Summit County Arrest Records

Arrest records in Summit County are official documents created by law enforcement agencies, including the Summit County Sheriff's Office and the police departments at Breckenridge, Frisco, Silverthorne, and Dillon Police Departments, as well as other law enforcement agencies operating within the county, detailing the apprehension and detention of individuals. These documents may serve as precursor documents during criminal trials within Summit County courts and become part of the Summit County court records.

In Summit County, an arrest becomes necessary if law enforcement witnesses crimes or there is evidence of arrestable acts. Law officers will all arrest specified individuals if the courts issue arrest warrants.

After arrests and processing, Summit County law enforcement agencies hold arrestees at the Summit County Jail. As the county's primary detention center, it accommodates pre-trial detainees, individuals serving short-term sentences, and those awaiting transfer to other facilities.

Are Arrest Records Public in Summit County?

According to the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) and the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (CCJRA), Summit County arrest records are publicly accessible. However, access to some Summit County arrest records is exempt from public disclosure. Accessing these documents requires legal authorization. For instance, Colorado laws do not permit public scrutiny of arrest records relating to minors, ongoing investigations, sealed or expunged cases, the identity of victims and witnesses, and sensitive personal data such as Social Security Numbers and financial account details.

Individuals seeking access to Summit County arrest records should call, mail, fax, or visit the Summit County Sheriff's Office at:

501 N. Park Avenue,
P.O. Box 210,
Breckenridge,
CO 80424
Phone: (970) 453-2232
Fax: (970) 423-8894

Summit County Arrest Statistics

In Summit County, there were 1,081 arrests over the two years from January 1, 2023, to January 1, 2025, comprising 888 males and 191 females. According to the FBI database, these arrests include 257 for DUI offenses, 101 for simple assaults, and 43 for vandalism. Additionally, law enforcement reported 39 arrests for larcenies, 35 for non-violent family offenses, and 34 for disorderly conduct.

Find Summit County Arrest Records

There are several options for accessing Summit County arrest records. Inquirers seeking access to arrest records in Summit County:

• Fill out the Summit County Sheriff's Office Online Records Request Form. Alternatively, download and complete the Summit County Sheriff's Office Request for Criminal Justice Information Form, and email or submit it by email, mail, or in person to:

  The Summit County Sheriff's Office
  P.O. Box 210, 501 N. Park Avenue,
  Breckenridge,
  CO 80424
  Phone: (970) 453-2232
  Fax: (970) 423-8894
  Email: Records@summitcountyco.gov.

  Furthermore, arrest records are part of the more comprehensive criminal records. For a $25.00 fee, the Summit County Sheriff's Office will do a local criminal history check. Interested individuals should call their Records Division at (970) 453-2232

• Log in to the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's Internet Criminal History Check System and access Summit County arrest records by name
• Access Summit County arrest records through criminal case arrest records through the Colorado Judicial Branch's Docket Search Portal, or access more comprehensive arrest details by subscribing to the Colorado Courts Records Search System

• Visit the Summit County Justice Center at:

  501 N. Park Avenue,
  Breckenridge,
  CO 80424
  Phone: (970) 453-2272

The Summit County District Attorney's Office may have copies of arrest records relating to incidents within the county. Interested individuals can call or visit the office and request access at:

504 Airport Road, District Attorney's Annex,
Breckenridge,
CO 80424.

Summit County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

Summit County arrest and criminal records serve different purposes and differ in several aspects.

Summit County arrest records are law enforcement documents detailing the arrest and detention of individuals for various offenses. These documents contain personal information, booking details, reasons for arrests, and the terms for releasing the arrestees.
Generally, arrest records do not signify guilt for crimes; only the courts can determine guilt or innocence. In addition, Summit County arrest records may have little or no impact on their owners unless they result in criminal convictions.

Compared to arrest records, a Summit County criminal record is a court document that provides comprehensive details of the owner's interactions with the criminal justice system in Summit County. These documents provide an in-depth analysis of criminal actions and their consequences under the law.

In contrast to arrest records, Summit County criminal records legally confirm their owners as convicts and may influence their employment, housing, and relationship prospects. Summit County criminal records may also affect social status.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

Summit County arrest records will remain permanently accessible unless the 5th Judicial District Court in Summit County or the Summit County Court seals or removes them. Sections 24-72-701 through 24-72-710 of the Colorado Revised Statutes (C.R.S.) grant individuals the right to petition the courts to seal their arrest records. It also outlines the procedures for sealing arrest records in Summit County and other parts of the state. According to Colorado expungement law, the following conditions apply to sealing Summit County arrest records:

• There were no charges due to the arrest
• The arrest results in dismissal or acquittal
• The owner of the arrest record completes a diversion program
• The individual seeking expungement does not have any ongoing investigations or pending cases.

Summit County Arrest Warrants

In Summit County, arrest warrants refer to official documents issued by judges and magistrates of Summit County courts authorizing the arrest of specified individuals. The courts issue these documents if law enforcement and prosecutors provide evidence that specific individuals' actions violate state or local laws. Additionally, judges/ magistrates issue arrest warrants for disregard for court orders, domestic violence, criminal complaints, and grand jury indictments.
Summit County arrest warrants contain the following information:

• The wanted person's full name, last known address, and physical description
• The allegations against the individual and the sections of the Colorado Statutes allegedly broken
• Date, time, and location of issuance
• A court statement authorizing law enforcement to arrest the subject
• Instructions on how to execute the warrant
• Name and signature of the issuing judge/magistrate.

Do Summit County Arrest Warrants Expire?

In Summit County, arrest records remain enforceable indefinitely unless law enforcement apprehends the wanted persons or the courts cancel or revoke the warrants. However, several factors may influence the validity of Summit County arrest warrants. For instance, administrative errors, false information, changes in Colorado laws, and non-compliance with the Fourth Amendment may void Summit County arrest warrants. Additionally, for offenses with a statute of limitations, prosecutors must file charges within the limitation period to enable the courts to issue arrest warrants.

Expunge Summit County Arrest Records

Per Colorado laws, individuals can seal their arrest records if they fulfill the qualifying conditions. To seal a Summit Court arrest record:

• Determine if the specific record is eligible for sealing under Sections 24-72-701 through 24-72-710 of the Colorado Revised Statutes
• Obtain a certified copy of the criminal history through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (the date on the document should range within 20 days before or 10 days after the filing of the petitions)
• Download and complete forms JDF 417 (Petition to Seal Arrest and Criminal Records), JDF 418 (Order to Seal), and JDF 419 (Order and Notice of Hearing) according to the instructions on Form JDF 416, or depending on the outcome of the arrests, download the appropriate forms from the Colorado Judicial Branch's Seal My Case Page
• Attach the forms and the supporting documents, and file petitions at the Summit County Justice Center
• Pay the filing fee ($224 as of 2024), or if unable to afford the costs, submit JDF 205 forms (Motion to Waive Fees) or JDF 206

• Send notice of the petition to the Summit County District Attorney's Office at:

  504 Airport Road,
  P.O. Box 488, Breckenridge,
  CO 80424
  Phone: (970) 453-3520
  Fax: (970) 328-1016

• Attend the court hearing relating to the petitions (if necessary)
• If the petition is successful, the judge will sign the Order to Seal Form
• Send copies of the signed Order to Seal Form to the Summit County Sheriff's Office, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, and any law enforcement agency involved in the arrest
• Confirm the sealing of the arrest record through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation.