Adams County Booking Reports

Adams County booking reports are public records you can search through the sheriff's office online inmate lookup tool. The Adams County Detention Facility in Brighton processes all bookings for the county, which covers a large stretch of the north Denver metro area. Whether you need to find a current inmate, check on recent arrests, or look up past booking records in Adams County, this page walks you through every option. The sheriff's office keeps these records and makes them available to the public through its website and records division. You can also use statewide tools like CBI and VINE to search for booking data tied to Adams County.

Adams County Sheriff Booking Records

The Adams County Sheriff's Office runs the detention facility in Brighton where all local bookings take place. This jail has a capacity of about 1,600 inmates. It is one of the larger county jails in Colorado. When someone gets arrested anywhere in Adams County, they are brought to this facility for booking. Staff record fingerprints, take a booking photo, and log all the arrest details into the system. The booking report becomes a public record at that point. You can request it or search for it online through the sheriff's tools.

The Adams County Detention Facility sits at 150 North 19th Avenue in Brighton. You can reach the jail by phone at 303-654-1850. The sheriff's main office is at 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, 1st Floor, Suite W5400, also in Brighton. For general questions that are not emergencies, call 303-288-1535. You can also send an email to sheriff@adcogov.org for records requests or other questions about Adams County booking reports. The sheriff's office website at adamssheriffco.gov has links to the inmate search tool and other services. The Adams County government sheriff page also lists contact details and hours.

The sheriff's website is the fastest way to get booking information for Adams County without having to make a trip to Brighton.

Search Adams County Booking Reports Online

Adams County has an online inmate search tool that anyone can use for free. You can find it at search.adamscountysheriff.org. The tool lets you search by name, booking number, or date of birth. Results show the person's name, charges, booking date, and bond information. The system shows current inmates who are in custody at the Adams County Detention Facility right now. A disclaimer on the site notes that any indication of an arrest does not mean a criminal conviction. All people who are arrested are considered innocent until proven guilty in court. This search tool is free and does not require you to create an account or log in.

The inmate search results update through the day as new bookings come in and people get released. If you need data on someone who was booked but has since been released, the online tool may not show them. For older booking records in Adams County, contact the sheriff's records division. You can also check the Adams County inmate roster page for a broader view of who is currently held at the facility. The roster page sometimes has more detail than the basic search tool.

For a wider search that goes beyond Adams County, use the CBI Internet Criminal History Check at $6.00 per search. It pulls arrest data from across all of Colorado, not just one county. Under C.R.S. § 24-72-302, arrest records in Colorado include the arresting agency, the date and place of the arrest, and the charges filed. Adams County booking reports fall under this law.

Note: The online search only shows people currently in custody. For past booking records, call the Adams County Sheriff's Office records division.

Adams County Inmate Notifications

You can track the custody status of any inmate at the Adams County jail through the VINE system. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. It is free to use. Register at vinelink.com and choose Colorado, then search by the inmate's name. When you register, VINE will alert you by phone, email, or text if the person gets released, transferred, or has any change in status. The toll-free VINE number is 1-888-263-8463. Anyone can use this system, not just crime victims. It works for inmates at the Adams County Detention Facility and most other Colorado county jails.

Visitation at the Adams County jail is available seven days a week. Onsite visits are free. Remote video visits cost $0.20 per minute for up to 30 minutes through JailATM. Hours run from 7:30 AM to 11:00 AM, 12:00 PM to 4:30 PM, and 7:30 PM to 10:00 PM in most housing units. Some units close visits at 9:00 PM instead. Check with the jail before planning a visit to confirm the schedule for the housing unit you need.

Request Adams County Booking Records

If the online search does not have what you need, you can make a formal records request to the Adams County Sheriff's Office. Colorado's Criminal Justice Records Act, or CCJRA, gives the public the right to inspect booking reports and arrest records. Under C.R.S. § 24-72-301 et seq., records of official actions like arrests must be open for inspection. The agency has 3 working days to respond, with a possible extension of up to 7 more days for large requests.

The Adams County sheriff page at adcogov.org/sheriff has details on how to submit a records request. Under Colorado law, the first hour of research and retrieval time is free. After that, the agency can charge up to $41.37 per hour. Paper copies cost $0.25 per page. You must sign a statement that you will not use the records for direct business solicitation for monetary gain. Email your request to sheriff@adcogov.org or call 303-654-1850 to start the process. Criminal justice records in Adams County cannot be used for solicitation of business for monetary gain, as noted on the sheriff's website.

Note: Response times may vary depending on how many requests the office is processing at the time.

Booking Report Access in Adams County

Colorado law makes booking reports public records. The CCJRA sets the rules for how criminal justice agencies like the Adams County Sheriff's Office handle record requests. Under C.R.S. § 24-72-305.5, booking photos are public but it is illegal to post them online and charge a fee for removal. Violating this law is a misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000 in Colorado. This rule applies to Adams County mugshots just like any other county in the state.

The Colorado Open Records Act, or CORA, works alongside the CCJRA. If you need records that are not strictly criminal justice records, CORA covers those requests. Both laws guarantee response within 3 working days. Both allow for fees after the first free hour of research. If the Adams County Sheriff's Office denies your request, you can challenge the denial through the courts or contact the Colorado Attorney General's office for guidance on the process.

Sealed records do not show up in any search. Colorado allows people to petition a court to seal certain arrest records. The CBI also seals some records automatically when no charges are filed within a year. If a booking record in Adams County has been sealed, it will not appear in the online inmate search or in a CBI criminal history check.

Cities in Adams County

Adams County covers several cities in the north Denver metro area. All arrests in these cities are booked at the Adams County Detention Facility in Brighton. The booking report is held by the Adams County Sheriff's Office regardless of which city police department made the arrest.

Other cities and towns in Adams County include Federal Heights, Bennett, Lochbuie, and parts of Aurora. All bookings from these areas go through the Adams County Sheriff's Office.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Adams County. If you are not sure which county handles a booking, check the arrest location. The county where the arrest took place holds the booking report.