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Police & jail

Gilpin County Criminal Records

Criminal records for Gilpin County start with the sheriff's office, which holds the arrest records, the incident and accident reports and the roster of the county jail.

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City records

Gilpin County Library

The Gilpin 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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Property records

Gilpin County Property Tax Information

The Gilpin 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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Court records

Gilpin County Judges and Staff

The Colorado Judicial Branch page for Gilpin County names the district and county court judges who sit there and the court staff who keep and copy the case files.

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Gilpin County at a glance

State
Colorado
County seat
Central City
Population
5,808
Area
150 sq mi
Founded
1861
Cities and towns
3

Gilpin County offices and records

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

Police Departments. Law enforcement in Gilpin County is primarily handled by Gilpin County Sheriff's Office, which covers the unincorporated areas and collaborates with municipal police departments in Central City and Black Hawk.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Gilpin County Sheriff's Office, located at 2960 Dory Hill Road in Black Hawk, CO 80422, is the primary law enforcement agency for unincorporated areas of Gilpin County. Inmate information for Gilpin County jail can be obtained by contacting the detention facility directly at or by visiting the Sheriff's Office website, though online inmate search capabilities may be limited compared to larger Colorado counties.

Criminal Records. Residents can request criminal records through the Sheriff's Office or the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's online portal.

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

Jail & Inmate Records. Inmate lookup services are available through the Sheriff's Office, allowing family members and legal representatives to find information about detainees.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Gilpin County are taken and retained by Gilpin 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 or through third-party services that compile public records.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Gilpin County

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

From the old mine records

What is on record in Gilpin County

Old mine sites
317
Sites with no status in the records
9
Still producing
42
Main minerals
Gold; Molybdenum; Uranium
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
2,015
Shafts and tunnels
1,509
What they are
mine shaft, prospect pit, adit, gold
Maps surveyed
1942 to 1974
Records behind them
2,439 records for 2,383 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 368 named mine sites inside the county, 317 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 2,015 holes drawn inside the county, 1,509 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Gold; Molybdenum; Uranium.

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 2,380 shown
Gilpin 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 Gilpin County (242 shown, 137 more named and 1,973 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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Gilpin County public-records FAQs

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

Booking photos are kept by the agency that made the arrest, such as the Gilpin County Sheriff or a city police department in Gilpin 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 Gilpin 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 do I look up sex offenders in Gilpin 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 Gilpin 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 Gilpin County, Colorado?

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