Find Fort Collins Busted Mugshots
Fort Collins busted mugshots and arrest records are managed by the Larimer County Sheriff's Office. Fort Collins Police Services handles law enforcement in the city, but all bookings go through the Larimer County jail. The sheriff runs an online inmate search and a daily booking report that anyone can use for free. With a population around 170,000, Fort Collins is the largest city in Larimer County and the fourth largest in Colorado. This page covers how to search for Fort Collins mugshots, the booking process, records fees, and how to request arrest data.
Fort Collins Quick Facts
Larimer County Handles Fort Collins Bookings
All Fort Collins arrests go to the Larimer County jail for processing. The Larimer County Detention Center is at 2405 Midpoint Dr, Fort Collins CO 80525. It sits right in Fort Collins, so the trip from arrest to booking is short. Fort Collins Police Services handles law enforcement in the city. Officers make arrests and write reports. But the police do not run a jail. The sheriff's office takes over once the person reaches the detention center. Phone for the jail is (970) 498-5200.
The Larimer County jail was built for 450 inmates and can hold up to 617. It serves the entire county, not just Fort Collins. Loveland, Estes Park, and other Larimer County communities all send their bookings here. Fort Collins generates the largest share of arrests in the county because of its size. Colorado State University adds to the population during the school year, which affects the volume of calls and arrests. The jail operates around the clock. Bonds can be posted 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Note: Fort Collins Police arrest, but Larimer County Sheriff handles all jail and booking records.
Fort Collins Inmate Search
The Larimer County Sheriff has an online inmate search tool that covers all current inmates, including those booked from Fort Collins. Type two or more letters of a last name and click a name from the list. Results show charges, bond amount, and booking date. The search is free and updates through the day. No account needed.
The Larimer County inmate search shows who is currently held at the detention center from Fort Collins and other area arrests.
The sheriff also publishes a daily booking report that lists recent arrests. This report includes names, booking numbers, booking dates, charges, and bond amounts. It is useful for finding people who were booked and then released quickly. The inmate search only shows current inmates. The booking report covers recent activity even after someone has left. Between these two tools, you can track most Fort Collins booking activity without making a phone call.
If neither tool turns up the record you need, contact the sheriff directly. By state law, the identity of people in jail is public information. Call (970) 498-5200 and ask about a specific person. The Larimer County Sheriff warns about phone scams on their website. The sheriff's office will never call to demand payment for bond, early release, or ankle monitors.
Fort Collins Police Services
Fort Collins Police Services is the city's law enforcement agency. FCPS handles patrol, investigations, and arrests within Fort Collins city limits. When officers make an arrest, the suspect goes to the Larimer County jail. The arrest report stays with the police department. The booking record goes to the sheriff. If you want the incident report, contact FCPS. If you want the mugshot and booking data, contact Larimer County.
Fort Collins Police Services is a busy department. It covers a growing city with a large university campus. CSU students and events add to the call volume. FCPS works with Larimer County on cases that cross city boundaries. Some arrests come from joint operations involving both agencies. The police department has its own records unit for handling report requests separate from the sheriff's booking records.
Fort Collins Arrest Records
Getting Fort Collins booking records from the Larimer County Sheriff involves a records search fee. The Larimer County Sheriff records page explains the process. The search fee is $7.50 and is non-refundable. There is also a $0.25 per page processing fee for copies. Records go back to 2005. You can request a Charge Summary Report, which is the arrest record for a specific person. Include the full name and any dates you have when you submit your request.
Under the CCJRA, records of official action must be open to the public. Arrests count. Charges count. Dispositions count. You have a right to request these records. The Larimer County Sheriff must respond within three business days under CORA. The first hour of staff research time is free. After that, fees can go up to $41.37 per hour for complex requests. The $7.50 search fee covers the initial lookup. Most Fort Collins booking record requests are straightforward and get processed without delays.
The CBI page on the CCJRA has more detail on what records are public, what is discretionary, and how the request process works across Colorado.
Statewide Checks for Fort Collins
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation offers statewide criminal history checks. A name-based search costs $6 at cbirecordscheck.com. Results cover all 64 Colorado counties. Any Fort Collins arrest that went through the Larimer County system will show up. CBI checks pull from the state criminal database and typically take a few business days. Sealed records will not appear.
VINE is available for tracking anyone in the Larimer County jail. Register at vinelink.com to get alerts when an inmate's status changes. Releases, transfers, and court dates trigger a notification. The service is free. It runs all day. You do not need to prove you are a victim to use VINE. It does not show Fort Collins busted mugshots, but it tells you when someone's custody status changes.
Sealing Fort Collins Records
Record sealing is an option for some Fort Collins arrests. Under C.R.S. 24-72-703, you can petition the Larimer County District Court to seal your criminal record. The filing fee is $224. Fee waivers exist for people who cannot afford it. Once sealed, the Fort Collins busted mugshot and booking data become hidden from public view. CBI background checks skip over sealed records. Law enforcement keeps access, but the public does not.
Some Fort Collins records seal automatically. If charges were never filed after an arrest, CBI may seal those records on its own after one year. This applies to arrests from January 1, 2022 forward. Drug convictions have a separate path under C.R.S. 24-72-704 with wait times that vary by offense class. Not every record qualifies for sealing. The Colorado Judicial Branch records guide explains the process. Legal aid organizations serving Larimer County residents can help with sealing petitions if you cannot hire a private attorney.
Fort Collins Bond Information
Bonds for Fort Collins arrests can be posted at the Larimer County jail 24 hours a day. The jail lobby has a kiosk that takes cash and credit cards. An ATM is also available. You can pay by phone or online through AllPaid at 1-888-604-7888. Cashier's checks made payable to "Court Clerk" are accepted. Money orders are not accepted by staff. There is an additional $10 bonding fee on top of the bond amount.
Once bond is posted, release usually takes a few hours depending on how busy the jail is. The person will get their belongings back and be released from the detention center on Midpoint Drive. If you want to know when someone bonds out from a Fort Collins arrest, sign up for VINE alerts to get a notification the moment they leave custody.
Larimer County Busted Mugshots
Fort Collins is in Larimer County. All arrest bookings go through the Larimer County Detention Center on Midpoint Drive. For the full county page with all jail details, search tools, and records info, visit the Larimer County busted mugshots page.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Fort Collins. Each relies on its county sheriff for booking records and jail operations.