Run a Free Colorado Parole Search: Parolees, Absconders, & More

Run a free Colorado parole search using online search tools linked in this resource and view information about all offenders. Several databases are free to use and let searchers see anyone currently incarcerated or released on parole or probation. Parole is offered to offenders who have served some of their sentenced prison time, while less serious offenses may get the option for probation instead of incarceration.

Use the steps laid out in this brief resource to look up absconders, get in contact with probation officers, or report parole violations in Colorado.

How To Complete a Free Colorado Parole Search

To run a parole search in Colorado, utilize the state Department of Corrections Offender Search.¹ Run a search using an individual’s:

• DOC number
• First name
• Last name

Then, filter the results by gender, helping to narrow down the field for those names that might be gender-neutral. In the search results, it lists the first and last names, DOC number, ethnicity, facility and age of the individual.

The facility information lists whether the person is currently in jail or has been released on probation. Once the person is located, their record shows the estimated end date for any existing parole agreement.

The Department of Corrections provides helpful search tips in case a specific offender doesn’t show up in the search results. The site also posts upcoming parole hearings for those who may not be released yet.² The public can contact the DOC in person, via phone or email:

Colorado Department of Corrections
1250 Academy Park Loop
Colorado Springs, CO 80910

Phone: (719)579-9580
Email: cdoc@state.co.us

The Colorado State Board of Parole manages every hearing and provides information about who is eligible for early release.^{3, 4} There are 19 parole offices operating statewide which may have information about parolees in their regions.⁵

How To Determine if Someone in Colorado Is in Violation of Parole or Has Absconded (Fled)

The Colorado Department of Corrections (DOC) maintains lists of all those who have violated the conditions of their parole.

New initiatives are pushing for better response times to absconders. Community Parole Officers are now able to obtain an arrest warrant within two hours of any detected tampering with a GPS locator.⁶ For suspected parole violations, contact the Fugitive Information tip line or the DOC at:⁷

Colorado Department of Corrections
1250 Academy Park Loop
Colorado Springs, CO 80910

Phone: (866)873-6305
Email: cdoc@state.co.us

There’s also an online contact form that allows users to ask for additional information before making a report.⁸ Use the form to ask about an offender’s parole status and provide any information available.

Parole violations might include someone being somewhere that isn’t approved at a time that’s beyond an agreed-upon curfew or missing appointments with their parole officer. There are many activities that can lead to a violation, ranging from traveling outside the state without permission to using an illegal substance. For those with knowledge of a parole violation, report it using the Fugitive Information tip line at +1-866-873-6305.

How To Look Up Inmates in a Colorado State Prison

Those incarcerated may have upcoming opportunities for early release. When running a parole search in Colorado, start with the Offender Search tool provided by the Department of Corrections (DOC).¹

This tool allows users to search by the inmate’s Department of Corrections number, last name, first name or partial matches. Even a single letter in one of the name fields is enough to generate a list of possible matches.

Inmate search records contain a mugshot, physical description, sentencing information, parole eligibility date, parole hearing information and current facility assignment.

Once located, family and friends can get in contact with an inmate by mail, email or telephone.

Contact by Mail: Send letters to an inmate at the facility address where they’re being held. Make sure the envelope includes their legal name and DOC number.

Exchange Email: JPay Email services allows inmates to receive your email, but all responses will be sent via postal mail. Setup a JPay account to begin sending communications.

Call an Inmate: Family and friends can call an inmate at the rate of $0.145 cents per minute through Securus. Callers must sign up for a Securus account to arrange payment, while inmates may use their commissary accounts to buy phone time.

Send an inmate funds for their commissary account online, over the phone or using cash. The Colorado DOC partners with JPay, Western Union and GTL to make these services available.⁹

To visit an inmate, friends and family must have an approved visitation application on file with the facility. Each facility has its own process for visitation, so be sure to check the rules.¹⁰ Visitation must usually be scheduled in advance, with some facilities requiring a minimum of 7-day’s notice.

How To Search for Upcoming Hearings & Reach Out to Colorado Parole Officers

In Colorado, parole hearings are open to the public, though attendees may need to go through specific regulations to gain access.³

A list of all scheduled hearings is available through the Offender Search site, but for more information or to be at the hearing when it’s scheduled, contact the facility where the offender is currently being held.² A quick parole search will provide that information via the Offender Search tool.

Each facility has different security requirements and may require visitors to obtain advance permission to attend a hearing. Victims have alternate options for contacting the parole board and attending a hearing, and they can often make a statement regarding their support or protest against parole.

Contact the Colorado Department of Corrections’ Victim Service Unit to get automated notices about upcoming parole hearings or to make arrangements to be at a parole hearing.¹¹ To get in touch, call (800)886-7688 or use the online Victim Notification Program Enrollment form.¹²

To contact someone about safety concerns for someone released on parole or for the community at large, the community parole office that serves the area is typically the best point of contact.⁵ Report violations or other concerns to those who have the authority to take further action.

How To Find Colorado Probationer Records for Free

When looking for someone on probation, it often means a conviction on a minor crime and the offender was offered probation instead of spending time in jail. As long as they complete the terms of their probation, they can usually avoid being locked up, and they won’t show up on a standard parole search.

The Colorado Court System is a good place to start when looking for information about probationers. While Colorado doesn’t directly offer a statewide case search option, it does partner with third-party providers to make the information available online.

The Offender Search doesn’t have information for those released directly on probation, so to get information about those on probation, contact the county probation office where the person is located.

For example, Adams County has three locations:

• Brighton – 303-655-3800
• Commerce City – 303-655-6100
• Westminster – 303-451-5555

Call the location that serves the area where the probationer lives to get whatever information may be available to the public and to report any possible probation violations.

Some cities may offer online access to basic information about probation. In Denver, the state’s largest consolidated county and city, searchers can use the county case search site to search by name and date of birth or case number.¹³ Without the case number, searchers will likely need to contact the probation office in the area to get more information.

Most records related to parole and probation are a matter of public record; that means information seekers can run a free Colorado parole search, often from the comfort of their own homes.