Dolores County Criminal Records

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Where to search Dolores County records

Dolores County, Colorado court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Dolores Combined Court location, hours, dockets, protection orders, and court services.

Court casesDolores Combined Court location, hours, dockets, protection orders, and court services
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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.

Dolores County encompasses 1,064 square miles and the county seat and county offices are in Dove Creek.
The Dolores County Sheriff's Office and the Town of Dove Creek have contracted to provide law enforcement jointly, with 24-hour dispatch service.
The sheriff's office reports regular patrols on state and county roads, parts of San Miguel County, and national forest areas, and assists adjoining counties.
Dolores County is part of Colorado's 22nd Judicial District, which also includes Montezuma County.
Dolores Combined Court is located at 409 North Main Street in Dove Creek and lists Clerk of Court and Jury Commissioner Cheyenne Martin.
The 22nd Judicial District overview states that district judges handle felony criminal, domestic-relations, juvenile, civil, probate, adoption, mental-health, and dependency matters, while county courts handle traffic, misdemeanors, protection orders, and qualifying civil matters.

Dolores County official record-source actions
Record type	Agency or source	Scope	Action	Last checked
Court cases	Dolores Combined Court location, hours, dockets, protection orders, and court services	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Police and incident records	Dolores County government, geographic scope, county contact, and municipal context	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Police and incident records	County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction, dispatch, patrol, records policy, and law-enforcement contacts	County or local	Open source	Not yet published
Court cases	Dolores County official source (coloradojudicial.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026
Court cases	Dolores County official source (coloradojudicial.gov)	County or local	Open source	August 10, 2026

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 August 10, 2026. Agency sites and coverage can change, so confirm current rules with the source. Read our county source-review and correction policy.

This Dolores 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. Dolores County has 2,466 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: 08-033
Population: 2,466 residents (2025 estimate)
Local detail: Dolores County encompasses 1,064 square miles and the county seat and county offices are in Dove Creek.
Local detail: The Dolores County Sheriff's Office and the Town of Dove Creek have contracted to provide law enforcement jointly, with 24-hour dispatch service.
Local detail: The sheriff's office reports regular patrols on state and county roads, parts of San Miguel County, and national forest areas, and assists adjoining counties.
Local detail: Dolores County is part of Colorado's 22nd Judicial District, which also includes Montezuma County.
Local detail: Dolores Combined Court is located at 409 North Main Street in Dove Creek and lists Clerk of Court and Jury Commissioner Cheyenne Martin.
Local detail: The 22nd Judicial District overview states that district judges handle felony criminal, domestic-relations, juvenile, civil, probate, adoption, mental-health, and dependency matters, while county courts handle traffic, misdemeanors, protection orders, and qualifying civil matters.

What is specific about this local guide

Local detail: Dolores County encompasses 1,064 square miles and the county seat and county offices are in Dove Creek.
Local detail: The Dolores County Sheriff's Office and the Town of Dove Creek have contracted to provide law enforcement jointly, with 24-hour dispatch service.
Local detail: The sheriff's office reports regular patrols on state and county roads, parts of San Miguel County, and national forest areas, and assists adjoining counties.

How do I contact the Dolores County Sheriff's Office?

For Dolores County, start with Dolores County government, geographic scope, county contact, and municipal context and County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction, dispatch, patrol, records policy, and law-enforcement contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I contact the Dolores County Sheriff's Office depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county's sheriff page does not provide a current online inmate roster or detailed jail-facility information.

Where is Dolores Combined Court located and when is it open?

For Dolores County, start with Dolores County government, geographic scope, county contact, and municipal context and County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction, dispatch, patrol, records policy, and law-enforcement contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is Dolores Combined Court located and when is it open depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county's sheriff page does not provide a current online inmate roster or detailed jail-facility information.

Which Colorado judicial district handles a Dolores County case?

For Dolores County, start with Dolores County government, geographic scope, county contact, and municipal context and County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction, dispatch, patrol, records policy, and law-enforcement contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Colorado judicial district handles a Dolores County case depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county's sheriff page does not provide a current online inmate roster or detailed jail-facility information.

How can I search a Dolores County docket?

For Dolores County, start with Dolores County government, geographic scope, county contact, and municipal context and County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction, dispatch, patrol, records policy, and law-enforcement contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I search a Dolores County docket depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county's sheriff page does not provide a current online inmate roster or detailed jail-facility information.

Where should I file a protection order if Dolores County Court is closed?

For Dolores County, start with Dolores County government, geographic scope, county contact, and municipal context and County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction, dispatch, patrol, records policy, and law-enforcement contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where should I file a protection order if Dolores County Court is closed depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county's sheriff page does not provide a current online inmate roster or detailed jail-facility information.

How do I determine whether an incident occurred in Dolores County or a neighboring jurisdiction?

For Dolores County, start with Dolores County government, geographic scope, county contact, and municipal context and County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction, dispatch, patrol, records policy, and law-enforcement contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I determine whether an incident occurred in Dolores County or a neighboring jurisdiction depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county's sheriff page does not provide a current online inmate roster or detailed jail-facility information.

How can I request Dolores County criminal-justice records?

For Dolores County, start with Dolores County government, geographic scope, county contact, and municipal context and County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction, dispatch, patrol, records policy, and law-enforcement contacts, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I request Dolores County criminal-justice records depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county's sheriff page does not provide a current online inmate roster or detailed jail-facility information.

Police, sheriff, and incident records

For police or incident records, use County Sheriff's Office jurisdiction, dispatch, patrol, records policy, and law-enforcement contacts. Court hours include a temporary January 26 to March 5, 2026 schedule and a resumed schedule beginning March 9, 2026; verify hours before visiting.

Criminal cases in Dolores County

Start with Dolores Combined Court location, hours, dockets, protection orders, and court services for the official Dolores County court path. County: Dolores County government serves the county's geographic area, including communities outside Dove Creek; the county identifies parts of San Miguel County and national forest areas within the sheriff's patrol responsibilities. Court: Dolores County is within Colorado's 22nd Judicial District. District and county court jurisdiction depends on case type and statutory authority; the district also serves Montezuma County.

Jail and custody information for Dolores County

The current county jail or detention path still requires local confirmation. The county's sheriff page does not provide a current online inmate roster or detailed jail-facility information.

Municipal and local court records

Use Dolores County government, geographic scope, county contact, and municipal context for a local or municipal court path. Custody: The official county sources identify the Sheriff's Office and court services but do not provide a verified current jail roster or custodial-facility page. Current custody location, booking, and bond information must be confirmed directly with the sheriff or court. Municipal: The county documents a law-enforcement contract with the Town of Dove Creek and notes residents inside and outside Dove Creek city limits. Complete municipal boundaries for Dove Creek, Dolores, Rico, or other communities require official mapping or municipal records.

Statewide sources for Colorado records

Statewide Colorado sources are separate from Dolores County local records. 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.

Nearby Colorado records pages

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Official Dolores County and Colorado record sources

For an official starting point, use Dolores Combined Court location, hours, dockets, protection orders, and court services. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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Prefer an official source? For an official starting point, use Dolores Combined Court location, hours, dockets, protection orders, and court services. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.

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