Gunnison County Busted Mugshots

Gunnison County busted mugshots and arrest records are held by the Gunnison County Sheriff's Office in Gunnison, Colorado. The sheriff operates the county jail and processes all bookings in the area. Searching for arrest records in Gunnison County starts with the sheriff's office, which keeps booking logs, mugshot photos, and charge details. Because this is a smaller mountain county, most record requests go through the sheriff directly. Colorado open records laws give you the right to look up these files. This page walks through how to search for Gunnison County busted mugshots, what state tools are available, and where to send requests for booking data.

Gunnison County Mugshot Records

The Gunnison County Sheriff's Office is the main law enforcement agency for the county. It runs the jail in the town of Gunnison and handles all bookings. When someone is arrested in Gunnison County, they go through intake at the county jail. A booking photo is taken at that point. This mugshot goes into the arrest file along with the charges, personal details, and bond information. The sheriff's office keeps these records on file.

Gunnison County does not run a public online inmate search portal like some of the bigger Colorado counties do. To look up someone who is in custody or to find a past booking record, you need to call the sheriff's office. The non-emergency number is (970) 641-1113. Staff can check if a person is currently held at the jail. They can also help with records requests for past arrests. The Gunnison County Sheriff's Office page has contact details and office hours for the department.

Note: Gunnison County is a small county and most record lookups are handled by phone or in person.

Gunnison County Arrest Record Access

Arrest records in Gunnison County are public under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act, or CCJRA. This state law says that records of official action must be open. That covers arrests, charges, indictments, and case outcomes. You do not need to explain why you want these records. Anyone can ask. The Gunnison County Sheriff must respond to a records request within three business days. The first hour of staff research time is free. After that, the agency can charge for additional time. Copies cost $0.25 per page in most cases.

Put your request in writing. Include the full name of the person and any dates you have. This helps the Gunnison County staff find the right file faster. You can submit requests by mail to the Gunnison County Sheriff's Office at 200 E. Virginia Ave, Gunnison, CO 81230. Some requests can be handled by email too. Call first to check what method works best for the type of record you need from Gunnison County.

The Colorado Open Records Act, or CORA, also applies to certain Gunnison County records. CORA is broader than the CCJRA and covers all types of government records. If a record does not fall under the CCJRA, you may still be able to get it through a CORA request. The rules are in C.R.S. 24-72-201 and the sections that follow. Both laws work to keep Gunnison County public records open to anyone who asks for them.

This state page explains the CCJRA and CORA rules that apply to all Gunnison County arrest records and mugshot requests.

State Background Checks in Gunnison

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation runs a statewide criminal history database. You can use it to check for arrest records tied to anyone in Gunnison County or anywhere else in the state. The CBI charges $6.85 for a name-based search. This pulls up criminal history records from across Colorado, not just one county. It is a good option when you are not sure where an arrest took place or want a broader search than what Gunnison County alone can give you.

To run a CBI check, go to cbirecordscheck.com. You need the person's full name and date of birth. Results come back fast for online requests. The CBI database includes arrests, charges, and dispositions from all 64 Colorado counties, including Gunnison County. Keep in mind that this is a name-based search. It may pull up records for people with the same name. A fingerprint-based check costs $39.50 and is more exact.

The CBI online portal lets you search for criminal records across all of Colorado, including Gunnison County bookings.

Gunnison County Court Records

Gunnison County is part of the 7th Judicial District in Colorado. Court cases from arrests in Gunnison County go through the Gunnison County Combined Courts. This includes both county court and district court matters. Criminal cases start after the arrest and booking process. Court records show what happened with a case after the arrest. They include filings, hearing dates, pleas, and final outcomes.

You can search for Gunnison County court records through the Colorado Judicial Branch website. The state runs an online case search tool that covers all counties. Look for cases by name or case number. Court records add more detail to what you find in a mugshot or booking record from Gunnison County. The arrest record tells you someone was booked. The court record tells you what came next.

The Gunnison County Courthouse is at 200 E. Virginia Ave, Gunnison, CO 81230. You can visit the clerk's office in person to look up case files. There is no charge to view records at the courthouse. Copies cost $0.75 per page. For Gunnison County criminal cases, the clerk can pull up case history, filings, and judgment details.

Sealing Records in Gunnison County

Colorado lets people petition to seal their criminal records under certain conditions. This applies to Gunnison County arrests too. Under C.R.S. 24-72-703, a person can ask the court to seal their record if they meet the criteria. Sealed records do not show up in public searches. The filing fee is $224, but it can be waived for low-income applicants. If charges were never filed after an arrest in Gunnison County, CBI may seal those records on its own after one year for arrests made after January 1, 2022.

Drug offense records may qualify for automatic sealing under C.R.S. 24-72-704. The waiting period depends on the type of offense. Sealing does not erase the record. Law enforcement can still see it. But the public cannot find a sealed Gunnison County mugshot through normal search tools or CBI checks. If you think your Gunnison County arrest record qualifies, contact the 7th Judicial District Court or talk to a lawyer about filing the petition.

Gunnison County Victim Notification

Colorado VINE lets you track an inmate's custody status in Gunnison County. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. You can register to get alerts when someone is released from the Gunnison County jail, transferred, or has a change in status. The service is free. It is meant for crime victims, but anyone can sign up. You can register by phone at 1-888-263-8463 or online at vinelink.com.

VINE is useful when you know someone has been booked in Gunnison County and you want to know when they get out. It does not give you access to mugshots or booking details. It only tracks custody changes. For actual Gunnison County busted mugshots and arrest data, use the sheriff's office or CBI tools listed above.

Colorado DOC and Gunnison County

If someone from Gunnison County was sentenced to state prison, their record moves to the Colorado Department of Corrections. The DOC runs an offender search tool at doc.state.co.us/oss. This lets you look up people who are serving time in a state facility. You can search by name or DOC number. The results include the person's photo, charges, sentence length, and facility location.

The DOC database is separate from the Gunnison County jail system. County jail records cover people who are awaiting trial or serving short sentences. State prison records cover people who got longer terms after conviction. If you search for someone in Gunnison County and they do not show up in the jail system, they may have been transferred to a state prison. Check the DOC search to find out.

Note: The DOC offender search only shows people currently in state custody or on parole in Colorado.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Gunnison County. If you are not sure which county handled a booking, check the location where the arrest took place.