El Paso County

El Paso County is located in central Colorado along the Front Range of the Rocky Mountains, including approximately 2,130 square miles. El Paso County seat is Colorado Springs, the state's second-largest city and home to over 498,000 residents within El Paso County's total population of approximately 730,000 as of 2023. El Paso County was established on November 1, 1861, as one of the original 17 counties of the Colorado Territory. El Paso County is home to iconic landmarks including Pikes Peak (elevation 14,115 feet), Garden of the Gods, the United States Air Force Academy, Fort Carson military installation, and NORAD's Cheyenne Mountain Complex. El Paso County's economy is anchored by military installations, aerospace, defense contractors, tourism, and technology sectors. El Paso County government operates from the Centennial Hall building at 200 South Cascade Avenue in Colorado Springs. El Paso County Clerk and Recorder's Office, located at 1675 Garden of the Gods Road, maintains vital records, election records, and land documents. El Paso County Assessor's Office, situated at 1675 Garden of the Gods Road, administers property valuations and tax assessments. El Paso County's unique geographic position provides dramatic elevation changes from approximately 5,000 feet at the eastern plains to over 14,000 feet at mountain peaks, creating diverse ecosystems and recreational opportunities. El Paso County is a gateway between the Rocky Mountains and the Great Plains, with major cities including Colorado Springs, Fountain, and Manitou Springs.

El Paso County Colorado Court is located at 270 S Tejon St, Colorado Springs, CO 80903. It is a district court that serves El Paso County. It has jurisdiction over civil and criminal cases, including family law, probate, juvenile, and traffic cases. It also has jurisdiction over appeals from municipal courts.

Law Enforcement & Arrests

• The detention center processes approximately 25,000 bookings annually.
• The United States Air Force Academy Department of Public Safety provides law enforcement on Academy grounds, while Fort Carson maintains its own military police.
• Processing times for arrest record requests typically range from 3-10 business days depending on the scope of the request and redaction requirements under C.R.S.

Jail & Inmate Records

• The bond and bail process in Colorado allows for the release of inmates pending trial, with options for cash bonds, surety bonds, or property bonds, depending on the case specifics.

Mugshots & Booking Photos

• The Colorado Judicial Branch provides online case search capabilities through www.courts.state.co.us/Courts/Index.cfm, where users can search El Paso County cases by party name, case number, or attorney.
• Copy fees are $0.75 per page for standard documents, with certified copies costing an additional $20.00 per document plus $5.00 for each additional certification on the same document.

• Document images can be viewed and printed at no charge for informational purposes, though certified copies require in-person or mail requests.
• Certified copy fees are $3.00 for the first page and $0.50 for each additional page, plus any applicable shipping costs.

Vital records for this county include birth, death, marriage, and divorce certificates issued under state vital statistics law.

• Birth certificates cost $20.00 for the first copy and $13.00 for each additional copy ordered simultaneously, while death certificates cost $20.00 for the first copy and $13.00 for each additional copy.
• Processing time is typically 2-3 weeks for mail requests and same-day for walk-in requests if the record is readily available.
• Requesters must provide valid photo identification and demonstrate direct and tangible interest as required by C.R.S.
• Online ordering is available through www.colorado.gov/cdphe/vitals with VitalChek processing for expedited service at additional cost.
• The marriage license fee is $30.00, and there is no waiting period or blood test requirement in Colorado.

Business records, licenses, and permits for this county are processed by the County Clerk and local government offices.

• The Colorado Springs Chamber of Commerce and Economic Development Corporation, located at 102 South Tejon Street, Suite 430, provides business resources and networking at www.coloradospringschamberedc.com.