FOIA Request to Dolores County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
On September 24, 2025, Centennial State News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Dolores County Sheriff’s Office in Colorado. The request seeks comprehensive access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The media organization is asking for these records under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., and has expressed a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requested data points include detailed information about each arrestee: name, sex, race, age, date of birth (DOB), and citizenship status. Additionally, the request covers booking ID numbers, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types of crimes committed, locations and dates of crimes. This extensive data collection aims to ensure transparency and accountability within local governmental affairs.
Centennial State News emphasized its role as a media entity dedicated to providing accurate news coverage while holding public institutions accountable. They also highlighted their eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional organization involved in disseminating public information.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through FOIA requests. More details about this coalition can be found on their website here.
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.
