Huerfano County Sheriff Records

Huerfano County police records are maintained by Sheriff Bruce Newman's office in Walsenburg. This southern Colorado county sits in the foothills of the Sangre de Cristo Mountains. The Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement for all unincorporated areas. They also serve the City of Walsenburg. Records are available at their Albert Avenue office.

Huerfano County Sheriff's Office Records

The Huerfano County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Bruce Newman. The office is on South Albert Avenue in Walsenburg. This is the county seat. The Sheriff's Office serves all of Huerfano County. This includes rural areas and the city.

The county has a rich history. Spanish Peaks dominate the landscape. The area has coal mining heritage. The Sheriff's Office patrols the mountains and plains. They respond to calls across the county. They work with the Walsenburg Police Department. Their records division handles public requests.

How to Request Huerfano County Police Records

You can request Huerfano County police records in person. The Sheriff's Office also accepts mail requests. Call for current procedures. The office follows Colorado records laws.

Visit the Albert Avenue office. Bring photo identification. Staff will help with request forms. Provide all the details you can. Date and location help. Names are useful. Case numbers make it faster.

Processing times vary by age. New reports are quick. Older ones take longer. Large requests need more time. Staff will give an estimate. Note: Active investigation records may be limited.

Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act in Huerfano County

The CCJRA governs police records in Huerfano County. This law sets access rules. It balances public and private interests. The Sheriff's Office responds within three days. Complex requests may take ten.

Some records cannot be released. Active cases stay private. Juvenile records are protected. Sealed records remain hidden. The office reviews each request. They apply exemptions correctly.

Denials are in writing. They cite specific laws. You can appeal to court. The district court will review. Legal help may be useful. The Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition offers guidance.

Types of Huerfano County Police Records Available

Huerfano County police records include several types. Incident reports are most common. Accident reports cover crashes. Arrest records show bookings. Each has its own rules. Request the right type.

Incident reports document events. They show deputy observations. They include facts. These are generally public. The office keeps them for years. Archives hold very old ones.

Accident reports cover county roads. State Patrol handles highways. Know which agency responded. Ask the right office. State Patrol has online crash reports.

Huerfano County police records contain:

• Incident dates and times
• Specific locations
• People involved
• Deputy observations
• Evidence details
• Vehicle information

State Resources for Huerfano County Records

State agencies work with local law enforcement. The Colorado State Patrol handles highways. The CBI tracks criminal history. These support the Sheriff's Office.

The Colorado State Patrol covers state highways. This includes I-25 in Huerfano County. Request those records from them. They have online access.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation maintains state files. Criminal histories include Huerfano arrests. Request your record online. You may need fingerprints.

The Secretary of State publishes CORA guides. The Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition helps citizens. Learn your rights under Colorado law.

Cities in Huerfano County

Huerfano County has one municipality. The City of Walsenburg is the county seat. It has its own police department. The Sheriff's Office also serves the city. They work together on law enforcement.

La Veta is another community in the county. It is a statutory town. Other areas are unincorporated. All rely on the Sheriff's Office for police services. Records for all areas are at the Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Huerfano County. Check jurisdiction for incidents near boundaries. Records are held where the incident occurred.