San Juan County Busted Mugshots

San Juan County busted mugshots are held by the San Juan County Sheriff's Office in Silverton, Colorado. This is the least populated county in Colorado, with roughly 750 residents. Silverton is the only town. Despite the tiny size, arrest records are still public under Colorado law. The same rules that apply in Denver apply here. This page covers how to find San Juan County mugshots and arrest records using state tools and direct contact with the sheriff's office.

San Juan County Sheriff Arrest Records

The San Juan County Sheriff is the sole law enforcement agency in the county. Silverton is the only incorporated town. The sheriff handles all arrests, bookings, and jail operations. With about 750 full-time residents, this is the smallest county in Colorado by population. Arrests are rare here compared to the Front Range.

When an arrest does happen in San Juan County, the booking process works the same as in any other Colorado county. The person's name, charges, and personal information are recorded. A mugshot is taken. These records are maintained by the sheriff's office. San Juan County does not have an online inmate search tool. There is no public jail roster on the web. To check on a booking or find out if someone is in custody, you need to call the sheriff's office at (970) 387-5531. The office is at 1557 Greene Street, Silverton, CO 81433.

San Juan County sees more visitors than residents, especially in summer. Tourists come for the Durango and Silverton Narrow Gauge Railroad and outdoor recreation. Some arrests involve people who are visiting, not locals. The booking process does not change based on residency. All arrest records in San Juan County are subject to the same Colorado public records laws.

Note: San Juan County may contract with a neighboring county for extended jail housing.

Finding San Juan County Mugshots Online

The CBI Internet Criminal History Check is the primary online tool for searching San Juan County busted mugshots. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation keeps criminal history records from all Colorado law enforcement agencies. A search costs $6. You type in a name and get instant results showing arrests, charges, and case outcomes. Any arrest the San Juan County Sheriff reported to the CBI will appear in this database.

Since San Juan County is so small, local online resources are very limited. The CBI system is where you should start. It does not matter how small the county is. The data feeds into the same statewide system. Sealed records and juvenile cases are excluded. But adult arrests in San Juan County will show up the same as arrests in larger counties.

The Colorado DOC offender search is a free database covering state prison inmates. If someone convicted in San Juan County ended up in state prison, their photo and case data will be there. You search by name or DOC number. This does not cover people who only served time in a county jail.

San Juan County Arrest Records Access

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act governs records access in San Juan County. Official action records are public. Arrests count as official actions. So do charges, indictments, dispositions, and sentencing. The San Juan County Sheriff must release these records on request. No reason is required. That is the law statewide.

Fees are standard across Colorado. The first hour of search time is free. After that, the county can charge up to $41.37 per hour. Copies cost $0.25 per page. In a county this small, requests will rarely require more than a few minutes of staff time. The sheriff has three business days to respond. The Colorado Attorney General's CORA policy page explains the process and legal framework that covers San Juan County.

The Colorado AG CORA policy page is the statewide reference for open records requests in every Colorado county, including San Juan.

Use this page to understand your rights when requesting records from the San Juan County Sheriff.

You also have to sign a statement saying you will not use records for direct business solicitation. This is a state requirement under the CCJRA.

Note: San Juan County follows the same records laws as every other Colorado county regardless of its size.

Getting San Juan County Booking Photos

To get a San Juan County mugshot, write a request to the sheriff's office. The address is 1557 Greene Street, Silverton, CO 81433. Include the full name of the person. Add the date of birth or arrest date if you have it. Be clear about what you want. State whether you need a booking photo, an arrest report, or both.

Keep in mind that San Juan County is remote. Mail can take longer to reach Silverton, especially in winter when mountain passes may close. Calling ahead at (970) 387-5531 can help you confirm what records exist before you send a written request. The booking photo falls under the CCJRA as a record of official action. The sheriff should provide it when asked. Records beyond official actions may or may not be released at the sheriff's discretion.

For court records on a San Juan County case, the Colorado Judicial Branch public records guide has the information you need. Court filings and dispositions are separate from the sheriff's arrest records.

Sealing San Juan County Records

Colorado lets people seal their arrest records. If you have a San Juan County arrest, you can petition under C.R.S. 24-72-703. The fee is $224. Courts can waive it for low-income applicants. Once sealed, the record and the mugshot are hidden from public searches. Law enforcement still has access.

Automatic sealing may apply. If you were arrested in San Juan County after January 1, 2022 and no charges were filed, the CBI will seal those records after a year. Drug convictions have their own automatic sealing rules under C.R.S. 24-72-704. If a site publishes your sealed San Juan County mugshot, Colorado's HB 14-1047 bans them from charging for removal.

San Juan County Inmate Tracking

VINELink provides free custody tracking for all of Colorado. It works in San Juan County. You can register for alerts. The system contacts you by phone, email, or text if someone is released or transferred. It was designed for crime victims but is open to anyone.

The Colorado State Archives holds old corrections records, including historical mugshots. Given San Juan County's long mining history, there may be very old arrest records in the archives. Records are indexed by inmate number and cover the full history of the state prison system.

Cities in San Juan County

Silverton is the only town in San Juan County. It does not meet the 25,000 population threshold. All arrest records and bookings in the county are managed by the San Juan County Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Counties

San Juan County is surrounded by these mountain counties. Check with the arresting agency if you are not certain which county handled a booking.