FOIA Request to Routt County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Routt County Sheriff’s Office by Centennial State News on September 24, 2025. The request seeks comprehensive arrest records for the entire year of 2023 under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq. The media organization has requested these records in an electronic format to facilitate ease of access and analysis.
The specific data points requested include the arrestee’s name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, information such as booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type and location of crime, and date of crime are also sought. This information is crucial for Centennial State News as it aims to provide accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs while holding public institutions accountable.
Centennial State News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public and has requested a fee waiver due to its status as a media professional. The organization is part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through 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.
