Find Logan County Busted Mugshots
Logan County busted mugshots and arrest records are managed by the Logan County Sheriff's Office in Sterling, Colorado. The sheriff runs the detention center that processes all bookings in the county. Logan County sits in the northeast corner of the state along Interstate 76. Arrest data and booking photos are public records under Colorado law. This page covers how to search for Logan County busted mugshots, where to find arrest records, and what tools are available for looking up inmates in Sterling and the rest of Logan County.
Logan County Quick Facts
Logan County Mugshot Search
The Logan County Sheriff's Office is at 110 Riverview Road, Room 116 in Sterling. The detention center is at the same location. You can call (970) 522-2578 for questions about current inmates. Select option 2 on the phone menu to reach jail staff directly. The Logan County Detention Center inmate list shows who is currently in custody. It includes bond amounts, charges, and court dates. This is the quickest way to check if someone is being held at the Logan County jail right now.
The Logan County jail processes bookings around the clock. When someone is arrested, they get brought to the detention center in Sterling. A booking officer records their information and takes a mugshot. This photo becomes part of the arrest record. The Logan County Sheriff's website has general information about the department and its operations. For specific questions about a particular inmate or booking record in Logan County, the phone line at (970) 522-2578 is your best bet.
Note: The online inmate list for Logan County only shows current inmates and may not include people who have been recently released.
Logan County Arrest Records
Arrest records in Logan County are public under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act. The CCJRA says that records of official action must be open. Arrests, charges, indictments, and dispositions all count. You can request Logan County arrest records from the sheriff's office in Sterling. Put your request in writing. Include the full name of the person and any dates or details you have. The Logan County Sheriff has three business days to respond. The first hour of research time is free, and copies run $0.25 per page.
If you are looking for older Logan County busted mugshots or arrest data that is not on the current inmate list, you need to contact the sheriff's office by phone or mail. The mailing address is 110 Riverview Road, Room 116, Sterling, CO 80751. The office is open regular business hours. For records going back years, you may also want to run a CBI check, which pulls from the statewide database and can show Logan County arrests that the local system no longer has online.
The Colorado Judicial Branch records access guide explains how to get court and criminal justice records across the state.
This guide covers the rules for getting criminal records from Colorado courts, including cases filed in Logan County.
State Records for Logan County
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation maintains criminal history records for all 64 Colorado counties. A background check through CBI costs $6.85 and can be done online at cbirecordscheck.com. This is a good option for finding Logan County records that go back further than the current inmate list shows. The search covers arrests, charges, and case outcomes from the state database. Results typically come back within a few business days.
Colorado's CORA law gives you the right to request records from any public agency. That includes the Logan County Sheriff, the Sterling Police Department, and the Logan County courts. The Attorney General's CORA page has details on how the process works. Under CORA, an agency has to respond to your request within three business days. They can charge reasonable fees for staff time and copies, but the first hour is free. If a request gets denied, you have the right to appeal.
Court Records in Logan County
Logan County is part of the 13th Judicial District. The Logan County court page on the Colorado Judicial Branch site has links to docket searches and contact information. The courthouse is at 110 N. Riverview Road, Room 205, Sterling, CO 80751. Court records show what happened with a case after the arrest. They include charges, plea information, trial dates, and sentencing details. If you want the full picture on a Logan County criminal case, you need both the sheriff's booking data and the court records.
Court docket searches let you look up cases by name or case number. For Logan County cases, you can check both county and district court filings through the Colorado Judicial Branch. The clerk of court in Sterling can help with copies of specific documents. Fees depend on the type of record and the number of pages. Basic case status information is often available at no cost.
The VINE system lets you track inmates in Logan County. Sign up at vinelink.com to get alerts when a Logan County inmate's custody status changes. It is free to use and covers all Colorado detention facilities.
Sealing Logan County Records
Colorado law allows record sealing under certain conditions. C.R.S. 24-72-703 lays out the rules. You file a petition with the court. The fee is $224 but can be waived if you have low income. Sealed Logan County busted mugshots will not show up in public searches. Law enforcement can still see sealed records, but the public cannot. If charges were never filed after a Logan County arrest, CBI may seal those records automatically after one year for arrests from January 1, 2022 onward.
Drug convictions have separate sealing rules under C.R.S. 24-72-704. Some drug offenses qualify for automatic sealing after a waiting period. If you think a Logan County arrest record should be sealed, talk to a lawyer or contact the 13th Judicial District court in Sterling. The process takes a few months from filing to decision, and the court may hold a hearing before granting the petition.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Logan County in northeast Colorado. If you are looking for arrest records from this area, check with each county sheriff to find the right one.