Centennial Arrest Records

Centennial arrest records are processed by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office. Centennial is one of the newer cities in Colorado, incorporated in 2001, but it has grown quickly and now has over 110,000 residents. The city does not have its own police department. Instead, the Arapahoe County Sheriff handles law enforcement through a contract. That same sheriff runs the jail and manages booking records. So every arrest in Centennial starts and ends with Arapahoe County. This page covers each way to search for and request arrest records tied to Centennial.

Arapahoe County Handles Centennial Arrests

Arapahoe County is responsible for all arrest records in Centennial. The sheriff's administrative office is at 13101 East Broncos Parkway, Centennial, CO 80112. That is actually located within Centennial itself. The detention facility is at 7375 S. Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112. Both are right in the city.

The Arapahoe County Detention Facility holds about 1,400 inmates and processes an average of 17,000 bookings per year. It is accredited by the American Correctional Association. When someone gets arrested in Centennial, they are booked at this facility. The booking record includes the person's name, date of birth, charges, and bond amount.

Since Centennial does not have its own police force, the sheriff's deputies handle patrol and arrest duties. The sheriff is the single agency for law enforcement and detention in Centennial. That simplifies the records process. There is one place to go for everything.

Search Centennial Arrest Records Online

Arapahoe County provides an online inmate information tool. Visit the Arapahoe County inmate search to look up current inmates. The tool shows charges, bond status, and booking information. It is free to use and does not require an account.

For older arrest records or records on released inmates, you need to contact the Arapahoe County records unit. The records line is 720-874-3875. Walk-in service runs Monday through Friday, 7 AM to 5 PM, at the administration building on Broncos Parkway. The records unit handles case and incident reports, booking photos, and background checks.

You can also submit requests through the Arapahoe County online records portal. Payment options include credit card ($2.00 or 2.45% fee, whichever is more) and electronic check ($1.50 fee). Allow seven to ten days for auto accident reports.

CBI Search for Centennial Arrest Records

The CBI statewide criminal history database covers every county in Colorado. Search it at CBI Records Check for $6.00 per search. Enter the person's exact name and date of birth. The ICHC tool gives you results in seconds.

A CBI search pulls arrest records from Arapahoe County and every other county in the state. If someone was arrested in Centennial and also in Aurora, Denver, or anywhere else, all arrests show up in one report. The CBI database only includes fingerprint-backed arrests. Sealed records and juvenile records are excluded.

Mail requests cost $13.00 and take three to five business days. Send the form to 690 Kipling St., Ste. 4000, Lakewood, CO 80215.

Centennial Arrest Records and Colorado Law

The CCJRA (C.R.S. 24-72-301 through 24-72-309) controls how arrest records are released in Centennial. Official action records must be open to the public. That means arrests, charges, pleas, and sentences are all available. Arapahoe County must disclose these records when asked. The Colorado Supreme Court has backed this rule and said agencies should lean toward full disclosure.

The Colorado Open Records Act covers other government records. Agencies must respond within three working days. The first hour of staff time is free. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Fees for staff time after the first hour cap at $41.37 per hour.

Sealed records are not available. Under C.R.S. 24-72-704, arrest records get auto-sealed by the CBI when no charges are filed within a year of the arrest date, for arrests on or after January 1, 2022. You can petition to seal older records through the court. Filing fees range from $65 to $224.

Centennial Court Records

Centennial sits in the 18th Judicial District. Court records from arrests go through the Arapahoe County courts. The courthouse is at 7325 South Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112. County court handles misdemeanor and traffic cases. District court handles felonies.

You can search the Colorado Judicial Branch website for case records by name or case number. Court records show charges filed, hearing dates, plea entries, and sentences. They tell you what happened after a Centennial arrest.

For court data requests, email courtdatarequests@judicial.state.co.us. The court system is separate from the sheriff's office. Court records and arrest records complement each other.

VINE Alerts for Centennial

The Colorado VINE system sends notifications when a person's custody status changes. If someone was arrested in Centennial and booked into the Arapahoe County jail, you can register for alerts about their release, transfer, or escape. The service is free and available around the clock. Call 1-888-263-8463 or use the VINE website to sign up. You need the inmate's first and last name.

Nearby Cities

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