FOIA Request to Hinsdale County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted to the Hinsdale County Sheriff’s Office by Centennial State News. The request, made under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., seeks access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The requested data includes various details about each arrestee and the circumstances of their arrest.
The specific information sought includes the name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status of each arrestee. Additionally, the request asks for booking IDs, dates of arrest, booking photos, names of arresting officers, types of crimes committed, locations of crimes, and dates of crimes.
Centennial State News emphasizes its role in providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs and argues that access to these public records is essential for holding public institutions accountable. As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these records.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to investigating state and federal governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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.
