Alamosa County Busted Mugshots

Alamosa County busted mugshots and arrest records are managed by the Alamosa County Sheriff's Office in the city of Alamosa, Colorado. The sheriff handles all bookings and jail operations for this San Luis Valley county. Alamosa County is a small but central part of southern Colorado, and all arrest data passes through the sheriff's office. You can search for Alamosa County booking records through state tools and local requests. This page walks you through how to find mugshots, what records are public, and where to send your requests for Alamosa County arrest data.

Alamosa County Mugshot Records

The Alamosa County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency for unincorporated Alamosa County. The sheriff runs the county jail where all bookings happen. When someone gets arrested in Alamosa County, they go through the booking process at the jail. A mugshot is taken at that point. The booking record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, and the arrest date. These records become part of the public file under Colorado law. Alamosa County does not have a large online inmate roster like some bigger counties, so you may need to call or visit to get booking details.

The sheriff's office is in the city of Alamosa. It serves a rural area in the San Luis Valley. Because the county has a small population, the jail is not large. Some inmates may get moved to other facilities if the Alamosa County jail is full. In those cases, the booking record still stays with the Alamosa County Sheriff. You can reach the sheriff's office by phone or by going in person to request records related to Alamosa County busted mugshots and arrest data.

Note: Alamosa County's jail is small and may house inmates in other county facilities at times.

Searching Alamosa County Arrest Records

There are a few ways to search for Alamosa County arrest records. The fastest option for a statewide check is the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. CBI runs a public records check at cbirecordscheck.com that costs $6.85 per search. This covers the whole state, not just Alamosa County. You type in a name and get results from the CBI database. It pulls from arrest records across Colorado, so if someone was booked in Alamosa County and the data was reported to CBI, it should show up. The system is fast. Most results come back the same day.

The CBI criminal records check at cbirecordscheck.com is the best statewide tool for finding Alamosa County booking records online.

Use this tool to run a name search that covers all Colorado counties, including Alamosa County.

For local records, contact the Alamosa County Sheriff directly. You can submit a written request for arrest records. Under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act, or CCJRA, records of official action are open to the public. That means arrests, charges, and dispositions must be shared when asked. The first hour of staff time to find your records is free. After that, the county can charge up to $41.37 per hour. Copies of records cost $0.25 per page. The sheriff has three business days to respond to your request under CORA, the Colorado Open Records Act.

Alamosa County Criminal Records

Alamosa County is part of the 12th Judicial District in Colorado. The district court in Alamosa handles felony and misdemeanor cases that come out of arrests in the county. Court records are separate from booking records. The court file includes charges, plea agreements, trial outcomes, and sentences. You can search Colorado court records through the state court system. The Colorado Judicial Branch website has tools for looking up case info by name or case number.

If you need Alamosa County mugshots specifically, those come from the sheriff's office rather than the courts. The court keeps records of what happened after the arrest. The sheriff keeps records of the arrest itself, including the booking photo. Both types of records are public in most cases. The main exceptions are sealed records, juvenile cases, and certain protected files. Most adult arrest records in Alamosa County are available if you ask.

Note: Court records and booking records are kept by different offices in Alamosa County.

Record Access Laws in Alamosa County

Two main Colorado laws control how Alamosa County shares arrest records. The CCJRA says that records of official action must be open to the public. Arrests and charges fall into that group. The CORA sets rules for how you request any public record in Colorado, including Alamosa County busted mugshots. Under CORA, agencies have three business days to respond to a records request. They can take longer if the request is large, but they must tell you the reason for the delay.

The CCJRA information page from CBI breaks down what counts as a record of official action and how agencies must handle requests.

This resource covers the rules that apply to all Colorado counties, including Alamosa.

Fees for Alamosa County records follow state rules. The first hour of research is free. After that, it is $41.37 per hour for staff time spent searching. Copies run $0.25 per page. These fees apply to paper records. Digital copies may have different costs depending on the format. If you want a certified copy of an Alamosa County arrest record, there may be an extra charge. Always ask about fees before you submit a large request.

Sealing Alamosa County Records

Colorado allows people to seal certain criminal records, including Alamosa County busted mugshots. Under C.R.S. 24-72-703, you can petition the court to seal your record if you meet certain conditions. This applies to cases that ended in dismissal, acquittal, or certain types of convictions after a waiting period. The filing fee is $224 but can be waived for people with low income. Once sealed, the record does not show up in public searches.

Colorado also has automatic sealing rules. Under C.R.S. 24-72-704, some records get sealed without you having to file a petition. Drug offense records and cases where no charges were filed may qualify. For arrests in Alamosa County after January 1, 2022, if the district attorney did not file charges within one year, CBI may seal those records on its own. HB 14-1047 also requires websites to take down mugshots for free if the person's charges were dropped or they were found not guilty.

Sealed records in Alamosa County are still visible to law enforcement. But the public cannot see them. If your Alamosa County mugshot appears online and you qualify for sealing, start by filing a petition with the 12th Judicial District Court.

Alamosa County Victim Resources

If you need to track someone who was arrested in Alamosa County, the VINE system can help. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. It lets you sign up for alerts when an inmate's custody status changes. You get notified if they are released, transferred, or escape. The Colorado VINE system covers jails across the state, including Alamosa County. Registration is free and confidential.

The Colorado Department of Corrections also runs an offender search tool at doc.state.co.us/oss. This only covers people who are serving state prison sentences. If someone from Alamosa County got convicted of a felony and went to state prison, their record shows up there. It does not cover people in the county jail or those who have been released. For current Alamosa County jail inmates, the sheriff's office is your best source.

Note: VINE notifications cover custody changes for Alamosa County inmates across Colorado facilities.

Alamosa County Background Checks

The CBI handles background checks for all of Colorado. If you need a formal record check tied to Alamosa County, you go through CBI. The online check at cbirecordscheck.com costs $6.85 and gives you results from the statewide database. This is the same tool used for name-based searches. For fingerprint-based checks, you need to visit an approved vendor location. Those cost more and take longer. CBI processes fingerprint checks within about 10 business days.

The CBI records and background checks page explains the different types of checks and how to submit them.

Alamosa County arrest data that gets reported to CBI shows up in these checks. Not all records make it to the state level right away, though. Small counties sometimes have delays in reporting to CBI. If you need the most current Alamosa County arrest records, a direct request to the sheriff's office is the most reliable path. The CBI database is good for historical records and statewide searches, but the sheriff has the freshest local data for Alamosa County busted mugshots.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Alamosa County. If you are not sure where an arrest took place, check the booking location on the record.