Teller County Arrest Records

According to the Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, Teller County law enforcement is required to decide whether to arrest a person based on evidence that a crime has occurred. The evidence may come about when a person is caught breaking the law or when a warrant is issued by a judge for a person's arrest. Civil arrests can also be made by members of the public as authorized by law. Private arrests may also be made by restraining suspects before the police take them into custody.

The immediate aftermath of an arrest involves a process known as booking. In the booking process, law enforcement produces documents regarding the circumstances before, after, and during an arrest. The personal information of the arrested individual is also collected and put into a database and tied to any previous arrest the individual might have had. It is during this booking process that Teller County arrest records are created. Aside from its uses by law enforcement, Teller County arrest records also serve as part of Teller County court records used during judicial proceedings.

Are Arrest Records Public in Teller County?

Yes. Teller County arrest records are available to the public per the Colorado Public Records Act and Colorado Revised Statutes 24-72-301. These laws require that all records held by the government, including those related to arrests, be accessible to the public. In Colorado, arrest records are criminal records, which must be made accessible to the public upon request. The Public Records Act also requires every Teller County law enforcement office to provide digital and physical platforms for adequate arrest records requests and retrieval. However, specific arrest records are exempted by the Colorado legislature and specific public safety laws. Some examples of the exempt arrest records include:

• Juvenile arrest records and reports
• Arrest records of persons under federal witness protection programs
• Arrest records and reports that show personal information of victims of sexual offenses
• Arrest reports that reveal medical reports.
• Arrest records of serving military personnel.
• Arrest records that reveal social security numbers, bank account numbers, or other information that led to an unwanted invasion of privacy

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

As a general rule, every arrest record issued by law enforcement in Teller County contains the following information:

• The full name of the arrested individual(including any aliases )
• A brief physical description of the detained person.
• The arrestee's last known address
• A mugshot of the arrestee.
• Names of accomplices and gang affiliations
• Date of arrest.
• Time and place of arrest.
• The cause of the arrests
• Charges against the arrested person.
• Name of the detention center where the individual is currently held.
• Bail and bond information
• Possible release date

Teller County Arrest Statistics

Data from the Colorado Department of Public Safety shows that the Teller County Sheriff's Department made 144 arrests in 2024. The highest number of arrests was for DUI (36), which made up 25% of the total arrests. Some of the other prevalent crimes that led to arrest were property theft(32), larceny(31), and drug-related crimes (22), which contributed to 21%,19%, and 15% of the total arrests, respectively. There were five recorded cases for arrest regarding aggravated assault, and only one arrest for sexual assault.

Interestingly, there were no arrests for homicides in Teller County in 2024.

Find Teller County Arrest Records

The first place to look for Teller County arrest records is at the county sheriff's office or police department that made the arrest. If the name of the agency that made the arrest is unknown, individuals must first call the county sheriff's office and inquire about who made the initial arrest. Every arrest made by police departments within the Teller County jurisdiction is reported to the Teller County Sheriff's Office. The sheriff's office can guide persons to the records division of the agency that made the arrest. Citizens can also look through the weekly online crime reports on the Teller County Sheriff's website for preliminary information about an arrest.

Each law enforcement agency in Teller has its procedure for receiving requests for arrest records. However, the request process that is common to all the departments involves completing a records request form and providing details on the form, such as:

• The full name of the person on the record (first, middle, and last name)
• The arrestee's date of birth, sex, and race
• The police record number or booking number (if known)
• The requester's own name, address, and phone number

To complete the request process, requesters must also present a valid ID card. Arrest records obtained from any law enforcement office cost $10-15$, while mugshots cost $10.

Teller County Jail is a county jail used by law enforcement officers to house inmates for brief periods while they await trial or processing. The Teller County Sheriff's Office operates the jail. If someone wants to know where someone who was recently arrested is, they can use the Teller County Jail Inmate Information Request portal or call the county jail authorities at:

Physical Address:
11400 US Highway 24
Divide, CO 80814
Phone: (719) 687-9652

Free Arrest Record Search in Teller County

Third-party websites, often called aggregators, may be used to access Teller County arrest records for free. These websites function by compiling data from several public records sources and presenting it on a searchable platform. Additionally, records from third-party websites are selected to satisfy the requestors' needs. Third-party websites have user-friendly interfaces that allow consumers to search for any individual on an arrest record by using their complete name. Since they are online platforms, they save money compared to visiting any building in person. People are advised to use pay-per-search third-party websites for more thorough records because the free versions of these websites may offer less information.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

It depends. Generally, most arrest records will remain on a person's personal criminal history forever unless the person takes steps to have them erased. These records remain public as long as an individual is alive. Even after a person dies, these arrest records are archived and kept as historical documents for research and reference to solve cold cases. However, the Colorado Clean Slate Act permits the automatic sealing of low-level arrests and convictions that meet specific criteria. Expungement is the only legal way to have a criminal arrest record erased.

Expunge Teller County Arrest Records

In Colorado, expungement is a legal procedure that enables people to keep certain arrest records out of the public domain. Successful expungements are referred to as "sealed records" in Colorado. Hence, the terms expungement and sealing are sometimes interchangeable.

Anyone who wants to expunge Teller County arrest records must first determine if they are eligible. In Colorado, eligibility for expungement is based on several factors, such as the kinds of crimes committed, the length of time that must pass, and the requirement that certain applicable conditions be successfully fulfilled. Some charges, like severe crimes and felony convictions, might not be eligible for expungement, while others might have a waiting time before an application can be submitted.

Priority for expungement is given to:

• First-time offenders who have committed minor misdemeanors
• Persons who have been wrongfully arrested.
• Persons who have been proven innocent by a trial court.

Some examples of crimes that cannot be expunged include:

• Class A or Class B traffic infractions
• Arrest and criminal conviction for a sexual offense
• Offense classified as a class 1 or 2 felony or a level 1 drug felony

Eligible persons must also meet the wait period criteria before applying for an expungement. Petty offenses usually have a wait period of 1 year, while class 4 felonies require a 3-5 year wait period. Eligible individuals can apply for an expungement by following these steps:

• First, record holders must get the correct arrest, court case, and case report numbers from the original criminal or arrest documents. This data is required to guarantee that the case will be sealed appropriately if the Court orders it. Individuals can contact the arresting agency to obtain these details.
• Applicants must then submit a petition to have their arrest records expunged.
• A verified copy of the applicant's criminal history report must also be submitted and filed with the Court either when the Motion is filed or within 10 days of the Motion being filed.
• The Court will analyze the Motion and supporting documents to determine if a hearing will be established, if the Motion will be denied without a hearing, or if the Motion will be granted without a hearing.

Teller County Arrest Warrants

Teller County Arrest warrants are court-issued legal documents that enable law enforcement to detain someone based on probable cause.

A Teller County court may issue an arrest warrant per Colorado Revised Statutes 16-3-108 if an affidavit is presented to the judge or notary public and the complaint contains enough information to establish probable cause that an offense has been committed and that a specific individual committed that offense. Teller County arrest warrants contain the following information:

• The name of the subject of the warrant.
• The charges against the suspect.
• The time and date when the warrant was issued
• The name of the issuing Court
• The title of the issuing judge
• A command to law enforcement to arrest the person named on the record.

Individuals seeking to perform a Teller County arrest warrant search may visit the Teller County Sheriff's Office and request a database search using the name of a person they suspect to have a warrant issued.

Do Teller County Arrest Warrants Expire?

No, Teller County arrest warrants do not expire. These records remain active until the suspect is arrested or dies.