FOIA Request to Baca County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Baca County Sheriff’s Office by Centennial State News, seeking comprehensive arrest records for the year 2023. The request was made under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., and it specifically asks for electronic copies of all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023.
The requested data points include detailed information such as the arrestee’s name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, the request seeks booking IDs, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types of crimes committed, locations and dates of these crimes.
Centennial State News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. The organization also requests a fee waiver for accessing these public records due to its status as a media entity. Furthermore, they are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
