Dispositions

The CBI's records were initially intended only to reflect fingerprint-based arrests. Around 1998, most Colorado courts began providing dispositions (where known). Still, many CBI records do not show a final disposition. This is because CBI has not received official information from the court (if charges were filed), from the District Attorney (if charges were reviewed and declined), or from the arresting agency.

How do I read dispositions?

CBI's records contain numerous abbreviations in order to condense the data. The following is a list of common abbreviations found in the disposition field. Click Here to view abbreviations.

How do I research dispositions?

Contact the appropriate court and obtain a copy of the disposition. If you wish to update our record, obtain a certified copy of the disposition, forward to CBI at 690 Kipling St. Ste. 4000 Denver, CO 80215. CBI does not accept faxed dispositions. NOTE: Many Colorado courts submit electronic information to the ICON database accessible at: cocourts.com or you may contact the court where the criminal case was likely to have been heard. http://www.cocourts.com/