Jefferson County Arrest Records

In Jefferson County, arrests occur when individuals are apprehended by peace officers and taken into custody. Arrest records are official documents that are generated after such arrest incidents. These documents typically contain information about the individual arrested and facts about the incident leading to such an arrest. Peace officers may make arrests in Jefferson County if:

• The arrestee is responsible for a crime they witnessed
• A warrant has been issued for the apprehension of a person
• There is probable cause that the arrestee committed a crime

Upon arrest, offenders may be booked at the Jefferson County Detention Center. The county’s Sheriff's Office oversees the detention center and maintains records generated from arrest-related incidents. Similarly, arrest information is also available in the Jefferson County court records.

Are Arrest Records Public in Jefferson County?

In Jefferson County, arrest records are public per the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA). This Act guarantees that residents can access public records maintained by government agencies. While Jefferson County arrest records are generally open to anyone, there are exemptions to the information made publicly available under CORA. These exemptions include:

• Juvenile arrest records
• Traffic records of minors
• Medical records
• Sealed arrest information

However, interested individuals may obtain court orders to access confidential or sealed arrest records in Jefferson County.

What Do Public Arrest Records Contain?

Public arrest records in Jefferson County typically contain the following information:

• Name of the individual arrested
• Date of birth
• Location of arrest
• Arresting agency
• Gender
• Race
• Physical attributes
• Date and time of arrest
• Bail amount

Jefferson County Crime Rate

Crime statistics in Jefferson County and other Colorado counties are collated and disseminated publicly by the Colorado Uniform Crime Reporting (UCR) Program. Based on the data available on the Colorado Crime Statistics portal, Jefferson County reported 339 domestic violence cases, 2 hate crimes, and 406 violent crimes in 2023. In addition, property crimes reported in the same year included 17 robbery cases, 1,809 theft cases, 326 burglary incidents, 780 fraud cases, and 450 motor vehicle theft.

Jefferson County Arrest Statistics

Per the FBI Crime Data Explorer, 1,659 arrests were made in Jefferson County in 2022, which comprised 1,230 male arrestees and 429 female arrestees. Local law enforcement officers made 267 arrests for simple assault, 103 aggravated assault arrests, and 137 DUI arrests. Similarly, there were 137 arrests for drug-related violations and 85 for thefts.

Find Jefferson County Arrest Records

It is common to find certain Jefferson County arrest-related information in inmate records. Such information may include the information of the arrestees, the arresting agency, and mug shots. To find Jefferson County arrest records in the custody of the sheriff’s department, submit a completed Application for Criminal Justice Records Form to the Records Unit via fax to (303) 271-5552 or by postal mail to:

200 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80401

Applications may also be submitted in person to any of the following Records Unit locations:

Sheriff's Office Headquarters
200 Jefferson County Parkway
Golden, CO 80401

Mountain Precinct
4990 Highway 73
Evergreen, CO 80439

South Precinct
11139 Bradford Road
#700
Littleton, CO 80127

Alternatively, interested persons may look up inmates detained at the jail facilities in Jefferson County by their names or booking numbers.

At the state level, the Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) maintains inmate information on its CDOC Offender Search database. To find information on inmates in the database, enter their names or DOC numbers and select their gender. The search results will include convictions, age, mug shot, physical attributes, ethnicity, and prison location.

Furthermore, interested individuals may use the Federal Bureau of Prisons (BOP) inmate locator search tool to access information on federal inmates. Users can access such information by entering the offender’s name or offender number in the appropriate search tab.

Free Arrest Record Search in Jefferson County

Interested individuals may use the following official government sites to search for arrest records in Jefferson County for free:

• Jefferson County Inmate Lookup
• CDOC Offender Search
• BOP Inmate Locator

Some third-party sites also offer arrest records search services in Jefferson County at no cost. However, these sites are not the primary sources for arrest records. Hence, the information they provide may not be accurate.

Get Jefferson County Criminal Records

Jefferson County criminal records are official documents containing the criminal history of individuals. They also contain arrest information, convictions, dockets, sentences, and parole details. Interested persons may obtain Jefferson County criminal records through the following ways:

Sheriff’s Office

The Records Unit of the Jefferson County Sheriff’s Office provides public criminal records upon request. To request such records, complete the application for criminal justice form and fax it to (303) 271-5552. Requesters can also mail the form to the sheriff's office headquarters or submit it in person to the Records Unit at the Mountain Precinct or South Precinct locations. Criminal records obtained from the sheriff’s office cost $3 per copy.

CBI Internet Criminal History Check System (ICHC)

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) manages the Internet Criminal History Check System (ICHC) database as a central repository for criminal history in the state. The database contains criminal records collated from different law enforcement agencies in the state. However, this database will not include records of arrests that lack fingerprint evidence. To get criminal records maintained on the database, open the ICHC portal, provide the required information, and pay the $6 fee to access the search results. Note that the information on the database does not include warrant information, sealed records, or juvenile records.

Jefferson County Courts

Records of criminal cases adjudicated by the District or County Courts in Jefferson County are maintained by the Court Clerks. To request copies of these records, mail a completed court records/documents form to the Clerk’s office address or visit the courthouse where the criminal case was heard. The court charges $0.25 per page for the documents, and a certified copy costs $20. Postage costs also apply, depending on the number of copies requested. Jefferson County courts typically process requests for criminal records within three to five business days.

Jefferson County Arrest Records Vs. Criminal Records

In Jefferson County, the main distinction between arrest and criminal records is that arrest records are not evidence that the arrestee committed the alleged crimes for which they were arrested. The purpose of such records is to document the arrest event and the details of the individual arrested.

In contrast, Jefferson County criminal records are generated if an arrest results in the conviction of the arrestees by the legal system. In this case, the arrestee has been found guilty of committing the crime that led to their arrest. Criminal records are used to conduct employment or housing background checks.

How Long Do Arrests Stay on Your Record?

In Jefferson County, arrests will stay permanently on criminal records unless sealed by the court.

Expunge Jefferson County Arrest Records

Jefferson County arrest records cannot be expunged. However, qualified persons may seal their arrest records by petitioning the court that maintains the information. Expungement erases or destroys a record, while sealing a record makes it confidential but accessible to the court and law enforcement agencies.

Under Colo. Rev. Stat. Section 24-72-704, individuals must meet any of the following requirements to be eligible for sealing their arrest records in Jefferson County:

• They were acquitted of the charges against them
• The court dismissed the criminal case
• They completed a diversion agreement with no further criminal charges filed
• If the arrests did not lead to court charges and the statute of limitations for the crimes have expired
• If they were arrested but not charged and no longer being investigated for the crime despite the statute of limitation still being active

Follow these steps to seal arrest records in Jefferson County:

• Download and complete the forms required for sealing arrest records on the Colorado Judiciary self-help forms page (JDF 417, JDF 418, JDF 419, and JDF 435)
• Attach a copy of the arrest records obtained from the arresting agency or court
• Collate and file the paperwork with the appropriate county court and pay the $224 filing fee

The court will review the petition and grant/deny it or set a hearing date for further deliberations. If the petition is granted, the court will seal the arrest records and send a notice to other agencies that have custody of the record to seal them within 30 days.

Under state laws, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) may automatically seal Jefferson County arrest records in its custody for incidents that occurred during the following periods:

• Arrests made on or after January 1, 2022, if no charges were filed within a year of the arrest
• Records of arrests with no convictions between January 1, 2019, and January 1, 2022, if no criminal charges have been filed:

1. Within three years of arrests for felonies, if the statute of limitations is three years
2. Within 18 months of arrests for misdemeanors, petty offenses, or municipal ordinance violations if the statute of limitations is 18 months

The CBI can also seal electronic arrest records in Jefferson County that fall under the following periods:

• By January 1, 2027, arrest records without convictions from prior years will be sealed
• On January 1, 2026, arrest records from 1997 to 2002 with no convictions will be sealed
• Arrests from 2008 to 2012 without convictions will be sealed by January 1, 2024
• Arrest records created between 2013 and 2018 without convictions will be sealed by January 1, 2023
• By January 1, 2025, records of arrests (without convictions) between 2003 and 2007 will be sealed

Jefferson County Arrest Warrants

Jefferson County arrest warrants are legal documents that authorize peace officers to make arrests. Judges issue warrants based on affidavits establishing probable cause for a crime committed and the person to be arrested for the offense.

Jefferson County arrest warrants may contain the following information:

• The name of the person for whom the warrant was issued
• The individual’s date of birth
• Race
• Offense type
• Gender
• Physical attributes
• Warrant number
• Charges
• Bail/bond amount

Jefferson County Arrest Warrant Search

To search for active arrest warrants in Jefferson County, contact the sheriff’s office Warrants Unit at (303) 271-6475 or by email. Alternatively, visit the county courts to find active warrant lists or information.

Do Jefferson County Arrest Warrants Expire?

Jefferson County arrest warrants remain valid until the individuals mentioned in the warrants are apprehended by law enforcement or they are canceled. Warrants may be quashed on the recommendation of the Court Clerk or if an attorney files a motion to this effect.