Open Records Request

To request copies of documents pursuant to the Colorado Open Records Act ("CORA"), C.R.S. 24-72-101please review the Rio Blanco County's Open Records Request Policy.  If you experience any issues viewing this document, please contact (970) 878-9683 for additional assistance.

The required official Rio Blanco County Open Records Form may be accessed by clicking this link: RBC Open Records Request Form

Please be advised the governmental entity is allowed three (3) working days to process requests starting the first working day after the request is sent; or up to seven (7) days if extenuating circumstances exist. 

These offices and departments handle their own records requests: 

  • Rio Blanco County Clerk & Recorder's Office: 
    • For Recorded Documents, Commissioner Minutes, Resolutions and County Maps contact the Clerk and Recorder via email: Clerk@rbc.us or call (970) 878-9460 for assistance.
  • Rio Blanco County Coroner's Office:  
    • For Autopsy Report Requests contact the Rio Blanco County Coroner via email: laura.smith@rbc.us  or call (970) 878-9420 for assistance.
  • Rio Blanco County Human Resources
    • For Rio Blanco County Human Resource Records Requests contact the Rio Blanco County Human Resources Department via email: hr@rbc.us or call (970) 878-9572.
  • Department of Human Services (DHS, child services) 
    For DHS records, Please call (970)878-9640

  • Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office - Criminal Justice Records & Public Records that reside within the Rio Blanco County Sheriff's Office via email: records@rbc.us or call (970)878-9630

If you experience any difficulties with the required form or have any general questions regarding  Colorado Open Records Requests, please contact the County  Attorney's office at (970) 878-9683.