Criminal Statistics
According to the Index Crime Report published by the Criminal Justice Information Services Division of the FBI, Weld County law enforcement agencies recorded 895 reported index crime offenses in 2017. Property crimes were reported to be the most common subset of offenses, with larceny-theft accounting for 50% of the total reported crimes, while burglary and motor vehicle theft were reported 182 and 108 times respectively. Aggravated assault was recorded to be the fourth-most occurring offense with 127 reported incidents, followed by rape, robbery, and murder which were reported 16, 5 and 2 times respectively and were the least reported crimes in the county.
Criminal Records
The Weld County Sheriff's Office serves as the county's primary law enforcement agency and is tasked with maintaining records and reports pertaining to criminal activity within county limits. However, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation is the custodian of statewide criminal history information and processes requests for criminal background checks in compliance with state laws.
How to Get Criminal Records
There are two forms of criminal history checks processed by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation; each requestor's option will depend primarily on their purpose for requesting a record. Criminal record checks for employment purposes are processed by the Applicant Background Services Unit of the state Bureau.
To request a criminal record check through the service, the requestor may follow the instructions outlined on the Employment & Background Checks Page of the Bureau's website. This will require the requestor to select a fingerprinting service vendor from the list CABS approved vendors and schedule a fingerprinting appointment with the selected vendor. The requested record will be delivered via mail to the individual, employer or requesting licensing agency within days of making the request.
Alternatively, criminal records may be accessed using the Colorado Criminal History Record Check System. In this case, the requestor will be required to register for an account in order to obtain unique login information with which to access the system. Once registered, the requestor may self-serve with the system by conducting name-based searches using the full name, gender, and date of birth of the subject. The requesting party will be charged a non-refundable fee of $6.85 per search and will receive instant results for every query.
How to Find Sex Offender Information
Information regarding sex offenders in Weld County is housed on the Colorado Public Sex Offender Registry. Interested Weld county residents may search the registry for the addresses and compliance status of registered offenders by searching with offenders names (or aliases), city, zip code or conviction level. The Bureau also offers a free subscription notification service which allows Weld county residents to receive email alerts relating to sex offenders within specified vicinities.
Where and How to Get Arrest Reports, Inmate and Jail Information
The Weld County Sheriff's Office is tasked with managing the County jail and maintaining information regarding the jail and resident detainees. The office operates a Daily Arrest Report Index which features public information regarding all arrests made from February 2006 to date. Interested persons may obtain arrest-related information by running a Weld County Inmate Search on the index by the name of the detainee or the date of the arrest. Additional information regarding each incarcerated person is linked in the bottom right corner of the detainee's arrest record. Other general inmate and jail related inquiries can be to the Sheriff's Office at (970) 356-4015 or to Corrections staff at the Weld County North Jail Complex, Detentions 2110 O Street Greeley.
Weld County Court Records
Where and How to Get Court Records
The Weld County District Court hears civil, criminal and juvenile matters for the county and maintains records of all court proceedings, judgments, and filings. In compliance with Colorado state laws, interested persons may access copies of non-confidential court records upon request.
To obtain a record interested persons may query the county courthouse via mail or in person, or access records remotely using the Weld County Docket Search tool.
In requesting a Weld County court record in person or via mail, the requestor will be required to provide details of the record required. This must include the division which handled the case, the case file number, the names of the plaintiff, defendant and litigant as well as the date on which the case was filed. Mail requests require that the requesting party prepare a written request stating the aforementioned details, which should be enclosed with a self-addressed and stamped envelope and sent to:
Weld County District Court
Weld County Courthouse
901 9th Avenue,
P.O. Box 2038,
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: (970) 475-2400
Location of All Courts in County
Listed below are the addresses and contact information of courthouses in Weld County, Colorado:
Weld County District Court
Weld County Courthouse
901 9th Avenue,
P.O. Box 2038,
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: (970) 475-2400
Ault Municipal Court
201 1st Street,
P.O. Box 1908,
Ault, CO 80610
Phone: (970) 834-2844
Fax: (970) 834-2199
Dacono Municipal Court
512 Cherry Street,
Dacono, CO 80514
Phone: (303) 833-3095 ext. 140
Eaton Municipal Court
223 1st Street,
Eaton, CO 80615
Phone: (970) 454-2212
Fax: (970) 454-3339
Erie Municipal Court
1000 Telleen Avenue,
P.O. Box 510,
Erie, CO 80516
Phone: (303) 926-2851
Fax: (303) 926-2855
Evans Municipal Court
Evans Community Complex
1100 37th Street,
Evans, CO 80620
Phone: (970) 475-1170
Firestone Municipal Court
151 Grant Avenue,
P.O. Box 100,
Firestone, CO 80520
Phone: (303) 833-0811
Fax: (303) 531-6271
Fort Lupton Municipal Court
130 South McKinley Avenue,
Fort Lupton, CO 80621
Phone: (720) 466-6105
Fax: (303) 857-2314
Frederick Municipal Court
333 5th Street,
P.O. Box 435,
Frederick, CO 80530
Phone: (720) 382-5530
Fax: (720) 832-5540
Garden City Municipal Court
621 27th Street Road,
Garden City, CO 80631
Phone: (970) 351-0041
Gilcrest Municipal Court
304 8th Street,
Gilcrest, CO 80623
Phone: (970) 737-2426
Greeley Municipal Court
1122 11th Avenue,
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: (970) 350-9230
Fax: (970) 350-9231
Hudson Municipal Court
50 South Beach Street,
P.O. Box 351,
Hudson, CO 80642
Phone: (303) 536-9311
Fax: (303) 536-4753
Johnstown Municipal Court
450 South Parish Avenue,
Johnstown, CO 80534
Phone: (970) 587-4664
Fax: (970) 587-0141
Keenesburg Municipal Court
140 South Main Street,
P.O. Box 312,
Keenesburg, CO 80643
Phone: (303) 732-4281
Fax: (303) 732-0599
Kersey Municipal Court
Kersey Town Hall
332 3rd Street,
PO 657, Kersey, CO 80644
Phone: (970) 353-1681
La Salle Municipal Court
128 North 2nd Street,
La Salle, CO 80645
Phone: (970) 284-5541
Fax: (970) 284-6843
Lochbuie Municipal Court
703 Weld County Road 37,
Lochbuie, CO 80603
Phone: (303) 659-1395
Fax: (303) 655-1755
Mead Municipal Court
441 3rd Street,
P.O. Box 626,
Mead, CO 80542
Phone: (303) 817-0720
Fax: (970) 535-0831
Milliken Municipal Court
1201 Broad Street,
Milliken, CO 80543
Phone: (970) 660-5015
Nunn Municipal Court
185 Lincoln Avenue,
P.O. Box 171,
Nunn, CO 80648
Phone: (970) 897-2385
Platteville Municipal Court
400 Grand Avenue,
Platteville, CO 80651
Phone: (970) 785-2245
Fax: (970) 785-2476
Severance Municipal Court
3 South Timber Ridge Parkway,
P.O. Box 339,
Severance, CO 80546
Phone: (970) 686-1218
Fax: (970) 686-6250
Windsor Municipal Court
301 Walnut Street,
Windsor, CO 80550
Phone: (970) 674-2421
Fax: (970) 674-2456
Yuma Municipal Court
910 South Main Street,
Yuma, CO 80759
Phone: (970) 848-3878
Fax: (970) 848-5101
Vital Records
The Colorado Department of Public Health & Environment is charged with maintaining and issuing records of vital events that occur in the state of Colorado. Weld County residents may obtain records of births, deaths, marriages, and divorces from the department or query local repositories instead. Records of Weld county births and deaths are managed and issued by the County Department of Public Health, while marriage and divorce records can be obtained from the County Clerk's Office and the office of the Clerk of District Court Respectively.
Where and How to Get Divorce Records
Records of divorces granted by the Weld County District Court are maintained and issued by the office of the Court Clerk. Interested persons may obtain these records by querying the county courthouse via mail or in person, or by using the Weld County Docket Search online tool.
In-person and mail requests require the requestor to provide information regarding the divorce such as the names of the spouses (including any maiden names), the place and date of the divorce, the case file number of the record, and information regarding the attending attorney.
Mail requests also require that the requesting party provide a self-addressed and stamped envelope with which the record will be delivered.
Both in-person and mail requests may be made to:
Weld County District Court
Weld County Courthouse
901 9th Avenue,
P.O. Box 2038,
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: (970) 475-2400
Where and How to Get Marriage Records
The Recording Department of the Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Office issues marriage licenses to Weld county couples and retains records of marriages. Interested persons may obtain these records by submitting requests in person or via mail.
To request a record, the requestor is required to download and complete the Marriage or Civil Union Request Form. The application must legibly state the names of the spouses, the approximate date of the marriage and the relationship of the requestor to either party. The completed form must be submitted along with the fees indicated on the application to:
1402 North 17th Avenue
P.O. Box 459
Greeley, CO 80632
Phone: (970) 304-6530
Fax: (970) 353-1964
Where and How to Get Birth and Death Records
Requests for Weld county birth and death records are processed by the Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment. In compliance with state laws, these records may only be accessed by persons who can demonstrate tangible interest such as the registrant, their immediate family members (bearing proof of relationship) and legally authorized persons.
Interested and eligible persons may request a birth or death record by downloading and completing either of the Vital Record Applications. The completed form should be submitted along with the stated fees, and any of the acceptable forms of identification to:
Weld County Department of Public Health and Environment
Vital Records Office
1555 North 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: (970) 304-6410
Fax: (970) 304-6412
In addition to government agencies, county public records may also be obtained from third-party websites. These non-government platforms come with intuitive tools that allow for expansive searches. Record seekers may either opt to use these tools to search for a specific record or multiple records. Users are able to search third-party websites remotely for multiple records at a time with just the name of the record subject and their last known location, including the city, county, or state. Third-party sites are not sponsored by government agencies. Because of this, record availability and results may vary.
Are Property Records Open to the Public in Weld County?
Under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), property records in Weld County are considered public and available to all interested persons. The Weld County Recorder's and Assessor's Offices make these records available to all members of the general public.
Where and How to Find Property Records in Weld County?
The Weld County Clerk and Recorder's Office maintains copies of county property records. Interested persons may forward written applications to the Clerk and Recorder's Office or submit requests in person. Requestors should ensure that the owner's name, document type, relevant dates, the names of grantors and grantees, and other known details are included in the applications. Record seekers may submit requests to the address below:
Weld County Clerk and Recorder
1250 H Street
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: (970) 304-6530
Fax: (970) 353-1964
Hours: 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Mondays through Fridays
The Weld County Assessor's Office also makes property records available offline and online. Anyone seeking offline records may submit a written application describing the record or property, or provide this information by visiting the office. All requests are processed at the address below:
Weld County Assessor's Office
1400 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: (970) 400-3650
Phone: (720) 652-4255
Email: assessor@weldgov.com
How to Look Up Weld County Property Records
The Assessor's Office's website provides an online search page for basic and property map searches. Parties may use the basic property search by providing information such as the owner's name, account number, address, parcel number, subdivision, API number, or section township range. On the other hand, the property map search launches an aerial map that persons may use to find geographical details. Each available online recorded is divided into the following categories:
- Full property report
- Owner information
- Building information
- Valuation information
- Taxes
- Taxing District
- Document History
The Clerk and Recorder's Office also maintains an online Ownership Transfer Document Search. This platform provides a list of all Weld County Property records containing details of sales that resulted in a change of ownership or name. Searching this platform requires an account number or a parcel number.
Location of Weld County Property Assessors
Weld County Assessor's Office
1400 N. 17th Avenue
Greeley, CO 80631
Phone: (970) 400-3650
Phone: (720) 652-4255
Email: assessor@weldgov.com
