Golden Arrest Records

Arrest records in Golden, Colorado are managed through Jefferson County. Golden serves as the county seat for Jefferson County, and the sheriff's office headquarters sits right in town. The Golden Police Department handles local law enforcement, but people arrested in Golden are booked into the Jefferson County jail. You can search Golden arrest records through the county's inmate lookup tool, the CBI statewide database, or by requesting records directly from either the sheriff or the Golden Police Department. This page covers all of those options.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is headquartered at 200 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden. This is the main agency that holds arrest records for the county, including all Golden bookings. The sheriff runs the county jail and keeps booking data, charge information, bond details, and inmate records.

Jefferson County has an online inmate lookup tool that updates every 15 minutes. You can search by name or pull a list of everyone booked on a specific day. Results show the inmate's charges, booking date, and bond status. This is one of the fastest-updating jail rosters in the state. However, it only shows current inmates. Former inmates will not appear.

For older Golden arrest records or records of people no longer in custody, contact the Records Unit at (303) 271-5542. Since September 2024, Jefferson County has gone paperless for record requests. All submissions go through the NextRequest online platform. If you need help with access, the records staff can provide paper forms and input them for you.

The sheriff also has a warrants unit you can reach at (303) 271-6475. Call them to check on active warrants in Jefferson County.

Golden Police Department

The Golden Police Department is at 911 10th Street, Golden, CO 80401. The department handles patrol, traffic enforcement, and criminal investigations for the city. When Golden officers make an arrest, the person goes to the Jefferson County jail for booking.

You can request arrest reports and police records from the Golden Police Department directly. Call (303) 384-8045 for the records section. Under the CCJRA, records of official action such as arrests and charges must be released to the public. The department may charge fees for copies and staff time. Written requests are typically required.

Golden PD also handles reports for incidents on the Colorado School of Mines campus, since the university sits within city limits. Arrests connected to campus incidents may be handled by Golden PD or the campus security office, depending on the situation.

CBI Criminal History Check

For a statewide search that includes Golden arrests, use the CBI Internet Criminal History Check. The CBI Records Check portal charges $6.00 per name. Enter the exact legal name and date of birth, and results come back instantly. The database is fingerprint-based, pulling from all 64 Colorado counties.

Anyone arrested in Golden and fingerprinted at the Jefferson County jail will have a record in the CBI system. The search is broad. It shows arrests from anywhere in Colorado, not just Golden or Jefferson County. If you only need records from Golden specifically, the sheriff's records unit or Golden PD may be better options.

A mail request costs $13.00. Send it to the CBI at 690 Kipling Street, Suite 4000, Lakewood, CO 80215. Include a check payable to CBI and allow 3 to 5 business days for processing.

Court Records in Golden

Golden sits in the 1st Judicial District. Criminal cases from Golden arrests are filed at the Jefferson County courthouse at 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden. You can search case records through the Colorado Courts records search tool online.

Court records show the full arc of a case. You can see the charges, hearing schedule, plea, and final outcome. Arrest records alone only tell you someone was booked. Court records tell you what happened after. Not all records are online. Sealed cases and certain restricted matters will not appear in the public search. Call the Jefferson County clerk of court at (303) 271-6145 for records not found online.

CCJRA Rights and Record Sealing

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act at C.R.S. 24-72-301 through 24-72-309 gives anyone the right to inspect arrest records in Golden. Records of official action are public. No reason is required to view them.

Record sealing has expanded in Colorado. Under C.R.S. 24-72-704, the CBI automatically seals arrest records when no charges are filed within one year of the arrest date. This covers arrests from January 1, 2022 onward. Older records may be sealed by court petition under C.R.S. 24-72-706. Filing fees range from $65 to $224 depending on the case type. Low-income petitioners can apply for a fee waiver.

Sex Offender Data and VINE Alerts

Check the Colorado Sex Offender Registry for offenders living in Golden. The registry is maintained by the CBI and updates every hour. It shows felony sex offenders and those who have not registered. For a complete list, contact the Golden Police Department or the Jefferson County Sheriff.

To track the custody status of someone arrested in Golden, sign up for Colorado VINE. This free service sends alerts when an inmate is released or transferred from the Jefferson County jail. Register online or call 1-888-263-8463.

Nearby Cities

Golden neighbors several large cities in the Denver metro area. Each has its own law enforcement and arrest records managed through their respective counties.