Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (CCJRA)
How to Request Internal Affairs Records in Colorado
You can ask a Colorado police department for records of closed internal affairs and professional standards investigations under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (CCJRA) (C.R.S. 24-72-301 to 24-72-309). Response timeline: Records of official action: if not immediately available, the custodian must set a time within 3 working days (C.R.S. 24-72-303(3)). Other criminal justice records are released at the custodian's discretion.. Be as specific as you can about the date, place, and people involved, and ask for electronic copies.
Last reviewed September 30, 2026. Statute: C.R.S. 24-72-301 to 24-72-309.
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Frequently asked questions
- Can I get internal affairs records from a Colorado police department?
- You can request records of closed internal affairs and professional standards investigations under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (CCJRA) (C.R.S. 24-72-301 to 24-72-309). Some records may be withheld or redacted under exemptions in the law, for example for open investigations or privacy.
- What should I include in a request for internal affairs records?
- Name the department, describe the records as precisely as you can (date, time, location, officer name or badge number, case number), ask for electronic copies, and ask for a fee estimate first.
- How long will it take?
- The response timeline under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (CCJRA) (C.R.S. 24-72-301 to 24-72-309) is: Records of official action: if not immediately available, the custodian must set a time within 3 working days (C.R.S. 24-72-303(3)). Other criminal justice records are released at the custodian's discretion.. Large video requests can take longer if the agency needs to review or redact footage.