Yuma County Sheriff Records

Yuma County police records are available through the Yuma County Sheriff's Office in Wray, Colorado. Sheriff Todd Combs oversees law enforcement in this rural eastern plains county. The county seat of Wray serves as the hub for all records requests. Yuma County is known for its strong agricultural base and small-town communities. The county borders Nebraska and Kansas to the east. Residents can request incident reports, arrest records, and jail information from the sheriff's office. All records requests follow Colorado public access laws and the Criminal Justice Records Act.

Yuma County Sheriff's Office Contact

The Yuma County Sheriff's Office is on Ash Street in Wray. Sheriff Todd Combs leads the department. The office is in Suite G of the building. Staff handle all records requests for the county.

You can call or visit to ask for records. The office serves all of Yuma County. This includes the towns of Eckley and Idalia. Staff can help you find the reports you need.

Note: Hours may vary. Call before visiting to confirm staff is available.

Yuma County Multi-State Border Records

Yuma County sits at the corner of three states. Colorado meets Nebraska and Kansas here. This border location creates unique law enforcement needs. The Sheriff's Office works with agencies in all three states.

Records may cross state lines. An incident might involve Nebraska residents. Or it might happen near the Kansas border. The Yuma County Sheriff coordinates with other states.

Highway traffic moves between states. Interstate commerce passes through. The Sheriff's Office monitors this activity. Records track cross-border incidents.

Residents near borders may need records from multiple states. Yuma County keeps its own records. But you might need Nebraska or Kansas records too. Each state has its own rules.

How to Request Yuma County Police Records

Yuma County police records can be obtained from the Sheriff's Office. You should visit in person or call first. Staff will tell you what you need to bring. Records requests follow Colorado law.

Bring ID when you request records. Staff need to verify your identity. Give details about the incident you need. Include the date, location, and names if you know them.

Some records take time to find. Active cases have limits on release. The office follows the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act. This law protects privacy while allowing public access.

Copy fees may apply. Staff will tell you the cost when you ask. Payment is due when you receive records. The office works to fill requests quickly.

Yuma County Rural Law Enforcement

Yuma County sits on Colorado's eastern edge. It borders two other states. The land is flat and farmed. Wheat and corn grow across the plains.

The county has two main towns. Wray is the county seat. Eckley sits to the south. Both are small towns. The Sheriff's Office serves all areas.

Rural law enforcement covers large areas. Deputies drive many miles each day. Response times may be longer than in cities. The Sheriff's Office works hard to serve all residents.

Note: State highways in Yuma County may have State Patrol records.

Yuma County Jail and Court Records

The Yuma County Jail is near the Sheriff's Office. Arrest records come from this facility. Booking logs show who was arrested. They list charges and bond amounts.

Jail records are mostly public. You can ask about current inmates. You can also ask about past bookings. Staff can help you find what you need.

Court records are separate from police records. The court is in Wray too. They handle cases after arrest. You may need both types of records.

The Sheriff's Office works with the court. They share information as needed. Each office keeps its own records. Ask the right office for what you need.

State Resources for Yuma County Records

Yuma County residents can use state agencies too. The Colorado State Patrol handles highway incidents. Highways 34 and 385 cross the county. State Patrol records go through their Central Records Unit.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation keeps criminal history records. These include arrests from across Colorado. You can search online through the Internet Criminal History Check. This covers Yuma County arrests.

For open records questions, visit the Colorado Secretary of State CORA page. You can also check the Colorado Freedom of Information Coalition for help.

Nearby Counties to Yuma County

Yuma County sits at Colorado's eastern edge. Several counties share borders. You may need records from more than one office.

Each county has its own sheriff's office. Request records from the correct county.