Pueblo County Recent Bookings
Recent bookings and arrest records for Pueblo County are available through the sheriff's office. People arrested anywhere in Pueblo County go to the county detention facility for processing. The Pueblo County Sheriff maintains records of all inmates and recent bookings. You can search for arrest information by contacting the sheriff's records division. Colorado state law requires these booking records be available to the public. Anyone can request information about people currently in custody or recently arrested in Pueblo County.
Pueblo County Sheriff Records Access
The Pueblo County Sheriff's Office maintains booking records for the county jail. All arrests in Pueblo County go through the detention facility. The jail operates around the clock processing new bookings as they occur. When someone gets arrested, staff collect information including name, date of birth, and charges. This information becomes part of the booking record.
The sheriff's records division handles requests for booking information and arrest records. Records staff are available Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. You can request records in person, by mail, or by phone. Each records request must include a completed request form and a signed statement about pecuniary gain as required by state law.
Colorado law at C.R.S. 17-26-118 requires jails to keep a daily log of all inmates. The log must include each person's name, booking date, charges, and bond amount. This log must be available to the public at reasonable times. Pueblo County provides access through the records division.
Pueblo County Sheriff determines what records to release per C.R.S. 24-72-305. Active reports or incomplete investigations may not be released. Reports referred to the district attorney are also not released until the case concludes. This protects ongoing investigations and pending prosecutions.
Records Request Fees
Pueblo County charges fees for records requests as allowed by state law. Background checks cost $10. A standard records request costs $5, which covers the search and first 10 pages of documents. Additional pages cost 25 cents each. If staff must spend more than one hour searching for or retrieving records, the county charges $30 per hour.
For large or complex requests, the county may require a deposit before starting work. This ensures the requester pays for extensive searches. The records division will tell you if a deposit is needed when you submit your request.
All booking photo requests require a signed pecuniary gain statement per C.R.S. 24-72-305.5. This statement says you will not use the photos for commercial purposes or post them on websites that charge money to remove them. The sheriff's office provides the required form.
Note: Fees help cover the actual costs of processing records requests and are set according to state law limits.
Pueblo County Court Records
People arrested in Pueblo County appear in the Pueblo County Combined Court. First appearances happen within 48 hours of arrest. The judge sets bond at this initial hearing. Court hearings are open to the public unless sealed by the judge.
You can search Pueblo County court cases through the Colorado Judicial Branch website. The docket search is free and shows case numbers, charges, court dates, and dispositions. Court records provide more detail than booking records alone. The court file includes charging documents, police reports, motions, and court orders.
The court clerk maintains files at the Pueblo County courthouse. Some documents may be sealed or restricted. The clerk can tell you what records are available for each case. You can request copies at the clerk's office. Standard copying fees apply.
If a defendant cannot afford a lawyer, the court appoints a public defender. Pueblo County residents have access to the Colorado State Public Defender office. Legal aid organizations also serve Pueblo County residents in certain types of cases.
Pueblo County Warrants
The Pueblo County Sheriff's Civil Division handles warrants and extraditions. Warrants are processed through the Colorado Crime Information Center (CCIC) and the National Crime Information Center (NCIC). These systems allow law enforcement across Colorado and the nation to see active warrants.
You can contact the Civil Division to check if someone has an active warrant in Pueblo County. Warrant information may not include very recent warrants that have not yet been entered into the system. Always verify warrant status before taking action.
Colorado Statewide Record Systems
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation maintains the state's central repository of criminal records. The CBI database includes fingerprint-based arrest records from all Colorado counties. You can request a criminal history check through the CBI website for $6.00 per result.
CBI reports show arrests, convictions, and court outcomes from across the state. Only arrests where fingerprints were taken appear in the database. Warrant information and sealed records do not show up on CBI reports. The report only notes currently registered sex offenders.
For people in state prison, use the Colorado Department of Corrections inmate search. County jails like Pueblo County hold people awaiting trial or serving sentences under one year. State prison houses people with longer sentences. The CDOC search tool only shows state prison inmates, not county jail inmates.
Nearby County Bookings
If you do not find the person in Pueblo County, check nearby counties. Huerfano County borders Pueblo County to the south. Otero County is east of Pueblo County. Crowley County sits to the southeast. Fremont County lies west of Pueblo County. Each county operates its own jail and maintains separate booking records.