Access Washington County Busted Mugshots

Washington County busted mugshots and arrest records are kept by the Washington County Sheriff's Office in Akron, Colorado. This eastern plains county has a population of about 4,700. The sheriff handles all local law enforcement, arrests, and bookings. Arrest records are public in Colorado. The same state laws that cover large counties like Denver apply here in Washington County. This page explains how to search for Washington County mugshots through state databases and direct requests to the sheriff's office.

Washington County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Washington County Sheriff's Office is in Akron. The sheriff is the main law enforcement agency for the entire county. Washington County covers a wide stretch of the eastern Colorado plains. When someone gets arrested here, booking takes place at the county jail. The process creates an arrest record with the person's name, charges, booking photo, and personal details.

Washington County is rural and spread out. The population is about 4,700 people. Arrest numbers are low compared to the Front Range counties. The sheriff's office does not operate a public online inmate search tool. If you need to find out if someone is currently in custody, call the sheriff at (970) 345-2244. The office address is 26861 Highway 34, Akron, CO 80720. Staff can tell you whether someone is being held and what their charges are.

Interstate 76 runs through Washington County, which means some arrests involve travelers passing through the area. The booking process is the same for everyone. All arrest records become part of the public record under Colorado law. For older Washington County busted mugshots or arrest reports that are no longer current, you will need to file a written request with the sheriff's office.

State Databases for Washington County Mugshots

The CBI Internet Criminal History Check is the best online tool for finding Washington County arrest records. This statewide system is run by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. It costs $6 per search. You enter a name and get results right away. The database includes arrest history, charges, and case outcomes from all law enforcement agencies in Colorado. Arrests in Washington County are in this system.

Sealed records and juvenile cases are not included in the CBI results. But adult arrest records from Washington County will show up. The search is name-based. You pay by card and get results on screen instantly. It is the fastest way to check for a criminal record tied to Washington County without calling the sheriff's office.

The Colorado Department of Corrections offender search is a free database for state prison inmates. If someone from Washington County was sentenced to state prison, you will find their photo and case information here. Search by name or DOC number. County jail inmates are not included.

Note: Washington County arrest data feeds into the same CBI system used by every other Colorado county.

Washington County Records Access Laws

The CCJRA governs criminal records access in Washington County. Records of official action must be open. That covers arrests, charges, indictments, dispositions, and sentencing decisions. The Washington County Sheriff has to release these records when someone asks. You do not need a reason. Anyone can make the request.

Fees are the same statewide. The first hour of research is free. After that, the county can charge up to $41.37 per hour. Copies are $0.25 per page. For a single mugshot or arrest report from Washington County, the cost should be minimal. The sheriff has three business days to respond to a records request.

The Colorado Attorney General CORA page is the main reference for open records rules across the state.

This page covers the fees, timelines, and legal requirements for filing a records request with Washington County agencies.

All requesters must sign a statement saying the records will not be used for direct business solicitation. That is a state rule under the CCJRA statutes.

How to Get Washington County Mugshots

Put your request in writing. Include the full name of the person. Add a date of birth or arrest date if you can. Send the request to the Washington County Sheriff's Office at 26861 Highway 34, Akron, CO 80720. You can mail it or bring it in person. Be specific about what you need. Asking for a booking photo is different from asking for a full case file.

The booking photo is a record of official action. The sheriff should release it under the CCJRA. Broad requests cost more because they take more staff time. Keep your request focused and you will get results faster. If you need court documents for a Washington County case, the Colorado Judicial Branch records access guide covers how to get filings, dispositions, and case details from the court system.

Note: Be as specific as possible to keep costs down and speed up your request.

Sealing Washington County Arrest Records

Colorado law allows record sealing under C.R.S. 24-72-703. If you have a Washington County arrest on your record, you can file a petition. The fee is $224. Courts can waive it for people with low income. Sealed records are hidden from the public. Courts and law enforcement still have access. Once sealed, Washington County busted mugshots tied to that arrest will not show up in public database searches.

Automatic sealing covers some situations. Arrests after January 1, 2022 where no charges were filed get sealed by the CBI after one year. Drug convictions may qualify under C.R.S. 24-72-704. Colorado's HB 14-1047 protects people from websites that charge for mugshot removal after a record is sealed.

Washington County Inmate Tracking

VINELink is a free custody tracking tool. It works in Washington County and across all of Colorado. Register for alerts. The system will contact you by phone, email, or text when someone is released or transferred. It is open to anyone, though it was built primarily for crime victims.

For historical records, the Colorado State Archives holds old corrections data and mugshots. If you are looking for a Washington County arrest from many years back, the archives may have what you need. Records are sorted by inmate number and cover decades of state prison history.

Cities in Washington County

Washington County includes Akron, Otis, and several smaller communities. None of these cities reach the 25,000 population threshold for a separate page. All arrest records and bookings go through the Washington County Sheriff's Office in Akron.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Washington County on the eastern Colorado plains. If you are unsure where an arrest was booked, contact the sheriff's office for help.