More than 65,000 arrests are recorded annually in Colorado, with Douglas County accounting for about 3,000 of them. The Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) ensures public access to arrest records, which typically include personal details of suspects, charges faced, and arresting agencies involved. Members of the public can visit local law enforcement to obtain paper copies of arrest records or view them online. Some arrest records, including juvenile arrests and sealed and expunged records, are exempted from CORA. These records are available only to authorized agencies, individuals named on the files, and the 23rd Judicial District Attorney's Office. Note that there may be a fee for obtaining arrest records in paper or digital forms.
Anyone can obtain Douglas County Arrest Records from the following local and state agencies.
The Douglas County Sheriff's Office maintains arrest records and provides them to the public upon request. Jail records, which document arrest details and charges, are also open to the public. To get these records, interested persons can submit online requests or complete the records request form. Submit request forms by mail or in person at:
Douglas County Sheriff's Office
4000 Justice Way
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Phone: (303) 660-7505
Police departments in Douglas County typically maintain records of individuals arrested within their cities. Anyone can visit the nearest police department to obtain these records. Some Police departments in major cities within Douglas County have official websites where requesters can access arrest logs, make online requests, or find information on the procedures for obtaining related records. Here are some police departments in the county:
Criminal records maintained by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) are open to the public under state law. Members of the public can find these records online or submit mail requests to the CBI. For online requests, visit the Internet Criminal History Check System (ICHC) to search as an individual. Requesters may also set up a new account to access detailed criminal reports online and conduct multiple searches at once. After selecting the search option, provide the subject's full name, date of birth, and social security number (optional). Online requests are processed instantly, and each search costs $6, payable by credit card.
Individuals preferring mail requests must complete Criminal History Record Request Forms and send them to the CBI along with the $13 processing fee.
Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI)
Biometric Identification And Records Unit
690 Kipling Street, Suite 3000
Denver, CO 80215
Phone: (303) 239-4208
Accepted payment methods include money orders and business/cashier's checks made out to the CBI. Credit card payments are also accepted if a Credit Card Authorization Form is included in the request. Mail requests are processed within 3-5 business days.
The Douglas County Court Clerk manages criminal case files, which may contain arrest information of convicted persons. You can get these files by submitting written requests by mail or in person to:
Douglas County Court Clerk's Office
Attn: Records Requests
4000 Justice Way, Suite 2009
Castle Rock, CO 80109
Phone: (303) 437-6200
You can also submit requests online or visit Colorado's Docket Search portal to search for criminal court records. Douglas County arrest records are available on reputable third-party websites like InfoTracer.
The arrest rate for Douglas County is approximately 795 arrests per 100,000 persons. Here is a breakdown of arrest figures recorded in Douglas County during this period:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Homicide | 3 |
| Robbery | 14 |
| Sexual Assault | 25 |
| Aggravated Assault | 181 |
| Arson | 16 |
| Burglary | 73 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 80 |
| Larceny | 1,271 |
| Total Crimes Against Persons (Violent Crimes) | 223 |
| Total Property Crimes | 1,440 |
| Others | 1,379 |
| Total Number of Arrests | 3,042 |
Source: Colorado Division of Criminal Justice, Office of Research and Statistics
It is situated in Douglas county, Colorado with a total number of 304 employees - 50 female, 127 male officers and 127 civilians. Douglas County SO ORI (Originated Agency Identifier) number is CO0180000, it belongs to the Mountain division in the West region with a region code of Region IV.
| Department | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Castle Rock Police Department | 100 Perry St | 303-663-6100 |
| Lone Tree Police Department | 9220 Kimmer Dr Suite 120 | 303-339-8150 |