Park County Mugshot Records

Park County busted mugshots are maintained by the Park County Sheriff's Office in Fairplay, Colorado. This large mountain county sits west of the Denver metro area and covers a big stretch of the central Colorado mountains. The sheriff runs the county jail and processes all local bookings. Arrest records from Park County are public under Colorado's open records laws. This guide explains how to search for Park County mugshots and booking data using state tools and direct requests to the sheriff's office.

Park County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Park County Sheriff's Office is based in Fairplay. The sheriff handles law enforcement for the entire county. Park County has a population of about 18,000, spread across a large geographic area. The county borders several others, including Jefferson County to the east and Summit County to the north. When someone gets arrested in Park County, booking takes place at the county jail in Fairplay. The process creates a record with the person's name, charges, booking photo, and personal details.

Park County does not operate a public online inmate search portal. To find out if someone is in custody, you need to call the sheriff's office. The number is (719) 836-2494. Staff can tell you if a person is being held and what their charges are. For older arrest records or booking photos from Park County, you will need to submit a written records request. The sheriff's office is at 501 Main Street, Fairplay, CO 80440. Because Park County is a mountain community with a lot of pass-through traffic on Highway 285, some arrests involve people who do not live in the area. The booking process is the same for everyone.

Note: Park County shares its judicial district with Chaffee, Fremont, and Custer counties.

Colorado Databases for Park County Mugshots

The best online tool for finding Park County busted mugshots is the CBI Internet Criminal History Check. This state-run database holds criminal history records from all Colorado law enforcement agencies. A search costs $6. You enter a name and the system returns any criminal history tied to that person in Colorado. Arrests made in Park County will show up here if the sheriff submitted the records to CBI. Results include charges, arrest dates, and case dispositions.

The system is name-based. It is not a fingerprint check. That means there is a small chance of getting results for someone with the same name as the person you are looking for. Sealed records do not appear. Juvenile cases are excluded. But for most adult arrests in Park County, this is a solid starting point. You pay with a card and get results on your screen right away.

If someone was convicted in Park County and sent to state prison, try the Colorado Department of Corrections offender search. This free database shows current and former state inmates. It includes photos, conviction details, and facility assignments. You can search by name or DOC number. It will not show people who only served time in the county jail.

Park County Arrest Records Access

Colorado's Criminal Justice Records Act governs access to arrest records in Park County. The CCJRA says records of official action are public. That covers arrests, charges, indictments, dispositions, and sentencing decisions. The Park County Sheriff must provide these records when asked. You do not have to explain why you want them. Anyone can make the request.

The Colorado Attorney General CORA page covers the fees and deadlines for all records requests in the state, including Park County.

Use this resource to understand what you can request from Park County and how much it may cost.

Fees follow the state schedule. The first hour of search time is free. After that, the rate goes up to $41.37 per hour. Copies cost $0.25 per page. The Park County Sheriff has three business days to give you an initial response. For simple requests, you should get your records quickly. Larger or more complex requests may take longer, but the office has to let you know within those three days. You also have to sign a form saying you will not use the records for the direct solicitation of business for pecuniary gain. That is a state-wide rule under the CCJRA.

Getting Park County Booking Photos

To get Park County busted mugshots, write a request that includes the full name of the person. Add a date of birth or arrest date if you know it. Send the request to the Park County Sheriff's Office at 501 Main Street, Fairplay, CO 80440. You can mail it or bring it in person. Be clear about what you want. If you only need a booking photo, say that. If you want the full arrest report, specify.

The booking photo is part of the arrest record. Under the CCJRA, it is treated as a record of official action. That means the sheriff should release it on request. Some records beyond official actions are up to the sheriff's discretion. But the mugshot and basic arrest data are public information in Park County.

For court records related to a Park County case, use the Colorado Judicial Branch public records guide. Court filings, case numbers, and disposition records are handled separately from the sheriff's records.

Sealing Park County Criminal Records

If you were arrested in Park County, you may be able to seal your record. Colorado law under C.R.S. 24-72-703 allows people to petition the court for record sealing. The filing fee is $224 but can be waived for low-income applicants. Once sealed, the arrest and mugshot will not appear in public searches. Courts and law enforcement can still see them.

Automatic sealing happens in some cases too. For arrests after January 1, 2022 where no charges were filed, the CBI will seal those records after one year. Drug offenses may qualify for automatic sealing under C.R.S. 24-72-704. If a Park County mugshot shows up on a website after your record has been sealed, Colorado law (HB 14-1047) prevents the site from charging you to take it down.

Note: Sealing a record does not erase it, but it does remove it from public view.

Tracking Park County Inmates

VINELink is a free service that lets you monitor an inmate's custody status. It works in Park County and across all of Colorado. You can register for alerts and get notified by phone, email, or text if someone is released or moved. The system is designed for crime victims but anyone can use it.

Historical records from Park County may also be available through the Colorado State Archives. The archives hold old corrections records and mugshots organized by inmate number. This is useful if you are looking for Park County arrest data from years or decades ago.

Cities in Park County

Park County includes Fairplay, Bailey, Alma, and several smaller communities. None of these reach the 25,000 population threshold for a dedicated city page. All arrests and bookings go through the Park County Sheriff's Office in Fairplay.

Nearby Counties

Park County shares borders with several other Colorado counties. If you are not sure where a booking took place, check with the arresting agency or the county jail.