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Clear Creek County Criminal Records

Clear Creek County's records request service takes written requests for criminal reports and other county records and says what each office charges for a copy.

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Clear Creek County Property Tax Information

The Clear Creek County Treasurer bills and collects the property taxes and keeps the record of what is owed and what has been paid on each parcel in the county.

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Police & jail

Clear Creek County Sex Offenders

Clear Creek County explains how sex offenders register with the sheriff and publishes the information on the offenders registered in the county.

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Clear Creek County at a glance

State
Colorado
County seat
Georgetown
Population
9,397
Area
396 sq mi
Founded
1861
Cities and towns
5

Clear Creek County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order across Clear Creek County, particularly in unincorporated areas.

Police Departments. Law enforcement in Clear Creek County is provided by Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office and several municipal police departments. These departments handle local policing within their respective jurisdictions, while the Sheriff's Office covers unincorporated areas and provides support for major crimes and emergencies.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Clear Creek County is primarily provided by Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 405 Argentine Street, Georgetown, CO 80444. Arrest records in Clear Creek County are public documents under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (C.R.S. § 24-72-301 et seq.) and the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA, C.R.S. § 24-72-201 et seq.). Clear Creek County does not have tribal law enforcement jurisdictions, but Colorado State Patrol maintains a strong presence along the I-70 corridor for traffic enforcement and highway safety.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Clear Creek County are maintained by Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly.

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing the public to find information about current detainees.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Clear Creek County are taken and retained by Clear Creek County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the public record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office, either online or by request.

The jail provides an inmate lookup process through their administrative office. You can also call the jail directly at (303) 679-2395 for information on recent arrests and inmate status.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Clear Creek County

Where the workings are, and the office that holds the mine maps.

From the old mine records

What is on record in Clear Creek County

Old mine sites
1,085
Sites with no status in the records
23
Still producing
76
Main minerals
Gold; Silver; Lead
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
1,777
Shafts and tunnels
1,551
What they are
adit, mine shaft, prospect pit, gold
Maps surveyed
1942 to 1987
Records behind them
3,142 records for 2,961 sites, the rest are the same working written down more than once
Sources
USGS mineral file and USGS topographic mine features

Is an old working under a property here?

The mine records hold 1,184 named mine sites inside the county, 1,085 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 1,777 holes drawn inside the county, 1,551 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Gold; Silver; Lead.

A point in either file is a location, not a property line: the sheet shows the opening on the surface, not the rooms under it. The record that shows what runs under a parcel is the mine map. The OSMRE National Mine Map Repository holds scanned underground mine maps and answers requests for a named mine or an area. Colorado's cover is a protection program run by DRMS, not an insurance policy sold by insurers.

1 mile 600 of 3,021 shown
Clear Creek County: the boundary from the Census Bureau, and one dot for each old mine or hole on record inside it. Purple is a shaft or a tunnel. Hover a dot for its name.
Colorado mine map and abandoned mine records
Named workings recorded in Clear Creek County (296 shown, 933 more named and 1,681 unnamed on the map)

Rows taken off the old survey maps open the USGS record of what sits at that spot, because no single feature on those maps has a page of its own. Rows from the mine records open their own USGS page.

Disclaimer: The mine information here is for general information only. Old mine records can be incomplete, outdated or wrong, and finding nothing here does not mean there is nothing there. Check with the mine map office named here before you rely on it, and have a qualified engineer look at any ground you are worried about. PublicRecordCenter.com assumes no responsibility or liability for any errors, omissions, or consequences arising from the use of this information.

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Where can I find mugshots or booking photos in Clear Creek County, Colorado?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Clear Creek County Sheriff or a city police department in Clear Creek County. Ask that agency for its record. Under C.R.S. 24-72-305.5, it is unlawful to obtain a booking photograph knowing it will be posted on a website or in a publication that charges a fee to remove it; anyone requesting booking photos from a custodian must sign a statement that they will not be used that way.

How do I get a criminal background check in Clear Creek County, Colorado?

The Colorado criminal history record comes from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation, Biometric Identification and Records Unit. Name and date of birth search online through the Internet Criminal History Check (ICHC), or a request by name or by fingerprints to the CBI for a notarized copy. Fee: $6.00 for each online Internet Criminal History Check (ICHC) search; $13.00 for a name based request by mail.

How can I look up sex offenders in Clear Creek County, Colorado?

Search the Colorado Sex Offender Registry (CBI), or every state at once on the National Sex Offender Public Website run by the U.S. Department of Justice.

How do I register to vote in Clear Creek County, Colorado?

Register with the county clerk and recorder or through the Colorado Secretary of State. You can also register online with the state online registration. Voters may register through Election Day; to get a ballot by mail, register online or by mail through the 8th day before Election Day, then in person at a voter service and polling center.

How do I look up property records in Clear Creek County, Colorado?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Clear Creek County are kept by the Clear Creek County clerk and recorder. Property values are set by the county assessor, and tax bills come from the county treasurer. Source: official state page.

How do I get a birth or death certificate in Clear Creek County, Colorado?

Certified birth and death certificates for Colorado come from the Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Office of the State Registrar of Vital Statistics. Birth and death certificates are also issued at the nearest Local Vital Records office, at the same fees. Online through GoCertificates or VitalChek as linked by the office, by mail to the address printed on the state application, or in person by appointment at the state office or at a Local Vital Records office. Fee: $25 for the first certified copy of a birth or death certificate; $20 for each additional copy ordered at the same time (fee schedule effective 1/1/2026).

How do I find business license records in Clear Creek County, Colorado?

Business entity filings are searched with the Colorado Secretary of State. Some business licenses come from the Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies; other licenses are issued through local city or county offices.

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