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Denver, Colorado · Sheriff booking, AB#, County Court & District Court guide

Trace a Denver Arrest From Jail Booking to the Final Court Result

Start with Denver Sheriff custody, save the Arrest Booking number when available, identify whether the case belongs in Denver County Court or Denver District Court, and then verify every charge against the court disposition.

This page also covers arrest reports, warrants, bond, visitation, mail, calls, commissary, public defenders, victim assistance, Colorado background checks, record corrections and sealing.

Search current Denver custody Search County Court by AB# Fix a missing record
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A Denver arrest is not a conviction. Jail information describes a custody event. The prosecutor may file different charges, and a case may later be dismissed, reduced, resolved by plea or decided at trial.
Current custody

Start with Denver Sheriff inmate search.

County Court

Search directly by case number or AB#.

Felony case

Follow the case into Denver District Court.

Colorado history

Use CBI for a statewide Colorado-only search.

Official review

Procedures checked August 17, 2026.

Start here

Which Denver record answers your question?

DENVER SHERIFF Is the person in jail?

Use for current custody, booking identity, jail charges, housing, bond and release tracking.

First stop for a recent Denver arrest.
DENVER POLICE What allegedly happened?

Use the arresting agency for incident reports, arrest reports and other releasable investigative records.

The Sheriff may hold the person even when DPD created the report.
DENVER COUNTY COURT County or municipal case?

Search by case number or Arrest Booking number for public case information, charges, ROA and disposition.

County Court also handles preliminary proceedings for some serious cases.
DENVER DISTRICT COURT Adult felony case?

Felony prosecutions proceed through the Denver District Court after filing.

Denver District Attorney materials commonly identify these with CR case numbers.

Go directly to the Denver task

Denver Sheriff workflow

How to search a recent Denver arrest

Open the Denver inmate search Use the City and County of Denver Sheriff search rather than an unrelated people-search site. Open Denver inmate search
Search the legal name Start with the last name. Add the first name and other identifiers only when necessary.
Allow time for booking A newly arrested person must complete identification, fingerprinting, medical screening, property inventory and jail data entry.
Open every plausible match Compare birth date or age, booking date, facility, charges and identifying numbers.
Save the Arrest Booking number The AB number is especially useful because Denver County Court allows direct searching with it.
Record every charge separately One booking can contain multiple state charges, municipal allegations, warrants or holds.
Record bond and custody information Treat these as current-status fields that can change after court review.
Continue to the Denver court record Use the AB number or court case number to determine what was actually filed. Continue to County Court case search
Booking decoder

Understand a Denver arrest result before relying on it

Denver booking information versus the final court record
Field What it tells you What it does not prove Next action
AB number Denver Arrest Booking identifier. The final court result. Search Denver County Court directly with the AB#.
Booking date When jail processing began. When the alleged offense happened. Compare with arrest and filing dates.
Facility Where Denver Sheriff currently houses the person. The person will remain there. Recheck before visiting or mailing.
Booking charge Allegation connected to arrest or intake. What the DA ultimately files. Read the court charges.
Bond A current release-related entry. Payment clears another hold. Confirm every case and warrant first.
Hold Another matter may prevent release. Local bond controls the whole booking. Ask which agency or court owns the hold.
Release The Denver custody event ended. Dismissal or acquittal. Check the court disposition.
Mugshot Booking photograph. Identity by itself or guilt. Use DOB and official numbers.
Wrong-person protection

Verify identity before using a Denver arrest record

First and last name match
Middle name or suffix is consistent
Birth date or age is consistent
Booking date fits the event
AB number matches the court case
Arresting agency is consistent
Court charges follow the same incident
Facility and custody timeline make sense
Do not identify a person by name or photograph alone. A strong match uses at least two independent identifiers, ideally including date of birth and an official booking or case number.
Troubleshooting

No Denver arrest found? Check these possibilities

Booking is still underway A very recent arrest may not be visible until intake processing is complete.
The person was released A live custody locator may no longer provide the same information after release.
The name is different Try surname only, aliases, maiden names, suffixes and spelling variants.
The arrest happened outside Denver Nearby Adams, Arapahoe, Jefferson or Douglas County arrests use their own jail systems.
The person was transferred Custody can move to another jurisdiction, Colorado DOC, federal custody or a medical setting.
The case became a District Court matter A serious felony may move beyond the County Court proceeding.
You searched by name in the wrong court portal Denver County Court’s public case-record search is built around case number or AB# rather than general public name searching.
The record is sealed or restricted Sealed, juvenile and other protected information may not appear publicly.
Missing-record call script
I am trying to verify a Denver booking for [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date]. I have [AB number / police report number / court number if known]. Can you confirm whether the person is currently held, released, transferred or listed under a different identifier?
Denver’s two-court path

County Court or District Court: where should you search?

Denver County Court

  • State misdemeanor cases.
  • Denver municipal ordinance cases.
  • Petty and other lower-level matters.
  • Preliminary hearings for some serious felony cases.
  • Searchable by valid case number or AB number.

Denver District Court

  • Adult felony prosecutions.
  • Cases commonly identified by a CR case number.
  • Felony pleas, trials, judgments and sentencing.
  • Denver District Court is part of Colorado’s Second Judicial District.
  • Records are maintained through Colorado Judicial Branch procedures.
Useful Denver case-number clue: Denver DA guidance identifies misdemeanor County Court cases with an M case number and felony District Court cases with a CR number.
Denver County Court

Search a Denver County Court criminal case

Open the Public Portal Use Denver County Court’s official case-management system. Open Denver County Court case search
Choose Case Number or Arrest Booking Search with the court number when known or select the AB-number option.
Enter the number exactly The AB number is commonly found on Denver arrest or summons paperwork.
Open the Register of Actions Review the chronological case history rather than relying only on a status label.
Review Parties and Charges Confirm the defendant and compare formal charges with the original jail allegations.
Review Case Schedule Check past and future court events.
Review Sentences and Bonds These tabs can clarify case resolution, bond activity and financial obligations.
Locate the disposition Determine whether each charge remained pending, was dismissed or resulted in judgment.

If you know only the person’s name

Denver County Court’s public portal does not provide general public court-record searching by a person’s name. The separate court-date search accepts first name, last name and date of birth, but returns cases with active future court dates rather than functioning as a complete historical name search.
Search by case number or AB# Review County Court record-access rules
Denver District Court

Follow a Denver felony into District Court

Confirm that the matter is a felony Check the Denver DA or County Court history for the felony filing or District Court case number.
Record the CR number A Denver felony prosecution commonly uses a case number containing CR.
Use the Denver District Court page Review court contacts, self-help resources and records procedures. Open Denver District Court
Request the criminal docket or document Ask for the specific complaint, information, order, judgment or disposition you need.
Follow every count separately One felony case can contain several charges with different dispositions.
Check sentencing The final judgment and sentence are more useful than the original arrest charge for understanding the case result.
Denver District Court criminal case information
Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse
520 W. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80204
Phone: 303-606-2300
Police & Sheriff records

Request the actual Denver arrest report

Send the request to the record creator. Denver Police may create the investigative report while Denver Sheriff maintains booking and jail records. Denver County Court and Denver District Court maintain their own court records.
Identify the arresting agency Check the booking or court paperwork for Denver Police, another local agency or another law-enforcement organization.
Name the record precisely Request the arrest report, incident report, probable-cause document or specifically identified supplement.
Include exact identifiers Provide full name, birth date when appropriate, date, location, AB number, police report number and court case number.
Ask for electronic production This can reduce copying and mailing work.
Set a spending limit Ask for an estimate before research, retrieval, redaction or copying exceeds a stated amount.
Use Colorado criminal-justice-record rules Criminal justice records maintained by Denver Police, Denver Sheriff and the District Attorney are generally handled under Colorado criminal-justice-record law rather than the federal FOIA.
Copy-ready Denver criminal-justice-record request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable arrest report, incident report, probable-cause materials and specifically related supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on or about [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are Arrest Booking number [AB#], police report number [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a cost estimate before processing if charges will exceed $[amount], and identify the legal basis for any withheld or redacted material.
Denver Police Administration Building
1331 Cherokee Street
Denver, CO 80204
Information Desk: 720-913-6010
Non-Emergency: 720-913-2000
Court copy costs

Get Denver County Court documents and certified proof

Denver County Court public record options
Record service Published cost Best use
Online case information Public portal access ROA, charges, schedule, sentence and disposition when a valid number is known.
Electronic copy Free in most cases Ordinary document review when available.
Paper copy $0.25 per page Printed court documents.
Certification Additional $20 per certified document Formal proof requested by another agency or organization.
Extensive redaction Additional costs may apply Complex or sensitive records requiring staff review.
Criminal & Municipal Records – Denver County Court
Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse, Room 160
520 W. Colfax Ave.
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 720-337-0410
Email: 160records@denvercountycourt.org
Warrant check

Verify a Denver warrant using the newest court action

Identify the case Use the AB number, case number, citation or prior court paperwork.
Search the County Court portal Review the Register of Actions and bond information. Search Denver County Court
Read entries chronologically A historical warrant entry may later be followed by service, cancellation or another court order.
Use the Post Bond / Address Warrant option when eligible Denver County Court’s portal provides an online function for qualifying warrants and bonds. Open Denver County Court Public Portal
Confirm current status before acting Contact the court when the portal information is unclear.
Do not confront or detain anyone. A matching name or old court entry is not safe proof of an active warrant.
Bond and release

How to verify bond before paying

Confirm the correct booking Match the person, birth date and AB number.
List every charge and case Do not assume one bond amount covers every matter.
Check for holds Another warrant, case or jurisdiction can prevent release.
Check the County Court portal Denver’s portal displays bonds posted and includes a Post Bond / Address Warrant service for eligible cases. Check Denver bond information
Confirm the payment method Verify the current court or jail instructions before transferring money.
Keep proof Save the receipt, case number, AB number, bond paperwork and payment confirmation.
Allow jail release processing Denver Sheriff must receive and verify the release authority and clear outstanding holds.
Bond verification script
I am calling about [full name], AB number [number]. Please confirm every active charge, each current bond or release condition, any outside hold, and whether the court or jail still needs additional paperwork before release.
Denver Sheriff custody

Denver operates two primary detention facilities

Downtown Detention Center

The downtown facility is directly across from the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse and is closely connected to new bookings, court movements and pretrial detention.

490 W. Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80204

Denver County Jail

Denver Sheriff also operates the Denver County Jail. Housing can change after intake, classification, court movement or other operational decisions.

10500 E. Smith Road
Denver, CO 80239
Do not assume the booking facility is the current facility. Recheck Denver Sheriff custody before visiting, delivering authorized property or sending time-sensitive correspondence.
Jail visitation

Prepare for a Denver Sheriff jail visit

Schedules and availability can change. Always use Denver Sheriff’s current visitation instructions for the exact facility and housing assignment rather than relying on an old schedule.
Confirm current custody Verify the person is still held and identify the current facility.
Record the Denver jail identifier Use the full booking name and CD or inmate identifier when required by the visitor system.
Check whether the visit is onsite or remote Video and facility-based options can use different schedules and rules.
Create the required provider account Use only the service linked by Denver Sheriff.
Choose the correct appointment Make sure the selected facility and incarcerated person match.
Bring approved identification Adult visitors should carry current government-issued photo identification.
Arrive or connect early Late arrival can reduce or cancel a scheduled visit.
Recheck custody before leaving home Release, transfer, court movement or facility restrictions can affect a scheduled visit.

Common visitor restrictions to prepare for

No weapons or contraband
No unauthorized phones or recording devices
Follow the published dress code
Follow staff instructions and screening
Do not attempt unauthorized contact
Supervise minors continuously
Do not appear impaired
Do not record remote jail video
Mail, calls and money

Verify Denver jail services before sending anything

Mail
  • Use the inmate’s complete booking name.
  • Include the required jail identifier.
  • Use Denver Sheriff’s current inmate-mail address.
  • Do not mail cash or prohibited property.
  • Use the separate legal-mail process for attorney correspondence.
Telephone
  • Incarcerated people generally place outgoing calls.
  • Use only Denver Sheriff’s current approved provider.
  • Ordinary calls can be monitored or recorded.
  • Do not discuss confidential defense strategy on ordinary recorded calls.
Money & commissary
  • Confirm identity before depositing.
  • Use the correct Denver inmate identifier.
  • Use only the Sheriff-approved payment service.
  • Review transaction fees before paying.
  • Keep the confirmation number.
Scam protection: Never send cryptocurrency, gift cards or money through a payment link sent by an unknown caller claiming it is required for Denver jail release.
Defense representation

Get a Denver public defender or private criminal lawyer

Colorado State Public Defender

  1. Ask for appointed counsel during the criminal court process.
  2. Complete the required financial-eligibility application.
  3. Use the Denver regional trial office for a Denver case.
  4. Have the case number and next hearing date ready.
  5. Discuss case facts privately with counsel rather than on ordinary recorded jail calls.

Private criminal-defense attorney

  1. Verify the lawyer’s Colorado license.
  2. Ask who will personally appear in court.
  3. Request the fee agreement in writing.
  4. Ask whether bond hearings, motions and trial are included.
  5. Provide the lawyer with the AB and court case numbers.
Colorado State Public Defender – Denver
1560 Broadway, Suite 300
Denver, CO 80202
Phone: 303-620-4999
Email: Denver@coloradodefenders.us
Open Denver Public Defender office Review appointed-counsel information
Victim assistance

Get Denver victim notifications and an assigned advocate

Before charges are filed Denver Police Victim Assistance is generally the victim’s primary law-enforcement contact during the investigative stage.
After Denver DA charges are filed The Denver District Attorney becomes the primary prosecution-stage contact and assigns advocates in qualifying cases.
Keep the case number The assigned advocate can explain case status, hearings, rights and important stages.
Register for Denver VINE VINE provides Denver City and County jail custody-status notifications. Register with VINE
Select phone, email or text notification Online registration allows several notification options.
Ask about Crime Victim Compensation Eligible victims may be able to receive financial assistance for specified crime-related expenses.
Denver Police Victim Assistance Unit
Phone: 720-913-6035
Denver District Attorney Victim Advocates
370 17th Street, Suite 5300
Denver, CO 80202
Main / Victim Advocates: 720-913-9000
Crime Victim Compensation: 720-913-9253
VINE Denver custody line: 888-263-8463. Denver DA states that Denver’s VINE enrollment applies to Denver City and County jail inmates.
Colorado statewide history

Run a Colorado criminal-history search through CBI

A Denver jail search is local. Use the Colorado Bureau of Investigation when you need Colorado-only Criminal History Record Information from the state’s repository.
Open CBI Internet Criminal History Check The ICHC provides an online name-based Colorado-only criminal-history search. Open CBI ICHC
Enter accurate identity information Use the correct first name, last name and birth date to reduce unrelated matches.
Review every result before purchasing or relying on it Common names can generate several possible results.
Understand the limits ICHC excludes juvenile arrests unless prosecuted as an adult, traffic arrests under age 16 and court-sealed arrests.
Match the CBI entry to the Denver court disposition Missing or incomplete dispositions should be investigated rather than assumed.
Colorado Bureau of Investigation
690 Kipling Street
Lakewood, CO 80215
Main: 303-239-4201
Background Checks: 303-239-4208
Record correction

Fix an incorrect Denver or Colorado arrest record

Determine which record is wrong Compare Denver Sheriff booking data, the DPD report, County or District Court case and CBI history.
Save the incorrect entry Record the AB number, case number, charge, incorrect field and date you viewed it.
Obtain the controlling document A certified dismissal, amended judgment or official agency correction is stronger than a screenshot.
Correct the originating agency first If the arresting agency submitted incorrect information, ask that agency to correct its record.
Update a missing CBI disposition CBI accepts official documentation when a criminal-history entry lacks its final court result. Open CBI record and disposition guidance
Recheck every system An agency correction may not immediately change another court, jail or private background report.
If the old disposition has been purged: CBI has a specific process for documenting that the source court or agency searched its records and no longer maintains the disposition. The official letter must contain the required identity and search-range information.
Colorado record sealing

Seal an eligible Denver arrest or criminal case

Important current change: CBI no longer charges its former record-sealing processing fee. This CBI fee ended July 1, 2024, although court filing costs can still apply.

Colorado uses different sealing rules for different outcomes

No charges filed

Colorado has a specific statutory route for sealing arrests when criminal charges were never filed.

Non-conviction

Dismissed and other qualifying non-conviction records can use the applicable simplified sealing process.

Conviction

Some convictions can be sealed after the required waiting period and other statutory conditions are satisfied.

Obtain your Denver case number and final disposition Do not begin from the booking charge alone.
Review the correct Colorado sealing category Eligibility differs for no-charge arrests, non-convictions, municipal convictions and conviction records. Find Colorado sealing forms
Use the Denver court that maintains the case A County Court case and a District Court felony must be routed to the correct court.
Complete the required motion or petition Follow the instructions for the exact record category.
Pay the applicable court filing charge Court costs depend on the sealing route; CBI’s separate sealing fee is no longer charged.
Attend a hearing when ordered Be prepared to explain statutory eligibility when judicial review is required.
Obtain the signed Order to Seal Keep a certified copy for your records.
Make sure CBI receives the signed order CBI requires the order to complete its record-sealing update. Read CBI sealing instructions
Recheck public access Confirm that the Denver court, criminal-history record and other legally covered systems update.
Denver District Court Pro Se / Self-Help Center
City and County Building
1437 Bannock Street, Room 281
Denver, CO 80202
Published hours: Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Contacts and maps

Denver jail, court, defense and victim contacts

Downtown Detention Center
490 W. Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80204
Denver County Jail
10500 E. Smith Road
Denver, CO 80239
Denver County Court – Criminal
520 W. Colfax Ave., Room 160
Denver, CO 80202

720-337-0410

Denver District Court
Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse
520 W. Colfax Avenue
Denver, CO 80204

303-606-2300

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

Denver Police
1331 Cherokee Street
Denver, CO 80204

720-913-6010

Colorado Bureau of Investigation
690 Kipling Street
Lakewood, CO 80215

303-239-4208

Downtown Detention Center and Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse map

Denver County Jail map

Fast decision guide

What should you do next?

The person was arrested a few hours ago Search Denver Sheriff first. If nothing appears, allow intake time and recheck.
You found an AB number Search it directly in Denver County Court.
The case has an M number Start with Denver County Court.
The case has a CR number Follow the felony case through Denver District Court.
You need the officer’s narrative Request the record from the law-enforcement agency that created it.
You need proof of dismissal or conviction Obtain the actual court disposition or certified judgment.
The Colorado history is missing the outcome Get the court disposition and submit it through CBI’s update procedure.
The case may qualify for sealing Determine the record category, use the correct Colorado Judicial forms and file in the Denver court maintaining the case.
Title-specific questions

City and County of Denver arrest-record FAQs

How do I search City and County of Denver arrest records?

Start with Denver Sheriff current custody, verify the booking and then search the correct Denver criminal court case.

Can I search Denver County Court by AB number?

Yes. The official Public Portal accepts a valid Arrest Booking number or court case number.

Can I search Denver County Court by a person’s name?

The public case-record portal does not offer a full public name search. Its court-date tool can search by first name, last name and birth date for cases with active future dates.

Which Denver court handles a felony arrest?

Felony prosecutions proceed in Denver District Court. County Court can handle preliminary proceedings before the felony matter moves forward.

How do I find the final result of a Denver arrest?

Match the booking to the court case and read the disposition, judgment or sentence rather than relying on the jail charge.

How much are Denver County Court record copies?

Paper copies are currently $0.25 per page. Certification adds $20 per certified document. Electronic copies are free in most cases.

How do I obtain a Denver arrest report?

Request it from the agency that created the report. Denver Police and Denver Sheriff maintain different parts of the arrest record.

How do I know whether someone bonded out?

Recheck Denver Sheriff custody and the related court case. Crime victims can also register with Denver VINE for custody-status notifications.

Can I run a statewide Colorado arrest search?

Yes. CBI’s Internet Criminal History Check provides a name-based Colorado-only criminal-history search, subject to statutory exclusions.

Can a Denver arrest record be sealed?

Some records qualify. Eligibility and procedure depend on whether charges were filed, the final disposition, the offense and the applicable Colorado sealing statute.

Accuracy and legal-use notice

Arrest Records is an independent informational guide. It is not the Denver Sheriff Department, Denver Police Department, Denver County Court, Denver District Court, Denver District Attorney, Colorado State Public Defender or Colorado Bureau of Investigation.

Custody, housing, bond, warrants, release and court information can change. Confirm current information through the responsible official agency before making a legal, employment, housing, financial, safety or publication decision.

An arrest is not proof of guilt. Verify identity using multiple official identifiers and review the final court disposition.

Last official-source review: August 17, 2026.

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