Westminster Booking Records

Westminster booking reports are managed by two county sheriff offices. The city spans Adams County and Jefferson County, with over 116,000 people calling it home. Where an arrest happens in Westminster decides which county jail handles the booking. The Adams County Detention Facility in Brighton takes bookings from the Adams County side. The Jefferson County jail in Golden processes bookings from the Jefferson County side. This page breaks down both systems so you can find the right booking report for a Westminster arrest.

Two County Jails for Westminster Bookings

Westminster lies across two counties. The eastern and northern parts of the city are in Adams County. The western and southern parts are in Jefferson County. This split means Westminster booking reports could be at either county jail. The arrest location within the city tells you which one. If you do not know the exact location, you should search both systems. Both are free to use online.

The Adams County Sheriff runs the detention facility at 150 North 19th Avenue in Brighton. Phone: 303-654-1850. Email: sheriff@adcogov.org. The Jefferson County Sheriff has its jail at 200 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden. Phone: 303-271-5444. Records Unit: 303-271-5542. Both facilities process Westminster bookings depending on the side of the county line.

Note: Westminster does not have its own jail. All booking happens at the county level through Adams or Jefferson County.

Search Westminster Booking Reports Online

Adams County has a free inmate search at search.adamscountysheriff.org. You can search by name, booking number, or date of birth. Jefferson County has its tool at inmatelookup.jeffco.us, where you search by name or booking date. Jefferson County's tool updates every 15 minutes. Both show current inmates only. Neither requires a login.

For released inmates, you need to contact the records division of the county that handled the booking. Adams County is at 303-654-1850. Jefferson County Records is at 303-271-5542. Under Colorado law, agencies have 3 working days to respond. The first hour of research time is free. After that, fees are up to $41.37 per hour. Copies cost $0.25 per page. Westminster residents can also use the Adams County inmate roster page for a broader look at current inmates on that side.

Statewide Search for Westminster Records

The CBI Internet Criminal History Check at cbirecordscheck.com searches arrest records across all of Colorado for $6.00. This is the simplest option when you do not know which county handled a Westminster booking. One search covers both Adams and Jefferson County plus every other county in the state. Results show all matching arrest records tied to the name you enter.

The CDOC Offender Search system covers state prison inmates across Colorado.

The CDOC system covers state prison inmates only. For county jail bookings in Westminster, use the Adams or Jefferson County tools.

VINE at vinelink.com tracks inmates at both Adams and Jefferson county jails. Register for custody status alerts that come by phone, email, or text. The toll-free number is 1-888-263-8463. The service is free. It runs 24 hours a day in English and Spanish.

Booking Report Access Under Colorado Law

Westminster booking reports are public records under the CCJRA. C.R.S. § 24-72-301 et seq. requires that records of official actions be open for inspection. Both Adams and Jefferson County must follow this law. C.R.S. § 24-72-302 defines arrest records to include the name, charges, date, place, and arresting agency. These details are in every Westminster booking report.

Under C.R.S. § 24-72-305.5, booking photos are public but it is a misdemeanor to charge for their removal from websites. Fines go up to $1,000. Sealed records do not appear in any search. Colorado allows people to ask a court to seal certain arrest records. The CBI also seals some records when no charges are filed within a year. Any Westminster booking record that has been sealed will not show up in county inmate searches or CBI checks.

When you make a records request to Adams County or Jefferson County, you sign a form saying the data will not be used for direct business solicitation for monetary gain. This applies to all records requests in Colorado. Both counties follow the same basic process but have their own records divisions. Adams County accepts requests by phone, email, or mail. Jefferson County has a dedicated records unit you can reach at 303-271-5542.

If someone booked in Westminster goes on to serve time in state prison, the Colorado Department of Corrections takes over those records. The CDOC offender search is free and covers all state prison inmates. It shows facility placement, sentence details, and parole eligibility. This is a separate database from what Adams County and Jefferson County maintain at the jail level. For booking records that stay in the county system, you always go back to the county sheriff that handled the intake.

Nearby Cities

These cities neighbor Westminster. Click any one to learn which county handles booking reports for arrests in that area.