Last updated: November 2026
To get a report from the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, submit the Records and CAD Request Form to the Sheriff’s Records Section. The Sheriff’s Office charges a $5 search fee for each searched report, which covers up to 10 pages, and waives its report fees for anyone indexed in the report as a victim. You are invoiced after your request is filled, so do not pay in advance unless a Records employee tells you to.
Does the Boulder County Sheriff Have My Accident Report?
Only if a Sheriff’s deputy took the report. The Sheriff’s Office holds reports for incidents and crimes reported to it, and it does not hold reports from Boulder Police, the Colorado State Patrol, Lafayette Police, or Louisville Police. Request those reports from the agency that investigated. The Sheriff’s Office handles crashes in unincorporated Boulder County and in the towns of Lyons, Nederland, and Superior.
For a crash in Nederland, check the date. The Town of Nederland directs requests for incidents after September 1, 2022 to the Boulder County Sheriff’s Office, and requests for earlier incidents to the Nederland Police Department.
How Do I Request a Boulder County Sheriff Report?
- Complete the request form. Submit the Records and CAD Request Form. Colorado law requires a completed form for Sheriff’s Office records.
- Sign the no-solicitation statement. Every Sheriff’s Office request form requires a signed statement that you will not use the records to directly solicit business for financial gain, under C.R.S. 24-72-305.5.
- Wait for your invoice. The Sheriff’s Office invoices you for the total after it fills your request.
Questions about a request go to the Records Section at 303-441-3600 or SheriffRecords@bouldercounty.gov. Sheriff’s Headquarters is at 5600 Flatiron Parkway, Boulder, open Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
How Much Does a Boulder County Sheriff Report Cost?
| Record | Fee |
|---|---|
| Searched report, up to 10 pages | $5 search fee |
| Each page over 10 | $0.25 |
| Anyone indexed in the report as a victim | Fees waived |
| Research and retrieval | $40 per hour of staff time |
| Dispatch recordings | A fee applies; the Sheriff’s Office does not list the amount |
The Sheriff’s Office accepts cash, check, or credit card. Card payments run through Colorado.gov and carry a $0.75 base charge plus 2.25 percent. For large research requests, the Sheriff’s Office requires a deposit of 50 percent of the estimated cost before it begins.
Can I Get the Dispatch Recordings From My Crash?
Yes. The Boulder County Sheriff’s Office accepts requests for dispatch recordings from the Boulder County Communications Center, using the same Records and CAD Request Form. A fee applies, and the Sheriff’s Office does not publish the amount, so ask the Records Section for an estimate.
Can I Report My Boulder County Accident Online Instead of Calling a Deputy?
Only for minor crashes with no injuries. Since August 2026, the Sheriff’s Office has accepted online reports for minor, non-injury accidents that occur in Lyons, Nederland, or Superior, or on private property in unincorporated Boulder County, such as a driveway or parking lot. It also accepts online reports for qualifying crashes when it is on Accident Alert during severe weather or heavy traffic.
If anyone was hurt or may need medical attention, do not use the online system. The Sheriff’s Office directs people to call 303-441-4444, or 911 in an emergency, when someone is injured, when impairment is suspected, when there are hazards such as blocked lanes or leaking fluids, when public property such as a sign or guardrail is damaged, or when the crash happened on a public road outside of Accident Alert.
Have a Boulder County Injury Attorney Review Your Sheriff’s Accident Report
If a deputy’s report puts more of the blame on you than the facts support, that affects your claim directly, because Colorado law bars recovery once an injured person is found 50 percent or more at fault. Dispatch recordings from the Boulder County Communications Center can help show what was reported at the time.
Francis Law offers a free 30-minute consultation with attorney Greg Francis. Bring the deputy’s report and, if you have it, the dispatch audio. He will walk through what each one shows and what it means for your claim. If you’re still waiting on records, you can reach out now.
Schedule a Consultation or call (303) 409-2050
For more on how reports and other evidence are used in an injury claim, see our police reports and evidence FAQs.