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Chaffee County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Chaffee County, Colorado; jurisdiction limits are explained.
Searches are compiled from court, county, and statewide public-record sources.
Chaffee County public records: common questions
Where to search Chaffee County records
Chaffee County, Colorado court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Chaffee Combined Court location, hours, docket, records and court-service information.
- Court casesChaffee Combined Court location, hours, docket, records and court-service information
- Current custodyConfirm the current jail or detention source with the local agency.
- Statewide recordsUse the Colorado state-level source described below when available.
- Federal recordsFederal court and custody records are outside county systems and require a separate federal search.
Verified local details
These details were drawn from the official sources linked in this guide. Reconfirm addresses, contacts, schedules, fees, and other time-sensitive details with the responsible agency.
- Chaffee Combined Court is at 142 Crestone Avenue in Salida, Colorado.
- The Chaffee Combined Court page identifies Chaffee County as part of Colorado's 11th Judicial District and provides a county docket-search link.
- The Chaffee County Sheriff's Office is at 641 West Third Street in Salida; its listed non-emergency number is 719-539-2596.
- The County Clerk and Recorder has a Salida office at 104 Crestone Avenue and a Buena Vista branch at 112 Linderman Avenue.
- The county government portal lists Buena Vista, Poncha Springs and Salida under Chaffee County municipalities.
- The county government telephone list identifies a Chaffee County Jail contact number of 719-539-7150.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Chaffee Combined Court location, hours, docket, records and court-service information | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | Chaffee County Sheriff's Office contact, emergency and non-emergency services | County or local | Open source | Not yet published |
| Official records | Official county government portal, departments, municipalities and county services | County or local | Open source | Not yet published |
| Court cases | Colorado Judicial Branch overview of county-court case categories | County or local | Open source | |
| Official records | County Clerk and Recorder offices, locations and public-service responsibilities | County or local | Open source | Not yet published |
How this guide is maintained: This matrix only republishes government and agency destinations supported by the researched guide or its reviewed county source registry. Page updated . Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.
This Chaffee County records guide is organized around the way the information is actually maintained. Begin with the Q&A for the record you need, then use the source map below to confirm a case, custody status, incident report, or statewide search. Chaffee County has 20,831 residents (2025 estimate). The source map below identifies the relevant local courts and agencies. Offices and online systems change, so confirm details with the agency before relying on a record.
Quick facts
- County-equivalent identity
- 08-015
- Population
- 20,831 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- Chaffee Combined Court is at 142 Crestone Avenue in Salida, Colorado.
- Local detail
- The Chaffee Combined Court page identifies Chaffee County as part of Colorado's 11th Judicial District and provides a county docket-search link.
- Local detail
- The Chaffee County Sheriff's Office is at 641 West Third Street in Salida; its listed non-emergency number is 719-539-2596.
- Local detail
- The County Clerk and Recorder has a Salida office at 104 Crestone Avenue and a Buena Vista branch at 112 Linderman Avenue.
- Local detail
- The county government portal lists Buena Vista, Poncha Springs and Salida under Chaffee County municipalities.
- Local detail
- The county government telephone list identifies a Chaffee County Jail contact number of 719-539-7150.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: Chaffee Combined Court is at 142 Crestone Avenue in Salida, Colorado.
- Local detail: The Chaffee Combined Court page identifies Chaffee County as part of Colorado's 11th Judicial District and provides a county docket-search link.
- Local detail: The Chaffee County Sheriff's Office is at 641 West Third Street in Salida; its listed non-emergency number is 719-539-2596.
How do I search Chaffee County court dockets or request court records?
The reviewed Chaffee County source provides a direct court access path for this search. Open Chaffee Combined Court location, hours, docket, records and court-service information for the court's current case-search and document-access instructions.
Which court handles a Chaffee County misdemeanor, traffic, small-claims or protection-order matter?
Chaffee Combined Court is part of the 11th Judicial District. Colorado county courts generally handle civil cases under $25,000, misdemeanors, traffic infractions, felony complaints, protection orders and small claims. Check Colorado Judicial Branch overview of county-court case categories to confirm the filing court, venue, and case type before relying on a search.
How do I contact the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office for an incident or non-emergency?
The Chaffee County Sheriff's Office is at 641 West Third Street in Salida; its listed non-emergency number is 719-539-2596. Use Chaffee County Sheriff's Office contact, emergency and non-emergency services to request the report from the agency that created or maintains it.
How can I verify whether someone is in Chaffee County custody?
No reviewed official source for Chaffee County establishes a dedicated live inmate locator. Contact the county detention agency directly because local custody can change throughout the day.
How do I contact the Chaffee County Clerk and Recorder in Salida or Buena Vista?
The County Clerk and Recorder has a Salida office at 104 Crestone Avenue and a Buena Vista branch at 112 Linderman Avenue. Use County Clerk and Recorder offices, locations and public-service responsibilities for the responsible recording or county office's current access path.
Which agency handles an incident inside Salida, Buena Vista or Poncha Springs?
Current approved sources for Chaffee County do not substantiate a complete current map of every local agency boundary. Use Chaffee County Sheriff's Office contact, emergency and non-emergency services to confirm the responsible law-enforcement agency before requesting a record.
Police, sheriff, and incident records
For police or incident records, use Chaffee County Sheriff's Office contact, emergency and non-emergency services. The Colorado Judicial Branch provides court-service and docket information but does not make every case document publicly available online.
Criminal cases in Chaffee County
Start with Chaffee Combined Court location, hours, docket, records and court-service information for the official Chaffee County court path. County: The county portal identifies Chaffee County government and the municipalities of Buena Vista, Poncha Springs and Salida, but the reviewed sources do not provide a complete current parcel-level boundary map. Court: Chaffee Combined Court is part of the 11th Judicial District. Colorado county courts generally handle civil cases under $25,000, misdemeanors, traffic infractions, felony complaints, protection orders and small claims.
Jail and custody information for Chaffee County
The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The county government portal and older department pages have varying update dates and may contain legacy office-hour information.
Municipal and local court records
Use Official county government portal, departments, municipalities and county services for a local or municipal court path. Custody: The county telephone list identifies a jail contact number, and the Sheriff's Office provides county law-enforcement contact information. The reviewed sources do not provide a verified current inmate roster or detailed custody-boundary rules. Municipal: Buena Vista, Poncha Springs and Salida are listed as municipalities within Chaffee County. Municipal courts and police boundaries were not fully defined in the reviewed sources.
Statewide sources for Colorado records
Use Colorado Judicial Branch overview of county-court case categories as the statewide starting point. Do not treat a statewide search as a complete county docket, jail roster, or police-record database.
Cities covered by local record systems
The relevant local courts and agencies may serve different incorporated municipalities, so confirm the filing locality before relying on a record.
Official Chaffee County and Colorado record sources
For an official starting point, use Official county government portal, departments, municipalities and county services. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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