FOIA Request to Morgan County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A request for public records was submitted to the Morgan County Sheriff’s Office by Centennial State News under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq. The request seeks comprehensive arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The requested data includes various details about each arrestee such as name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, information on booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type of crime committed, location of crime, and date of crime are also sought.
The request emphasizes the importance of these records in enabling media professionals to fulfill their responsibilities in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The requester has also asked for a fee waiver citing their role as a media professional. They are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
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.
