Requesting criminal records from DA's Office
Defendants and Crime Victims may request copies of records related to their case. These records are known as Discovery. Discovery may include police reports and other documentation.
Pro Se Defendant Discovery
If you are Pro Se Defendant (not represented by legal counsel), you may request copies of discovery specific to your case. Discovery may include police reports and other documentation.
If you are a defendant requesting a copy of your records, please fill out and use the below form. In order to receive discovery, your signature must be notarized to ensure authenticity:
Discovery Form - Defendant Request
Once your form is completed, please email DArecords@mesacounty.us with the subject line “Records Request”.
or
Mail your request form to:
District Attorney
P.O. Box 20,000
Grand Junction, CO 81502-5031
Please allow 2 weeks for processing of your request.
Victim Discovery
If you are a victim requesting a copy of discovery in your case, please fill out and use the below form. In order to receive discovery, your signature must be notarized to ensure authenticity:
Discovery Form - Victim Request
Once your form is completed, please email DArecords@mesacounty.us with the subject line “Records Request”.
or
Mail your request form to:
District Attorney
P.O. Box 20,000
Grand Junction, CO 81502-5031
Please allow 2 weeks for processing of your request.
CORA and CCJRA Requests
Requests for documents and other material in the possession of the District Attorney’s Office other than through the discovery process are governed by the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA), C.R.S. 24-72-200.1 et seq. and the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (CCJRA), C.R.S. 24-72-301 et seq.
To make a request under CORA or CCJRA, please use the "Other Mesa County Records" request form found on the Mesa County Administration page.