Denver County CO Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court

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City and County of Denver · Jail, police, warrant and court guide

Find a Denver Arrest and Verify the Jail and Court Records

Start with the Denver Sheriff inmate search. Verify the person, note the booking and facility information, identify the arresting agency and then open the correct Denver court system.

This guide also covers Denver Police reports, bond, warrants, jail visits, visitor rules, inmate services, public defenders, victim advocates, CBI checks, corrections and record sealing.

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An arrest does not prove guilt. A Denver jail result records custody and allegations. It does not establish the final filed charge, dismissal, acquittal, plea or conviction. Verify identity and read the final court record.
Current custody

Use the Denver Sheriff inmate search.

Police narrative

Request it from Denver Police Records.

Misdemeanor case

Usually search Denver County Court.

Felony case

Search Denver District Court records.

Colorado history

CBI online name search currently costs $6.

Record router

Which Denver record answers your question?

DENVER SHERIFF Is the person in jail?

Check custody, current facility, booking details, charges, bond and release status.

Best first step after a recent arrest.
DENVER POLICE What did officers report?

Request the arrest record, offense report, CAD information, photographs, video or other police record.

Police records are separate from jail records.
DENVER COURTS What happened to the case?

Use County Court for municipal and misdemeanor matters and District Court for felony cases.

The court record provides the legal outcome.
COLORADO CBI Do you need statewide history?

Run a Colorado name-based criminal-history check or request a staff or fingerprint-supported record.

A CBI check does not replace the Denver docket.
Best sequence: Find the jail record, save all identifiers, identify the arresting agency, determine County Court versus District Court and obtain the exact report or disposition needed.

Go directly to the Denver task

Booking decoder

Understand the Denver jail result

What booking fields mean—and what they do not prove
Field What it identifies What it does not prove Next action
Booking or inmate number The jail record connected to the custody event. The final criminal outcome. Use it for jail inquiries and service accounts.
Admission date When Denver Sheriff custody began. When the alleged conduct occurred. Compare it with the police report.
Current facility The displayed housing location. The person will remain there. Recheck before visiting or mailing.
Booking charge An allegation associated with the arrest or warrant. The final charge filed by the prosecutor. Read the County or District Court case.
Bond A displayed release amount or condition. Payment clears every case or hold. Confirm through the Bonding and Warrants Division.
Hold or detainer Another court or agency may control release. The Denver bond controls total custody. Ask which agency owns the hold.
Release date When the displayed jail custody ended. Dismissal, acquittal or innocence. Search the final court disposition.
Arrest photograph An image created when detention-center processing occurred. Guilt, prosecution or conviction. Match stronger identifiers and the court case.
Identity safeguard

Confirm the right person before using the record

First and last name match
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Age or date of birth matches
Booking date matches the known incident
Facility and custody timeline are plausible
Booking number matches another official record
Court case follows the same arrest
Arresting agency matches the location
Minimum rule: Match at least two independent identifiers before sending money, publishing an allegation, contacting an employer or treating the record as belonging to a specific person.
No-result troubleshooting

Why a recent Denver arrest may not appear

Booking is still underway Identification, fingerprinting, medical screening and final data entry may be incomplete.
The name is entered differently Try the surname alone, aliases, maiden names, former names and suffix variations.
The person was released An active custody search may not provide the full historical booking.
The arrest occurred outside Denver Search the county where custody began or where the warrant originated.
The person was transferred Check another county, Colorado Department of Corrections, federal custody or a medical facility.
The case is not filed yet Prosecutor review and court entry can occur after booking.
The court search method is wrong Denver County Court quick name results generally require an active future court date.
The record is restricted Juvenile, sealed and protected records may not appear publicly.
Custody call script
I am trying to confirm the custody status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you confirm whether the person is being booked, currently held, released, transferred or listed under another name or identifier?
Arrest-to-court lifecycle

Follow a Denver arrest in the correct order

Police incident Denver Police or another agency creates the incident, arrest, probable-cause and evidence records.
Sheriff booking Denver Sheriff records identity, fingerprints, property, charges, bond and housing.
First court appearance A judge may address rights, counsel, probable cause, bond, release and the next hearing.
County Court proceeding Municipal and state misdemeanor matters generally proceed in Denver County Court. Felony advisements and preliminary matters may also begin there.
District Court felony case A filed felony prosecution proceeds through Denver District Court in the Second Judicial District.
Disposition Each charge may end through dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction or another order.
Sentence or supervision The outcome may include jail, state prison, probation, community corrections, fines or treatment.
Correction or sealing Inaccurate records may be corrected, and qualifying Colorado records may be sealed.
Correct record holder

Which Denver office controls each record?

Send the request to the office that maintains the record
Record needed Correct office Useful identifiers Common mistake
Current jail custody Denver Sheriff Department Name, birth date and booking information. Calling Denver Police for housing status.
Historical Sheriff custody record Denver Sheriff Civil Liabilities Unit Name, dates, booking number and facility. Submitting the request by telephone.
Police arrest record Denver Police Records Name, arrest date and report number. Expecting the final court disposition.
Offense or investigation report Denver Police Records or Civil Liability Offense number, date, location and involved names. Ordering a basic arrest check instead.
Municipal or misdemeanor case Denver County Court Case number, AB number, name and birth date. Searching the state District Court system.
Felony case Denver District Court District Court case number and defendant name. Stopping at the County Court advisement entry.
Colorado criminal history Colorado Bureau of Investigation Accurate legal name and date of birth. Assuming it contains every Denver document.
Denver Police records

Request a Denver Police arrest or offense report

Denver Police Records
Police Administration Building
1331 Cherokee Street
Denver, CO 80204
Information: 720-913-6010
Non-emergency: 720-913-2000
Confirm that Denver Police created the report Check the booking or court record for the arresting agency.
Choose the exact record Select arrest record, offense report, CAD report, 911 audio, photographs, body-camera video or investigation material.
Collect the identifiers Provide the offense or report number, arrest date, location and involved person’s full name.
Use an arrest record for arrest history only Denver Police arrest records list Denver arrests and initial charges but do not contain the final court disposition.
Use Civil Liability for sensitive investigation records Homicide, fatality, sexual-assault, juvenile and extensive investigation requests may require the Civil Liability process.
Request camera footage quickly HALO and traffic-camera video may be overwritten in approximately 15 to 30 days unless preserved.
Ask for electronic delivery Electronic production may reduce copying and mailing charges.
Complete the final request Use the record type and ordering instructions on the official Police Records page. Open Denver Police Records
Copy-ready Denver Police request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable arrest report, offense report, probable-cause narrative and identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date and time] at [location]. The known offense or report number is [number], booking number is [number] and court case number is [number]. Please provide an estimate before processing if charges will exceed $[amount].
Police fees and timing

Denver Police record costs and processing limits

Current Denver Police record guidance
Record or service Published charge or timing Important limit
Denver arrest record $15 on the current request form Shows arrests and initial charges, not final court disposition.
Routine Identification or Records request Generally processed in 5–10 business days Search charges can be nonrefundable even when no record is released.
911 recording with CAD $20 initial charge Caller permission or case restrictions may apply.
CAD report $20 initial charge CAD is not the full police narrative.
Premise history $20 initial charge Use a precise address and date range.
Investigation report $20 plus staff time when applicable Disclosure is discretionary under criminal-record law.
Audio, video, body camera or photos $20 plus staff time when applicable Review and redaction can increase cost and time.
Civil Liability request $20 research fee; first 50 electronic pages included Current production can take approximately 6–8 weeks after a complete request.
Additional staff time Up to $41.37 per hour Applies to research, review, redaction and production.
An arrest check is not a court disposition. Order the dismissal, judgment or final disposition from the appropriate Denver court when formal proof is required.
Sheriff custody records

Request a Denver jail or historical booking record

Denver Sheriff records requests are accepted through the electronic form. Requests by telephone or social media are not processed as formal records requests.
Identify the person and custody event Provide the full name, birth date, booking number, admission date and facility when known.
Name the exact document Ask for the booking, custody, release, official-action or identified jail record.
Keep the request narrow A defined date range and document list reduces staff time and redaction charges.
Confirm permitted use The request form requires an affirmation that the records will not be used for prohibited direct business solicitation for financial gain.
Set a cost limit Ask for written approval before the request exceeds a stated amount.
Submit the electronic form Use the Denver Sheriff Public Records page. Submit a Denver Sheriff records request
Review the estimate Substantial requests involving at least 25 pages or more than one staff hour generally receive a cost estimate requiring approval.
Pay before release when required Denver Sheriff can require full payment before producing the records.
Denver Sheriff public-record charges
Charge Current rule Practical effect
First staff hour No research or retrieval charge Narrow requests may avoid staff charges.
Paper copies $0.25 per page Ask for electronic production when suitable.
Additional staff time Up to $41.37 per hour Broad searches and redaction increase cost.
Response deadline CCJRA does not set one universal exact response time Complex criminal-record requests may take longer.
Common redactions include Social Security numbers, dates of birth, driver or passport identifiers, bank information, signatures, medical information, sealed material, NCIC or CCIC data and protected victim information.
Court decision guide

Use Denver County Court or Denver District Court?

Denver County Court

  • Denver municipal-code criminal cases
  • Colorado state misdemeanors
  • Petty offenses
  • Traffic misdemeanors and infractions
  • Felony advisements and preliminary matters
  • County Court warrants and bonds

Denver District Court

  • Filed felony prosecutions
  • District Court criminal motions and hearings
  • Felony pleas, trials, judgments and sentences
  • District Court certified records
  • Second Judicial District criminal cases
A felony arrest may first appear in Denver County Court for advisement or preliminary proceedings and later receive a separate District Court case number.
Denver County Court

Search municipal and misdemeanor cases

Open the Denver County Court Public Portal Use the official portal for public case information. Open the Public Portal
Use the case number when available A valid case number provides the most direct access to register of actions, hearings, charges, sentences, fines, payments, bonds and parties.
Use the arrest-booking number when available The AB number may appear near the top-right area of a Unified Summons and Complaint.
Use Quick Search carefully Enter the first name, last name and date of birth. Open County Court Quick Search
Understand the name-search limitation Quick name results generally show cases with an active future court date. A closed case may require the case number or Clerk assistance.
Match the arrest and court event Compare the booking date, charge, AB number, officer and hearing timeline.
Read the register of actions Review events in date order for bond, plea, dismissal, warrant, judgment and sentence entries.
Request the actual document when needed A portal summary is not the same as a certified judgment or dismissal.
Denver County Court Criminal Division
Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse
520 West Colfax Avenue, Room 160
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: 720-337-0410
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Denver District Court

Find the felony case and final disposition

Confirm that felony charges were filed Check the County Court advisement record, District Attorney information or District Court case number.
Use Colorado State Courts Data Access Denver District Court data is included in the Colorado Judicial Branch access system. Denver County Court is not.
Search by case number when possible A felony District Court number is safer than a common-name search.
Read the felony docket Locate the information or indictment, bond orders, motions, plea, trial, judgment and sentence.
Do not stop at the County Court record A felony advisement entry may not contain the final felony disposition.
Request documents from Denver District Court Use the Colorado Judicial Branch request form for the exact case and document. Submit a Colorado court-record request
Denver District Court Criminal Division
Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse
520 West Colfax Avenue, Room 135
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: 303-606-2300
Hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Court copies and certification

Order formal proof of the Denver case outcome

Denver County and District Court record charges
Service Denver County Court Denver District Court
Electronic copy Free in most available cases Confirm availability with the Clerk
Paper copy $0.25 per page $0.25 per page
Certified copy $20 certification per document plus pages $20 per certified or exemplified document plus pages
Name search Use portal or request broader data access $5 name-search fee
Research or redaction $41 per hour after the first hour for broader data requests $30 per hour after the first hour
Identify the court and exact case number Do not send a County Court request for a District Court felony case.
Name the document Common choices include Complaint, Information, Dismissal, Judgment, Sentence, Bond Order or Final Disposition.
Ask whether certification is required Confirm the receiving organization’s requirement before paying the $20 certification charge.
Provide narrow search information Include the defendant’s full name, case number, approximate filing date and requested document.
Request an electronic copy when sufficient This can reduce copy and mailing costs.
Complete the court’s payment procedure Do not mail payment until the Clerk confirms the total and accepted method.
Copy-ready court-record request
I request a [regular/certified] copy of [exact document] in People of the State of Colorado or City and County of Denver v. [defendant], case number [number]. Please confirm the page count, certification charge, total payment and available electronic-delivery method before processing.
Warrant verification

Check a Denver warrant safely

Identify the possible court Determine whether the warrant is municipal, misdemeanor, traffic or felony.
Search Denver County Court Use a case number, AB number or qualifying Quick Search. Search County Court warrants
Read the newest case entry An issued warrant may later be served, recalled, cancelled or quashed.
Check every related case One person can have separate warrants in several cases.
Confirm County Court status Contact Denver County Court Bonding and Warrants at 720-337-0062.
Confirm felony status separately Felony warrants may require Denver District Court or Denver District Attorney confirmation.
Use a lawyer when the warrant concerns you Counsel can explain surrender, appearance, bond and hearing options.
Do not confront or attempt to detain anyone. Similar names, recalled warrants and delayed updates can cause dangerous mistakes.
Scam warning: Do not pay an unexpected warrant demand using gift cards, cryptocurrency, QR codes or text-message links. Contact the court independently.
Bail and release

Confirm every Denver bond and hold before paying

Denver County Court Bonding and Warrants
Van Cise-Simonet Detention Center
490 West Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: 720-337-0062
Monday–Friday: 7:00 a.m.–7:00 p.m.
Weekends and city holidays: 7:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Verify the correct person Match the full name, birth date, booking and case numbers.
List every case A separate bond may be required for every active case.
Identify every hold Ask about probation, parole, another county, immigration or felony holds.
Confirm the latest court order A booking-page amount can change after judicial review.
Search online bond eligibility The bond portal accepts searches by name, date of birth or case number. Open Denver bond instructions
Choose the authorized bond type Options can include cash, personal recognizance, professional surety, property or out-of-county processing.
Check online availability Online monetary-bond availability can change during maintenance. Personal-recognizance or professional-surety options may remain available.
Use in-person bonding when required In-person bonds are accepted at the Van Cise-Simonet Detention Center for most of the day, seven days a week.
Keep every receipt Save the payment confirmation, case number and signed surety agreement.
Allow release processing Staff must verify the order, clear holds, complete paperwork and return property.

Common County Court bond-schedule examples

Examples from the Denver criminal and municipal bond schedule
Case category Typical initial handling Important limit
Domestic violence, child abuse or sex-offense allegations Judicial review at first appearance Do not rely on a standard online amount.
First DUI or DWAI with no prior qualifying case Schedule lists $1,500 personal recognizance The judge can impose different conditions.
Class 1 misdemeanor Schedule lists $1,500 Special allegations may require judicial review.
Class 2 misdemeanor Schedule lists $750 Other holds can prevent release.
Traffic misdemeanor Schedule lists $350 personal recognizance DUI and serious-injury cases follow separate rules.
Petty offense Schedule lists $100 personal recognizance The active court order controls.
Bond-confirmation script
I am calling about [full name], date of birth [date], booking number [number] and case number [number]. Please confirm every active charge, the current bond for each case, every outside hold, accepted payment method and whether additional court action is required.
Denver jail facilities

Confirm the correct facility before visiting

Downtown Detention Center

Also known as the Van Cise-Simonet Detention Center. It handles downtown detention and video visitation.

490 West Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80204

720-337-0400

Denver County Jail

The Smith Road facility offers video visitation and eligible in-person visits.

10500 East Smith Road
Denver, CO 80239

720-913-3642

Housing can change

Classification, court trips, medical needs and operational changes can move a person between facilities or units.

Recheck the current facility
Jail visitation

Schedule a Denver jail visit step by step

The Downtown Detention Center provides video visits only. Denver County Jail provides video visits and eligible in-person visits.
Confirm current custody and facility Reopen the inmate search immediately before scheduling.
Open the official visitation page Review current facility schedules and restrictions. Open Denver Sheriff visitation
Create a Securus account Denver Sheriff uses Securus for onsite and remote video-visit scheduling. Create or open a Securus account
Select the correct person and facility Match the booking information and current Denver facility.
Choose onsite, remote or eligible in-person service Available visit types depend on the facility and housing assignment.
Complete in-person eligibility when required Denver County Jail in-person visits require the current eligibility form linked by Denver Sheriff.
Schedule the exact date and time Denver Sheriff does not reschedule missed appointments.
Bring accepted identification Adults need a current accepted photo ID.
Arrive 15 minutes early Late onsite visitors receive only remaining video time. A late in-person visit can be cancelled.
Recheck custody before travel Release, transfer, medical movement or a facility restriction can cancel the visit.
Denver Sheriff visitation help
Visit information line: 720-913-3791
Tuesday–Friday, 9:00 a.m.–2:00 p.m.
Securus support: 877-578-3658

Published visitation limits and windows

Denver Sheriff visitation schedule overview
Facility and visit Published times Limit
Downtown onsite video 7:00–10:00 a.m.; noon–2:00 p.m.; 3:00–4:00 p.m.; 6:00–9:00 p.m. Up to 30 minutes; maximum one per week and one per day.
Downtown remote video 7:00–10:00 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; 5:00–9:00 p.m. Up to 30 minutes; maximum one per week and one per day.
County Jail onsite video Friday, Saturday and Sunday at noon, 1:00, 6:00, 7:00 and 8:00 p.m. Schedule through Securus.
County Jail remote video 7:00–10:00 a.m.; 11:30 a.m.–2:00 p.m.; 8:30 p.m. Availability depends on housing and operations.
County Jail in-person Friday and Saturday at noon, 1:00, 2:00 and 3:00 p.m. Up to 30 minutes; maximum two per week and one per day; eligibility required.
Visitor rules

Avoid visit cancellation or suspension

Accepted identification

  • Current U.S. driver license
  • Current state identification card
  • Passport
  • Military identification
  • Consulate identification

Remote-visit violations

  • Nudity or see-through clothing
  • Sexual or provocative conduct
  • Gang signs or threatening messages
  • Weapons, drugs or alcohol displayed onscreen
  • Appearing under the influence
  • Recording the visit
  • Driving during the visit
  • Leaving a minor alone on the visit

Lobby and in-person clothing rules

Wear shoes; no bare feet
Do not resemble jail-issued clothing
No weapon-like jewelry or adornments
No halter, backless, bikini or swimwear clothing
No spaghetti-strap or excessively short tops
Shirts must have sleeves and cover chest and shoulders
Shorts must reach at least mid-thigh
No hats except approved religious headwear
Visitors may be checked for active warrants. Visits may be monitored and recorded. A missed appointment can count against the incarcerated person’s visit allowance.
Mail, calls and money

Use the current service connected to Denver Sheriff

Do not use the Sheriff’s general administrative mailing address as inmate personal mail. Confirm the inmate-mail address and provider currently published for the person’s facility before sending correspondence or money.
Personal mail
  • Confirm the exact booking name and inmate number.
  • Open the Sheriff’s current incarcerated-person services page.
  • Copy the personal-mail address exactly.
  • Include every required identifier.
  • Do not send cash, medication or unapproved property.
Telephone and messaging
  • Confirm the current approved provider.
  • Create the account through the official provider link.
  • Enter the correct person and facility.
  • Review fees before funding.
  • Assume ordinary calls are monitored and recorded.
Money and commissary
  • Verify the booking and inmate number.
  • Use only the provider linked by Denver Sheriff.
  • Confirm the recipient before submitting payment.
  • Review transaction charges.
  • Keep the receipt and confirmation number.
Recheck current custody A transfer or release can change the correct service.
Open the official incarcerated-person services page Use the current Denver Sheriff instructions for mail, accounts, communication and other services. Open Denver inmate services
Select the service needed Choose mail, telephone, electronic messaging, commissary or trust-account deposits.
Use the provider linked by Denver Sheriff Do not use a provider found only through an advertisement or old search result.
Match all identifiers Confirm the legal name, inmate number and facility before paying or mailing.
Save proof Keep the mailing receipt or electronic transaction confirmation.
Defense representation

Request a Denver public defender or private lawyer

State misdemeanor or felony

  1. Ask the judge for appointed counsel.
  2. Complete the financial-eligibility application.
  3. Send the application to the correct Denver Public Defender office.
  4. Provide court papers, case number and hearing date.
  5. Do not discuss case facts on recorded jail calls.

Municipal charge

  1. Confirm that the case is a Denver municipal matter.
  2. Ask Denver County Court for Municipal Public Defender screening.
  3. Complete the required indigency process.
  4. Bring the summons, case number and financial details.
  5. Confirm representation before the next hearing.
Colorado State Public Defender – Denver
1560 Broadway, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-620-4999
Email: Denver@coloradodefenders.us
Apply for a Colorado public defender Verify a Colorado lawyer
The Colorado State Public Defender handles qualifying state criminal cases. It does not represent people in Denver municipal-code cases or federal court.
Victim assistance

Find Denver case updates and custody notifications

Contact Denver Police before charges are filed The Police Victim Assistance Unit can provide investigation-status guidance and referrals.
Contact the District Attorney after state charges are filed A victim advocate can explain hearings, case status, rights and available resources. Open Denver victim assistance
Provide the report and case numbers These identifiers help the advocate locate the correct investigation and prosecution.
Register with VINE VINE provides Denver jail custody notifications by telephone, email or text. Register for Denver custody alerts
Keep contact details current Tell the assigned advocate when your address, telephone number or email changes.
Ask about compensation or restitution Eligible victims may receive help with specified crime-related expenses or court-ordered repayment.
Denver Police Victim Assistance

720-913-6035

Use before criminal charges are filed.

Denver District Attorney Victim Advocates

720-913-9000

370 17th Street, Suite 5300
Denver, CO 80202
Colorado VINE

888-263-8463

Denver jail custody and release notifications.

Crime Victim Compensation

720-913-9253

victimcomp@denverda.org

Colorado statewide history

Run a CBI criminal-history check

A CBI name-based result is not the same as a fingerprint match or certified Denver court disposition. Common names and dates of birth can produce multiple possible results.

Internet Criminal History Check

  • Colorado-only name and date-of-birth search
  • Current fee: $6 per downloaded result
  • Immediate online access
  • Cannot be notarized
  • Each possible matching result can require a separate fee

Staff or fingerprint request

  • Staff-processed Colorado CHRI: $13
  • Notarization may be requested for staff processing
  • Fingerprint-based public request: $16.50 state fee
  • Fingerprint vendor charges are additional
  • Better identity assurance than a name-only search
Collect the exact legal name and birth date Confirm spelling before paying the nonrefundable search charge.
Open the CBI Internet Criminal History Check Use the official Colorado records-check portal. Run the $6 CBI search
Review every possible result Common names or shared birth dates can produce several records.
Match official identifiers Compare arresting agency, arrest date, charges and court disposition.
Order staff processing when needed Use CBI’s current form when notarization or staff handling is required. Open CBI criminal-history instructions
Obtain certified court proof Use the Denver court’s dismissal, judgment or disposition to confirm the result.
Public CBI results generally exclude juvenile arrests, certain traffic arrests and sealed records. Only currently registered sex-offender status is identified through this criminal-history service.
Colorado Bureau of Investigation
690 Kipling Street, Suite 3000
Lakewood, CO 80215
Phone: 303-239-4201
Record correction

Correct a wrong Denver arrest or criminal record

Identify which system is wrong Compare the Sheriff booking, Police record, County Court case, District Court case and CBI history.
Save the inaccurate result Record the URL, date viewed, booking number, report number, case number and disputed field.
Obtain the controlling proof Use a certified dismissal, amended order, corrected police record or identity document.
Contact Denver Sheriff for a jail error Identify the exact booking field and attach supporting proof.
Contact Denver Police for a police-record error Use the offense or arrest number and explain the correction precisely.
Contact the correct court for a docket error County Court and District Court maintain separate systems.
Submit a CBI record challenge when necessary Attach certified court or agency documents supporting the requested change.
Recheck every connected database One agency’s correction may not automatically update another agency or private background report.
Correction versus sealing: Correct the record when the information is factually wrong. Seek sealing when the information is accurate but may qualify for restricted public access.
Colorado record sealing

Choose the correct Denver sealing process

Colorado Judicial Branch publishes separate procedures for arrests with no charges, non-conviction cases, municipal convictions, county or district convictions and multiple cases. Use the path matching the exact case result.
Arrest with no charges filed

Review the JDF 416 instructions and related JDF 417–419 forms.

Dismissed or non-conviction case

Review the simplified non-conviction process and JDF 477–493 forms.

County or District Court conviction

Review the JDF 611 instructions and JDF 612–615 forms.

Municipal conviction

Review the municipal sealing instructions and JDF 682–686 forms.

Several convictions

Different forms apply when eligible cases are located in the same judicial district.

Automatic sealing

Check whether the record already qualifies for automatic sealing before filing a separate petition.

Obtain the complete case history Save the booking, report number, case number, charge and final disposition.
Identify County Court versus District Court Use the court that handled the controlling case.
Check for automatic relief Review whether the case has already been sealed or entered into an automatic-sealing process.
Open the Colorado sealing guide Select the path matching the arrest and disposition. Open Colorado record-sealing forms
Download the correct form set Do not use a municipal-conviction form for a District Court felony or a conviction form for a no-charge arrest.
Complete every case identifier Use the exact arresting agency, case number, charge and disposition.
File in the proper court Confirm the filing fee, service requirements and local Denver procedure before submission.
Attend a hearing when ordered Bring certified dispositions and documents supporting eligibility.
Keep certified copies of the order Use them for government and private-record corrections.
Verify every system Recheck Denver Sheriff, Denver Police, the courts, CBI and private background reports.
Denver District Court Self-Help Center
1437 Bannock Street, Room 281
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-606-2442
Email: 02SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
When a valid sealing order covers Sheriff arrest records, Denver Sheriff may legally respond that no such public record exists. Keep your certified order permanently.
Contacts and maps

Denver arrest, jail and court contacts

Downtown Detention Center
490 West Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80204

720-337-0400

Denver County Jail
10500 East Smith Road
Denver, CO 80239

720-913-3642

Denver Police Records
1331 Cherokee Street
Denver, CO 80204

720-913-6010

Denver County Court Criminal Division
520 West Colfax Avenue, Room 160
Denver, CO 80204

720-337-0410

Denver District Court Criminal Division
520 West Colfax Avenue, Room 135
Denver, CO 80204

303-606-2300

Bonding and Warrants
490 West Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80204

720-337-0062

Denver Public Defender
1560 Broadway, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202

303-620-4999

Denver District Attorney
370 17th Street, Suite 5300
Denver, CO 80202

720-913-9000

Map to the Downtown Detention Center and courthouse

Map to Denver County Jail

Confirm before traveling: Recheck custody, facility, visitation approval, court division, office hours, identification requirements and payment methods.
Official information included

What this Denver guide solves inside the page

Jail and Sheriff procedures

Current custody search, facility routing, public-record fees, onsite and remote visit schedules, visitor rules and inmate-service safeguards.

Police and court procedures

Denver Police report types and charges, County versus District Court routing, portal limitations, copy fees, warrant checks and bond steps.

Statewide and legal procedures

CBI history checks, public defender access, victim services, record correction and Colorado sealing-form selection.

Title-related questions

Denver arrest-record questions answered

How do I search Denver arrest records?

Use the Denver Sheriff inmate search, verify the booking and then search Denver County Court or Denver District Court for the case outcome.

Where can I find a recent Denver booking?

Search the official Denver inmate system. Allow time for identification, fingerprinting and final booking.

Does the jail result show conviction?

No. A jail record shows custody and allegations. The court record shows dismissal, plea, acquittal, conviction or sentence.

How do I request a Denver Police arrest report?

Use the official Denver Police Records page and provide the report number, date, location and involved person’s information.

How much is a Denver Police arrest record?

The current arrest-record request form lists a $15 fee. Confirm the amount before ordering because search fees are generally nonrefundable.

How do I search Denver County Court?

Use the Public Portal. Search by case number or AB number when possible. Quick name search requires first name, last name and birth date.

Where do I find a Denver felony case?

Filed felony prosecutions are handled by Denver District Court in the Second Judicial District.

How do I check a Denver warrant?

Search the County Court portal and confirm current status with Bonding and Warrants at 720-337-0062. Felony warrants require separate confirmation.

How much is a CBI Colorado background check?

The instant online CBI name-based search currently costs $6 per downloaded result.

Can a Denver arrest record be sealed?

Some records qualify. Use the Colorado Judicial Branch sealing guide and choose the form set matching the arrest, disposition and court.

Accuracy, identity and legal-use notice

Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not Denver Sheriff, Denver Police, Denver County Court, Denver District Court, the Denver District Attorney, Colorado CBI or a law firm.

Booking, bond, warrants, housing, release and court information can change. Verify multiple identifiers and obtain the current official record before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decision.

Every arrested person is presumed innocent unless proven guilty in court. This guide provides general procedural information and is not legal advice.

Last official-source review: July 31, 2026.

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