Adams County Arrest Records Search

Adams County arrest records are held by the Adams County Sheriff's Office in Brighton, Colorado. The sheriff runs a public inmate search and a warrant search tool on their website. You can look up current jail bookings, check for active warrants, and request copies of arrest reports from the records unit. Adams County also feeds arrest data into the statewide CBI criminal history database. This page walks through every option for finding Adams County arrest records, from free online searches to formal records requests.

Adams County Sheriff Arrest Records

The Adams County Sheriff's Office keeps all local arrest records for the county. The main office is at 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., 1st Floor, Suite W5400, Brighton, CO 80601. Their detention facility sits at 150 North 19th Avenue, also in Brighton. Both locations handle different parts of the arrest records process in Adams County.

You can reach the records unit at (303) 655-3490. General information goes through (303) 654-1850. For non-emergency calls, use (303) 288-1535. The sheriff's office processes arrest records requests and can tell you what fees apply to your specific need. Adams County arrest records are updated in the system each day by 7 AM, so the data you see online is current as of that morning.

One important thing to know about Adams County arrest records is the legal limit on their use. Criminal justice records from the sheriff cannot be used to solicit business for money. Any arrest shown in the system does not mean the person was convicted. It only means they were booked into the Adams County jail.

Search Adams County Inmate Records

The Adams County Sheriff runs a free inmate search tool online. This database lets you look up people currently held in the Adams County jail. You can search by name to find booking details, charges, and bond amounts. The records update daily by 7 AM, giving you a fresh look at who is in custody.

The inmate search is one of the fastest ways to check Adams County arrest records. It costs nothing. You do not need an account. Just go to the search page and type in a name. Results show up right away. If you want a full Colorado criminal history that goes beyond Adams County, you can also use the CBI Records Check for $6.00 per search. Inmate advisals can be viewed via closed-circuit TV at the Adams County Justice Center, located at 1100 Judicial Center Drive, Brighton, CO 80601, in Court Room 203, starting at 8:30 AM.

Note: The inmate search only shows people currently in the Adams County jail, not past bookings.

Adams County Warrant Search

The sheriff also has an online warrant search tool. This lets you check if someone has an active warrant in Adams County. Like the inmate search, this tool updates daily by 7 AM. Keep in mind that other agencies may have warrants out for a person that are not yet in the Adams County system.

If you have information about someone with a warrant in Adams County, call the dispatch center at (303) 288-1535. Warrant data and arrest records work together in Adams County. An active warrant often leads to an arrest, which then creates a new booking record in the jail system. Both searches are free and open to the public.

How to Get Adams County Arrest Records

Beyond the free online tools, you can request formal copies of Adams County arrest records through the records unit. Call (303) 655-3490 to find out what is available and what fees apply. The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act governs what the sheriff can release. Records of official action, like arrests and charges, must be made public under state law. The CCJRA gives you a right to inspect these records.

You also have the option of getting a statewide criminal history check that includes any Adams County arrests. The CBI charges $6.00 for an online search or $13.00 by mail. This pulls from the fingerprint-based database that covers all 64 Colorado counties. If someone was arrested in Adams County and fingerprinted, that arrest will show in the CBI system too.

Adams County Sex Offender Records

Adams County participates in the state sex offender registry. You can search for registered sex offenders through the Colorado Sex Offender Registry run by the CBI. The registry updates every hour and shows certain offenders living in Adams County. Not all sex offenders appear on the public list. Only those with felony convictions or those who failed to register are posted.

For a complete list of sex offenders in Adams County, contact the sheriff's office directly. The Adams County sex offender search page on the sheriff's website has more details on local resources. You can also use the statewide registry for a broader search of sex offender arrest records across Colorado.

Adams County Jail Visitation

If someone you know was arrested and booked into the Adams County jail, visitation is available. On-site visits are free. Remote video visitation costs $0.20 per minute, up to 30 minutes per session. The jail allows visits seven days a week during three time blocks.

Visitation hours at the Adams County detention facility run from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM, and 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM. These hours cover most housing units in the jail. Check with the facility before your visit since schedules can change without much notice. You can also sign up for Colorado VINE alerts to get notified when an inmate's custody status changes in Adams County.

Cities in Adams County

Several major Colorado cities sit within Adams County. Arrest records for people in these cities go through the Adams County Sheriff's Office or local police departments. Select a city to learn more about arrest record access in that area.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Adams County. Each has its own sheriff's office and arrest records system.