Lake County Criminal Records
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Use the official court, custody, police-record, and statewide paths for Lake County, Colorado; jurisdiction limits are explained.
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Lake County public records: common questions
Where to search Lake County records
Lake County, Colorado court, custody, police, and statewide records are kept in separate systems. Start court research with Colorado Judicial Branch combined court address, hours, clerk contact, and courthouse notices. Check current custody through County sheriff services, geographic coverage, detention, patrol, investigations, and civil process.
- Court casesColorado Judicial Branch combined court address, hours, clerk contact, and courthouse notices
- Current custodyCounty sheriff services, geographic coverage, detention, patrol, investigations, and civil process
- 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.
- The Lake County Combined Court is at 505 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, Colorado 80461, with a clerk's office phone number of 719-293-8100 extension 9.
- The Colorado Judicial Branch lists regular Lake County Combined Court hours as 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- The Lake County Sheriff's Office states that Lake County covers approximately 384 square miles and has an approximate population of 7,600.
- The Sheriff's Office provides patrol, criminal investigations, detention services, emergency response, and civil process.
- The county Detention Division states that inmates are held while awaiting court advisement or posting bail, and that deputies transport people to another facility if detention exceeds 48 hours.
- The County Clerk and Recorder's office is at 505 Harrison Avenue in Leadville and handles deeds, elections, motor-vehicle services, and marriage licenses; marriage-license applications require appointments.
| Record type | Agency or source | Scope | Action | Last checked |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Court cases | Colorado Judicial Branch combined court address, hours, clerk contact, and courthouse notices | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | County sheriff services, geographic coverage, detention, patrol, investigations, and civil process | County or local | Open source | |
| Police and incident records | County Colorado Open Records Act request process, response periods, and custodian contact | County or local | Open source | |
| Court cases | County Clerk and Recorder elections, deeds, motor vehicles, marriage licenses, and office contact | County or local | Open source | |
| Jail and custody | Lake County official source (lakecountyco.gov) | County or local | Open source |
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This Lake 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. Lake County has 7,552 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
- 08-065
- Population
- 7,552 residents (2025 estimate)
- Local detail
- The Lake County Combined Court is at 505 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, Colorado 80461, with a clerk's office phone number of 719-293-8100 extension 9.
- Local detail
- The Colorado Judicial Branch lists regular Lake County Combined Court hours as 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Local detail
- The Lake County Sheriff's Office states that Lake County covers approximately 384 square miles and has an approximate population of 7,600.
- Local detail
- The Sheriff's Office provides patrol, criminal investigations, detention services, emergency response, and civil process.
- Local detail
- The county Detention Division states that inmates are held while awaiting court advisement or posting bail, and that deputies transport people to another facility if detention exceeds 48 hours.
- Local detail
- The County Clerk and Recorder's office is at 505 Harrison Avenue in Leadville and handles deeds, elections, motor-vehicle services, and marriage licenses; marriage-license applications require appointments.
What is specific about this local guide
- Local detail: The Lake County Combined Court is at 505 Harrison Avenue, Leadville, Colorado 80461, with a clerk's office phone number of 719-293-8100 extension 9.
- Local detail: The Colorado Judicial Branch lists regular Lake County Combined Court hours as 8:00 a.m. to noon and 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.
- Local detail: The Lake County Sheriff's Office states that Lake County covers approximately 384 square miles and has an approximate population of 7,600.
Where is the Lake County Combined Court and what are its hours?
For Lake County, start with Colorado Judicial Branch combined court address, hours, clerk contact, and courthouse notices and County sheriff services, geographic coverage, detention, patrol, investigations, and civil process, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is the Lake County Combined Court and what are its hours depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county detention page does not provide a public current inmate roster or a complete visitation schedule.
Which Lake County matters are handled by the combined court?
For Lake County, start with Colorado Judicial Branch combined court address, hours, clerk contact, and courthouse notices and County sheriff services, geographic coverage, detention, patrol, investigations, and civil process, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Which Lake County matters are handled by the combined court depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county detention page does not provide a public current inmate roster or a complete visitation schedule.
How can I contact Lake County court clerks or request court documents?
For Lake County, start with Colorado Judicial Branch combined court address, hours, clerk contact, and courthouse notices and County sheriff services, geographic coverage, detention, patrol, investigations, and civil process, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How can I contact Lake County court clerks or request court documents depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county detention page does not provide a public current inmate roster or a complete visitation schedule.
Where is a person held after arrest in Lake County, and how can I confirm the current facility?
For Lake County, start with Colorado Judicial Branch combined court address, hours, clerk contact, and courthouse notices and County sheriff services, geographic coverage, detention, patrol, investigations, and civil process, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Where is a person held after arrest in Lake County, and how can I confirm the current facility depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county detention page does not provide a public current inmate roster or a complete visitation schedule.
How does the Lake County Sheriff's Office handle detention and transport?
For Lake County, start with Colorado Judicial Branch combined court address, hours, clerk contact, and courthouse notices and County sheriff services, geographic coverage, detention, patrol, investigations, and civil process, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How does the Lake County Sheriff's Office handle detention and transport depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county detention page does not provide a public current inmate roster or a complete visitation schedule.
How do I obtain Lake County deeds, marriage licenses, election records, or motor-vehicle services?
For Lake County, start with Colorado Judicial Branch combined court address, hours, clerk contact, and courthouse notices and County sheriff services, geographic coverage, detention, patrol, investigations, and civil process, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I obtain Lake County deeds, marriage licenses, election records, or motor-vehicle services depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county detention page does not provide a public current inmate roster or a complete visitation schedule.
How do I submit a Lake County CORA public-records request?
For Lake County, start with Colorado Judicial Branch combined court address, hours, clerk contact, and courthouse notices and County sheriff services, geographic coverage, detention, patrol, investigations, and civil process, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. How do I submit a Lake County CORA public-records request depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county detention page does not provide a public current inmate roster or a complete visitation schedule.
Does a property or permit matter belong to Lake County or the City of Leadville?
For Lake County, start with Colorado Judicial Branch combined court address, hours, clerk contact, and courthouse notices and County sheriff services, geographic coverage, detention, patrol, investigations, and civil process, then confirm the filing court or creating agency. Does a property or permit matter belong to Lake County or the City of Leadville depends on the record type and jurisdiction. The county detention page does not provide a public current inmate roster or a complete visitation schedule.
Police, sheriff, and incident records
For police or incident records, use County Colorado Open Records Act request process, response periods, and custodian contact. The court page includes a recent fire-related closure notice, so users should confirm courthouse access and hearing logistics before appearing.
Criminal cases in Lake County
The Lake County court path requires confirming the correct clerk and court level. County: Lake County government is based at 505 Harrison Avenue in Leadville and administers county services across incorporated and unincorporated areas. Court: Lake County Combined Court is part of Colorado's 5th Judicial District. The official judicial page provides a single combined-court location rather than separate county and district courthouse addresses.
Jail and custody information for Lake County
For current custody information, start with County sheriff services, geographic coverage, detention, patrol, investigations, and civil process. The county detention page does not provide a public current inmate roster or a complete visitation schedule.
Municipal and local court records
Municipal and local court coverage is separate from the county trial-court path. Custody: The Lake County Sheriff's Office provides initial detention services. The county states that people needing detention beyond 48 hours are transported to another facility, so the sheriff or detention division should confirm the current holding location. Municipal: The City of Leadville is a separate municipal government within Lake County. County planning information states that Lake County administers building-related permits for both the county and Leadville, while county permits and rules for unincorporated areas may differ from municipal requirements.
Statewide sources for Colorado records
Use Colorado Judicial Branch combined court address, hours, clerk contact, and courthouse notices 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.
Nearby Colorado records pages
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Official Lake County and Colorado record sources
For an official starting point, use County Clerk and Recorder elections, deeds, motor vehicles, marriage licenses, and office contact. Confirm current access rules, fees, contacts, and jurisdiction with the responsible agency.
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