restrict the record from the public. The Colorado State Archives provides arrest record retention schedules for counties in the state. Below is the Colorado Sheriff's Records Retention Schedule for arrest records:

• Inmate felony case files involving homicides, deaths related to criminal acts, arson with fatalities, sexual assault on a child, and forgery are permanent.
• Inmate case files involving other felony cases are retained ten (10) years after the release of the inmate.
• Misdemeanor case files are kept for three (3) years after the inmate is released.
• Sexual assault case files are retained for 99 years
• Inmate incident reports are kept for ten (10) years after the release of the inmate
• Inmate medical case files are retained seven (7) years after the last treatment date or after the patient reaches 18, whichever comes first.
• Monthly jail population analysis files are retained for three (3) years
• Intoxilizer logs are kept for three (3) years
• Arrest warrants issued by the court are retained six (6) months after cancellation.

Expunge Pueblo County Arrest Records

Arrested persons can petition the Pueblo Combined Courts or Municipal Courts to expunge their records by filing appropriate documents. They must review the statutes below to know if they are eligible for expungement:

• C.R.S. 24-72-706 (Sealing of criminal conviction records): Applicants must get their criminal history record from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI). Within 20 days of getting the report, they must file a completed Motion to Seal Criminal Conviction Records (JDF 612) form and the report to the court. Upon review, the court will enter an Order Denying Request to Seal Conviction Records (JDF 613) if the defendant is not entitled to relief. A copy of the order will be mailed to the defendant. If the court approves the application, the judge will sign an Order to Seal Conviction Records (JDF 615). The processing fee for this service is $65.
• C.R.S. 24-72-704 (Sealing of arrest records when no charges are filed): The petitioner must file a Petition to Seal Arrest & Criminal Records (JDF 417) with the appropriate court. However, the CBI will automatically seal the arrest record if the arrest was on or after January 1, 2022, and no criminal charges have been filed within one year of the date. The CBI will automatically seal arrest without a conviction that occurred after January 1, 2019, but before January 1, 2022, and no criminal charges have been filed:
• Within three years of the arrest date for a felony offense where the statute of limitations is three years or
• Within eighteen months of the arrest date for a petty offense, a misdemeanor offense, a civil infraction, a misdemeanor traffic offense, a municipal ordinance violation where the statute of limitations is 18 months or less, or if the arrest data does not specify the crime's classification.

Petitioners not qualified for automatic sealing must submit the appropriate form and pay a filing fee. Applicants who cannot afford the filing fee can submit a completed Motion to File Without Payment and Supporting Financial Affidavit (JDF 205) to the court. If the petition is approved, the judge will sign the Order to Seal Arrest and Criminal Records When No Charges Filed (JDF 418).

• C.R.S. 24-72-705 (Sealing criminal justice records other than convictions - simplified process): The court does not require arrested persons to submit a written motion to seal their records if there were no convictions. An order for sealing will be entered at the time of disposition and will be served within twenty-eight days after the disposition date. The CBI will automatically seal the records upon receipt of disposition if the court is unable to seal the record at the time of the dismissal or acquittal. The defendant can file a completed Motion to Seal Non-Conviction Records (JDF 477) with the court if the record was not automatically sealed. This service is free. The judge will sign an Order to Seal Non-Conviction Records (JDF 478) if the motion is granted. Otherwise, the judge will sign an Order Denying Request to Seal Non-Conviction Records (JDF 492).
• C.R.S. 24-72-709 (Sealing of criminal conviction records information for multiple conviction records): Petitioners must file a Petition to Seal Multiple Conviction Records (JDF 641) with the court and pay the necessary filing fee. The judge will sign an Order to Seal Multiple Conviction Records (JDF 642) if the petition is granted.
• C.R.S. 24-72-708 (Sealing of criminal conviction records information for municipal offenses for convictions): Eligible defendants can file a Petition to Seal Municipal Conviction Records (JDF 683) with the appropriate court. Upon review, the court will send the defendant an Order Denying Seal Criminal Conviction Municipal Records (JDF 684) if they deny the request. If a hearing is set, the court will send the defendant an Order and Notice of Hearing (JDF 685). The court can either grant or deny the petition at the hearing. The judge will sign an Order to Seal Municipal Conviction Records (JDF 686) form if the petition is approved.
• C.R.S. 24-72-710 (Sealing of criminal conviction records information for offenses that receive a full and unconditional pardon): Eligible defendants can file a Motion to Seal Conviction Record (Pardoned) (JDF 680) with the court. This service does not attract a processing fee. The defendant must provide a notice of the motion m to the district attorney. If there is no objection to the sealing from the district attorney and the court, the judge will sign an Order to Seal Pardoned Conviction Records (JDF 681).
• C.R.S. 24-72-707: Sealing of criminal conviction records information for offenses committed by victims of human trafficking.

Pueblo County Arrest Warrants

An arrest warrant is an official document issued by a Pueblo County judge or magistrate that authorizes a peace officer to arrest a person accused of a crime. According to the Colorado Code of Criminal Procedure (CO Code §16-3-108), the court will only issue an arrest warrant when there is probable cause to believe that an offense has been committed and a person has committed it. An affidavit sworn to or affirmed before a notary public or a judge must be filed by the law enforcement officer. The accused must be brought before the judge immediately after the arrest.

Pueblo County Arrest Warrant Search

The Sheriff's Office's Civil Division handles arrest warrants in Pueblo County. Individuals can find arrest warrants online via the Wanted Person Search tool. The search criteria are by last name or first name. Requesters can also visit the Civil Division from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday to request arrest warrants. A name or warrant number will be required to process the request. The Division is located at:

Pueblo County Sheriff's Office's Civil Division
920 N Main Street
Pueblo, CO 81003
Phone: (719) 583-6405

Do Pueblo County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Yes, arrest records do not expire. Unlike search warrants, they do not carry an execution date. Additionally, no statute of limitations exists for individuals arrested on a warrant.