Colorado Criminal Records Search: Real-Time Statewide Background Check
Our Colorado criminal records search checks felony, misdemeanor, and traffic court cases statewide. Usually, results arrive within 24 hours.
Each report lists every count, the Colorado statute, the plea, and the sentence. As a result, employers and landlords can decide with confidence.
- Real-time Colorado state court data, updated daily
- FCRA and Colorado seven-year rule compliant
- No setup or monthly fees for card customers
What a Colorado Statewide Criminal Background Check Includes
A Colorado statewide criminal background check shows criminal cases filed in Colorado state courts. That includes felony, misdemeanor, and traffic cases from district and county courts.
In addition, each record lists every count with its Colorado Revised Statutes section and class. It also shows the plea, the disposition, the sentence, and the court’s financial summary.
Because of that detail, you see how each count ended. For example, a report separates a felony conviction from a misdemeanor count in the same case.
Where Colorado Criminal Records Come From
Colorado keeps criminal records in two main places. First, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation stores fingerprint-based arrest records for the state.
However, the CBI Internet Criminal History Check leaves out arrests without fingerprints. It also charges for each result you view.
Second, the Colorado Judicial Branch licenses real-time court data to authorized data vendors. That data covers state district and county courts, including Denver District Court. Therefore, court records give employers the most complete case detail.
Colorado Criminal Record Sources Compared
| Source | What it provides | Access and cost | Best use |
|---|---|---|---|
| CBI Internet Criminal History Check | Fingerprint-supported Colorado arrest records | $6.00 per result viewed | Quick arrest history lookups |
| CBI fingerprint check | State and FBI fingerprint-based history | Fingerprints and a separate fee | Licensed and regulated jobs |
| Colorado Judicial data vendors | Real-time state court case data | Vendor accounts, fees vary | Detailed court case research |
| BCS Colorado criminal records search | Statewide felony, misdemeanor, and traffic court cases | $20 plus $8 repository fee per name | FCRA-compliant hiring and tenant screening |
How Our Colorado Criminal Records Search Works
The process takes four simple steps. In most cases, you receive results the same or next business day.
- 1
Collect consent
After the initial application, get the FCRA disclosure and authorization. Our mobile e-signature platform helps.
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Place one order
Enter the applicant’s full name and date of birth in your secure account.
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Real-time search
We search Colorado state court data and match records by name and date of birth.
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Review the report
Results show reportable cases within Colorado’s seven-year limit, usually within 24 hours.
What Each Colorado Criminal Record Shows
Fortunately, Colorado court records carry rich detail. Consequently, your report gives you what you need for a fair, informed decision.
Case summary
Case number, court, division, judge, filing date, and closed date.
Participants
The defendant’s date of birth, gender, and aliases, plus the defense attorney.
Charges and statutes
Each count with its C.R.S. section, class, offense date, and arrest date.
Pleas and dispositions
The plea and disposition for each count, with their dates.
Sentences
Probation, electronic surveillance, restitution, and every court-ordered fund.
Financial summary
Registry, accounts receivable, and receipts, with amounts assessed and paid.
Sample Colorado Criminal Records Search Report
This sample shows how a Colorado case appears on your report. Every name, identifier, case number, and date below is fictitious.
The People of the State of Colorado v. Velarde, Adriana · 2022CR1843 (District)
Closed
- Probation4.0 year(s)
- Victim Compensation Fund$163.00
- Victims Assistance Fund$163.00
- Restitution$1,108.08
- Request for Time to Pay$25.00
- Probation Supervision Fee$2,400.00
- Court Security Cash Fund$5.00
- Court Costs$35.00
- Drug Standardized Assessment$75.00
- Offender Identification Fund$128.00
- Genetic Testing Surcharge$2.50
- District Atty Cost Recovery$50.75
- Electronic Surveillance90.0 day(s)
- Probation1.0 year(s)
| Registry | Received | Disbursed | Assigned | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restitution | $1,108.08 | $1,108.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Registry Balance | $1,108.08 | $1,108.08 | $0.00 | $0.00 |
| Accounts receivable | Assessed | Applied | J/S Recd Rel Cse | Balance |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Restitution | $1,108.08 | $1,108.08 | $0 | $0.00 |
| Victim Compensation Fund | $163.00 | $163.00 | $0 | $0.00 |
| Victim’s Assistance Fund | $163.00 | $163.00 | $0 | $0.00 |
| Time Payment Fee | $25.00 | $25.00 | $0 | $0.00 |
| Probation Supervision Fee | $2,400.00 | $2,400.00 | $0 | $0.00 |
| Court Security Cash Fund | $5.00 | $5.00 | $0 | $0.00 |
| Court Costs | $35.00 | $35.00 | $0 | $0.00 |
| Drug Standardized Assessment | $75.00 | $75.00 | $0 | $0.00 |
| Offender Identification Fund | $128.00 | $128.00 | $0 | $0.00 |
| Genetic Testing Surcharge | $2.50 | $2.50 | $0 | $0.00 |
| District Attorney Cost Recovery | $50.75 | $50.75 | $0 | $0.00 |
| Accts Rcv Balance | $4,155.33 | $4,155.33 | $0 | $0.00 |
| Un-assigned receipts | Received |
|---|---|
| Certification | $5.00 |
| Coin-op Copier | $0.25 |
| Justice Center Cash Fund | $5.00 |
| Stabilization Fund – USER Fee | $10.00 |
| Copy Work | $37.50 |
| Total Un-Assigned | $57.75 |
Sample for illustration only. Your actual reports show the case details the Colorado court record provides.
Colorado Background Check Compliance
Colorado sets a stricter reporting limit than the federal FCRA. Under C.R.S. § 5-18-109, reports cannot include arrests, indictments, or convictions older than seven years.
That period runs from the date of disposition, release, or parole. Also, the employment exception for high salaries no longer applies.
Meanwhile, the Chance to Compete Act, C.R.S. § 8-2-130, bars criminal history questions on initial job applications. In addition, Clean Slate laws now seal many eligible records automatically.
For every statute and agency, read our Colorado background check laws guide.
Complete Your Colorado Background Check
A statewide search covers Colorado state court cases. For a fuller picture, pair it with these searches.
Federal Criminal Search
Covers federal cases filed in the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado.
Nationwide Background Check
Adds an SSN trace, national criminal database, sex offender registry, and watchlists.
County Criminal Court Search
Search Denver County Court or counties where your applicant lived outside Colorado.
Motor Vehicle Records
Driving histories for delivery, ski resort shuttle, trucking, and CDL positions.
Colorado Statewide Criminal Background Check: FAQs
Quick answers about searching Colorado criminal records for employment and tenant screening.
Does Colorado have a statewide criminal records search?
Yes. The Colorado Judicial Branch shares real-time state court data through authorized vendors. So, one Colorado criminal records search covers district and county courts statewide.
That includes Denver District Court. However, Denver County Court runs a separate system and needs its own search.
What does a Colorado statewide criminal background check include?
It includes felony, misdemeanor, and traffic court cases. Each record lists the counts, C.R.S. sections, and class.
In addition, it shows pleas, dispositions, sentences, and financial details when available.
How far back does a Colorado criminal background check go?
Seven years. Under C.R.S. § 5-18-109, reports cannot include arrests, indictments, or convictions older than seven years.
The clock runs from disposition, release, or parole. Also, Colorado no longer offers a high-salary exception for jobs.
How is a court search different from a CBI check?
The CBI check shows fingerprint-supported arrest records. However, it omits arrests without fingerprints.
By contrast, court records show each case in full, including pleas, sentences, and fines.
How much does a Colorado criminal background check cost?
Our Colorado criminal records search costs $20.00 plus an $8.00 repository fee per name searched. The repository fee applies whether or not records are found.
Also, card customers pay no setup or monthly fees.
When can Colorado employers run a background check?
After the initial application. The Chance to Compete Act, C.R.S. § 8-2-130, bars criminal history questions on initial applications.
Still, you may run a compliant background check later in the hiring process.
Do sealed Colorado records appear on a background check?
No. Colorado courts and the CBI remove sealed records from public data. Also, Clean Slate laws now seal many eligible records automatically.
Therefore, employers may not require applicants to disclose sealed records.
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Fees and turnaround reflect September 2026 and may change. This page offers general information, not legal advice.