Colorado Counties Felony Records

Colorado has 64 counties that maintain felony records through their respective judicial districts. Each county participates in the state court system and provides access to criminal case records in accordance with C.R.S. § 24-72-301. You can search felony records from any county in Colorado through official state channels and county court systems.

Felony records in Colorado include serious criminal offenses filed in District Court. These records show charges, court proceedings, case dispositions, and sentencing information. Each county's District Attorney files felony cases in the judicial district that serves that area. Colorado's 22 judicial districts cover different groupings of counties across the state.

Access to felony records varies by county. Some counties offer online case searches through the Colorado Judicial Branch. Others require in-person requests at the courthouse. The Colorado Judicial Branch provides a statewide portal for searching court records across all 64 counties. This system lets you find cases by name, case number, or court location.

Denver Metro Area Counties

The Denver Metro Area includes seven counties in the 1st, 2nd, 17th, 18th, and 20th Judicial Districts. These counties contain the state's largest population centers and handle the highest volume of felony cases in Colorado. Denver County operates its own municipal court system in addition to the state District Court. The other metro counties participate in multi-county judicial districts.

Adams and Broomfield counties share the 17th Judicial District. Arapahoe and Douglas counties form the 18th Judicial District. Jefferson County is the sole county in the 1st Judicial District. Boulder County constitutes the 20th Judicial District. Each district has its own District Attorney who prosecutes felony cases filed in that jurisdiction.

Front Range Counties

The Front Range region includes counties along the eastern base of the Rocky Mountains. These counties span the 4th, 8th, 10th, and 19th Judicial Districts. El Paso County contains Colorado Springs, the state's second-largest city. El Paso and Teller counties share the 4th Judicial District. Larimer County forms the 8th Judicial District with Jackson County. Weld County is part of the 19th Judicial District with Morgan County.

Pueblo County operates as the 10th Judicial District. This county handles a significant caseload of felony matters in southern Colorado. The Front Range counties maintain active District Courts that process felony criminal cases. Records from these courts are available through the Colorado Judicial Branch online portal or directly from each county's court clerk.

Western Slope Counties

The Western Slope region covers counties west of the Continental Divide. These counties fall within the 5th, 6th, 7th, 9th, 14th, 21st, and 22nd Judicial Districts. Mesa County serves as the population and commercial hub of the Western Slope. Mesa County constitutes the 21st Judicial District. The region includes both metropolitan areas and vast rural territories with smaller populations.

The 9th Judicial District includes Garfield, Pitkin, and Rio Blanco counties. The 14th Judicial District covers Grand, Moffat, and Routt counties. The 5th Judicial District contains Eagle, Clear Creek, Lake, and Summit counties. The 6th Judicial District includes La Plata, San Juan, and Archuleta counties. The 7th Judicial District comprises Delta, Gunnison, Hinsdale, Montrose, Ouray, and San Miguel counties. The 22nd Judicial District includes Montezuma and Dolores counties.

Felony records from Western Slope counties are maintained at the district court level. Some rural counties have limited online search capabilities. You may need to contact the court clerk directly for records in smaller counties. The CBI Internet Criminal History Check System (ICHC) provides statewide criminal history information that includes felony convictions from all Western Slope counties.

Central Mountains Counties

The Central Mountains region includes counties in the heart of the Colorado Rockies. These counties are part of the 1st, 4th, 5th, and 11th Judicial Districts. Many of these counties are mountain resort communities with seasonal population fluctuations. They maintain active District Courts that handle felony prosecutions. The 11th Judicial District is the largest in this region, covering Chaffee, Custer, Fremont, and Park counties.

Clear Creek, Lake, and Summit counties share the 5th Judicial District with Eagle County. Gilpin County partners with Jefferson County in the 1st Judicial District. Teller County joins El Paso County in the 4th Judicial District. These mountain counties process felony cases through their respective District Attorneys. Records are accessible through the Colorado Judicial Branch or the local court clerk.

Eastern Plains Counties

The Eastern Plains region encompasses counties on Colorado's eastern border. These rural counties are part of the 13th, 15th, 16th, and 18th Judicial Districts. The 13th Judicial District is the largest district by geography, covering Cheyenne, Elbert, Kit Carson, Lincoln, Logan, Morgan, Phillips, Sedgwick, Washington, and Yuma counties. This district serves the vast agricultural plains of northeastern Colorado.

The 15th Judicial District includes Baca, Cheyenne, Kiowa, and Prowers counties. The 16th Judicial District comprises Bent, Crowley, and Otero counties. These plains counties have smaller populations but maintain full District Court operations. Felony cases are prosecuted by district attorneys assigned to each judicial district. Court records can be accessed through the Colorado Judicial Branch portal or by contacting the local courthouse.

Rural counties on the Eastern Plains may have limited staffing for record requests. Plan ahead when seeking records from these areas. Some counties require advance notice for record searches. The CoCourts.com system provides online access to case information from many Eastern Plains counties. This can save time when searching for felony records in remote areas.

Southern Colorado Counties

Southern Colorado includes counties in the 3rd, 6th, and 12th Judicial Districts. The 12th Judicial District covers Alamosa, Conejos, Costilla, Mineral, Rio Grande, and Saguache counties. The 3rd Judicial District includes Huerfano and Las Animas counties. Archuleta County joins La Plata and San Juan counties in the 6th Judicial District. These counties serve the southern mountain and San Luis Valley regions.

The San Luis Valley is a unique geographic area within Southern Colorado. It contains several rural counties with active court systems. Felony cases from these counties are processed through the 12th Judicial District. The District Attorney for the 12th Judicial District prosecutes all felony matters in the valley. Records are maintained at the Alamosa Combined Court for the 12th Judicial District.

Colorado State Resources for Felony Records

Several state agencies maintain felony record databases. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) operates the Internet Criminal History Check System (ICHC). This system provides statewide criminal history information. You can search for felony convictions from all 64 counties through this portal. The CBI database includes arrest and conviction records reported by law enforcement agencies across Colorado.

The Colorado Judicial Branch maintains court records for all 22 judicial districts. Their online portal lets you search case information by name or case number. This system includes pending felony cases and closed matters. You can access records from any county without visiting the courthouse. Some older cases may require direct contact with the court clerk.

Here are the main state resources for felony records:

• CBI Internet Criminal History Check (ICHC) - Statewide criminal history searches
• Colorado Judicial Branch - Court records and case information
• CoCourts.com - Online court record search portal

These systems work together to provide comprehensive access to felony records. The CBI database focuses on criminal history and convictions. The Judicial Branch system tracks active and closed court cases. Together they cover most felony record needs in Colorado. Access to these systems may require registration or payment of fees.

Accessing Colorado Felony Records

Felony records in Colorado are public under C.R.S. § 24-72-301. This law establishes the right to inspect criminal justice records. Most felony case information is available to anyone who requests it. Some records may be sealed by court order. Expunged records are not available to the public. Juvenile felony records have additional restrictions.

When searching felony records, you need identifying information. A full name helps narrow results. Date of birth improves accuracy. A case number provides direct access to specific records. County of filing limits searches to that jurisdiction. The more information you provide, the faster you will find the records you need.