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Police & jail

Dolores County Sex Offenders

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

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Dolores County Library

The Dolores County public library gives readers its catalogue, its online databases and the local history and genealogy collections it holds for the county.

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Dolores County

Dolores County: Official county webpage, on the official site of the office that keeps it.

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Police & jail

Dolores County Sheriff

The Dolores County Sheriff's Office is the county's law enforcement agency and holds its arrest records, incident and accident reports and the roster of people held in the county jail.

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Dolores County at a glance

State
Colorado
County seat
Dove Creek
Population
2,326
Area
1,068 sq mi
Founded
1881
Cities and towns
3

Dolores County offices and records

Sheriff & Law Enforcement. Dolores County Sheriff's Office is responsible for maintaining law and order across Dolores County's unincorporated areas.

Police Departments. In addition to Dolores County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Dolores County includes the Dove Creek Police Department, which serves the town of Dove Creek.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement services in Dolores County are primarily provided by Dolores County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 409 North Main Street in Dove Creek, CO 81324. Dolores County Jail is a small facility located at the Sheriff's Office headquarters, housing inmates awaiting trial or serving short sentences. For current inmate information, residents can contact the Sheriff's Office directly by phone during business hours, as Dolores County does not maintain a sophisticated online inmate lookup database due to its small population and limited detention capacity. The Town of Dove Creek, the only incorporated county in Dolores County, does not maintain its own police department; law enforcement services are provided countywide by the Sheriff's Office. § 24-72-201 et seq.), which grants citizens the right to inspect and obtain copies of public records, including arrest logs, booking reports, and incident summaries.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Dolores County are maintained by Dolores County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request access to arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, following procedures outlined under the Colorado Open Records Act.

Jail & Inmate Records. Dolores County Jail, managed by Dolores County Sheriff's Office, is the primary detention facility in Dolores County. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about current detainees.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Dolores County are taken and retained by Dolores County Sheriff's Office as part of the booking process. These booking photos are an integral part of arrest records and can be accessed through requests made to the Sheriff's Office. While some mugshots may be available online, the Sheriff's Office is the primary source for official records.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Dolores County

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

From the old mine records

What is on record in Dolores County

Old mine sites
199
Sites with no status in the records
32
Still producing
15
Main minerals
Silver; Gold; Sulfur
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
251
Shafts and tunnels
157
What they are
adit, prospect pit, gravel pit, mine shaft
Maps surveyed
1953 to 1994
Records behind them
547 records for 497 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 246 named mine sites inside the county, 199 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 251 holes drawn inside the county, 157 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Silver; Gold; Sulfur.

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.

Dolores 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 Dolores County (218 shown, 32 more named and 233 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 Dolores County, Colorado?

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

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