Moffat County Recent Arrests

Moffat County maintains public records of all recent bookings and arrests at the sheriff's office in Craig. The county provides access to jail information and inmate records as required under Colorado law. Anyone can request booking data that shows names, dates, charges, and bond amounts for people in custody. These records help you find information about current inmates or recent arrests anywhere in Moffat County. Contact the sheriff's office during business hours to search for specific individuals or get details about recent bookings.

Moffat County Sheriff Booking Records

The Moffat County Sheriff's Office handles all arrests and detention services for the county. Craig is the county seat where the jail facility is located. All arrests in Moffat County get processed through this location. The office keeps records of everyone booked into custody. Call or visit during business hours to ask about current inmates or recent arrests.

Colorado state law requires every county jail to maintain a daily log showing all people in custody. This rule is stated in C.R.S. 17-26-118. The log must include names, booking dates, birth dates, charges, and bond amounts. Moffat County follows this requirement and makes jail logs available to anyone who requests them. The sheriff's office maintains these records and provides information when you contact them.

The detention facility in Craig serves people arrested throughout Moffat County. This includes arrests made by the sheriff's office, city police, and state patrol. All bookings get processed through the same facility regardless of which agency made the arrest. The sheriff's office can tell you if someone is currently in custody at the Craig jail. They can provide information about charges, bond amounts, and court dates. Ask staff about visitation and phone policies if you need to contact an inmate.

For people in custody, the jail has rules about visitation and phone calls. Contact the sheriff's office to learn current policies. They can tell you when visitation is scheduled and how to set up phone access. Staff can also explain how to deposit money on an inmate's account for commissary purchases and phone calls. Each inmate has an account that requires their name or booking number for deposits.

Moffat County Court Information

People booked into Moffat County jail will see a judge within 48 hours for their first appearance. This hearing is when bond gets set and charges are formally read. Court proceedings take place at the county courthouse in Craig. You can check court dates and case status through the Colorado Judicial Branch website. Search by name or case number to see scheduled hearings.

The online docket system shows all court dates for Moffat County cases. This includes arraignments, pre-trial conferences, and trial dates. The system updates regularly as new hearings get scheduled or existing ones get changed. If you need to know when someone has to appear in court, search their name in the docket database. Each result shows the date, time, and courtroom for the hearing.

Public defender services are available for people who cannot afford to hire a lawyer. The court assigns a public defender at the first appearance if someone qualifies based on income. Legal aid organizations may provide additional help for certain case types. Contact the court clerk's office or the Colorado bar association for information about legal resources in Moffat County.

Note: Court schedules may change due to holidays, emergencies, or other circumstances.

Colorado Criminal History Records

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation maintains criminal records for the entire state. CBI keeps a database of arrests supported by fingerprints from law enforcement agencies statewide. You can request a criminal history check through their online portal. The cost is six dollars per search result you download from the system.

A CBI report shows arrests from any Colorado county, not just Moffat County. The database includes arrests where fingerprints were taken and processed through the state system. Minor citations without fingerprints may not appear in the report. Sealed records and juvenile arrests are not available to the public. If you need a complete background check for employment or licensing purposes, the CBI check is the most thorough option available.

The Colorado Department of Corrections operates state prisons for people serving sentences over one year. CDOC has an online inmate locator that shows everyone currently in state prison custody. This is different from county jails which hold people awaiting trial or serving shorter sentences. If someone was convicted and sent to state prison, they will appear in the CDOC system instead of Moffat County jail records.

How to Request Booking Records

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act governs how law enforcement agencies release arrest information. Booking records are official action records that must be made public. Moffat County follows this law and provides access to booking logs when requested. Contact the sheriff's office during business hours to ask for this information.

If you want copies of booking photos or mug shots, Colorado law requires you to sign a statement. The statement says you will not use the photos for commercial gain. This requirement is in C.R.S. 24-72-305.5. It prevents websites from charging people fees to remove their booking photos. The sheriff's office will provide the form you need to sign when requesting photographs. Basic booking information like names and charges does not require a signed statement.

The Colorado Open Records Act requires agencies to respond to records requests within three working days. Simple requests for recent booking information usually get answered within that time. More complex requests may take longer but staff will tell you when to expect the records. Most basic booking information has minimal or no cost. Fees may apply for extensive searches or large amounts of copying.

Regional Booking Resources

If the person you are looking for is not in Moffat County custody, check nearby counties. Routt County borders Moffat to the south. Rio Blanco County is to the southwest. Jackson County is to the southeast. Each county keeps its own booking records through its sheriff's office.

Some nearby counties may have online inmate search tools that you can use from home. If someone was arrested in a different county, contact that county's sheriff directly. Booking records stay with the county where the arrest occurred. Moffat County cannot access other counties' jail databases. Check with each county individually to locate arrest information outside of Moffat County.