Boulder County CO Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court
Boulder County, Colorado · Sheriff jail records, releases, warrants and 20th Judicial District cases
Trace a Boulder County Arrest From Jail Booking to the Final Court Result
Boulder County’s official jail system gives you more than a basic inmate roster. You can start with current custody, check recent releases, identify the arresting agency and then follow the defendant into the correct Colorado court.
This guide also covers older bookings, adult mugshots, investigative reports, current warrant verification, bond, pretrial release, jail communication, CBI criminal history, missing dispositions and Colorado record sealing.
BOULDER RECORD TRAIL
LIVE VERIFY
DAILY JAIL REPORT
BCSO
INMATE
RELEASE
COURT
20TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
OUTCOME FOUND
JAIL + COURT VERIFIED
Arrest, booking charge and mugshot ≠ conviction. A jail record documents a custody event. Prosecutors decide what charges to pursue, and the court record determines whether a charge was dismissed, resulted in conviction, ended in acquittal or had another disposition.
The Boulder jail page solves two time-sensitive questions
The current system can search the jail population by name, and Boulder County’s enhanced reporting also provides a daily release report covering people released during the current day and people expected to be released within the next 24 hours. Older jail bookings move to Sheriff Records.
Current inmates
Search the official Boulder jail population by name.
Recent releases
Current-day and next-24-hour release reporting.
Adult mugshot
Current Sheriff Records charge: $5.
Sheriff report
$5 search includes the first 10 pages.
CBI history
ICHC currently costs $6 per result viewed.
Start with the record that actually answers your question
JAIL
Is the person in custody?
Use the Sheriff’s current listing and booking reports.
Best starting point after a recent arrest.
RELEASE
Did the person just leave jail?
Use the daily release report before assuming the booking disappeared.
Release does not mean dismissal.
POLICE REPORT
What allegedly happened?
Request the narrative from the agency that investigated the incident.
The jail does not own every police report.
COURT
What charges were actually filed?
County Court handles state misdemeanors and traffic; District Court handles felonies.
Use the final disposition for outcome.
CBI
Need statewide Colorado history?
Use Colorado Bureau of Investigation criminal-history services.
CBI history is not a live warrant search.Search the current Boulder County jail population
Boulder County Sheriff maintains the Daily Booking and Listing Reports. The county expressly warns that this online listing is informational and does not replace an official jail record.
Open the Sheriff’s jail reports
Open Daily Booking and Listing Reports
Continue to the live report
Use the current-inmate search rather than a commercial arrest site.
Search the person’s legal name
Compare every plausible result when the name is common.
Record identifying and booking information
Keep the name spelling, arrest/booking timing, charge information and arresting agency.
Identify the arresting agency
This tells you whether the narrative belongs to BCSO, Boulder Police, Longmont Public Safety or another agency.
Move to the court docket
The booking allegation is not the final filed charge.
Boulder County Jail
3200 Airport Road
Boulder, CO 80301
Main: 303-441-4600
Booking / Bond Information: 303-441-4650
3200 Airport Road
Boulder, CO 80301
Main: 303-441-4600
Booking / Bond Information: 303-441-4650
Check the release report when someone disappears from the inmate list
Boulder County’s enhanced jail reporting system includes a daily report showing people released during the current day and people expected to be released within the next 24 hours.
Search the current inmate list first
Confirm that the person is no longer listed as currently held.
Check the release report
Look for the same legal name and matching arrest information.
Save the release timing
This helps separate jail custody from the criminal case timeline.
Call Booking if live confirmation matters
Use 303-441-4650.
For an older release, contact Sheriff Records
The live report is not the complete historical booking archive.
Jail release ≠ criminal case over. A defendant can be released on bond, personal recognizance or another order while prosecution continues.
Know what a jail result proves—and what it does not
| Jail information | Useful for | Do not assume | Next source |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking | Confirming county-jail admission. | That the person was convicted. | Court docket. |
| Arresting agency | Finding the police narrative. | That BCSO investigated every arrest. | Agency records unit. |
| Charge | Understanding the booking allegation. | That the prosecutor filed the same charge. | Court complaint/information. |
| Bond | Researching release conditions. | That payment guarantees immediate release. | Newest court/bond information. |
| Release | Knowing county-jail custody ended. | That charges were dismissed. | Court disposition. |
| Mugshot | Supporting identity verification. | Guilt. | Court outcome. |
Verify more than a name before using an arrest record
Full legal name matches
Middle name/suffix is consistent
DOB or age matches where available
Arrest/booking date fits
Arresting agency is consistent
Charge context fits the incident
Court docket matches the same event
Final disposition belongs to the same defendant
A common name plus a mugshot is not enough for a high-stakes decision. Use several independent identifiers.
No Boulder County inmate found?
Booking is still processing
Call 303-441-4650 when the arrest just occurred.
The person was released
Check the current release report.
No jail booking occurred
A summons or citation can create a court case without county-jail custody.
Another county holds the person
Search the jail where the person was physically booked.
The name is different
Check aliases, former names, hyphens and suffixes.
The booking is historical
Request older jail information through BCSO Records.
The person transferred
A sentenced prisoner may later appear in Colorado DOC custody.
The record is sealed
A qualifying sealing order can restrict ordinary public access.
Custody verification script
I am trying to verify whether [FULL LEGAL NAME] was booked into Boulder County Jail around [DATE]. Can you confirm whether the person is currently in custody, was released or transferred, and provide the publicly releasable booking information?
Follow the Boulder County case beyond booking
Deputy or police officer arrests or cites
BCSO, Boulder Police, Longmont Public Safety, Colorado State Patrol or another agency creates the enforcement record.
Boulder County Jail booking
The Sheriff creates a jail custody record when the person is incarcerated there.
Bond / initial judicial process
Bond Commissioners and judges can become involved in release decisions.
County Court or District Court
State misdemeanors and traffic route to County Court; felonies route to District Court.
District Attorney charging
Prosecutors review evidence and decide what charges to pursue.
Pretrial court activity
The case can include advisement, arraignment, motions, bond hearings and plea or trial settings.
Disposition
Each charge may be dismissed, resolved by plea, tried or otherwise concluded.
Correction or sealing
Missing statewide disposition information can be corrected and qualifying records can follow Colorado sealing procedures.
The Sheriff jail record and the police report may belong to different agencies
| Agency | Investigative record source | What BCSO can still hold |
|---|---|---|
| Boulder County Sheriff | BCSO Records Section | Jail record + Sheriff’s investigative report. |
| Boulder Police | City of Boulder Police Records | Jail booking if incarcerated in county jail. |
| Longmont Public Safety | Longmont Public Safety Records | County-jail custody record. |
| Colorado State Patrol | Colorado State Patrol | County jail record if booked there. |
| Lafayette / Louisville / other police | The applicable municipal police records unit | Jail record only if transported/incarcerated there. |
Boulder County Sheriff expressly states that it does not possess investigative reports belonging to agencies such as Boulder Police, Colorado State Patrol, Lafayette Police and Louisville Police.
Request the official jail record, BCSO report, mugshot or dispatch record
Boulder County Sheriff’s Records Section
5600 Flatiron Parkway
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: 303-441-3600
Email: SheriffRecords@bouldercounty.gov
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
5600 Flatiron Parkway
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: 303-441-3600
Email: SheriffRecords@bouldercounty.gov
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
| Record | Current published charge | Detail |
|---|---|---|
| Investigation report search | $5 | Includes up to 10 pages. |
| Additional pages | $0.25/page | Applies after the included pages. |
| Adult arrest photograph | $5 | Request through Records. |
| Research / retrieval | $40/hour | Can apply when staff research is required. |
| Large-request deposit | 50% of estimate | May be required before a large request is processed. |
BCSO waives the $5 investigation-report search fee for a person indexed in the report as a victim.
Name the exact record
Distinguish jail records, investigation reports, arrest photos, CAD records, 911 recordings and body-worn-camera footage.
Supply exact identifiers
Full name, date, report/case number, booking information and location can reduce search time.
Submit the correct Records/CAD request form
Open BCSO Records
Do not prepay without instructions
BCSO states that requesters are invoiced and should not prepay unless directed by Records staff.
Copy-ready Sheriff records request
I request the releasable Boulder County Sheriff’s Office [JAIL RECORD / INVESTIGATION REPORT / ARREST PHOTO / CAD RECORD] concerning [FULL LEGAL NAME] for the event or booking on approximately [DATE]. Known identifiers include [BOOKING / REPORT / COURT CASE NUMBER]. Please advise of the estimated charge before processing if research or retrieval fees will exceed $[AMOUNT].
Request an older Boulder County mugshot from Sheriff Records
Boulder County currently lists a $5 fee for an adult arrest photograph.
Verify the correct booking first
Use the jail record or historical booking information.
Record the exact name and arrest date
Avoid ordering a same-name person’s photograph.
Ask specifically for the arrest photo
Submit the request through BCSO Records.
Juvenile records are different
BCSO states it cannot release a juvenile arrest photo unless the person was charged as an adult and court documentation is provided.
A mugshot is a booking photograph, not evidence of conviction.
There is no Sheriff-directed public online Boulder County warrant list
This is one of the most important Boulder County differences: do not send readers to an unofficial “Boulder warrant search” and present it as live county data.
The Sheriff’s Warrants Unit handles warrants issued by the 20th Judicial District. Current BCSO guidance tells members of the public to call Boulder County Courts or appear in person at their police department or Sheriff’s Office with photo identification for warrant information.
Find the related criminal case
Search the Colorado Judicial docket first.
Locate the warrant date
Read entries occurring after that date.
Look for later resolution
Appearance, service, recall, quashing or other later activity may change the warrant status.
Call Boulder County Courts
303-441-3750
Or verify in person with photo identification
Follow the current Sheriff process.
“Warrant issued” in an old docket ≠ active warrant today. Never confront or attempt to detain someone from a stale warrant entry.
Boulder County supports both remote and on-site bond posting
The current jail page permits remote bond payment and on-site bonding at the Boulder County Jail.
| Method | Current process | Before paying |
|---|---|---|
| Remote bond | Official jail instructions link to AllPaid. | Confirm defendant, bond amount and holds. |
| Lobby kiosk | Cash/card funding may be available through the jail kiosk. | Confirm current amount. |
| Jail staff | Certified check, money order or cash can be processed under current jail instructions. | Call Booking if uncertain. |
| Bonding agent | Licensed agent may post the bond for a non-refundable fee. | Jail staff do not recommend a particular agent. |
Booking fee
$30
Bond fee
$10 for each individual bond.
Typical processing
The jail FAQ says release processing normally takes about 4–6 hours, depending on workload.
Search current custody
Confirm the defendant remains in jail.
Check every charge and hold
One paid bond may not clear another open matter.
Verify bond information
Booking/Bond: 303-441-4650.
Use the Sheriff’s official bond page
Open current bond instructions
Boulder’s pretrial assessment starts at the jail
Boulder County Bond Commissioners operate seven days a week with extended hours. They interview adults charged with Colorado offenses or Boulder County warrants, review criminal history and use a validated pretrial assessment to support release decisions.
CPAT assessment
The unit uses the Colorado Pre-Trial Assessment Tool as part of its initial assessment.
PR bond
Commissioners may facilitate personal-recognizance release within court-approved guidelines.
Further evaluation
Boulder County describes additional evaluations for eligible people who remain in custody.
Bond Commissioners: 303-441-4626
County Court, District Court or Municipal Court?
Boulder County Court
Use for: Colorado state misdemeanor and traffic cases.
- DUI/DWAI and other state traffic charges
- State misdemeanor cases
- Misdemeanor domestic-violence cases
Boulder District Court
Use for: felony criminal cases.
- Felony filing and prosecution
- Plea or trial disposition
- Felony sentencing
A Boulder city ordinance violation can instead belong in Boulder Municipal Court. Do not assume every arrest inside the City of Boulder becomes a state County Court case.
Search the 20th Judicial District docket for the criminal case
Open Colorado Judicial Docket Search
Search court dockets
Choose Boulder County
Do not mix same-name cases from another county.
Search by party or case number
Use the jail identity and arrest date to confirm the match.
Identify County Court or District Court
The court level helps explain the type of prosecution.
Read entries in date order
Later entries can change the meaning of an earlier bond or warrant event.
Locate the final result
When certainty matters, request the underlying court document.
Do not mistake an intermediate docket event for the outcome
| Term | What it generally indicates | What to check next |
|---|---|---|
| Advisement | Early criminal proceeding. | Later plea/trial/disposition entries. |
| Arraignment | Defendant addresses the filed charges. | Plea and later docket activity. |
| Bond hearing | Court considers release conditions. | Newest release order. |
| Dismissed | Specified charge/case ended by dismissal. | Check all counts and other cases. |
| Not guilty | Acquittal on the specified charge. | Check other counts. |
| Guilty / plea | Conviction disposition. | Judgment and sentence. |
| Warrant | A warrant existed at that point. | Later docket entries + live verification. |
Request the actual court document when the docket is not enough
The Colorado Judicial Branch provides a Boulder County Record/Document Request Form and a dedicated records email.
Boulder County court records:
Email: 20recordsrequest@judicial.state.co.us
Email: 20recordsrequest@judicial.state.co.us
Find the case number first
Use the docket search.
Request a specific document
Examples: complaint, judgment, sentencing order or disposition.
Specify whether certification is needed
A certified record is different from an informational copy.
Submit the Boulder court request form
Open court Record/Document Request
Copy-ready court request
I request a copy of the [FINAL DISPOSITION / JUDGMENT / SENTENCING ORDER / OTHER SPECIFIC DOCUMENT] in People of the State of Colorado v. [DEFENDANT], Boulder County case number [CASE NUMBER]. Please advise of the current copy/certification charge and whether electronic delivery is available.
A defendant’s discovery request is different from a public-record request
The Boulder District Attorney states that discovery is available after a summons and/or complaint has been filed with the court.
Valid photo ID is required
Another person cannot obtain your discovery for you
Requests normally should be submitted electronically
Longmont misdemeanor/traffic exceptions route to Longmont
Other in-person exceptions route to Boulder Justice Center
Public CCJRA requests use a separate process
Public on-site Boulder jail visitation remains suspended
The Sheriff’s current visitation page states that on-site public visitation is suspended until further notice. Professional attorney visitation continues.
Remote video visits can be scheduled through Combined Public Communications.
Confirm current custody
Make sure the inmate is still at Boulder County Jail.
Open the Sheriff visitation page
Check current visitation status
Register with the linked provider
Select Boulder County Jail, Colorado.
Schedule a remote visit
On-site public visits are currently unavailable.
Confirm the displayed price before purchasing
The county’s current visitation page contains conflicting posted per-minute rate language, so use the live provider checkout as the current price instead of relying on one static figure.
Inmates can call out; you cannot call directly into a housing unit
No incoming inmate calls
Outside callers cannot ask jail staff to transfer them to an inmate.
Phone provider
Combined Public Communications
New number
The jail FAQ describes an initial one-minute free call before prepaid service setup for a new number.
Forwarded calls and three-way calling are prohibited. Attempting a three-way call can disconnect the call.
To block inmate calls to your number, Boulder County directs callers to 303-441-4601.
Use the inmate’s full booking name and a complete return address
Address personal mail:
Boulder County Jail
Inmate’s Name (First, MI, Last)
3200 Airport Road
Boulder, CO 80301
Boulder County Jail
Inmate’s Name (First, MI, Last)
3200 Airport Road
Boulder, CO 80301
Sender’s full first and last name required
Complete return address required
No extra markings/writing on envelope
Ordinary photos may be mailed
Nude or explicit photos are prohibited
Contraband can be confiscated
The jail FAQ says items other than letters generally are returned. Hygiene and food items are obtained through commissary rather than mailed directly.
Four ways to add money to a Boulder County inmate account
| Method | Payment type | Published availability |
|---|---|---|
| Phone | MasterCard / Visa debit or credit | Normally within one hour. |
| Online | Access Corrections, supported card | Normally within one hour. |
| Jail lobby kiosk | Cash or supported card | Normally within one hour. |
| Money order, government or certified check | Up to 7 days after jail receives it. |
Automated deposit line: 1-866-345-1884
Personal checks are not accepted for inmate-account deposits.
Boulder County says an inmate who still has account funds at release receives a check for the remaining balance.
Medical staff are present around the clock
Boulder County says professional nurses and EMTs staff the jail medical unit 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Mental-health clinicians and case managers are available seven days a week.
Jail Medical Unit: 303-441-4655
Confirm the person remains at Boulder County Jail
Transfers change the responsible medical provider.
Have identifying information ready
Full booking name and known jail information reduce confusion.
Explain the medical information clearly
Include medication, diagnosis or recent treatment when relevant.
The Boulder Public Defender office serves Boulder County state criminal cases
Colorado State Public Defender – Boulder
2555 55th Street, Suite D-200
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: 303-444-2322
Email: Boulder@coloradodefenders.us
2555 55th Street, Suite D-200
Boulder, CO 80301
Phone: 303-444-2322
Email: Boulder@coloradodefenders.us
Colorado’s Public Defender states that a person detained on state criminal charges receives a public defender or other court-appointed counsel at the first appearance. A person who remains jailed after that hearing on qualifying charges is automatically eligible for Public Defender services while detained.
In custody: address counsel at first appearance
The detained defendant does not need a family member to file an ordinary out-of-custody application first.
Released: complete the Public Defender application
Financial eligibility is evaluated after release.
Collect financial documents if required
Pay records, tax returns, benefit letters or similar documentation can be requested.
Use the DA Victim/Witness Unit after criminal charges are filed
Boulder County District Attorney Victim/Witness Unit
Phone: 303-441-3794
Email: victimwitness@bouldercounty.gov
Phone: 303-441-3794
Email: victimwitness@bouldercounty.gov
Case information
Victim specialists can explain prosecution-stage case information.
Court preparation
Staff prepare subpoenaed victims and witnesses for court appearances.
Victim input
The unit helps communicate victim concerns and impact to prosecutors.
CBI ICHC is broader than one Boulder County arrest
CBI’s Internet Criminal History Check provides an immediate Colorado-only, name-based Criminal History Record Information search.
| Item | Current rule | Important limitation |
|---|---|---|
| Price | $6 per result viewed | Multiple matches can mean multiple separate results. |
| Coverage | Colorado CHRI | Not a nationwide FBI history. |
| Method | Name-based | Verify same-name matches carefully. |
| Sealed arrests | Not included in public ICHC | Law enforcement access differs. |
| Juvenile arrests | Generally excluded unless adjudicated as adult | Public result is not a complete juvenile history. |
Open CBI’s official search
Run CBI ICHC
Enter accurate name and DOB information
Common identities can return several potential records.
Review each Boulder arrest cycle
Compare arrest charges against the corresponding court disposition.
Watch for “disposition unknown”
Use the CBI correction process when a court outcome is missing.
CBI Background Checks: 303-239-4208
Fix a missing or unknown Boulder court outcome on Colorado CHRI
CBI defines a disposition as the final outcome of the charges filed in court. If a Colorado criminal-history report lacks the disposition or says “disposition unknown,” CBI directs the person to obtain official disposition documentation.
Find the Boulder criminal case
Start with Colorado Judicial Docket Search.
Obtain the final disposition from court
Use the Boulder County court records process.
Confirm every charge is addressed
One arrest can include several charges.
Send the documentation to CBI
Open disposition-update instructions
Run another CHRI after processing
Verify the corrected outcome.
Email: cdps_cbi_dispos@state.co.us
Fax: 303-239-4405, Attn: Dispos
Colorado Bureau of Investigation
Biometric Identification and Records Unit
690 Kipling St., Suite 3000
Lakewood, CO 80215
Fax: 303-239-4405, Attn: Dispos
Colorado Bureau of Investigation
Biometric Identification and Records Unit
690 Kipling St., Suite 3000
Lakewood, CO 80215
If the case never reached court or the responsible agencies say the record was purged, CBI requires official agency documentation. Its published process requires documentation from the relevant arresting agency, municipal court and district court when applicable to that scenario.
Choose the sealing form set from the actual outcome—not the original arrest
No charge filed
Colorado Judicial Branch identifies JDF 416 as the guide for sealing arrest records when no charges were filed.
Non-conviction
The simplified non-conviction route uses JDF 491 with the applicable motion/order forms.
County / District conviction
Eligible conviction cases use JDF 611 and the associated conviction-sealing forms.
Municipal conviction
Municipal-court convictions use the separate JDF 682 guide and municipal forms.
Colorado Judicial Branch also provides a separate multiple-conviction-case procedure when eligible cases are in the same Judicial District.
Find the final disposition first
Eligibility depends on what actually happened in court.
Use the Colorado Judicial “Seal My Case” page
Select the category matching your outcome.
Open Seal My Case
File in the court required by the applicable process
County, District and Municipal records do not all use the same forms.
Wait for a signed sealing order
Filing a motion alone does not seal the record.
Send the signed order to CBI when required
CBI provides a dedicated sealing-order process.
CBI states that its own sealing fee was eliminated effective July 1, 2024. Court fees can still apply.
Sealing restricts public access; it does not physically erase every government record. Authorized criminal-justice access can remain.
CBI sealing email: cdps_cbi_ident_seal@state.co.us
A sentenced inmate may move from Boulder County Jail into Colorado DOC
Boulder County Jail
Use for current local detention, bookings, bond and county-jail release information.
Colorado DOC
Use the state offender search after a person has transferred into Department of Corrections custody.
A person disappearing from the Boulder jail list after transfer does not mean the arrest or conviction disappeared.
Boulder County arrest, jail and criminal-court contacts
Boulder County Sheriff’s Office
5600 Flatiron Parkway
Boulder, CO 80301
Boulder, CO 80301
Mon–Fri, 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
Boulder County Jail
3200 Airport Road
Boulder, CO 80301
Boulder, CO 80301
Booking / Bond
Medical Unit
Sheriff Records
SheriffRecords@bouldercounty.gov
Warrant Verification / Courts
Boulder Combined Court
1777 6th Street
Boulder, CO 80302
Boulder, CO 80302
Longmont Courthouse
1035 Kimbark Street
Longmont, CO 80501
Longmont, CO 80501
District Attorney
boulderda@bouldercounty.gov
DA Victim/Witness
victimwitness@bouldercounty.gov
Boulder Public Defender
2555 55th St., Suite D-200
Boulder, CO 80301
Boulder, CO 80301
CBI Background Checks
Boulder County Jail map
Boulder County Combined Court map
Boulder County Sheriff’s Headquarters map
Check again before traveling: custody, bond, release, courthouse schedules, office hours and jail visitation conditions can change.
What a reader can solve without bouncing between generic search sites
Recent arrest
Current inmate search, release report and Booking phone.
Historical arrest
Older jail records, $5 mugshot request and report retrieval.
Warrant status
Live verification path instead of an unofficial warrant directory.
Court outcome
County vs District Court routing, docket search and document request.
Family help
Bond, visitation, calls, mail, commissary and medical contacts.
Record cleanup
CBI history, disposition correction and current Colorado sealing routes.
Boulder County arrest-record questions answered
How do I search Boulder County arrest records?
Start with the Boulder County Sheriff’s Daily Booking and Listing Reports for a recent arrest. Then use the arresting agency’s records and Colorado Judicial docket to verify the criminal case and final disposition.
How do I find someone currently in Boulder County Jail?
Use the official current-inmate search in the Sheriff’s Daily Booking and Listing Reports or call Booking at 303-441-4650.
Can I see recent Boulder County jail releases?
Yes. Boulder County’s enhanced jail system includes people released during the current day and people expected to be released within the next 24 hours.
How do I find an older Boulder County booking?
Contact the Boulder County Sheriff’s Records Section at 303-441-3600. The live jail listing is not the complete historical booking archive.
How much does a Boulder County mugshot cost?
The Sheriff’s current Records page lists a $5 charge for an adult arrest photograph.
How do I check a Boulder County warrant?
Current Sheriff guidance directs the public to call Boulder County Courts at 303-441-3750 or verify in person with photo identification. BCSO does not direct the public to an online Boulder County warrant list.
Which court handles Boulder County misdemeanors?
Boulder County Court has original jurisdiction over Colorado state misdemeanor and traffic cases.
Which court handles Boulder County felonies?
Boulder District Court has original jurisdiction over felony criminal cases in the 20th Judicial District.
How much is a Colorado CBI criminal-history search?
CBI currently charges $6 for each ICHC result viewed.
Can a Boulder County arrest record be sealed?
Some records qualify. Colorado Judicial Branch has separate current procedures for arrests with no charges, non-convictions, eligible County/District Court convictions, Municipal Court convictions and multiple eligible cases.
