Adams County CO Arrest Records Search | Jail & Court
Adams County, Colorado · Jail booking, police report, warrant and court-case guide
Find an Adams County Arrest and Verify What Happened in Court
A person arrested in Adams County can generate a jail booking, agency report, warrant entry and criminal court case. Those records are maintained by different offices and may update at different times.
Use this guide to search current custody, recover older records, decode charges, request the actual police report, verify the final court disposition, post bond, arrange jail communication and correct or seal eligible Colorado records.
ADAMS RECORD HANDOFF
VERIFYING
DETENTION SEARCH
ACDF
17TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
DISPOSITION
BOOKING + COURT MATCHED
Arrest does not mean conviction.
A charge displayed in the Adams County Detention Facility record is an intake allegation. Prosecutors may amend or decline charges, and the court may later dismiss a count or enter another disposition.
Current custody
Search the Sheriff’s live inmate database.
Past booking
Use the Sheriff inmate-record request process.
Warrant update
Sheriff warrant data is updated daily by 7 a.m.
Video visits
Remote only; $0.20/minute, up to 30 minutes.
Colorado history
CBI ICHC currently costs $6 per result.
Which Adams County record answers your question?
DETENTION FACILITY
Is the person in jail?
Use the Sheriff inmate database for people presently listed inside the Adams County Detention Facility.
Best for custody, booking identity and current jail status.
ARRESTING AGENCY
What allegedly happened?
Request the incident report, arrest report or probable-cause material from the agency whose officer made the arrest.
The jail does not automatically own the police narrative.
17TH JUDICIAL DISTRICT
What was filed?
Use Colorado Judicial and Adams County court records to identify filed charges, hearings and disposition.
Best evidence of what happened after booking.
SHERIFF WARRANTS
Is there a county warrant?
Search the Sheriff warrant database, then confirm the newest status with the issuing court or Warrants Section.
A missing online warrant does not prove none exists.
COLORADO CBI
What appears statewide?
Use CBI when the question extends beyond one Adams County booking.
Colorado ICHC is a separate statewide name-based history.
Strongest verification sequence:
find the inmate → save the booking identifiers → identify the arresting agency → locate the criminal court case → verify every charge and final disposition.
How to search the Adams County Detention Facility
Open the Sheriff’s official Inmate Search
This is the correct first stop when you believe the person is presently inside the Adams County Detention Facility.
Open Adams County Inmate Search
Start with a few letters of the surname
The Sheriff recommends using only the first few letters of the first name, last name or both for broader results.
Add the first name only when necessary
A broad search helps when a middle name, suffix or spelling variation differs from what you expected.
Open each possible match
Never assume the first matching name is the correct person.
Save the booking ID
You will need the booking identifier for mail, deposits, records questions and other jail services.
Identify the arresting agency
A municipal police department may have made the arrest even though Adams County now houses the person.
Record every listed charge or hold
One booking can involve more than one case or outside warrant.
Check the criminal court record next
The jail record does not establish which charges prosecutors ultimately filed.
Important scope:
The Sheriff describes this tool as a way to check whether someone is currently inside the Detention Facility. It should not be treated as a complete archive of every prior Adams County arrest.
How to recover an Adams County arrest that is no longer in the inmate search
Identify the approximate arrest date
Narrow the request to a specific event whenever possible.
Identify the agency
Determine whether the Sheriff or a municipal police department made the arrest.
Request the official inmate record when needed
Adams County publishes a specific Inmate Records Release Form.
Open Sheriff records-request forms
Request the police case separately
If another department made the arrest, send the incident-report request to that department.
Search the related court case
A historical jail record may be less important than the final dismissal, plea, judgment or sentence.
The Sheriff’s fee schedule includes a $10 background and custody letter, but it is limited to arrests, warrants and custody information made or maintained by the Adams County Sheriff’s Office. It is not a statewide Colorado criminal-history check.
Understand what an Adams County arrest record is telling you
| Field | What it identifies | What it does not prove | Next action |
|---|---|---|---|
| Booking ID | The detention system’s identifier for the custody event. | The final court charge. | Save it for mail, deposits and records questions. |
| Booking date | When detention processing occurred. | When the alleged crime occurred. | Compare it with the incident date. |
| Arresting agency | The police or sheriff agency responsible for the arrest. | That Adams County Sheriff wrote the incident report. | Send the police-report request to this agency. |
| Charge description | The allegation entered into the booking system. | The prosecutor filed the same charge. | Check the court complaint and register of actions. |
| Bond | A release condition or amount associated with a case. | One payment clears every warrant or hold. | Confirm every case before paying. |
| Hold / detainer | Another court or agency may control release. | The local bond alone will release the person. | Ask which agency owns the hold. |
| Housing | The current detention assignment. | The person will remain there. | Recheck before arranging services. |
| Release | The custody event ended. | The charge was dismissed. | Read the court disposition. |
| Mugshot | A booking photograph when available. | Identity by itself or guilt. | Match booking and court identifiers. |
Confirm the correct person before relying on the record
Full first and last name are consistent
Middle name, suffix or alias is consistent
Date of birth or age is consistent
Booking or arrest date matches the event
Arresting agency matches the location
Booking ID matches another official record
Court case follows the same arrest
Charge timeline is logically consistent
Minimum standard:
Confirm at least two independent identifiers before publishing an accusation, sending money or treating the record as belonging to a particular person.
No Adams County inmate found? Check these causes
Booking is still underway
Identification, medical screening, property inventory and data entry can delay a new record.
The person was released
The current inmate search is not intended to function as a complete past-arrest archive.
The spelling differs
Search only the first few letters of the surname or first name.
The arrest happened in another county
Search the jurisdiction where the person was actually booked.
No jail booking occurred
A citation, summons or other release process may result in a court case without a current jail listing.
The person was transferred
Check another county, Colorado Department of Corrections or federal custody when applicable.
The court case has not posted yet
Prosecutor review and court data entry can occur after booking.
The record is protected
Juvenile, sealed and legally restricted information may not appear publicly.
Missing-booking call script
I am trying to confirm the custody or booking status of [full legal name], date of birth [date]. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. Can you tell me whether the person is currently held, still processing, released, transferred or listed under another booking identifier?
What happens after an Adams County arrest?
Law-enforcement incident
The arresting agency creates the police or sheriff case record.
Detention booking
Adams County records identity, custody, property, charges, warrants and holds.
Medical and classification screening
The facility evaluates health and security needs before general housing.
First appearance
A judge addresses charges, legal representation and bond or release conditions.
Prosecutor review
The prosecution can file the arrest allegation, change it or decline a charge.
County or district court proceedings
The criminal case can involve amended charges, hearings, warrants, pleas, motions and trial.
Final disposition
Each count may result in dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction or another court order.
Correction or sealing
Incorrect criminal-history information can be challenged and eligible records may qualify for Colorado sealing.
Send each request to the office that created the record
| Information needed | Correct office | What to provide | Common mistake |
|---|---|---|---|
| Current jail custody | Adams County Sheriff / Detention Facility | Name and booking identifier. | Calling the court for current housing. |
| Sheriff arrest report | Adams County Sheriff Records | Case number, date, location and name. | Submitting an unclear name-only request. |
| Municipal police report | The police department named as arresting agency | Agency report number and incident details. | Requesting it from the county solely because the person was jailed there. |
| Court charges or disposition | Adams County Justice Center | Case number or accurate defendant information. | Treating the jail allegation as final. |
| Statewide Colorado history | Colorado Bureau of Investigation | Accurate legal name and date of birth. | Assuming one county database covers the state. |
Request an Adams County Sheriff arrest or inmate record
Confirm the Sheriff has the record
If another police department created the incident report, request that report from that agency.
Put the request in writing
The Sheriff’s published records policy requires CJRA and CORA requests to be written.
Provide your contact information
Include enough information for Records staff to communicate with you.
Describe exactly what you want
Name the incident report, arrest report, inmate record, mugshot, call-for-service record or other specific document.
Add identifying numbers
Include the Sheriff case number, booking ID and court case number when known.
Choose a delivery method
The Sheriff’s policy specifically asks for the preferred method of delivery.
Ask for an estimate before expensive work
Broad requests involving research, video or redaction can create additional charges.
Submit the current official form
Use the Sheriff records-request page for the latest English or Spanish forms.
Open Adams County Sheriff Records Request
Published response target:
The Sheriff states that it attempts to fulfill requests within three business days. If that is not possible, the requester may receive notice that additional time of up to seven working days is necessary.
Copy-ready records request
I request an electronic copy of the releasable incident report, arrest report, probable-cause materials and identified supplements concerning [full legal name] for the incident on [date] at [location]. Known identifiers are Sheriff or police case number [number], booking ID [number] and court case number [number]. Please provide a written estimate before processing if charges will exceed $[amount] and identify the legal basis for information withheld or redacted.
Adams County Sheriff records-request fees
| Record or service | Published fee | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Case report | $5 per case searched + $0.25/page | First copy is free to a person indexed as a victim of the report. |
| Call for service | $5 per address searched + $0.25/page | Search fee includes retrieval. |
| Mugshot | $2 each | Use the correct person and booking information. |
| Case photographs | $5 if available | Availability depends on the case and releasability. |
| Jail or medical records | $5 per record searched + $0.25/page | Release restrictions can apply to protected information. |
| Background and custody letter | $10 | Covers only Adams County Sheriff arrests, warrants and custody information. |
| Audio/video redaction or research | $41.37/hour | Published schedule lists a one-hour minimum plus removable-media cost. |
| Removable media | $20 each | Outside removable media is not accepted. |
| Custom request | $41.37/hour | The fee schedule states the first hour is free. |
If expected research charges exceed the Sheriff’s published threshold, Records may provide an estimate and require the estimated amount in advance. Records not picked up within 30 days can be destroyed.
Colorado criminal-justice records obtained from the Sheriff cannot be used for direct solicitation of business for monetary gain.
Find the filed charges and final Adams County court result
Open Colorado Judicial docket information
Select or identify the Adams County case and hearing information.
Open Colorado Judicial Dockets
Use the case number when available
A case number is safer than relying on a common name.
Match the defendant and timeline
Compare the arrest date, court filing, charges and known booking information.
Locate the filed charge
Compare the formal court charge with the jail booking allegation.
Read amended counts
Charges can be reduced, replaced, added or dismissed during prosecution.
Read warrant activity chronologically
A later entry may show that an earlier warrant was served, recalled or otherwise resolved.
Find the final disposition
Check each count for dismissal, acquittal, plea, conviction, judgment and sentence.
Request the actual document when proof is needed
Adams County’s Records Unit accepts official court-document requests.
Request an Adams County court document
Adams County Justice Center
1100 Judicial Center Drive
Brighton, CO 80601
Main: 303-659-1161
Records Unit: 303-654-3239
Records email: AdamsRecordRequest@judicial.state.co.us
1100 Judicial Center Drive
Brighton, CO 80601
Main: 303-659-1161
Records Unit: 303-654-3239
Records email: AdamsRecordRequest@judicial.state.co.us
Building hours
Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Clerk windows
Monday–Friday: 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Clerk phone hours
8:00 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Monthly closure
Clerk’s Office closes to the public on the fourth Wednesday from noon–1:00 p.m.
Weekend in-custody hearing:
Colorado Judicial currently publishes Adams County weekend in-custody bond hearings for Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Court schedules can change, so verify the current docket before relying on a hearing time.
Order the exact Adams County court proof you need
| Service | Published fee | Best use |
|---|---|---|
| Ordinary copy | $0.25/page | Reviewing a filed document. |
| Party or attorney copy cap | Maximum $15 | Applies to parties to their case and their attorneys when eligible. |
| Certified or exemplified copy | $20/document | Formal proof for another agency or legal process. |
| Name search | $5 | When no case number is available. |
| Transcript of judgment | $25 | Formal judgment documentation. |
| Research/redaction | $30/hour after first hour | Complex or protected-document requests. |
| Off-site file retrieval | Actual retrieval cost | Older files stored away from the courthouse. |
Unless there are extenuating circumstances, Colorado Judicial’s online record-request form states that a requested response will be provided within three business days.
Choose the right document
Register of Actions
Brief case history showing charges, minute orders and sentence information.
Disposition / Sentence Order
Better when you need to prove how a criminal case ended.
Certified copy
Use when another organization specifically requires court certification.
Search Adams County warrants without treating the website as final confirmation
Open the Sheriff Warrant Search
Search Adams County warrants
Start with the first few name letters
The Sheriff recommends a broad first-name or last-name search for better results.
Add the date of birth when known
This helps separate people with similar names.
Remember the database scope
It covers warrants held by the Adams County Sheriff and excludes juvenile warrants.
Check the newest status
Sheriff warrant records are currently updated daily by 7 a.m.
Confirm directly before acting
Call the Warrants Section or issuing court when current legal status matters.
The Sheriff specifically warns that not finding a warrant does not mean that no warrant exists. Another agency may have issued one or a new warrant may not yet have been entered.
Do not confront or attempt to detain anyone.
For information about a listed person, Adams County publishes the non-emergency Dispatch number 303-288-1535.
Voluntary surrender
The Sheriff currently lists the Adams County Detention Facility at 150 N. 19th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601 as a place where a person wanting to turn themselves in may surrender 24 hours a day, seven days a week.
Post an Adams County bond without paying unnecessary jail debt
Check every charge and hold first.
One bond amount may not clear another warrant, case or agency detainer.
Confirm the inmate and booking
Verify the name, case and current custody before taking money to the facility.
Confirm the latest court-ordered bond
A bond may change at first appearance or a later hearing.
Ask whether another hold exists
An outside warrant or detainer can prevent release.
Choose in-person or approved online payment
Adams County provides both methods.
Open current Adams County bond instructions
For an in-person bond, go to the Detention Facility
Payment is made at 150 N. 19th Avenue, Brighton, Colorado 80601.
Use an accepted form of payment
The Sheriff currently lists cash, money order and cashier’s check.
Make checks correctly
Money orders and cashier’s checks should be payable to the Clerk of the Court.
Keep the bond paperwork
The payer has a right to documentation including the next upcoming court date.
Colorado money-bond rights published by Adams County
Only the bond amount is required to secure release
Booking fees and other jail debts do not have to be paid to secure release
A $10 bond fee can be charged as debt after release
Credit-card payment fee is capped at 3.5%
No bond-related kiosk fee may be charged for cash, check or money order
A third-party surety cannot be forced to use bond money to pay the defendant’s debts
The payer is entitled to a copy of bond paperwork
Release delays beyond the statutory period may require an explanation
Adams County’s current bond-rights sheet states that a sheriff generally must release a qualifying defendant within six hours after the applicable PR or cash-bond conditions are met unless extraordinary circumstances exist. Required electronic monitoring can permit a hold of up to 24 hours when necessary for fitting the equipment.
Bond-verification call script
I am calling about [full legal name], booking ID [number]. Please confirm the current bond for every active case, every outside hold, the accepted payment method and whether electronic monitoring or another condition must be completed before release.
Get the Adams County public defender
Person remains in detention
- A detained state-court defendant must be brought before a judge within 48 hours.
- A public defender or other appointed lawyer represents the person at first appearance.
- The lawyer can argue for the least restrictive bond.
- A detained person can communicate a Public Defender request through the jail kite system.
Person has been released
- Complete the Application for State Paid Professional.
- Provide the requested financial information.
- Submit it to the office serving the filed county.
- Adams County is served by the Brighton Public Defender Office.
Colorado State Public Defender – Brighton
4710 E. Bromley Lane
Brighton, CO 80601
Phone: 303-659-4274
Email: Brighton@coloradodefenders.us
Serves Adams and Broomfield Counties
4710 E. Bromley Lane
Brighton, CO 80601
Phone: 303-659-4274
Email: Brighton@coloradodefenders.us
Serves Adams and Broomfield Counties
Do not discuss confidential defense strategy or detailed case facts on ordinary jail calls or social video visits.
Get Adams County crisis support and custody notifications
The Adams County Sheriff Victim Services Unit provides 24/7 crisis response for qualifying incidents in the Sheriff’s jurisdiction, including emotional support, safety planning and guidance about Colorado victim rights.
Identify the investigating agency
A municipal police department may have its own victim advocate.
Contact Sheriff Victim Services when ACSO is the agency
Advocates can help explain the justice process and local resources.
Open Adams County Victim Services
Have the report or case number ready
This helps connect the advocate to the correct incident.
Ask about safety planning
Victim Services can assist with immediate safety concerns and longer-term resource planning.
Register with Colorado VINE
VINE can send custody-change alerts by phone, text or email.
Open Colorado VINE
Adams County Sheriff Victim Services
Phone: 303-655-3210
Colorado VINE telephone registration: 888-263-8463
Phone: 303-655-3210
Colorado VINE telephone registration: 888-263-8463
Adams County also states that crime victims may be eligible for compensation resources covering qualifying crime-related expenses. Eligibility is handled through the applicable victim-compensation program, not through the jail booking system.
Use HomeWAV for Adams County social visits
In-person social visitation is currently unavailable.
Adams County currently directs family and friends to remote HomeWAV video visitation.
Confirm the inmate is still at Adams County
Recheck current custody before funding a provider account.
Create a HomeWAV account
Use the approved website or mobile application.
Open HomeWAV
Select Adams County Detention Facility
Do not accidentally fund an account for another jail.
Select the correct inmate
Match the name and custody record.
Add funds
The inmate can then initiate the video call with the account holder.
Follow the published time windows
Remote visitation is offered seven days a week unless jail operations require a change.
| Visit item | Published information | Important rule |
|---|---|---|
| Video rate | $0.20 per minute | Fund the approved HomeWAV account. |
| Maximum video call | 30 minutes | Availability can be affected by facility operations. |
| Morning | 7:00 a.m.–12:00 p.m. | Seven days a week unless otherwise noted. |
| Afternoon | 3:00 p.m.–5:45 p.m. | Facility restrictions still apply. |
| Evening | 7:00 p.m.–10:00 p.m. | Maximum-security and Intake inmates have visitation only until 9:00 p.m. |
| In-person social visit | Currently unavailable | Professional/legal visits follow separate procedures. |
Rules from the Adams County inmate-rule PDF
Video visits can be monitored and recorded
Nudity or sexual conduct can end or suspend a visit
Appropriate clothing is required
Visitors cannot participate while driving
Inmate-to-inmate visits are prohibited
Using another inmate’s ID or session is prohibited
Disciplinary housing can restrict social visits
Facility staff can suspend a visit for security reasons
Send Adams County Detention Facility mail correctly
Personal mail address
Inmate Full Name, Booking ID
Adams County Detention Facility
P.O. Box 5001
Brighton, CO 80601
Inmate Full Name, Booking ID
Adams County Detention Facility
P.O. Box 5001
Brighton, CO 80601
Confirm the booking name and ID
The inmate’s full name and booking ID must be on the mail.
Use USPS
The Sheriff directs overnight mail to USPS Express Mail.
Do not bring ordinary mail to the front desk
The Sheriff states that mail is not accepted at the front desk.
Keep photographs within the limit
The jail currently permits up to 10 photos no larger than 5×7.
Keep printed internet material within the limit
Up to 10 pages of internet material may be received under the published rules.
Follow publication limits
The current Sheriff page states that two paperback books may be included per mailing subject to facility rules.
Appeal rejected mail quickly
The current Sheriff page directs appeals to
ACSOMailAppeal@adamssheriffco.gov
within 21 days.
Common prohibited mail items
Cash or personal checks
Postage stamps
Stickers or address labels
Musical or oversized greeting cards
Food, candy or gum
Gift cards or money cards
Polaroid photographs
Laminated or plastic-coated items
Perfume, lipstick or unknown substances
Sexually explicit or nude material
Gang-related material
Copies of IDs, Social Security cards or birth certificates
Glitter, glue, tape, ribbons or craft items
Material threatening facility security
Add money to the correct inmate account
Adams County states that a $30 booking fee is assessed upon arrest and money placed in an inmate account can automatically be applied toward that booking fee.
| Method | How it works | Important detail |
|---|---|---|
| Cash kiosk | Use the kiosk at the Detention Center Visitor’s Entrance. | Verify the inmate before submitting funds. |
| Credit/debit online | Use Access Corrections. | Provider transaction charges may apply. |
| Credit/debit by phone | Call 866-345-1884. | Confirm the account and inmate information. |
| Money order | Make payable to ACDF or Adams County Detention Facility. | Sheriff states funds are credited the next business day. |
Commissary rules extracted from the facility rulebook
Commissary can include writing materials, hygiene items and approved food or drink
Orders are made weekly through the housing-unit kiosk
Current published purchase limit is $75 per week plus clothing
Colorado sales tax can apply to purchases
Inmates must keep original unaltered purchase receipts
Commissary questions should be raised with Accounting within 10 days
Under the current inmate rules, an inmate may qualify for indigent status after having less than $1 in the inmate account for seven consecutive days. Published indigent supplies include two free non-legal envelopes per week, one legal manila envelope per week and weekly hygiene items.
Set up communication without using an unapproved provider
Telephone provider
Adams County currently uses HomeWAV for inmate telephone communication.
Video provider
Remote social video visitation also uses HomeWAV.
Tablet provider
The Sheriff states that ViaPath owns and operates the inmate tablet system.
Adams County describes inmate telephone calls as collect calls billed to the accepting party, with charges depending on the area called. Because rates can vary, check the provider account before accepting or funding calls.
Ordinary inmate calls and social video visits should not be treated as confidential attorney communication.
What families should know about health and urgent concerns
Initial screening
The inmate rules state that medical personnel conduct a medical screening on arrival.
24-hour care
Medical care is available 24 hours daily according to the facility rulebook.
Daily sick call
Medical, dental or behavioral-health requests are submitted through a Medical Kite.
Emergency needs should be reported to jail staff immediately
Emergency care has no published inmate fee
Some non-emergency services can create a posted copay
Pregnancy management is available for female inmates
Medication must be taken as directed in front of medical staff
Behavioral-health concerns can be submitted through Medical
The facility rulebook states that sexual abuse, assault, misconduct and harassment are not tolerated. An incarcerated person can immediately report such conduct to deputies, Medical Staff or Behavioral Health Staff.
ADA Coordinator
Senior Deputy Sarah Titus
150 N. 19th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601
Phone: 303-655-3302
Email: stitus@adamssheriffco.gov
Senior Deputy Sarah Titus
150 N. 19th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601
Phone: 303-655-3302
Email: stitus@adamssheriffco.gov
Release personal property without making an unnecessary trip
Regular property release
Saturday and Sunday, 7:00 a.m.–11:00 a.m.
Emergency property release
Requires approval from a Duty Sergeant.
Person sentenced to DOC
Property may be released for up to 15 days after the person leaves the Adams County facility.
Confirm current custody and facility instructions before traveling, because release or transfer can change who controls the person’s property.
When Adams County Jail is no longer the correct place to search
Use Adams County Jail for
- Current county detention
- Pretrial custody
- County booking questions
- County jail mail and funds
Use Colorado DOC for
- State correctional custody after transfer
- DOC number and state facility
- State-prison mail or visitation questions
- Post-sentence custody location
A person sentenced to the Colorado Department of Corrections may stop appearing as an Adams County inmate after transfer. That does not erase the Adams County criminal court case.
Use CBI when you need more than an Adams County booking
Colorado’s Internet Criminal History Check is a name-based statewide history. It is not identical to the Adams County jail record and should not be treated as fingerprint-confirmed identity.
Internet Criminal History Check
- Colorado-only criminal-history information
- Name-based
- Immediate online search
- $6 per downloaded result
- Online ICHC cannot be notarized
Staff-processed CHRI
- Name and date-of-birth request
- Current CBI fee: $13
- Processed by CBI records staff
- Can be notarized upon request
Decide whether Adams County alone is enough
Do not pay for a statewide search if the only question is whether the person is presently in the Adams County jail.
Open the CBI ICHC instructions
Open Colorado ICHC
Use the most accurate legal name and birth date
A common name can produce several possible results.
Review possible matches before downloading
Each downloaded result carries its own fee.
Check every disposition
A criminal history can contain an arrest for which the final court result is incomplete or missing.
What the public ICHC excludes
Juvenile arrests at age 17 or younger unless adjudicated as an adult
Traffic arrests for people age 15 or younger
Arrests sealed by court order
Records outside the scope of Colorado-only CHRI
Colorado Bureau of Investigation
690 Kipling Street, Suite 3000
Lakewood, CO 80215
Phone: 303-239-4201
690 Kipling Street, Suite 3000
Lakewood, CO 80215
Phone: 303-239-4201
Fix the source record instead of only disputing a screenshot
Identify what is wrong
Examples include the wrong person, wrong charge, missing dismissal or duplicate entry.
Identify which system is wrong
Compare the Sheriff record, arresting-agency report, Adams County court file and CBI history.
Save the incorrect entry
Record the URL, date viewed and all booking or case numbers.
Obtain controlling proof
Use the corrected agency report, certified court disposition or identity document.
Correct the originating agency first
A state repository may depend on the arresting agency or court to supply corrected information.
Address a missing court disposition
Obtain the final Adams County court document and use CBI’s correction procedure.
Recheck each connected database
One correction may not automatically update every public or private system.
Correction is different from sealing.
Correct a record when the information is factually inaccurate. Use Colorado’s sealing process when the information is accurate but may qualify for legal restriction.
Choose the correct Adams County sealing route
Eligibility depends on the exact disposition, offense, waiting period, criminal history and current Colorado law. An arrest record does not become sealed merely because a case was dismissed.
No charges filed
Use JDF 416 instructions and JDF 417 Petition to Seal Arrest Records when the statutory route applies.
Non-conviction
Use JDF 491 instructions and JDF 477 Motion to Seal Non-Conviction Records.
County or district conviction
Use JDF 611 and JDF 612 for an eligible conviction.
Multiple convictions
JDF 640 and JDF 641 address qualifying multiple cases in the same judicial district.
Municipal conviction
Use JDF 682 and JDF 683 and file in the municipal court that handled the conviction.
Juvenile record
Juvenile matters use the separate Colorado expungement process including JDF 301 and JDF 302.
Published Colorado filing fees
| Route | Published fee | Important note |
|---|---|---|
| Petition to Seal Records | $224 | Used for specified petition-based sealing routes. |
| Seal criminal records — non-conviction | $0 | Applies to the qualifying non-conviction process. |
| Motion to seal criminal conviction | $65 | Eligibility and waiting periods still apply. |
Collect every booking and court case number
Start with the Sheriff record, CBI history and Adams County court record.
Obtain the final disposition
Confirm the outcome of every charge.
Check automatic sealing
Colorado has an online search that allows the defendant to confirm certain automatically sealed conviction cases.
Check qualifying automatic sealing
Select the correct form group
Do not use a conviction form for a no-charge arrest or a state-court form for a municipal conviction.
Open Colorado Seal My Case
File in the proper court
Adams County county/district matters generally route through the state court; municipal matters stay with the municipal court.
Pay the required fee or request relief
Use the applicable fee-waiver process when eligible.
Attend a hearing when ordered
Bring dispositions and evidence establishing eligibility.
Keep the signed sealing order
Retain certified copies for government-record and background-report follow-up.
Verify the updates
Check the court, Sheriff and CBI after processing rather than assuming all systems changed at the same time.
Adams County Court Resource Center
Adams County Justice Center
1100 Judicial Center Drive
Brighton, CO 80601
Phone: 303-654-3213
Email: 17shrc@judicial.state.co.us
In-person hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Adams County Justice Center
1100 Judicial Center Drive
Brighton, CO 80601
Phone: 303-654-3213
Email: 17shrc@judicial.state.co.us
In-person hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:00 p.m.
Adams County arrest, jail and court contact board
Adams County Detention Facility
150 N. 19th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Brighton, CO 80601
Facility operates 24/7.
Adams County Sheriff Headquarters
4430 S. Adams County Parkway
1st Floor, Suite W5400
Brighton, CO 80601
1st Floor, Suite W5400
Brighton, CO 80601
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Sheriff Non-Emergency Dispatch
Warrants Section
Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m.
Adams County Justice Center
1100 Judicial Center Drive
Brighton, CO 80601
Brighton, CO 80601
Court Records Unit
Brighton Public Defender
4710 E. Bromley Lane
Brighton, CO 80601
Brighton, CO 80601
Sheriff Victim Services
24/7 crisis-response program.
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What you can solve from this page before opening another portal
Booking and identity
Search strategy, current-vs-past record distinction, identity safeguards and no-result troubleshooting.
Police and Sheriff records
Written-request requirements, response timing, case-report fees, mugshot cost, inmate-record fees and research charges.
Criminal court
17th Judicial District contacts, court-record workflow, copy fees, certified copies and disposition verification.
Bond and warrants
Daily warrant updates, warrant warnings, surrender location, payment methods and Colorado bond rights.
Jail family services
Remote visit cost and schedule, inmate mail, prohibited items, funds, booking fee, commissary and property release.
Colorado record relief
CBI criminal history, correction workflow, sealing form routes, filing fees and court self-help contact.
Adams County Colorado arrest-record questions answered
How do I search Adams County CO arrest records?
Use the official Adams County Sheriff Inmate Search for someone currently inside the Detention Facility. Search with the first few letters of the first name, last name or both, then save the booking ID and identify the arresting agency.
Does the Adams County inmate search show old arrests?
It is primarily a current-custody lookup. For an earlier booking or official inmate file, use the Sheriff’s inmate-record request process.
How do I obtain the arrest report?
Request it from the agency that made the arrest. Use the Adams County Sheriff records process only when the Sheriff created or maintains the requested record.
How much does an Adams County Sheriff case report cost?
The current fee schedule lists $5 per case report searched plus $0.25 per page. A first copy is free to a person indexed as a victim of the report.
How do I search Adams County warrants?
Use the Sheriff Warrant Search. Records are currently updated daily by 7 a.m., but a missing result does not prove that no warrant exists.
How do I find the final outcome after an Adams County arrest?
Review the Colorado Judicial docket and request the register of actions, disposition or sentence order from the Adams County Justice Center Records Unit.
Can family visit someone in Adams County Jail in person?
Social in-person visitation is currently unavailable. Adams County uses HomeWAV for remote video visits.
How much is an Adams County video visit?
Remote HomeWAV video visits currently cost $0.20 per minute and are limited to a maximum of 30 minutes.
How much is a Colorado CBI criminal-history search?
The Colorado-only Internet Criminal History Check currently costs $6 for each result downloaded. The ICHC result cannot be notarized.
Can an Adams County arrest record be sealed?
Some records qualify for automatic or court-ordered sealing. Colorado uses different form sets for arrests with no filed charges, non-convictions, convictions, municipal convictions, multiple cases and juvenile records.
