Warrant records are public documents in Archuleta County, Colorado, pursuant to the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), C.R.S. § 24-72-201 et seq. This legislation establishes that documents generated by public officials, including warrant records, are accessible to the public unless specifically exempted by law. The transparency framework ensures that citizens maintain their right to access information pertaining to legal proceedings and law enforcement activities within the county.
Public access to warrant records serves to uphold accountability and transparency within the judicial system. By maintaining open access to these records, Archuleta County authorities ensure that individuals are informed about legal actions that may affect them or their community. Members of the public may inspect these records during normal business hours at designated county facilities.
The Archuleta County Sheriff's Office maintains warrant records and makes them available in accordance with state law. Individuals seeking information about warrants may contact:
Archuleta County Sheriff's Office
85 Harman Park Drive
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-8430
Archuleta County Sheriff's Office
Warrant records maintained by Archuleta County authorities typically contain comprehensive information related to the legal document. Standard information included in these records consists of:
Pursuant to Colorado law, certain sensitive information may be redacted from public warrant records to protect privacy interests or ongoing investigations as specified in C.R.S. § 24-72-204.
Members of the public may conduct free searches of warrant records in Archuleta County through several official channels. The following methods are available for conducting such searches without incurring fees:
Individuals conducting warrant searches should be prepared to provide identifying information such as full name and date of birth to ensure accurate results. The Archuleta County Detention Facility also maintains information about active warrants and can be contacted at:
Archuleta County Detention Facility
85 Harman Park Drive
Pagosa Springs, CO 81147
(970) 264-8430
Archuleta County Detention
Sheriff warrants in Archuleta County are legal documents issued by a court or authorized judicial official that empower law enforcement officers to execute specific actions. These warrants are issued in accordance with Colorado Revised Statutes § 16-3-108 and must meet constitutional requirements for validity. Sheriff warrants generally contain:
The Archuleta County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining records of these warrants and executing them within their jurisdiction. The Sheriff's Office regularly updates their weekly intake records to reflect recent warrant executions and arrests.
Individuals seeking to determine if warrants have been issued against them in Archuleta County may utilize several official resources. The county maintains current warrant information that is accessible through multiple channels. Options for checking warrant status include:
Individuals should note that pursuant to the visitation rules of the Archuleta County Detention Facility, all visitors are subject to warrant searches, and those with active warrants may be detained upon arrival at county facilities.
Archuleta County provides multiple methods for checking outstanding warrants through official channels. Members of the public seeking warrant information may utilize the following procedures:
When conducting a warrant search, individuals should provide accurate identifying information including full legal name, date of birth, and any known case numbers. The Sheriff's Office maintains records of all active warrants issued within the county and coordinates with other jurisdictions regarding warrants from outside Archuleta County.