Find Teller County Busted Mugshots

Teller County busted mugshots and arrest records are held by the Teller County Sheriff's Office in Cripple Creek, Colorado. The sheriff runs the county detention facility and handles all bookings in the area. Teller County sits west of Colorado Springs in the mountains and is known for its gaming towns. If you are looking for arrest records or booking photos in Teller County, the sheriff's office is the place to start. Colorado law makes most arrest records public. This page explains how to search for Teller County mugshots, what tools are available, and how to get arrest records from this county.

Teller County Mugshot Search

The Teller County Sheriff's Office is at 100 Carr Avenue in Cripple Creek. The sheriff is the primary law enforcement agency for the county. When someone gets arrested in Teller County, they are booked at the detention facility. A mugshot is taken during booking. The record includes the person's name, charges, arrest date, and personal details. These booking records are public in Colorado.

To look up Teller County busted mugshots, contact the sheriff's office at (719) 689-2523. You can also visit in person during business hours. The office handles records requests for current and past inmates. If someone is still in custody at the Teller County jail, the staff can confirm that for you over the phone. For people who have been released, you may need to put your request in writing so the records team can search their files.

Teller County has two well-known towns, Cripple Creek and Woodland Park. Cripple Creek has several casinos, which brings visitors and sometimes extra law enforcement activity. Woodland Park is the larger residential area. Arrests in either town go through the Teller County Sheriff's booking process.

Arrest Records in Teller County

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act governs how Teller County shares arrest records with the public. Under the CCJRA, records of official action must be open. That covers arrests, charges, and case outcomes. The CCJRA page from CBI lays out the rules for all law enforcement agencies in Colorado, including the Teller County Sheriff. You have the right to ask for these records, and the agency must respond within three business days.

The first hour of staff time for pulling records is free. After that, the county can charge up to a reasonable hourly rate. Page copies are about $0.25 each. For Teller County arrest records, put your request in writing. Include the full name, date of birth, and approximate date of arrest if you know it. The more details you give, the faster Teller County can find what you need. Walk-in requests work too, but a written request creates a paper trail.

This CBI page explains the CCJRA rules that apply to Teller County arrest records and mugshot requests.

Note: Some Teller County records may be restricted if they involve ongoing investigations.

CBI Records Search for Teller County

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation holds criminal records data from all 64 counties. Teller County arrest and conviction records feed into this statewide database. A name-based search costs $6.85. It covers the whole state, not just one county. The CBI records and background checks page tells you how to get started. The CBI online records check portal lets you submit your request right from your computer.

Use this CBI portal to search statewide records that include Teller County arrest data.

A CBI search can turn up records from Teller County that you might miss through the sheriff alone. If someone was arrested in Teller County but their case moved to El Paso County for prosecution, CBI would still have both records tied to the name. Fingerprint-based background checks cost $39.50 and are more detailed. For a general search for Teller County busted mugshots, the $6.85 name-based check is usually enough to start with.

Teller County Court Records

Teller County falls under the 4th Judicial District, which it shares with El Paso County. Criminal cases from Teller County go through the county court in Cripple Creek. Court records show what happened after an arrest. You can find charges, pleas, trial results, and sentences in the court file. The Colorado Judicial Branch website has a statewide search tool for court records.

The Teller County courthouse is at 101 West Bennett Avenue in Cripple Creek. You can visit the clerk's office to pull case files in person. Court records and booking records are different. Not every arrest leads to charges. Some cases get dismissed or end in a plea to a lesser charge. Court records in Teller County give you the full story of how a case played out in the legal system.

Sealing Records in Teller County

Colorado law lets people petition to seal their arrest records. This applies to Teller County busted mugshots and booking data. Under C.R.S. 24-72-703, you file a petition with the court and pay a $224 filing fee. A fee waiver is available for low-income applicants. If you were arrested in Teller County and charges were never filed, CBI may seal the record on its own after one year. This rule applies to arrests from January 1, 2022 and later.

Drug conviction records may qualify for automatic sealing under C.R.S. 24-72-704. The eligibility depends on the charge and how much time has passed since the case ended. Once a Teller County record is sealed, it drops out of public search results. The CBI database will not show it. The sheriff will not release it. Only prosecutors and law enforcement retain access to sealed records. Talk to a lawyer or check the Colorado courts website for sealing petition forms.

Teller County Victim Alerts

VINE is Colorado's victim notification system. It covers the Teller County jail and every other detention facility in the state. If you want to know when someone who was arrested in Teller County gets released, sign up for VINE alerts. The service is free. Alerts come by phone, text, or email. This is useful for people tracking cases connected to Teller County busted mugshots or arrest records.

For statewide records help, the Colorado State Patrol central records unit can answer questions about where records are held. They deal with cases that cross county lines. If a Teller County arrest ties into something bigger, CSP records staff can help you figure out which agencies have the files you need.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Teller County. If you are not sure which county handled a booking, check the arrest location.