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Records Requests


Copies of Reports

Copies of police reports for the Salida police Department and the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office may be obtained from the Law Enforcement Records Office approximately 3 to 5 days after the date of occurrence. There is a fee of $5.00 for the first five pages then $1.00 per page after that.. The release of all law enforcement paperwork is regulated by law, so certain reports and/or attachments may not be released to the public. A signed request form is required. Contact our office to obtain the request form or find out more about police reports.

Sex offender registry Requests

There is no charge for the list of registered sex offenders for Chaffee County. You must show identification.  A signed request form is required.

Criminal History Requests

Through the Records Department, you may obtain a history of criminal offenses which have been handled by the Salida Police Department and/or the Chaffee County Sheriff's Office. This criminal history will not include records which were handled by the Buena Vista Police Department or the Colorado State Patrol and will not include criminal records from other counties or other states. Juvenile arrest records are regulated by law and may not be released. A written request form is required, as well as a fee of $1.00 per page. We will need the person's name and date of birth. To get a statewide criminal history, contact the Colorado Bureau of Investigation at 303-239-4680 or you can use their online records check by clicking here.

Driving History Requests

Individuals may obtain driving records from the Colorado Motor Vehicle Department at 306B North 16th Street, Canon City. Requests must include the full name, date of birth, and driver's license number. Cost is $2.20. Driving history can also be obtained by mail for the same fee. Write to:

Traffic Records
Room 150
Denver, Colorado 80261-0016



The Chaffee County Sheriff's Office must have request forms filled out and payment made before records can be released.



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