Summit County public records include vital records involving birth, death, marriage and divorce. Public information also includes arrests, criminal records, warrant information, prisoner and probationer details, court cases, and property records.
Much of this important information is available to the public through online and other resources. All it takes is a bit of diligence to track them down via a background check.
Sometimes, public records searches are free and can be done using an online database. In other cases, searches can be conducted in person or by mail through the custodian of records and require payment for copying and other fees. This guide shows members of the public how to check public records to find important information in Summit County, Colorado, efficiently and affordably.
How To Check Public Arrest Records for Free in Summit County Colorado
Arrest information is public under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (CCJRA).1 However, there is no free searchable government database to find this information, so people need to use a little legwork. The first place to check is the Summit County Jail & Detention Center in Breckenridge.
This is the county’s only jail and the most likely place someone will be if they have been arrested and have not bonded out.
In order to locate someone, the searcher will need to know the full name of the person they are trying to find. It can also be helpful to know that person’s date of birth and the location where the arrest might have taken place.
The person seeking information can also check with local police departments to see if someone has been recently arrested and is being held in custody. The main local police departments are the Breckenridge Police Department, the Frisco Police Department, the Silverthorne Police Department, and the Dillon Police Department. These local police departments do not operate jails, but they may be holding someone who has recently been arrested pending transfer to the county jail.
Using procedures described in this guide, people looking for information can also obtain copies of police reports from these law enforcement agencies.
Search the Summit County Jail for Recent Arrests
The Summit County Jail & Detention Center houses people who have been arrested from all over the county, so whether someone has been arrested in Silverthorne or Dillon or somewhere else within Summit County, they will eventually be taken to the Summit County Jail to await trial or bond out.2 The Summit County Jail is located at the Summit County Justice Center and operated by the Summit County Sheriff’s Office.3
Unlike some other law enforcement agencies, the Summit County sheriff does not offer a police blotter or online database to review recent Summit County bookings or Summit County arrest records. The best approach is to call the jail or stop by in person. The contact information is:
Summit County Sheriff’s Office
501 North Park Ave.
Breckenridge, CO 80424-0210
Phone: 970-453-2232
An interested person can also inspect police reports through the Sheriff’s Records Management Department. The hours are Monday through Friday between 8am and 5pm.
To inspect police reports involving arrests, the searcher needs to go to the Summit County District Attorney’s Office.
Summit County District Attorney’s Office
District Attorney’s Annex
504 Airport Road
Breckenridge, CO
Phone 970-453-3520
It should also be noted that there may be instances where a searcher will be directed to the courts to locate the requested information.
Access Arrest Reports From Police Departments in Summit County Colorado
If someone is looking for a person who was recently arrested, they can also try the local police department in the city or town where the person might have been taken into custody.
Police reports can be obtained through the records divisions of these local police departments. The process involves submitting a form online, or downloading a form to be sent back by email, fax, or mail. Searches generally take 3 to 5 days, involve copying and other fees (generally $0.25 per page), and the requester needs to certify that they are not using the record for solicitation of business for pecuniary gain.
Contact information for the Breckenridge, Frisco, Silverthorne, and Dillon Police Departments are listed below, along with links for their records management departments:
Breckenridge Police Department
150 Valley Brook Street
Breckenridge, CO 80424
Phone: 970-453-2941
Email: [email protected]
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00 pm on Weekdays, lobby intercom response 24/7
Frisco Police Department
1 E. Main Street
Frisco, CO 80443
Phone: 970-668-3579
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00 pm Weekdays
Silverthorne Police Department
601 Center Circle
Silverthorne, CO 80498
Phone: 970-262-7320
Dillon Police Department
275 Lake Dillon Drive
Dillon, Co 80435
Phone: 970-468-6078
In the case of the Dillon Police Department, the online request form for police reports requires attachment of a driver’s license, state photo ID, or passport.
How To Execute a Free Public Criminal History Check in Summit County
There are different types of public records that constitute criminal records. Someone’s criminal record is a compendium of that person’s interaction with the criminal justice system and includes arrests, charges, warrants, dispositions, and probation matters. Criminal records also include jail records, background check reports, and sex offender registry records.
Criminal records are generally public under Colorado open records laws. Some exceptions include records that have been sealed, juvenile records, and reports involving ongoing investigations. Also, crime victim identities and other sensitive information will be redacted.
Various custodians hold information relating to criminal cases in Summit County, including courts and law enforcement agencies. By conducting searches through a public index, online directory, or other method, a citizen can learn about someone’s present or past circumstances in regards to criminal offenses.
In order to locate public criminal history information in Summit County, searchers can check with the Summit County Court, which adjudicates both felony and misdemeanor cases, as well as municipal courts like the Breckenridge Municipal Court, as those local courts handle traffic and minor criminal matters – exact details on accessing these tools and link to each are below.
The searcher can also run a search using the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Criminal History Check System (ICHC), which is not a free public records search, but it includes Summit County criminal records and arrest records (but not warrants or certain other information).
View Criminal Case Information Using the Summit County Court Search Tool
A citizen can find information about someone’s criminal history by looking at criminal court records. To access Summit County judicial records relating to criminal cases adjudicated in the Summit County Courthouse, the searcher’s first step should be to conduct a free online docket search on the Summit County Court website.6
A docket search is not a comprehensive search, as it only goes back six months and does not include a way to view actual case documents. However, it will show whether there has been any recent activity with respect to a given person or case, and any upcoming court date.
To get more detailed case information, the searcher needs to make a public records request either in person at the court or via the court’s Record/Document Request Form for Summit County cases. Records can generally be inspected for free in person but this kind of Summit County case search can involve nominal fees. For example, $0.25 per page for copies, $20 per certified document, and $30 per hour for redaction after the first hour. The contact information is:
Summit County Justice Center
501 N. Park Avenue
Breckenridge, CO 80424
Phone: 970-453-2272
Fax: 970-423-2150
Email: [email protected]
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Monday to Friday.
The Clerk’s Office is Closed for a staff meeting from 3:30pm to 5:00pm on the 1st and 3rd Thursday of each month.
It should be noted that the Colorado Judicial Branch’s courts records search page refers to three third-party providers that can be used to conduct online case document searches.8 There are charges for these services and the vendors are: Background Information Services, Inc.; Colorado Courts Records Search (CoCourts); and tessera.
See Criminal Case Information Using Municipal Courthouse Searches
Minor criminal cases and traffic matters can be adjudicated in local municipal courts, so a citizen can also make Summit County public records requests at those courthouses for case histories relevant to matters adjudicated there.
For example, the Breckenridge Municipal Court has jurisdiction over matters including marijuana violations, disorderly conduct, animal violations, moving traffic violations, trespassing, ski pass violations, public peace and safety violations, and no proof of car insurance. Matters adjudicated in this court can carry a sentence of 365 days in jail and fines of up to $2,650, not including restitution.
To access these records, the interested person can visit the court to request the records in person, or fill out the online form and return it in the required manner. Nominal copying and other fees apply. The contact information for two of Summit County’s municipal courthouses are:
Breckenridge Municipal Court
150 Ski Hill Rd
Breckenridge, CO 80424
Phone: 970-547-3127
Email: [email protected]
Silverthorne/Dillon Municipal Courthouse
Silverthorne Town Hall
601 Center Circle
Silverthorne, CO 80498
Phone: 970-262-7304
This is what the request form looks like for Silverthorne/Dillon municipal court records. The information seeker needs to complete the form and return it by email or in person at the Silverthorne Town Hall.
How To Verify Who or if Someone Has a Warrant Out for Their Arrest
There are two main kinds of warrants that could impact someone in Summit County – arrest warrants and bench warrants. An arrest warrant is a legal document issued by a judge that gives the sheriff or police the authority to arrest someone for suspected criminal activity. Warrants are not arrests in and of themselves, nor are they convictions.
A bench warrant can be issued by the court when someone fails to do something required of them as part of a legal process. One common example is failure to come to court when required – known as failure to appear. Other reasons are failure to comply with a subpoena, failure to pay a court fine or restitution ordered by the court, or failure to make required child support payments.
The idea behind a bench warrant is to make the person come to court and explain why they have not done what is required of them.
There is no free online official tool to search for Summit County warrants, but one way to find out if someone has a warrant outstanding against them is to check with the Sheriff’s Office. An interested party can also check with other law enforcement agencies, such as the Breckenridge Police Department.
The phone number for the Summit County Sheriff’s Office is 970-453-2232. The phone number for the Breckenridge Police Department is 970-453-2941.
Because warrants are issued by judges, another place to check is the Summit County Court Records Department. The phone number for the Summit County Court Clerk’s Office is 970-453-2272.
How To Conduct a Summit County Probation Record Search
Probation is a form of sentence that is served outside of jail and generally requires the person in custody to report to a probation officer and comply with various conditions. Adult probation records are Summit County public records and accessible to members of the public. Juvenile probation records are confidential.
In some cases, when an offender is considered lower risk, they might be placed on unsupervised probation, which does not require them to meet with a probation officer. Probation is not the same as parole, which is the process people go through when they transfer out of prison and re-enter the community. It is also not the same as community corrections, which is a program that places felony offenders in custodial community settings instead of prison.
Summit County probation records are not available via a free online government search tool, but an interested person can locate this information by searching court records at the Summit County Courthouse, or by contacting the Summit County Probation Department:10
Summit County Probation
504 Airport Road
Breckenridge, CO 80424
Phone: 970-453-9292
The Probation Department’s FAQ page has helpful questions and answers about the probation process in Summit County, including presentence reports, alcohol probation, and drug court.
How To Perform a Criminal Background Check in Summit County Colorado
A criminal background check is an investigation into someone’s criminal history. Thanks to sunshine laws like the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act that promote government transparency and accountability, a diligent information seeker can find someone’s mugshot or obtain other information.
Both the Summit County Sheriff and the Breckenridge Police Department can run background checks, as can the Colorado State Bureau of Investigation (which will also cover additional counties). Follow the steps in this guide to look up someone’s criminal record.
Background checks can be done for both personal and professional purposes. Personal background checks do not require the consent of the person being searched and they can be conducted using the public and online methods discussed in this guide. People should only conduct personal background checks for legitimate purposes and never to harass or stalk anyone, to commit fraud, or for any other illegal or illegitimate reason.
Professional background checks require the consent of the person being searched and must comply with state and federal laws including the state Ban the Box law and the Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA). These can be run in connection with matters like employment, elderly and child care positions, firearms, licensing issues, and other reasons.
Searchers can run a background check through different county and local law enforcement agencies. At the county level, a searcher can obtain a background check through the Sheriff’s Office for a $25 fee.11 This will only reveal criminal records from within the Sheriff’s Office jurisdiction, so it will not include cases from other counties or out of state. The contact information is:
Summit County Sheriff’s Office
501 North Park Ave.
Breckenridge, CO 80424-0210
Phone: 970-453-2232
Email: [email protected]
Hours: 8:30am to 4:30pm, Weekdays (Closed all major holidays)
A searcher can also access background checks from local police departments, such as the Breckenridge Police Department.
The searcher must obtain the background check from the Breckenridge Police Department in person during business hours and the charge is $10. The address is:
Breckenridge Police Department
150 Valley Brook Street
Breckenridge, CO 80424
Phone: 970-453-2941 E
Mail: [email protected]
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm Weekdays
How To Retrieve Criminal Records or Cases via State & Federal Agencies
An information seeker can also obtain criminal records and information – including information about sex offenders and state or federal prison inmates housed in Colorado – by conducting searches with state and federal agencies.
These agencies include the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI), the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC), the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP), and the US Department of Justice (USDOJ).
One of the most direct and comprehensive ways to search someone’s criminal history in Summit County and throughout Colorado is by using the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Criminal History Check System (ICHC), which is an online public repository of criminal history arrest records for the State of Colorado. CBI is a division of the Colorado Department of Public Safety and serves as the custodian for criminal records information for the State of Colorado.
A Colorado Bureau of Investigation background check covers the whole state including Summit County. The kinds of information included on a CBI background check include:
- Arrest dates
- Arresting agencies
- Charges
- Arrestee’s name
- Arrestee’s physical description
- Docket numbers
- Court dispositions
To perform an ICHC search, the searcher needs to know the first and last name of the person about whose record they are inquiring and the searcher also needs to know that person’s correct date of birth.
The ICHC does not include warrant information; arrests of juveniles 17 years or younger; traffic arrests for people 15 years old and under; sealed arrests; or arrests not supported by fingerprints.
To perform an ICHC search, go to the ICHC search page and click “Individual” to begin the process. An ICHA search is not a free criminal record check and the searcher will need to agree to be charged $4.00 for the search, regardless of the results. This is the screen to begin the ICHC search:
Another agency that holds information about criminal activity in Summit County is the Colorado State Patrol (CSP), which has jurisdiction over state roads, including state roads within Summit County. A searcher can request criminal case information for matters handled by CSP through the agency’s Central Records Unit (CRU).13
CSP criminal justice records include the case file (including witness statements), certain photos, dash cam footage, and radio communications. Juvenile information can be obtained with parent or legal guardian authorization. These records do not include court dispositions on arrests.
Fees apply according to the fee schedule and the the CRU can be contract as follows:
Central Records Unit
700 Kipling Street
Lakewood, Colorado 80215
Phone: 303-239-4180
Fax: 303-239-4347
Email: [email protected]
Hours: 8:00am to 5:00pm, Weekdays (Closed all major holidays)
Find Free Information About Prison Inmates & Sex Offenders
To locate information about prison inmates, the searcher can conduct online searches. To see if someone is incarcerated in a state prison in Colorado, the appropriate agency to consult is the Colorado Department of Corrections. Someone can search for inmates using the free offender search locator tool.
A separate search can be done to see a list of upcoming parole hearings.
To find out if someone is located in one of Colorado’s four federal prisons, the person looking for information can use the free online Federal Bureau of Prisons Inmate Locator. With this tool, the search can be done by either name or BOP number.
Sex offender registries exist at both the state and federal level. On the state level, the resource to check is the Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s sex offender’s list. This list includes sexually violent predators, multiple predators, people convicted of felony sex offenses, and offenders who have failed to register. It does not include sex offenders convicted of misdemeanors or juveniles.
By clicking “Search” on the top dropdown menu, the person seeking information can search by name or by map (county, zip code, or street). Additionally, the site lists the Top 100 Most Wanted Colorado Sex Offender Fugitives.
For the federal list compiled by the US Department of Justice, the best tool to use is the free DRU SJODIN National Sex Offender Public Website.
How To Look Up Summit County Court Records
Summit County judicial records are publicly available under the Colorado Judicial Branch’s Chief Justice Directive (CJD) 05-01 as long as they have not been sealed or kept confidential for other reasons (like juvenile and domestic relations matters). Courts that might hold important court records and information include the federal court, the state appellate and trial courts, and the local courts in Summit County.
The court system in Colorado includes a single federal court, the United States District Court for the District of Colorado, and state courts.16 The state court system is organized as follows:
- Colorado Supreme Court
- Colorado Court of Appeals
- Colorado District Courts
- Colorado County Courts
Colorado Supreme Court – Highest court in the state. This court’s jurisdiction includes appeals of constitutional questions as well as writs of habeas corpus.
Colorado Supreme Court
Ralph Carr Judicial Center
2 E. 14th Ave.
Denver, Colorado 80203
Phone: 720-625-5150
The custodian of record is the Colorado State Archives, which has an online request process to search the archives.
The fee schedule has different pricing depending on how many pages are in the record, ranging from $20.50 (0-10 pages) to $128.50 (51-100 pages) with $1 per page for each additional page above 100 pages. In-person visits are by appointment only. The Colorado State Archives is located at:
Colorado State Archives
313 Sherman Street – Room 120
Denver, CO 80203-2274
Phone: 303-866-2358
Fax: 303-866-2229
Email: [email protected]
For more recent Colorado Supreme Court Cases, contact the Clerk of the Court.
Colorado Court of Appeals – Intermediate appellate court in Colorado. This court’s jurisdiction includes appeals of civil and criminal matters from the 5th Judicial District, which covers Summit County.
Court of Appeals
Ralph Carr Judicial Center
2 East 14th Avenue
Denver, CO 80203
Phone: 720-625-5150.
Public records requests are governed by the public records access policies and the request form should be submitted to the Clerk of the Court located on the first floor of the Ralph L. Carr Colorado Judicial Center. Charges are $0.75 per page for copies and $20.00 per hour for extensive research/redaction. A searcher can also obtain Court of Appeal case material from the Colorado State Archives.
Colorado District Courts – Trial level courts located in 22 districts across Colorado. These courts have jurisdiction over both felony criminal and civil matters as well as juvenile matters. The Summit County District Court is located in the 5th Judicial District.
Summit County District Court
Summit County Justice Center
501 N. Park Avenue
Breckenridge, CO 80424
Phone: 970-453-2272
Colorado County Courts – Limited jurisdiction courts. The jurisdiction of these courts include misdemeanors, criminal traffic violations, small claims, and civil cases under $25,000. The Summit County Court is located at the Summit County Justice Center (address above) and is reachable by phone at 970-453-2272.
District and County Court case information can be requested through the online record request form or in person at the Clerk’s Office. Charges are $0.25 per page for copies, $20 per certified document, $25 for a Transcript of Judgment, and $30 per hour for redaction or heavy research.
It should be noted that if the case was a local matter involving a traffic matter or minor criminal offense, the records might be held in one of the municipal courts located in Summit County, including the Breckenridge Municipal Court. To access records from these courts, a member of the public can visit the court to request the case records in person, or fill out the online form and return in the required manner.
How To Access Summit County Vital Records Surrounding Marriage, Divorce, Birth & Death
Vital records are important records that include marriage and divorce records as well as birth and death certificates. Vital records can be used to check if someone is married or divorced, and a vital record like a death certificate or certificate of birth can be useful for purposes including inheritance. Common uses of vital records include genealogy, property transactions, citizenship, adoptions, name changes, school enrollment and inheritance matters.
The two main custodians for vital records in Summit County are the Summit County Clerk & Recorder and The Summit County District Court.18 On a state-wide level, vital records are held by the Colorado Department of Health & Environment. Other records are held by the Colorado State Archives.
Vital records are confidential under Colorado state statute (C.R.S. 25-2-117) and only available to authorized parties who can show a direct or tangible interest in the information. This means that Colorado is a closed state when it comes to vital records and thus marriage, divorce, birth, and death records are not Colorado public records that can be searched in Summit County easily through a free online government tool.
These records are available through official agencies to close family members and others who can demonstrate the required level of interest and connection.
Check Someone’s Marital Status (Divorced or Married) via the Summit County Clerk & Recorder or the Summit County Court
Because Colorado is a closed state for vital records, there is no free online searchable official database for Summit County marriage records and divorce records. It is thus more difficult in Colorado than in an open state to find out if someone is married or divorced.
However, someone can obtain a copy of their own certified or non-certified Marriage License & Certificate by contacting the Summit County Clerk & Recorder, so long as the license was recorded in that office. The request for a marriage certificate can be made by email specifying the searcher’s and the other party’s full names at the time of the application and the date of the ceremony. The contact information is:
Summit County Clerk & Recorder
208 Lincoln Avenue
Breckenridge, CO 80424
Phone: 970-453-3470
Email: [email protected]
Hours: 8:30am-4:30pm Weekdays
Another way to obtain Summit County public records pertaining to marriage is through the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment, so long as the requester meets these criteria for eligibility.
A divorce is a legal proceeding that takes place in court, so divorce records are held by the Summit County Court Clerk of Court. While court records are generally public information, Summit County divorce records are confidential under state law and court directive, so a searcher is likely only to find limited information, such as dissolution court records with the names of the parties redacted.
It should be noted that a third-party provider can sometimes be useful in a vital records search involving a closed jurisdiction. These providers check unofficial information such as social media sites and genealogy websites in addition to government records, so they may turn up information about something like a marriage or divorce if it was posted online.
Additionally, third-party providers can check multiple types of records at the same time, and search different jurisdictions all at once.
View or Order Birth & Death Certificates via the Summit County Clerk & Recorder
In Colorado, birth and death certificates are vital records that are confidential and not available to just anyone who wants them.
However, a requester with a direct or tangible interest in the information can request a copy of a birth certificate or a certificate of death either online at the Summit County Clerk & Recorder (which sends them to the Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment). The searcher will be required to show appropriate identification as part of the process of getting the applicable vital record.
In turn, the Department of Health utilizes third-party vendors VitalChek or GoCertificates. The fee is $20 for the first birth or death certificate, and $13 for each additional one.
The Colorado State Archives is a public records repository that holds many kinds of historical documents, including archival vital records for various counties in Colorado. However, Summit County records are not included at this time for birth, death, and marriage records.
But the Archives do hold public probate records for Summit County from 1880 to 1916, which can give a searcher limited information regarding a death that occurred in those years. The kinds of information someone might find in these records include name of the estate and deceased, date of death, description of property, names of next of kin, and a will.
How To Look Up Free Property Records & Taxes in Summit County Colorado
Property and tax records are public records. Anyone can search to find out the owner of property in Summit County by using the interactive online map tool on the Summit County Assessor’s website.
To start the search, click the “Property Information Search & Maps” tab on the left-hand side dropdown menu to proceed to the search. From this screen, on the right upper corner, the information seeker can search by owner or street among other ways.
A basic search reveals owner, jurisdiction, and property description. The “Show Detailed Data” advanced feature reveals additional information such as tax rate, value, topography, hydrology, and tree cover.
Additional property information can be obtained from the Summit County Clerk & Recorder Office, which is the custodian for certain public land transfers and liens documents including deeds, assignments of deed of trusts, releases of deeds of trusts, and warranty deeds. A requester can request property information through the Clerk & Recorder, or go through the third-party vendor endorsed on the site, iCounty.org.
If someone wants to learn about delinquent real property taxes and active tax liens, that information is set forth in publicly available spreadsheets accessible on the website of the Summit County Treasurer & Public Trustee.
Citizens’ Rights & Responsibilities Regarding Summit County Public Records
Public records laws in Colorado include the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act and the Colorado Open Records Act, as well as federal laws like the Fair Credit Reporting Act.21
These laws outline what type of record is public and available to anyone (like many court documents), and what kinds of documents are confidential (like sealed and juvenile court documents). Some records, like marriage records and birth records, are only available to people with a direct or tangible interest in the information.
When it comes to background checks, there are many reasons why people might want to find out information about someone’s prior contacts with law enforcement.
For example, someone might want to run a personal background check to learn more about a neighbor or potential dating partner. These are legitimate reasons, but personal background checks should be done mindful of privacy considerations and cannot be conducted for illegal or fraudulent purposes, or to stalk, intimidate or harass anyone.
Professional background checks involve additional considerations. Professional background checks are used for employment purposes as well as other purposes such as housing, licensing, firearms, ch ild and elderly care positions, adoptions, and security clearance checks.
Professional checks are more comprehensive and include information about a subject’s past schools, addresses, court cases, and places of employment, among other criminal background information.
Unlike personal background checks, professional background checks require the permission of the person being searched. The searcher conducting a professional background check must also comply with applicable state and federal laws. Some of the applicable federal and state laws relevant to background checks include:
- The Fair Credit Reporting Act (FCRA) – Protects consumer privacy and ensures that the applicant is informed if an employment background check was used to make an adverse decision.
- The Equal Employment Opportunity Commission (EEOC) – Protects against discrimination in hiring practices and decisions, including with respect to improper use of background checks.
- Fair Trade Commission (FTC) – Helps ensure that background checks are conducted within federal law and in a non-discriminatory manner.
- Colorado’s Chance to Compete Law – Colorado’s Ban the Box law that prohibits certain employers from asking questions about criminal background information on initial applications.
Under these laws and regulatory structures, consumers are afforded rights that protect them against illegal and discriminatory use of unauthorized use of background information.
Consumers have the right to know what is in their file; to be told if it is used against them; to ask for a credit score; to dispute incorrect or inaccurate information; to have reporting agencies report accurate information; to have that information only be given to people with a valid reason; to only have an employer access the report with the consumer’s consent; to limit prescreened offers of credit; and to seek damages from violators.
Victims of identity theft and active duty military personnel have additional rights.
If someone believes they have been discriminated against, they can file a charge with the EEOC or file a report with the FTC. Someone can also file a complaint with the Colorado Department of Labor and Employment or with the Colorado Civil Rights Division Commission.
Some helpful resources are:
- EEOC’s Criminal Records and Your Job Rights
- Background Checks: What Job Applicants and Employees Should Know
- Using Consumer Reports: What Landlords Need to Know
- A summary of Your Rights Under the Fair Credit Reporting Act
Accessing Public Records in Summit County Colorado: Summary of Agencies
Many public records are available in Summit County Colorado. These include court records and criminal records. Other records, such as vital records, are only available to authorized requesters. Below is a summary of the relevant custodian of records and places to search for public records in Summit County:
Arrest Records
- Summit County Jail & Detention Center
- Summit County District Attorney’s Office
- Breckenridge Police Department
- Frisco Police Department
- Silverthorne Police Department
- Dillon Police Department
Criminal History Check
- Summit County Courthouse Docket Search
- Summit County Court Records
- Summit County Courthouse
- Colorado Judicial Branch Search
- Breckenridge Municipal Court
- Silverthorne/Dillon Municipal Court
- Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Criminal History Check System (ICHC)
Warrants
Probation Search
Background Checks
- Summit County Sheriff’s Department
- Breckenridge Municipal Court
- Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s Internet Criminal History Check System (ICHC)
- Colorado State Patrol Central Records Unit (CRU)
Prison Inmate Locator
Sex Offender Information
- Colorado Bureau of Investigation’s Sex Offender’s List
- DRU SJODIN National Sex Offender Public Website
Court Records
- United States District Court for the District of Colorado
- Colorado Supreme Court
- Colorado Court of Appeals
- Colorado District Courts
- Colorado County Courts
- Breckenridge Municipal Court
- Silverthorne/Dillon Municipal Court
Vital Records
- Summit County Clerk & Recorder
- Summit County Court Clerk of Court
- Colorado Department of Health & Environment
- Colorado State Archive
Property and Tax Information
- Summit County Assessor
- Summit County Clerk & Recorder Office
- Summit County Treasurer & Public Trustee
Using the tools in this guide, records seekers can track down Summit County public records for free in most cases to learn more about a friend, lover, family member, neighbor, or colleague for personal or professional purposes.
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