Custer County Felony Records

Custer County felony records are maintained by the 11th Judicial District Court in Westcliffe. This rural mountain county sits in south-central Colorado with a small population and vast open spaces. The court handles all serious criminal matters under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401. Records are public under state law. The county seat is Westcliffe.

11th Judicial District Court in Custer County

The 11th Judicial District serves Custer, Chaffee, and Fremont Counties. The Custer County courthouse is in Westcliffe. This court hears all felony cases for the county. The district attorney handles prosecutions. Court staff maintain case files and dockets. Access follows C.R.S. § 24-72-301.

Felony cases in Custer County include drug offenses, theft, and violent crimes. Sentencing follows Colorado guidelines. The court works with limited resources due to the small population. Judges rotate between the three counties in the district. Records may be stored on-site or at the main district office.

How to Search Custer County Felony Records

You can search felony records in Custer County online or in person. The online docket search is the fastest way to start. Visit coloradojudicial.gov/dockets to access the system. Enter a name or case number to find records. The search is free. Results show case status and hearing dates.

For certified copies or older records, visit the courthouse in Westcliffe. The clerk can help you locate files. Bring identification and case details if available. Copies cost a fee per page. C.R.S. § 24-72-301 ensures public access to most records. Some files may be sealed by court order.

CoCourts.com offers another search option. This service provides detailed court records statewide. Custer County cases appear in this database. Visit cocourts.com to learn more. The CBI also maintains conviction records at cbi.colorado.gov.

CBI Criminal History Checks for Custer County

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation keeps statewide felony records. This includes convictions from Custer County. The Internet Criminal History Check costs $6 per search. You need a name and date of birth. Results show arrests and convictions from Colorado courts. Visit the CBI website to start a search.

CBI records are official state documents. They are used for many purposes. The database updates regularly. Custer County felony convictions will appear in these searches. Sealed records are not included. Juvenile records remain private. The system follows C.R.S. § 24-72-305.5 regarding record use.

Sex Offender Registry in Custer County

Sex offenders must register under C.R.S. § 16-22-101. This applies to Custer County residents with felony sex convictions. The Sheriff Office handles local registrations. Offenders must update their information regularly. The public can search the registry online.

The Colorado Sex Offender Registry is maintained by CBI. Search by name or location to find offenders in Custer County. The database includes photos and conviction details. Visit apps.colorado.gov to access the registry. SOTAR at sotar.us provides additional tracking features.

Sealing Felony Records in Custer County

C.R.S. § 24-72-706 allows some felony records to be sealed. This removes them from public view. Not all felonies qualify. Class 4, 5, and 6 felonies may be eligible after a waiting period. Level 3 and 4 drug felonies can also be sealed. Serious violent crimes usually cannot be sealed.

To seal a record in Custer County, file a petition with the district court. You must serve notice on the district attorney. The court may hold a hearing. If granted, the order goes to all agencies with the record. CBI processes sealing orders for statewide records. Contact the court clerk for forms and procedures.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Custer County or share the 11th Judicial District. You may need to check their records for complete criminal history research.