Denver Arrest Records

Denver arrest records are held by two main agencies: the Denver Sheriff Department and Denver Police. Because Denver is both a city and a county, these agencies handle all arrest data for the whole area. The sheriff runs two jails and keeps all booking records. Denver Police holds the full arrest reports and case files. You can search for current inmates online at no cost, or you can send a paid request for a copy of an arrest report. This guide walks through each way to find arrest records in Denver, from free jail searches to formal records requests and statewide tools.

Denver County Handles All Arrests

Denver is a consolidated city-county. That means there is no split between a city police jail and a separate county sheriff jail. The Denver County sheriff and police work as one system. Every arrest in Denver, from a DUI stop on Colfax to a felony case downtown, goes through the same booking process at one of the sheriff's two detention centers.

The Downtown Detention Center sits at 490 W. Colfax Ave, Denver, CO 80204. Its phone number is (720) 337-0400. This is where most people get booked right after an arrest. The second site, Denver County Jail, is at 10500 E. Smith Road, Denver, CO 80239. Call (720) 913-3642 for that one. Both feed into the same arrest records system. If you are not sure which jail holds a person, call the general inmate line at (720) 913-3600.

How to Search Denver Arrest Records

The fastest free option is the online inmate search. Go to Denver Inmate Search and type in a name, booking number, or CD number. Results show up right away. You do not need an account. The tool only shows people who are in custody right now, though. Once a person gets released, they drop off the search.

For older arrest records in Denver, you need to go through Denver Police. The records unit is at 1331 Cherokee St, Room 416, Denver, CO 80204. Call (720) 913-6755. They are open Monday through Friday, 10 AM to 5:30 PM. Walk-in requests often get handled the same day.

Denver Police charges these fees for arrest records:

• Arrest record copy: $15
• Arrest photo: $9
• Notarized arrest record: $25 (in-person only)

You can also mail a request. Send it to the Denver Police Identification Section at 1331 Cherokee St, Room 416, Denver, CO 80204. Include a check made out to MANAGER OF REVENUE. Add a self-addressed stamped envelope. Mail requests take a few weeks to come back.

CBI Statewide Search for Denver Arrest Records

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation runs a statewide criminal history database. It holds arrest records from all 64 counties, including Denver. You can search it online through the CBI Records Check site. Each search costs $6.00 and gives you results right away. You need the person's exact name and date of birth.

The CBI portal at Internet Criminal History Check is useful when you want arrest data from across the state, not just Denver. If a person was arrested in Denver and also in Aurora or Pueblo, both arrests will show up in one CBI report. The CBI does not release juvenile records or sealed records to the public.

A mail-based CBI search costs $13.00 and takes three to five business days. Send the form to 690 Kipling St., Ste. 4000, Lakewood, CO 80215.

Denver Police Department

The Denver Police Records unit handles arrest reports, case files, and criminal case data for the city. Denver Police only covers arrests that took place within the city and county limits. If someone was arrested in Aurora or Lakewood, those records belong to a different agency. Denver Police also does not include juvenile arrests or summons-to-appear cases in their public release.

The police records office takes walk-in visits during business hours. It is often the quickest route to a copy of a Denver arrest record. Bring a valid ID and be ready to pay the fee on the spot. For a notarized copy, you must go in person.

Denver Arrest Records Requests

Besides police records, the Denver Sheriff Department has its own public records request process. The sheriff's records request page lets you ask for booking records, jail logs, and detention-related documents. These requests fall under the Colorado Open Records Act and the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act.

The Denver District Attorney also holds records tied to arrests. You can submit a request through the Denver DA records request form. The DA's office is at 370 17th St, Suite 5300, Denver, CO 80202. Their files show whether charges were filed after an arrest, what plea was entered, and how the case ended.

Colorado Laws on Denver Arrest Records

Two state laws control access to arrest records in Denver. The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (C.R.S. 24-72-301 through 24-72-309) says that records of official action must be open to the public. An arrest counts as official action. So does a charge, a plea, and a sentence. The Colorado Open Records Act covers other public records from government agencies.

Under the CCJRA, Denver agencies have no choice but to release arrest records that show official action. The Colorado Supreme Court has said that redactions should be rare. Agencies must lean toward disclosure. Sealed records are the main exception. Under C.R.S. 24-72-704, the CBI will automatically seal an arrest record if no charges are filed within one year of the arrest date, for arrests on or after January 1, 2022.

Denver Court Records

Court records show what happened after an arrest in Denver. Denver County Court handles misdemeanors and traffic cases. For data from Denver County Court, email coradatarequests@denvercountycourt.org. Felony cases go through Denver District Court, which is part of the state system. You can search the Colorado Judicial Branch website for state court records by name or case number.

Court records include charges filed, hearing dates, plea entries, and sentencing details. They fill in the picture beyond the initial arrest record. If you need to know whether a Denver arrest led to a conviction, court records are where to look.

Nearby Cities

These cities are near Denver. Each links to its own arrest records page.