Fremont County Felony Records
Fremont County felony records are kept at the 11th Judicial District Court in Canon City. This county is home to several Colorado prisons. The court handles all serious criminal cases from Canon City and surrounding areas. Public access to these records is protected by state law.
Fremont County Quick Facts
Fremont County District Court
The 11th Judicial District Court serves Fremont County. This court also handles cases from Chaffee, Custer, and Park counties. The courthouse is in Canon City. All felony criminal cases from Fremont County are filed here.
The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act, C.R.S. § 24-72-301 et seq., governs access to these records. Most case files are open to the public. Some records may be sealed by court order. The clerk can provide copies for a fee.
| Court Address |
Fremont County Courthouse 136 Justice Center Road, Room 101 Canon City, CO 81212 |
|---|---|
| Phone | (719) 276-7340 |
| Judicial District | 11th Judicial District |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
How to Search Fremont County Felony Records
You can search Fremont County felony records online or in person. Online searches are most convenient. You can use them from any location. For full case files, visit the courthouse in Canon City.
CoCourts.com provides access to Colorado court records. This includes Fremont County cases. You can search by name or case number. The system shows case status and charges. Visit cocourts.com to begin.
The Colorado Judicial Branch offers a free docket search. You can access it at coloradojudicial.gov/dockets. This shows public information about Fremont County cases.
To search effectively, have this information ready:
- Full legal name of the defendant
- Approximate year of the case
- Case number if you know it
- Date of birth to narrow results
CBI Criminal History for Fremont County
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation maintains criminal history records. This includes felony convictions from Fremont County. You can search these records online through ICHC.
The search costs $6.00 per name. You need to create an account. It shows convictions under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401. This covers all felony classes. Access it at cbi.colorado.gov.
For more information, visit cbi.colorado.gov/records-and-background-checks. CBI records are official state documents.
Prisons in Fremont County
Fremont County is home to several Colorado Department of Corrections facilities. This includes the Colorado State Penitentiary and other prisons. Many inmates from across Colorado serve time here.
You can search for inmates through the CDOC Offender Search System. This is free at doc.state.co.us/oss. It shows inmates in state prisons, including those in Fremont County.
The search shows conviction offense, sentence length, and release date. This helps if you need to locate someone serving time. Fremont County houses a significant portion of Colorado's prison population.
Sealing Records in Fremont County
C.R.S. § 24-72-706 allows some felony records to be sealed in Fremont County. Sealing removes records from public access. This can help with finding housing.
Eligibility depends on the offense and outcome. Some drug felonies may qualify after a waiting period. Dismissed cases can usually be sealed. Serious violent crimes typically cannot be sealed.
To seal a record, file a petition with the 11th Judicial District Court. Notify the District Attorney. The court reviews your case. If granted, agencies must seal the records.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Fremont County. You may need to check them if a case was filed in a different court or if a person has charges in multiple counties.