FOIA Request to San Juan County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A request has been made to the San Juan County Sheriff’s Office for comprehensive arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The request was submitted under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq. by Centennial State News, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs.
The requested data includes various details about each arrestee such as name, sex, race, age, date of birth, and citizenship status. Additionally, information regarding the booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type of crime committed, location of the crime, and date of the crime is sought. The preference is for these records to be provided in an electronic format.
Centennial State News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public and stresses that access to these public records is crucial for maintaining transparency and accountability within public institutions. The organization has also requested a fee waiver based on its status as a media professional entity.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit corporation that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information 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.
