FOIA Request to San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office regarding 2023 arrest records on September 24, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Centennial State News to the San Miguel County Sheriff’s Office on September 24, 2025. The request seeks access to all arrest records from January 1, 2023, to December 31, 2023. The requested data includes a comprehensive list of details for each arrest: arrestee name, sex, race, age, date of birth, citizenship status, booking ID, date of arrest, booking photo, names of arresting officers, type and location of crime, and date of crime.
The request was made under the Colorado Open Records Act § 24-72-201 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. Centennial State News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public as part of its professional responsibilities. The organization has requested a fee waiver for accessing these records due to its status as a media entity.
Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit organization assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using 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.
