Northglenn Arrest Records

Northglenn arrest records are processed through the Adams County Sheriff's Office. Northglenn is a city of about 39,000 people located in southern Adams County, just north of Denver. The Northglenn Police Department handles arrests within city limits. People arrested in Northglenn are booked into the Adams County Detention Facility in Brighton. The Adams County Sheriff offers free online tools to search for inmates and warrants that include Northglenn bookings. You can also check the statewide CBI database or the Colorado court records system to find arrest records tied to Northglenn.

Adams County Jail for Northglenn Arrests

Northglenn is part of Adams County. All people arrested in Northglenn go to the Adams County Detention Facility at 150 North 19th Avenue in Brighton. The Adams County Sheriff runs this jail and keeps the booking records. Every Northglenn arrest that results in a booking creates a record in the county system.

The Adams County Sheriff has a free inmate search on their website. Type in a name and you can see who is currently in custody. The results show charges, bond amounts, and booking dates. Data updates each day by 7 AM. This is the fastest way to check on a recent Northglenn arrest without paying anything.

There is also a free warrant search tool on the same site. It shows active warrants in Adams County. If someone in Northglenn has a warrant, it could show up here. Both tools are open to the public with no account needed.

Northglenn Police Department

The Northglenn Police Department is located at 11701 Community Center Drive, Northglenn, CO 80233. The department handles all law enforcement within city limits. You can contact the police department at (303) 450-8892. The records unit processes requests for arrest reports and other police documents.

Northglenn police create the initial arrest report for every arrest they make. The report includes the suspect's name, charges, a description of the incident, and the arresting officer's information. To get a copy, file a request under the Colorado Open Records Act. You can do this in person or by mail. The department must respond within three business days.

Fees for copies vary. Ask the records staff when you submit your request. Most agencies charge per page or have a flat fee for electronic copies. Northglenn arrest reports are records of official action and are subject to public release under Colorado law.

CBI Criminal History Database

Northglenn arrest records also show up in the CBI statewide database. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation collects fingerprint data from all law enforcement agencies in the state. When someone is arrested and fingerprinted in Northglenn, that data goes to CBI. You can search the database through the CBI Records Check website for $6.00.

The CBI search covers all 64 Colorado counties. A Northglenn arrest will show up along with any other Colorado arrests tied to the same person. Results include arrest dates, charges, and dispositions. The online search gives you results in minutes. You can also mail in a request for $13.00, but that takes much longer. The CBI check is the broadest single search you can do for Colorado arrest records.

Court Records in Northglenn

Northglenn falls in the 17th Judicial District. Criminal cases from Northglenn arrests go to the Adams County courthouse system. The Adams County Justice Center is at 1100 Judicial Center Drive in Brighton. Search for Northglenn cases through the Colorado Courts Records Search tool online.

Court records show more than just the arrest. They include the formal charges filed by the district attorney, all hearing dates, plea information, trial outcomes, and sentencing details. If you want to know what happened after a Northglenn arrest, court records are the place to look. Most adult criminal cases are public.

Northglenn also has a municipal court that handles city ordinance violations and lower-level offenses. Municipal court records are separate from the district court system. Contact the Northglenn Municipal Court for records of cases handled at that level. Some arrests lead to municipal charges rather than district court charges, depending on the offense.

Arrest Record Laws

Colorado law makes arrest records in Northglenn public. The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act says that records of official action must be released. Arrests and bookings are official actions. You have the right to see these records from both the Northglenn Police Department and the Adams County Sheriff.

Record sealing is available for some Northglenn arrest records. Colorado allows people to petition the court to seal records when charges were dismissed, the person was acquitted, or they completed a qualified diversion program. Drug offense records are often eligible for sealing after the person finishes their program. Once sealed, the record is removed from public databases and searches. Check the Colorado DPS open records page for more about how records requests work at the state level.

Sex Offender Search

Search for registered sex offenders in the Northglenn area through the Colorado Sex Offender Registry. This CBI database updates every hour. Enter a Northglenn address or zip code to see registered offenders nearby. The public list only shows offenders required to register under state law.

VINE Inmate Tracking

Register with Colorado VINE to get alerts about someone arrested in Northglenn. VINE tracks inmates in the Adams County Detention Facility and sends notifications when their custody status changes. The service is free. You can choose phone, email, or text alerts.

Nearby Cities

These cities border or sit near Northglenn. Arrest records for each are processed through their respective county.