Jefferson County Arrest Records Lookup

Arrest records in Jefferson County are kept by the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office, based in Golden, Colorado. The sheriff runs an online inmate lookup tool that updates every 15 minutes with current jail bookings. You can search by name or booking date to find who is in custody right now. Jefferson County also handles arrest records requests through the NextRequest platform, which went fully paperless in September 2024. Beyond the local tools, you can pull statewide criminal history data from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation. This page covers each method for finding Jefferson County arrest records, from free searches to formal requests.

Jefferson County Sheriff's Office Arrest Records

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office is the main source for arrest records in the county. The office sits at 200 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401. This is where the sheriff processes bookings, stores arrest data, and handles public records requests. Administrative hours run Monday through Friday, 8 AM to 5 PM. The jail lobby stays open longer, from 8 AM to 9 PM, seven days a week.

You can reach different parts of the sheriff's office by phone. The main line is 303-271-0211. For non-emergency calls, dial 303-980-7300. The jail has its own line at 303-271-5444. If you need arrest records specifically, call the records unit at 303-271-5542. For warrants, the number is 303-271-6475. Each line connects you to a different team that handles a specific part of the arrest records process in Jefferson County.

Jefferson County also has two precincts outside Golden. The Mountain Precinct is in Evergreen and the South Precinct is in Littleton. Both handle calls in their areas, but arrest records from all three locations feed into the same central system at the main office.

You can view the Jefferson County government homepage below.

The site links to all county departments, including the sheriff's office and its arrest records tools.

Search Jefferson County Inmate Records Online

The fastest way to check Jefferson County arrest records is through the free inmate lookup tool. This database shows who is currently held in the Jefferson County jail. It updates every 15 minutes, which makes it one of the more current jail search tools in Colorado. You do not need an account or login to use it.

The search works two ways. You can look up inmates by name or by booking date. Type in a last name and first name, then hit search. Results show the person's booking details, charges, and bond information. If you search by date, you get a list of everyone booked on that day. This is useful if you know roughly when an arrest happened but do not have the person's full name.

One limit to know: the Jefferson County inmate search does not show anyone under 18. Juvenile arrest records are sealed in Colorado and will not appear in this tool.

The Jefferson County inmate search page is shown here.

Enter a name or date to pull up current bookings in the Jefferson County jail system.

Jefferson County Inmate Lookup Details

The sheriff provides an information page about the inmate lookup tool. This page explains how the search works, what data it returns, and its limitations. Jefferson County updates the tool around the clock, with new data pushed out every 15 minutes. That is much faster than some Colorado counties that only update once per day.

When you run a search, the results page shows the inmate's full name, date of birth, booking date, charges, and bond amount if one has been set. The data comes straight from the jail management system. It reflects the status at the time of the last update cycle. If someone was just booked or just released, there may be a short delay before the change shows in the search results.

Below is the Jefferson County inmate lookup information page.

This page from Jefferson County gives details on search features and data refresh timing.

How to Request Jefferson County Arrest Records

Jefferson County moved to a fully paperless records request system on September 23, 2024. All arrest records requests now go through the NextRequest platform. This applies to arrest reports, incident reports, and other law enforcement records held by the sheriff. The old paper forms are gone. Everything is digital now.

To make a request, go to the arrest records page on the Jefferson County website and click through to the NextRequest portal. You will need to create a free account. Once logged in, fill out the request form with as much detail as you can. Include the full name of the person, the approximate date of the arrest, and any case numbers you have. More detail means faster results.

Jefferson County processes requests in the order they come in. The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act governs what the sheriff can and cannot release. Records of official action, like arrests, bookings, and charges, are generally public. Some parts of an arrest record may be redacted if they contain sensitive information or relate to an ongoing case.

The screenshot below shows the Jefferson County arrest records request page.

All requests now run through the NextRequest platform after Jefferson County went paperless in late 2024.

Jefferson County Jail and Inmate Services

The Jefferson County jail is part of the sheriff's facility at 200 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden. The inmate services page covers everything you need to know about someone who has been arrested and booked. This includes bond information, inmate accounts, mail rules, phone access, property, release procedures, and visitation.

Bond information is available through the inmate lookup tool or by calling the jail at 303-271-5444. If you want to post bond for someone held on arrest charges in Jefferson County, you can do so at the jail lobby during operating hours. The lobby is open from 8 AM to 9 PM every day, including weekends and holidays. Cash bonds and surety bonds are both accepted.

Inmates can receive mail at the jail. There are rules about what is allowed, so check the inmate services page before sending anything. Phone calls are available to inmates on a schedule set by the housing unit. You can also put money on an inmate's account for commissary purchases. Each of these services connects back to the arrest records system since they all tie to a specific booking.

Here is the Jefferson County inmate information page.

This page lists all services available to inmates and their families after an arrest in Jefferson County.

Jefferson County Jail Visitation and Arrest Records

If someone you know was arrested in Jefferson County, you can schedule a visit. The jail uses video terminals for visitation. You need to schedule at least 24 hours ahead of time. Visits happen at the facility in Golden, not by remote video from home.

Walk-in visits are not allowed. You must book a slot through the scheduling system. The jail staff can help you set up a visit if you call 303-271-5444. Bring a valid photo ID when you come. The visitation area uses video terminals rather than face-to-face rooms, which is common in newer jail facilities across Colorado. Rules about what you can bring into the visitation area are strict, so leave personal items in your car.

Colorado Statewide Arrest Records Resources

Jefferson County arrest records are part of a bigger statewide system. Several Colorado agencies hold criminal history data that may include arrests made in Jefferson County. These state-level tools can give you a wider picture than the local inmate search alone.

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation runs the state's criminal history database. An online search costs $6 and returns results fast. A mail-in request costs $13. The CBI pulls from fingerprint records across all 64 Colorado counties. If someone was arrested and fingerprinted in Jefferson County, that record will show up in a CBI search. This is the most complete single source for Colorado arrest records.

The Colorado Department of Corrections tracks people who are serving sentences in state prisons. If a Jefferson County arrest led to a prison term, the CDOC database will show the current status. This is separate from the county jail system. The CDOC covers state facilities only, not county jails.

Other useful state tools include:

• The Colorado Judicial Branch court records search for case details tied to Jefferson County arrests
• The Colorado Sex Offender Registry for registered offenders living in Jefferson County
• The Colorado VINE notification system for custody status alerts on Jefferson County inmates

These tools work well together. Start with the free Jefferson County inmate lookup for current bookings. Use the CBI search for a full criminal history. Check VINE if you want real-time alerts when an inmate's status changes. Each resource covers a different piece of the arrest records picture in Jefferson County.

Cities in Jefferson County

These cities sit within Jefferson County. Arrest records for people in these areas go through the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office or the city's own police department. Select a city to find local arrest record details.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Jefferson County. Each has its own sheriff and arrest records system.