FOIA Request to Costilla County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Costilla County Sheriff’s Office by Centennial State News, seeking comprehensive data on arrest records for the year 2023. The request, sent under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., asks for these records in an electronic format.
The requested information includes a detailed list of data points such as the arrestee’s name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, the request seeks details about each arrest, including booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type and location of crime, and date of crime.
As a media organization dedicated to reporting on local governmental affairs, Centennial State News emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media entity.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
