Find Huerfano County Busted Mugshots

Huerfano County busted mugshots and arrest records are kept by the Huerfano County Sheriff's Office in Walsenburg, Colorado. The sheriff manages the county jail and handles all arrests in the area. This is a rural county in southern Colorado with a small population. Most record requests go through the sheriff's office by phone or in person. Colorado law gives you the right to search for these booking records. This page covers the steps to find Huerfano County mugshots, what statewide tools can help, and how to submit formal records requests.

Huerfano County Mugshot Lookups

The Huerfano County Sheriff's Office runs the county jail in Walsenburg. All arrests in Huerfano County end up at this facility for booking. A mugshot is taken during the intake process along with fingerprints and personal information. The booking record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, bond amount, and arrest date. These records stay on file with the sheriff's office.

Huerfano County does not run a public online inmate search tool. To check if someone is in custody or to get past booking data, contact the sheriff's office by phone at (719) 738-1600. The office is located at 500 S. Albert Ave, Walsenburg, CO 81089. During business hours you can also walk in and ask for records. The staff is used to handling public records requests. Because Huerfano County is a smaller agency, they can often pull records faster than the big metro departments where volume is high. Put your request in writing when you can, especially for formal record copies.

Note: Huerfano County does not post booking data online, so phone and in-person requests are the main options.

Huerfano County Arrest Record Access

Arrest records in Huerfano County are governed by the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act. The CCJRA requires that records of official action be made available to the public. This includes arrest data, charges, indictments, and disposition information. You do not need to provide a reason for your request. The Huerfano County Sheriff has three business days to respond. The first hour of staff research time is free under the law.

To make a request, write down what you need and send it to the Huerfano County Sheriff's Office. Include the person's full name and any dates you have. Be specific. The more details you give, the less time it takes for the Huerfano County staff to locate the record. Copies cost $0.25 per page. If the research takes more than one hour, the agency can charge for extra time. In a small county like Huerfano, most searches are quick because the volume of records is lower than in metro areas.

CORA, the Colorado Open Records Act, also applies to Huerfano County. If a record does not fall under the CCJRA, you may still get it through a CORA request. The CBI information page on CCJRA and CORA lays out the details for both laws. These rules apply to every county in Colorado, including Huerfano.

This state page explains your rights under the CCJRA and CORA when requesting Huerfano County booking records.

CBI Checks for Huerfano County

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation keeps a statewide criminal history database. It is one of the best tools for finding arrest records tied to Huerfano County when the local sheriff does not have an online search option. CBI charges $6.85 for a name-based criminal history check. You need the person's full name and date of birth. Run the search at cbirecordscheck.com. Results come back fast for most online requests.

The CBI database pulls from all 64 Colorado counties. A search will show Huerfano County arrests along with any other arrests in the state tied to that name. Keep in mind that name-based searches can return results for people with the same name. If you need a more exact match, CBI runs fingerprint-based checks for $39.50. These are more reliable and often used for official background checks. Either way, CBI is a solid starting point when local Huerfano County resources are limited.

Use the CBI online records check to search for criminal history data from Huerfano County and all other Colorado counties.

Court Records in Huerfano County

Huerfano County is part of the 3rd Judicial District in Colorado. Criminal cases from arrests in the county go through the Huerfano County Combined Courts in Walsenburg. Court records track what happens after booking. They show charges filed, hearing dates, pleas, and final outcomes. If a case was dismissed or if someone was convicted, that all shows up in the court file.

You can search Huerfano County court records through the Colorado Judicial Branch website. The online tool lets you look up cases by name or case number. It covers every county in the state. There is no fee to search. If you need copies of documents, the court clerk charges $0.75 per page. The Huerfano County Courthouse is at 401 Main Street in Walsenburg. You can go to the clerk's office to view case files in person at no charge.

Court records are different from booking records. A Huerfano County mugshot shows that someone was arrested. The court record shows what happened with the case from that point forward. Both pieces together give you the full story.

Sealing Records in Huerfano County

Colorado allows people to petition to seal criminal records. This applies to Huerfano County arrests. Under C.R.S. 24-72-703, you file a petition with the court. The fee is $224. A waiver is available for people with low income. If granted, the record is sealed from public view. It will not show up in CBI searches or public record lookups for Huerfano County.

Automatic sealing also exists under Colorado law. If someone was arrested in Huerfano County but charges were never filed, CBI may seal that record after one year for arrests made on or after January 1, 2022. Drug conviction records may qualify under C.R.S. 24-72-704 as well. Sealing does not erase the record. Law enforcement and prosecutors still have access. But the public cannot see a sealed Huerfano County mugshot through standard search methods.

Note: Talk to a lawyer or contact the 3rd Judicial District Court about eligibility for record sealing in Huerfano County.

Huerfano County Victim Notification

Colorado VINE tracks inmate custody status across the state, including in Huerfano County. If someone has been booked at the Huerfano County jail, you can register for alerts through VINE. The service is free. You get notified when the person is released, moved, or has a change in custody status. Sign up by phone at 1-888-263-8463 or go to vinelink.com.

VINE does not give you access to mugshots or detailed booking records for Huerfano County. It only covers custody changes. For actual arrest records and booking photos, contact the sheriff's office or use the CBI database. VINE is a good tool to use alongside those other resources, especially if you need real-time updates on someone's status in Huerfano County.

Colorado DOC and Huerfano County

Anyone sentenced to state prison after a Huerfano County conviction moves to the Colorado Department of Corrections system. The DOC has an offender search tool at doc.state.co.us/oss. You can look up current inmates by name or DOC number. The results include a photo, conviction details, sentence length, and facility location.

The DOC database is separate from the Huerfano County jail. County records cover people who are awaiting trial or serving short sentences locally. State prison records cover those with longer terms. If you cannot find someone in the Huerfano County system, check the DOC search. They may have been transferred to a state facility after sentencing. The two databases do not connect automatically, so you need to check both if you want a complete picture.

Nearby Counties

These counties share borders with Huerfano County. Check where the arrest took place to find the right booking records.