Find Routt County Busted Mugshots

Routt County busted mugshots and arrest records are managed by the Routt County Sheriff's Office in Steamboat Springs, Colorado. This northwest Colorado county is home to about 26,000 people and sees a heavy flow of visitors each year due to the ski resort. The sheriff handles all local bookings at the Routt County Detention Center. Arrest records are public under Colorado law. This page explains how to search for Routt County mugshots through state tools and direct requests to the sheriff.

Routt County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Routt County Sheriff's Office operates out of Steamboat Springs. The sheriff handles patrol, investigations, and runs the county jail. When someone is arrested in Routt County, the booking process happens at the Routt County Detention Center. The person's name, date of birth, charges, and a booking photo are all recorded. These records stay with the sheriff's office.

Steamboat Springs draws a lot of tourists, especially during ski season. That means some arrests involve out-of-state visitors. The booking process is the same no matter where the person lives. Routt County busted mugshots are created during this booking process and become part of the public record. The Steamboat Springs Police Department also makes arrests within city limits, but those bookings still go through the Routt County jail. Both agencies contribute to the arrest records held by the sheriff.

To check if someone is currently in the Routt County jail, call the sheriff's office at (970) 879-1090. The office is at 522 Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477. Staff can tell you if a person is in custody. They can share the charges and booking details. For records from past arrests, you will need to file a written request.

Note: Arrests by Steamboat Springs Police also get booked through the Routt County Detention Center.

Searching for Routt County Mugshots Online

The CBI Internet Criminal History Check is the top online resource for finding Routt County arrest records. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation collects criminal history data from law enforcement agencies across the state. That includes the Routt County Sheriff and the Steamboat Springs Police. A name search costs $6 and returns results right away. You will see arrest dates, charges, and dispositions for anyone with a Colorado criminal history, including Routt County arrests.

The CBI tool is name-based. Sealed records and juvenile cases do not appear. But it catches most adult arrests. If you want to check whether someone has a criminal record tied to Routt County, this is the best place to start. You pay online and get results on screen.

The Colorado DOC offender search covers people who went to state prison. It is free. If someone convicted in Routt County served time in a state facility, their photo and case details will show up there. Search by name or DOC number. This tool does not cover people who only served time in the county jail.

Routt County Mugshot Access Laws

Colorado's Criminal Justice Records Act makes arrest records public. The CCJRA defines records of official action to include arrests, indictments, charges, dispositions, and sentencing. These records must be open. The Routt County Sheriff has to release them when asked. You do not need to provide a reason for your request. That is the law statewide and it applies fully in Routt County.

There are some fees involved with getting Routt County records. The first hour of research and retrieval is free. After the first hour, the county can bill up to $41.37 per hour for staff time. Copies are $0.25 per page. For a single arrest record or mugshot, you should not hit the one-hour mark. The sheriff has three business days to respond. The Colorado Attorney General's CORA page outlines these rules in detail.

The Colorado AG CORA policy is the statewide reference for open records requests, including those filed with Routt County agencies.

This page covers how fees, response times, and disclosure rules work for Routt County records requests.

You must sign a pecuniary gain statement. This is required by the CCJRA statutes. It says you will not use the records for the direct solicitation of business. Every county in Colorado requires this form.

Getting Routt County Booking Photos

Write your request and send it to the Routt County Sheriff's Office at 522 Lincoln Avenue, Steamboat Springs, CO 80477. Include the person's full name. Add a date of birth or arrest date if you know it. State clearly what you want. If you need the mugshot, say so. If you want the full arrest report, ask for that specifically.

Vague requests take longer and cost more. A focused request for one Routt County booking record should be handled quickly and at little cost. The mugshot is part of the official arrest record. The sheriff should provide it under the CCJRA. Records beyond official actions are up to the sheriff's discretion, but the core arrest data and booking photo are public.

For court records from Routt County cases, the Colorado Judicial Branch records guide is the right resource. Court filings, dispositions, and case details are managed separately from sheriff records.

Sealing Routt County Records

If you have a Routt County arrest on your record, Colorado law may allow you to seal it. The petition process is under C.R.S. 24-72-703. The filing fee is $224. Courts can waive that fee for people with low income. Sealed records are hidden from public view. Law enforcement and prosecutors still have access. Once sealed, Routt County busted mugshots tied to that arrest will no longer show up in searches.

Automatic sealing applies to some arrests. If charges were never filed after an arrest in Routt County on or after January 1, 2022, the CBI should seal those records within a year. Drug convictions may qualify under C.R.S. 24-72-704. If a website still shows your mugshot after your record is sealed, Colorado's HB 14-1047 bars them from charging you for removal.

Note: Sealed records are not erased; they are removed from public databases only.

Routt County Inmate Tracking

VINELink is a free tool that covers all of Colorado. You can use it to track inmates in Routt County. Sign up for alerts and the system will notify you if someone is released or transferred. Alerts come by phone, email, or text. It is designed for crime victims but open to everyone.

For older Routt County records or historical mugshots, the Colorado State Archives may have what you are looking for. The archives hold corrections records going back decades. Records are sorted by inmate number and include booking photos from the state prison system.

Cities in Routt County

Routt County includes Steamboat Springs, Hayden, Oak Creek, and Yampa. None of these cities meet the 25,000 population threshold for a dedicated page. All arrests and bookings in the county go through the Routt County Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Routt County in northwest Colorado. Check with the booking facility if you are not sure which county handled an arrest.