Castle Rock Felony Records
Castle Rock felony records are handled by the Douglas County court system and the Castle Rock Police Department. Castle Rock is the county seat of Douglas County with about 75,000 residents. The town sits along Interstate 25 between Denver and Colorado Springs. Felony cases from Castle Rock go through the 18th Judicial District courts at the Douglas County Justice Center.
Castle Rock Quick Facts
Where to Find Castle Rock Felony Records
Felony cases from Castle Rock are filed at the Douglas County District Court. The court is part of the 18th Judicial District which also serves Arapahoe, Elbert, and Lincoln counties. The Douglas County Justice Center is located at 4000 Justice Way in Castle Rock. This facility houses both the District Court and the County Court for Douglas County.
The Castle Rock Police Department handles arrests and initial felony complaints within the town limits. They work with the Douglas County Sheriff's Office on larger cases. Criminal history checks for Castle Rock arrests can be requested through the CBI Internet Criminal History Check system at cbi.colorado.gov.
| Court | Douglas County District Court (18th Judicial District) |
|---|---|
| Address | 4000 Justice Way Castle Rock, CO 80109 |
| Phone | (303) 663-7200 |
| Website | coloradojudicial.gov |
| Police Department | Castle Rock Police Department |
|---|---|
| Website | crgov.com/2219/Police-Department |
| Municipal Court | crgov.com/1943/Municipal-Court |
How to Search Castle Rock Criminal Records
You can search for felony records from Castle Rock using several state and county resources. The Colorado Judicial Branch provides online docket searches at coloradojudicial.gov/dockets. This free tool lets you look up cases by name or case number across all Colorado courts including Douglas County.
For criminal history records, the CBI Internet Criminal History Check (ICHC) provides name-based background checks. This system shows arrests and convictions from Colorado. Each search costs $6.00 per result viewed. The search is instant and results can be printed right away. Go to cbirecordscheck.com to start a search.
CoCourts.com is another tool for searching court records in Castle Rock. This portal provides access to court cases from across Colorado. You can find felony cases, check hearing dates, and view case dispositions. Visit cocourts.com for more information.
To search Castle Rock felony records effectively, you need:
- Full legal name of the person
- Date of birth (for CBI searches)
- Approximate date of arrest or case filing
- Case number if available
Under C.R.S. § 24-72-301, Colorado is an open records state. This means arrest information is available to the public with some exceptions. Juvenile records and sealed records are not released. Contact the Douglas County Court at (303) 663-7200 for questions about accessing specific case files in Castle Rock.
State Resources for Castle Rock Records
Several state agencies maintain records related to Castle Rock felony cases. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation maintains the central repository for criminal history records. Their Biometric Identification and Records Unit processes background checks and fingerprint submissions.
The Colorado Department of Corrections operates the inmate search system at doc.state.co.us/oss. You can search for inmates currently in state custody. This includes Castle Rock residents serving prison sentences for felony convictions.
The Sex Offender Registry is maintained by CBI and can be searched at apps.colorado.gov/apps/dps/sor. SOTAR provides multi-agency tracking of registered sex offenders. These tools help Castle Rock residents find public safety information.
Key state resources for Castle Rock felony records include:
- CBI Records and Background Checks - Criminal history requests
- Colorado Judicial Branch - Court information
- CoCourts.com - Court records portal
- CDOC Inmate Search - Prisoner lookup
- Sex Offender Registry - SOR database
Colorado Laws on Criminal Records
Colorado statutes govern how felony records are created, maintained, and accessed. C.R.S. § 24-72-301 establishes Colorado as an open records state. This statute allows public access to arrest and criminal history information. Sealed records and juvenile arrests are protected from public view under this law.
C.R.S. § 24-72-706 covers the sealing of criminal records. This statute allows certain criminal records to be sealed from public view. Not all felonies qualify for sealing. Class 1 and 2 felonies cannot be sealed. Other felonies have waiting periods before a petition can be filed.
C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 addresses sentencing for felony convictions. This statute outlines prison terms and parole requirements. Felony records include these sentencing details. The Colorado Commission on Criminal and Juvenile Justice uses this statute as a framework.
C.R.S. § 16-22-101 establishes the Sex Offender Registration Act. This law requires convicted sex offenders to register with local law enforcement. Castle Rock Police Department manages local sex offender registrations. The information is shared with CBI for the statewide registry.
Douglas County Felony Records
Castle Rock is the county seat of Douglas County. All felony cases from Castle Rock are processed through the Douglas County court system. For more information about Douglas County courts, case lookups, and record requests, visit the Douglas County felony records page.