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Police & jail

Lake County Sex Offenders

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

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Lake County

Lake County: Official county website, on the official site of the office that keeps it.

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Lake County Property Tax Information

The Lake 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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Lake County at a glance

State
Colorado
County seat
Leadville
Population
7,436
Area
384 sq mi
Founded
1861
Cities and towns
3

Lake County offices and records

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

Police Departments. In addition to Lake County Sheriff's Office, law enforcement in Lake County is supported by the Leadville Police Department.

Law Enforcement & Arrests. Law enforcement in Lake County, Colorado, is primarily provided by Lake County Sheriff's Office, headquartered at 1000 Highway 24 South in Leadville, Colorado 80461. To look up current inmates or obtain jail roster information, citizens can contact the detention facility directly or visit the Sheriff's Office in person during business hours. The City of Leadville also has a Police Department located at 800 Harrison Avenue, providing municipal law enforcement services within city limits. § 24-72-201 et seq.), which grants public access to most arrest records and police reports unless they are part of an active investigation or sealed by court order.

Arrest Records. Arrest records in Lake County, Colorado, are maintained by Lake County Sheriff's Office. Residents and attorneys can request arrest records by contacting the Sheriff's Office directly, either in person or through written requests.

Mugshots & Booking Photos. Mugshots in Lake County are taken and retained by Lake County Sheriff's Office during the booking process. These booking photos are part of the individual's arrest record and can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office.

Abandoned mine records

Old mine workings in Lake County

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

From the old mine records

What is on record in Lake County

Old mine sites
433
Sites with no status in the records
5
Still producing
40
Main minerals
Manganese; Gold; Lead
Holes drawn on the old survey maps
3,282
Shafts and tunnels
530
What they are
prospect pit, mine shaft, adit, air shaft
Maps surveyed
1960 to 1994
Records behind them
3,812 records for 3,760 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 478 named mine sites inside the county, 433 of them worked out or abandoned; the old survey maps add 3,282 holes drawn inside the county, 530 of them shafts or tunnels. The minerals the records name are Manganese; Gold; 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 3,756 shown
Lake 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 Lake County (254 shown, 231 more named and 3,228 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 Lake County, Colorado?

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

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