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Only “public records” are covered—emails about purely personal matters aren’t. Narrow your request to official business.
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Colorado (CO)
Law: Colorado Open Records Act (Colo. Rev. Stat. §§ 24-72-201 to 24-72-402)
Notes: Only “public records” are covered—emails about purely personal matters aren’t. Narrow your request to official business.
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Statutory Response Deadline
3 working days under C.R.S. § 24-72-203(3)(b), extendable to 7 working days for extenuating circumstances.
Observed Average Response
59 days (MuckRock observed average, not a statutory deadline).
Fee Waivers / Intake
No statutory fee waiver. First hour of research/retrieval free.
Appeals
No administrative appeal; may file suit in district court. Prevailing parties may recover attorney fees.
Primary legal sources
Direct links to the governing statute, official requester guidance, and central portal for this jurisdiction.
Common Agencies
Animal Control - Eagle County
Portal: Submit online
Source Reviewed 2026-05-24
City and County of Denver — CORA Requests
Portal: Submit online
Email: [email protected]
Fees & notes
City Attorney's Office handles CORA and CCJRA requests. Denver DHS: [email protected]. Mayor's Office: Custodian of Records via online form. Technology Services: [email protected].
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
Colorado Department of Human Services (CDHS)
Email: [email protected]
Mail: CDHS, Attn: CORA Manager, 1575 Sherman St., Denver, CO 80203
Fees & notes
Submit CORA requests by email or mail. Long-Term Care Ombudsman records: [email protected].
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
Colorado Department of Public Safety (CDPS)
Portal: Submit online
Fees & notes
Criminal justice records are governed by the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (CCJRA), C.R.S. § 24-72-302, in addition to CORA.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
Colorado Department of Regulatory Agencies, Division of Insurance
Email: [email protected]
Source Reviewed 2026-05-24
Colorado Judicial Branch
Portal: Submit online
Mail: Varies by court
Fees & notes
Public access terminals available; remote access may be limited.
Source Reviewed 2026-05-24
Colorado Office of Information Technology (OIT)
Fees & notes
All CORA requests should be made in writing. OIT maintains IT-related records.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
Colorado Office of the Governor — CORA Requests
Portal: Submit online
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Office of the Governor, 200 E. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80203
Fees & notes
CORA requests must be in writing. Custodian may require identification in limited circumstances.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27
Colorado State Patrol
Portal: Submit online
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Central Records Unit 700 Kipling Street Lakewood, Colorado 80215
Source Reviewed 2026-05-24
Colorado State Patrol - 1033 and 1122 Program
Portal: Submit online
Email: [email protected]
Source Reviewed 2026-05-24
Colorado State University
Portal: Submit online
Email: [email protected]
Source Reviewed 2026-05-24
Crowley County Correctional Facility - Corrections Corporation of America
Email: [email protected]
Source Reviewed 2026-05-24
Denver County Clerk, Denver County
Email: [email protected]
Source Reviewed 2026-05-24
Pikes Peak Community College
Email: [email protected]
Mail: Academy Blvd. Colorado Springs, CO 80906
Source Reviewed 2026-05-24
State of Colorado — Colorado Open Records Act Statute
No verified submission path on file.
Fees & notes
Official text of CORA. All public records are open to inspection unless specifically exempted. Response within 3 working days (may be extended to 10 for extenuating circumstances). Research and retrieval fee: $41.37/hr after first free hour. First page free; additional copies at $0.25/page.
Source Reviewed 2026-04-27