Sheriff's Office Open Records Requests
Criminal justice records requests
We hope that providing these simple guidelines and forms will produce an easier way for you to request Criminal Justice Records & Public Records that reside within our agency.
The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office releases records as it applies to the public records that may exist in accordance with the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act, C.R.S. 24-72-301, and the Colorado Open Records Act, C.R.S. 24-72-201.
Keep in mind that some 'Public Records' are not the work product of this agency.
If you need clarification about what agency to request a 'Public Record,' we encourage you to start here. We'll let you know if your request falls under Mesa County Government's purview.
Submit request
Requests may be submitted by email, mail or in person
Mesa County Sheriff's Office
Attention: Records Request
215 Rice Street
Grand Junction, CO 81501
Records lobby hours:
- Monday - Friday (excluding holidays)
- 7:00 a.m. - 4:00 p.m.
All services require photo identification and a signed request form.
Arrest records (for the past 30 days)
Can be accessed from our Blotter Reports page.
Fees
Records Fee Schedule
Please note that extensive records requests will be subject to an initial deposit of 50% of the estimated fees, due before the request will be processed.
| Audio/Video Request (Including Body Worn Camera) |
$7.50 per 1/4 hour of research/redaction* *2-hour minimum will be due upfront |
| Background Check | $5.00 per person |
| Digital Data Delivery (CD/DVD/Flash Drive) | $10.00 per item |
| Mugshots | $3.00 per mugshot |
| Case/Incident Reports (10 pages or less) | $5.00 for first 10 pages |
| Case/Incident Reports (more than 10 pages) | $7.50 per 1/4 hour of research/redaction |
MCSO Civil Fees for Service (revised 2024)
Payment options
The Mesa County Sheriff’s Office accepts the following:
- Cash
- Check or money order
- All major credit cards (additional fee will apply)
Contact information
For more information
Please call 970-244-3500 or email so-records@mesacounty.us.
Media
Reporters may contact the Public Information Officer (PIO) directly:
Call 970-812-3849 or email PIO.Sheriff@mesacounty.us
You can also visit the Media Contact page on CrimeWatch website.