Montrose County Sheriff’s Office

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Montrose County Sheriff's Office is a full-service law enforcement agency serving the citizens of Montrose County, Colorado. The department is responsible for providing public safety, crime prevention, and law enforcement services to the unincorporated areas of the county, as well as to the towns of Naturita, Nucla, and Redvale.

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Services Provided

The Montrose County Sheriff's Office provides a wide range of services, including:

• Patrol and Traffic Enforcement: The Sheriff's Office has a team of uniformed patrol deputies who respond to calls for service, investigate crimes, and enforce traffic laws.
• Criminal Investigations: The Sheriff's Office has a team of detectives who investigate major crimes, such as homicides, assaults, and robberies.
• Jail Operations: The Sheriff's Office is responsible for the operation of the Montrose County Jail, which houses adult inmates who have been arrested for crimes in Montrose County.
• Search and Rescue: The Sheriff's Office has a team of Search and Rescue (SAR) volunteers who assist in locating and rescuing lost or injured people.
• Community Policing: The Sheriff's Office places a strong emphasis on community policing, and its deputies work closely with the citizens of Montrose County to identify and address crime and safety issues.

Administration

The Montrose County Sheriff's Office is led by Sheriff Gene Lillard. The Sheriff is elected by the citizens of Montrose County for a four-year term.

History

The Montrose County Sheriff's Office was established in 1883, shortly after the creation of Montrose County. The first Sheriff of Montrose County was John H. Gaston, who served from 1883 to 1886.

Accreditation

The Montrose County Sheriff's Office is accredited by the Commission on Accreditation for Law Enforcement Agencies (CALEA). CALEA accreditation is a voluntary process that demonstrates that a law enforcement agency meets certain professional standards.

Montrose County Arrest Warrants Search

The Montrose County Sheriff's Office provides an online warrant search tool that allows you to search for active arrest warrants in Montrose County, Colorado.

How to Find a Warrant in Montrose County

To search for a warrant in Montrose County, follow these steps:

1. Visit the Montrose County Sheriff's Office website.
2. Click on the "Warrants" tab.
3. Enter the first and last name of the person you are searching for.
4. Click on the "Search" button.

The search results will display a list of any active arrest warrants for the person you searched for. The results will include the warrant number, the issuing agency, the offense charged, and the bond amount.

What to Do If You Have a Warrant

If you have an active arrest warrant, you should contact the issuing agency immediately. The issuing agency will be able to provide you with more information about the warrant and how to resolve it.

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Bail Bonds

A bail bond is a guarantee to the court that the defendant will appear for all of their scheduled court appearances. Bail is typically set by a judge at the defendant's first appearance in court. The amount of bail will depend on the severity of the charges against the defendant and their criminal history.

There are two main types of bail bonds:

• Cash bond: The defendant pays the full amount of the bail in cash to the court.
• Surety bond: The defendant pays a percentage of the bail amount to a bail bond company. The bail bond company then guarantees to the court that the defendant will appear for all of their scheduled court appearances.

How to Post a Bond in Montrose County

To post a bond in Montrose County, you can either pay the full amount of the bail in cash to the court or you can contact a bail bond company.

If you choose to use a bail bond company, you will need to pay the bail bond company a percentage of the bail amount. The bail bond company will then post the full amount of the bail with the court.

Once the bail has been posted, the defendant will be released from jail. The defendant must then appear for all of their scheduled court appearances. If the defendant fails to appear for a scheduled court appearance, the bail bond company will be responsible for paying the full amount of the bail to the court.

Montrose County Most Wanted List

The Montrose County Sheriff's Office maintains a list of the county's most wanted fugitives. The list includes individuals who are wanted for serious crimes, such as murder, assault, and robbery.

To view the Montrose County Most Wanted list, visit the Sheriff's Office website.

If you have any information about the whereabouts of a fugitive on the Most Wanted list, please contact the Montrose County Sheriff's Office at (970) 252-4023.

Montrose County Mugshots

The Montrose County Sheriff's Office does not release mugshots to the public. However, mugshots may be obtained through a public records request.

To obtain a mugshot through a public records request, you must submit a written request to the Montrose County Sheriff's Office. The request must include the following information:

• The name of the person whose mugshot you are requesting
• The date of the arrest
• The arrest number

The Sheriff's Office will charge a fee for processing the request. The fee is currently $10 per mugshot.

Sex Offender Registry

The Montrose County Sheriff's Office maintains a Sex Offender Registry in compliance with the Colorado Sex Offender Registration Act. The registry contains information about all registered sex offenders living in Montrose County.

The information in the registry is available to the public online. To search the registry, visit the Sheriff's Office website.

The registry includes the following information about each registered sex offender:

• Name
• Address
• Date of birth
• Photograph
• Crime of conviction
• Risk level

The risk level of a sex offender is determined by the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI). The CBI uses a variety of factors to determine the risk level, including the offender's criminal history, the nature of the offense, and the offender's mental health status.

The Sex Offender Registry is an important tool for public safety. It allows citizens to be aware of the presence of registered sex offenders in their community and to take steps to protect themselves and their families.

Montrose County Sex Offender Registry

Location and Contact Details

Address: 1200 North Grand Avenue Montrose, CO 81401

Phone: (970) 252-4023, 970-249-9110, 970-249-6606

Fax: 970-252-4061

Website: Montrose County Sheriff's Office

Email: [email protected]