Find Westminster Arrest Records

Westminster arrest records are managed primarily through the Adams County Sheriff's Office. Westminster spans two counties. Most of the city is in Adams County, with a smaller portion in Jefferson County. Where a person gets arrested within Westminster determines which county processes the booking. Westminster Police Department is the city's law enforcement agency. They make arrests across the entire city. This page explains how to access arrest records in Westminster through both county systems, the CBI database, and the state courts.

Which County Handles Westminster Arrests

Most Westminster arrests go through Adams County. The Adams County Detention Facility is at 150 North 19th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601. Call (303) 654-1850 for general questions. The records line is (303) 655-3490. Adams County posts a free inmate search and warrant search online.

Arrests in the Jefferson County portion of Westminster go to the Jefferson County jail. That facility is at 200 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401. Call 303-271-5444 for jail questions. Jefferson County has its own inmate lookup tool that updates every 15 minutes.

If you are not sure which county covers the arrest location, call Westminster Police. They can tell you which county handled the booking. The county line runs through the city roughly along Sheridan Boulevard, but it is not a straight line.

Search Westminster Arrest Records Online

Adams County has a free search at Adams County Inmate Search. The data refreshes daily by 7 AM. Type in a name to see current inmates. The results include charges and booking dates. Adams County also has a warrant search page for checking active warrants.

Jefferson County runs a similar tool at Jefferson County Inmate Lookup. It updates every 15 minutes. You can search by name or by booking date. Inmates under 18 do not show up. Neither do former inmates.

Both tools only show people in custody right now. For older Westminster arrest records, you must contact the records division at the right county. Adams County records: (303) 655-3490. Jefferson County records: 303-271-5542. Jefferson County uses the NextRequest platform for all requests since September 2024.

Westminster Police Department

Westminster Police Department handles law enforcement across the whole city, regardless of county lines. Their main station is at 9110 Yates Street, Westminster, CO 80031. The non-emergency line is 303-658-4360. Officers make arrests, write reports, and investigate crimes. After an arrest, the person goes to the county jail for booking.

Westminster PD keeps its own arrest reports. These are separate from the county booking records. The police report has the officer's narrative, probable cause, and case details. The county booking record covers intake data. Contact Westminster Police records to get a copy of the arrest report.

CBI Search for Westminster Arrest Records

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation has a statewide arrest records database. Search it at CBI Records Check for $6.00 per search. The Internet Criminal History Check returns results right away. You need the exact name and date of birth.

The CBI report shows arrests from both Adams County and Jefferson County in one search. It also includes arrests from anywhere else in Colorado. This makes it a good single-source option for checking Westminster arrest records. The CBI main office is in Lakewood at 690 Kipling Street. Mail searches cost $13.00 and take three to five business days.

Westminster Arrest Records Laws

Colorado's Criminal Justice Records Act (C.R.S. 24-72-301 through 24-72-309) says that records of official action must be released to the public. Arrests, charges, pleas, and sentences all count as official action. Both Adams County and Jefferson County must follow this law when someone asks for Westminster arrest records.

The Colorado Open Records Act covers other public records from Westminster city agencies. Under CORA, agencies must respond to requests within three working days. They can add seven more days if needed. The first hour of research time is free. After that, fees cap at $41.37 per hour. Standard copies cost $0.25 per page.

Sealed arrest records are not released. Under C.R.S. 24-72-704, the CBI auto-seals records where no charges were filed within a year, for arrests on or after January 1, 2022. Juvenile records are also restricted.

Westminster Court Records

Court records from Westminster arrests split between two judicial districts. The Adams County portion falls in the 17th Judicial District. The Jefferson County portion is in the 1st Judicial District. Both release records through the Colorado Judicial Branch online search.

Court records show charges, hearing dates, pleas, and sentences. They give you the full picture of what happened after a Westminster arrest. For court data requests, email courtdatarequests@judicial.state.co.us.

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