Mesa County Felony Records

Mesa County felony records are kept at the 21st Judicial District Court in Grand Junction. This court serves the largest county on Colorado's Western Slope. All serious criminal cases filed in Mesa County come before this court. Records are open to the public under state law.

Mesa County District Court

The 21st Judicial District Court handles felony cases in Mesa County. This is the main trial court for the area. Judges hear criminal matters ranging from drug crimes to violent felonies. The court clerk maintains all case files and can provide copies to the public.

Under C.R.S. § 24-72-301 et seq., the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act governs access to these files. Most court records are open for inspection. Some documents may be sealed by court order. Active cases may have limited access to protect the rights of defendants.

How to Search Mesa County Felony Records

You can search Mesa County felony records online or in person. The online method is faster for most needs. You can search from any device with internet. In-person visits let you see full case files and get certified copies.

The Colorado Judicial Branch offers access to court dockets at coloradojudicial.gov/dockets. This system shows case information from Mesa County. You can search by party name or case number. It displays hearing dates, case status, and filings.

CoCourts.com is another tool for Mesa County records. This portal provides access to court data statewide. Visit cocourts.com to search for felony cases in Grand Junction and throughout Mesa County.

To search effectively, you should have these items ready:

• Full legal name of the defendant
• Year range for the case
• Case number if available

CBI Criminal History Checks for Mesa County

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation keeps records of all felony convictions. This includes cases from Mesa County. You can search these records through the ICHC system. It costs $6.00 per name searched.

The CBI database includes conviction data under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401. This covers all felony classes in Colorado. The search will show arrests and convictions from Mesa County and all other counties. Go to cbi.colorado.gov to start a search.

Results from CBI are official state records. They are often used for background checks. The reports show the offense, date, and disposition. Mesa County felony convictions will appear in these searches.

Sex Offender Registry in Mesa County

Sex offenders in Mesa County must register under C.R.S. § 16-22-101. This law requires convicted sex offenders to provide their address and other details to law enforcement. The public can search this information online.

The CBI maintains the Colorado Sex Offender Registry. You can search by name or location. This shows offenders living in Mesa County. The registry includes photos and conviction details. Visit apps.colorado.gov to search the registry.

SOTAR is another tool for sex offender tracking. It provides nationwide search options. Mesa County offenders may appear in this system if they move to other states. Visit sotar.us for more information.

Sealing Felony Records in Mesa County

C.R.S. § 24-72-706 allows some felony records to be sealed in Mesa County. Sealing removes records from public view. It can help with housing and other needs. Not all felonies qualify for sealing.

Drug felonies may be sealed after a waiting period. Some other felonies can be sealed if the defendant was not convicted. Serious violent crimes usually cannot be sealed. The court must approve any sealing request.

To seal a record, file a petition in Mesa County District Court. You must serve notice on the District Attorney. The court may schedule a hearing. If granted, the order goes to all agencies that have the record. They must seal it from public access.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Mesa County. You may need to check their records if a person has charges in multiple areas or moved between counties.