Wheat Ridge Arrest Records

Wheat Ridge arrest records are handled by Jefferson County and the Wheat Ridge Police Department. Wheat Ridge is a city of about 32,000 people in eastern Jefferson County, bordered by Denver, Lakewood, and Arvada. The Wheat Ridge Police Department makes arrests within city limits. After an arrest, the person goes to the Jefferson County Detention Facility in Golden for booking. Arrest records from Wheat Ridge can be found through the Jefferson County jail roster, the CBI statewide criminal history database, and the Colorado court system. This page outlines how each option works.

Jefferson County Jail and Booking Records

Wheat Ridge sits in Jefferson County. The Jefferson County Detention Facility is at 200 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden. When someone is arrested in Wheat Ridge, they are taken to this jail for booking. The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office maintains all booking records from this point forward.

The Jefferson County Sheriff has an online inmate search. You can look up people currently in the jail by name. Results show charges, booking dates, bond amounts, and mugshot information when available. The database updates regularly. Call the jail at (303) 271-5444 if you cannot find someone in the online system or if you need details about a recent Wheat Ridge booking.

Jefferson County also offers warrant information. The sheriff's office can tell you if someone has an active warrant in the county. Warrants from Wheat Ridge arrests are filed with the county court and show in the county system. Contact the Jefferson County Sheriff at (303) 271-0211 for warrant inquiries.

Wheat Ridge Police Department

The Wheat Ridge Police Department is at 7500 West 29th Avenue, Wheat Ridge, CO 80033. They handle all law enforcement within city limits. The records section takes requests for arrest reports. Call the department at (303) 235-2926.

To get a Wheat Ridge arrest report, submit a Colorado Open Records Act request. You can file in person, by mail, or sometimes by email. The department must respond within three business days. Fees for copies depend on what you are asking for. Paper copies usually cost more per page than electronic copies.

Wheat Ridge police create a detailed arrest report for every arrest. The report covers the circumstances, the charges, and the people involved. These reports are records of official action and must be made available under Colorado law. Some parts of the report may be redacted if they involve ongoing investigations or protected information.

CBI Statewide Search

Wheat Ridge arrest records feed into the CBI statewide database. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation gets fingerprint data every time someone is booked after an arrest in Wheat Ridge. You can run a name search through the CBI Records Check for $6.00 online.

The CBI search pulls from all 64 Colorado counties. It shows arrest dates, charges, and dispositions when available. A Wheat Ridge arrest will appear alongside arrests from any other Colorado jurisdiction tied to the same person. Results come back in minutes for the online version. Mail-in requests cost $13.00 and take much longer.

CBI records show arrests, not just convictions. An entry may show charges that were later dropped or cases where the defendant was acquitted. Use court records to find out the final outcome of a specific case.

Court Records for Wheat Ridge

Wheat Ridge is in the 1st Judicial District, which covers Jefferson County. Criminal cases from Wheat Ridge arrests go to the Jefferson County courthouse. The Jefferson County Courts are at 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden. You can search for cases through the Colorado Courts Records Search tool.

Court records give you the full story of a criminal case. You can see the charges filed after the arrest, plea bargains, trial dates, verdict, and sentencing. This is where you find out if a Wheat Ridge arrest led to a conviction or not. Most adult criminal records in Colorado are public. Sealed and juvenile records are not available through the online search.

The clerk of court at the Jefferson County courthouse provides certified copies and can help with records that are not in the online database. Older cases may only be available through an in-person visit.

Wheat Ridge Arrest Records Laws

The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act governs access to Wheat Ridge arrest records. Records of official action are public. Arrests, bookings, and charges all fall into this category. The Wheat Ridge Police Department and the Jefferson County Sheriff must release these records on request.

Record sealing is an option for some Wheat Ridge arrest records. If the case ended in dismissal, acquittal, or completion of a drug diversion program, the person may ask a court to seal the record. Sealed records are removed from public databases. They will not show up in CBI checks or court record searches. Check the Colorado DPS open records page for guidance on records requests at the state level.

CORA requests are a tool you can use for documents beyond just arrest records. Dispatch logs, supplemental reports, and body camera footage requests all go through the CORA process. Each type of record has its own fee schedule and timeline.

Inmate Tracking and Notifications

Use the Colorado VINE system to track someone arrested in Wheat Ridge. VINE sends free alerts when an inmate's custody status changes at the Jefferson County Detention Facility. You can register for phone, email, or text notifications. The system updates in real time as the jail logs changes.

Search for sex offenders near Wheat Ridge through the Colorado Sex Offender Registry. The CBI database updates every hour and shows offenders by name or location. Enter a Wheat Ridge zip code (80033, 80212) to find registered offenders in the area.

Nearby Cities

These cities neighbor Wheat Ridge. Each has local police and processes arrests through the county system.