Search Jefferson County Booking Reports

Jefferson County booking reports cover all arrests processed through the county jail in Golden. With close to 580,000 people, Jefferson County is one of the most populated counties in Colorado and sits just west of Denver. The sheriff's office runs an inmate lookup tool that refreshes every 15 minutes, so you can check booking data in near real time. This page shows you how to find current and past booking reports, what info each report has, and the best ways to get records from Jefferson County.

Jefferson County Sheriff Booking Records

The Jefferson County Sheriff's Office handles all jail bookings at its detention facility in Golden. When a person gets arrested anywhere in the county, they end up at this facility for processing. Staff take fingerprints, snap a booking photo, and log all arrest details into the system. That record becomes a booking report. It is a public record under Colorado law. The sheriff's office sits at 200 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden, CO 80401. You can call the jail at 303-271-5444 for questions about a current inmate.

The records unit has its own line at 303-271-5542. Use this number if you need copies of old booking reports or want to check on someone who has already been released from custody. Admin offices are open Monday through Friday from 8 AM to 5 PM. The jail lobby keeps longer hours and is open daily from 8 AM to 9 PM. People under 18 are not in the lookup system. Their records are kept private by state law.

The Jefferson County inmates page on the county website lists helpful links for anyone trying to find booking data or reach the detention division.

That page also has info on visitation, mail rules, and how to put money on an inmate account in Jefferson County.

Jefferson County Inmate Lookup Tool

Anyone can search for current inmates for free at inmatelookup.jeffco.us. The tool lets you look up people by name or by booking date. Results show the person's charges, bond amount, and court dates. Data refreshes every 15 minutes, which makes it one of the more up-to-date systems in the Denver metro area. You do not need an account or login to use it.

The Jefferson County inmate lookup page on the county site at jeffco.us/660/Inmate-Lookup-Tool has more detail on how the tool works and what the results mean.

Search results only show people who are in custody right now. If someone was booked and then released, they will not show up in the online tool anymore. For those records, call the records unit at 303-271-5542. They can look up past bookings by name or date range. Under C.R.S. 24-72-302, arrest records include the name, date of birth, sex, charges, date and place of arrest, and the arresting agency. Jefferson County booking reports contain all of this info.

Note: Inmates under 18 do not appear in the online search tool due to state privacy rules for minors.

Jefferson County Booking Report Details

Each booking report in Jefferson County has a set of fields that get filled in during the intake process. The arresting officer's name, the agency that made the arrest, and the charges are all part of the report. Bond info is also listed. Court dates show up once a judge has set a hearing. All of this comes through on the inmate lookup tool for people still in custody. If you need the full paper report, the records unit can pull it for you.

The lookup tool info page walks you through what each field means and how to read the search results.

Bond amounts in Jefferson County vary a lot by charge. Some minor offenses have a set bond schedule, while serious felony charges may need a bond hearing before a judge. The lookup tool shows the bond amount when one has been set. If the bond field is blank, it usually means the person has not seen a judge yet or the charge does not allow a preset bond.

Understanding what each piece of the booking report means can save you time. The charge description tells you what the person was arrested for. The booking date shows when they entered the jail. Court dates tell you when the case will be heard next. All of these details are public under Colorado's Criminal Justice Records Act.

Track Inmates in Jefferson County

The VINE system lets you track any inmate at the Jefferson County jail. VINE is free. Go to vinelink.com, pick Colorado, and search by name. When you sign up for alerts, VINE will call, text, or email you if the person gets released, moved, or has any change in status. The toll-free number is 1-888-263-8463. You do not have to be a crime victim to use VINE. It works for anyone.

For a broader search that covers all of Colorado, use the CBI Internet Criminal History Check. It costs $6.00 per search. CBI pulls arrest data from across every county in the state, not just Jefferson County. This is useful if you think someone may have been booked in a different county or if you want a full criminal history. The CDOC Offender Search covers state prison inmates, which is a different system than the county jail.

Note: VINE only tracks people in custody at participating jails. Once someone is released, you will get a notification but the record may not stay in the VINE system.

Request Jefferson County Booking Records

You can make a formal records request to the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office if the online tool does not have what you need. Colorado's Criminal Justice Records Act gives the public the right to inspect booking reports. Under C.R.S. 24-72-301 et seq., records of official actions like arrests must be open for inspection. The sheriff's office has 3 working days to respond, with a possible extension of up to 7 more days if the request is large.

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 saying you will not use the records for direct solicitation of business for monetary gain. This is a state requirement, not something specific to Jefferson County. Contact the records unit at 303-271-5542 or visit the office at 200 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden to start a request.

Booking Photos in Jefferson County

Booking photos taken during the intake process at the Jefferson County jail are public records. However, Colorado law puts limits on how they can be used. Under C.R.S. 24-72-305.5, it is against the law to post booking photos online and then charge a fee to take them down. This is sometimes called mugshot extortion. Violating this rule is a misdemeanor with fines up to $1,000. The law applies to all Colorado counties, including Jefferson County.

Sealed records do not show up in any search. Colorado allows people to petition a court to seal certain arrest records after their case ends. The CBI also seals some records on its own when no charges get filed within a year of the arrest. If a Jefferson County booking record has been sealed, it will not appear in the inmate lookup tool or in a CBI criminal history check. You cannot get a copy of a sealed record through a standard request.

Cities in Jefferson County

Jefferson County covers several cities along the west side of the Denver metro. All arrests in these cities go through the Jefferson County jail in Golden. The booking report stays with the sheriff's office no matter which city police department made the arrest.

Other cities and towns in Jefferson County include Golden, Edgewater, Morrison, and parts of Littleton. All bookings from these areas are processed at the Jefferson County jail.

Nearby Counties

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