Central Records Unit

This is the information gathered from the Trooper regarding a Traffic Crash. This report contains information that represents a synopsis of the crash and does not include any witness statements, digital media or any other aspect of the crash investigation. (See additional request definitions below). 

This encompasses the entire investigation report and does include if obtained; witness statements and other written reports. 

Photos taken during an investigation.

Body Worn Camera
Digital video evidence of the camera the camera the CSP Trooper(s) wear.

Vehicle Dash Camera
Digital video evidence of the dash camera of the CSP patrol car.

Vehicle Rear Seat Camera
Digital video evidence of the rear seat camera of the CSP patrol car.

Availability and payment must be obtained for Dash Camera or Body-worn camera prior to processing a request.

Radio communication is between the dispatcher and the Troopers. In some cases does NOT include initial 911 calls. The detailed incident report is a printout transcript of that communication.

All records requests submitted to the Colorado State Patrol will be considered requests for agency criminal justice records under the CCJRA.

• As defined by the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (CCJRA) §24-72-302 (3) C.R.S., the Colorado State Patrol is a criminal justice agency and creates criminal justice records. §24-72-302 (4) C.R.S.

The Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) §24-72-202 (III) (1) C.R.S. specifically excludes criminal justice records from the definition of “public records.” CORA requests for criminal justice records will be treated as requests made under the CCJRA. The legislative policy regarding access to criminal justice records under the CCJRA is more limited than access to public records under CORA. Courts have also interpreted the CCJRA to favor less broad disclosure. The CCJRA establishes two categories of records:

1. Records of official action. The CCJRA defines an official action as “an arrest; indictment; charging by information; disposition; pretrial or post trial release from custody; judicial determination of mental or physical condition; decision to grant, order, or terminate probation, parole, or participation in correctional or rehabilitative programs; and any decision to formally discipline, reclassify, or relocate any person under criminal sentence.” Section 24-72-302(7), C.R.S. The records of official action must be open for inspection.
2. Except for records of official actions, which must be available for inspection, all other criminal justice records may be open for inspection, subject to the discretion of the official custodian.

The Department will not release records under the CCJRA unless the requester signs a statement affirming that the records will not be used for the direct solicitation of business for pecuniary gain. Section 24-72-305.5, C.R.S.

You can request agency criminal justice records through the Central Records Request Portal by following the web link provided above.

Requests are processed in the order they are received. You can track the status of your request by logging into your account. The agency's criminal justice records, if available, will be delivered to your portal account, and you will be notified via email. Digital media requests (audio) will be delivered directly to your portal account; digital media requests (video) will be provided via a link.