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Custer County Sex Offenders

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation registry lists the people required to register as sex offenders in Custer County and can be searched by name, city or county.

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Custer County at a glance

State
Colorado
County seat
Westcliffe
Population
4,704
Area
740 sq mi
Founded
1877
Cities and towns
2

Custer County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Custer County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order throughout Custer County, particularly in the unincorporated areas.

Police Departments. Law enforcement in Custer County is primarily handled by Custer County Sheriff's Office, which covers the entire county, including unincorporated areas.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Custer County Sheriff's Office is the primary law enforcement agency for Custer County, headquartered at 205 South 6th Street, Westcliffe, CO 81252, and can be contacted through the office’s website. Custer County Detention Facility, operated by the Sheriff's Office, houses inmates and provides booking information; however, as a small rural facility, inmate lookup may require direct phone contact with the Sheriff's Office during business hours, as online databases are limited. For current inmate information, citizens should call the jail directly at the Sheriff's Office main number.

Criminal Records. The sex offender registry is maintained by the Sheriff's Office and is accessible to the public for safety and awareness.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Custer County are maintained by Custer 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 inmates.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Custer County are taken and retained by Custer 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.

Custer County Treasurer, located at the same address (phone: 719-783-2468), handles property tax collection, payment records, and tax lien information.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Custer County

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

From the old mine records

What is on record in Custer County

Old mine sites
234
Sites with no status in the records
1
Still producing
19
Main minerals
Silver; Thorium; Perlite
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
2,049
Shafts and tunnels
69
What they are
prospect pit, mine shaft, adit, open pit mine
Maps surveyed
1954 to 1994
Records behind them
2,320 records for 2,303 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 254 named mine sites inside the county, 234 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 2,049 holes drawn inside the county, 69 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Silver; Thorium; Perlite.

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 2,296 shown
Custer 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 Custer County (209 shown, 32 more named and 2,040 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 Custer County, Colorado?

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Custer County Sheriff or a city police department in Custer 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 Custer 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 Custer 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 Custer 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 Custer County, Colorado?

Deeds and other recorded land documents in Custer County are kept by the Custer 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 Custer 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 Custer 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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