Search Aurora Busted Mugshots

Aurora busted mugshots and arrest records are spread across three counties. The city sits in Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas counties, so your booking records depend on where in Aurora the arrest took place. The Aurora Police Department handles law enforcement citywide, but each county sheriff runs its own jail and booking system. This page shows you how to search for Aurora mugshots, which county to check, and how to get arrest records from each one.

Which County Handles Aurora Bookings

Aurora spans three counties, and that makes finding busted mugshots a bit more complex than in most cities. The majority of Aurora sits in Arapahoe County. That is the primary county. The northern part of the city falls in Adams County. A small section to the south is in Douglas County. When someone gets arrested in Aurora, the booking goes to whichever county sheriff covers that part of the city.

If you are not sure which county handled a specific Aurora arrest, start with Arapahoe. Most Aurora bookings go there. If you do not find what you need, check Adams County next. Douglas County handles the fewest Aurora arrests since only a small strip of the city crosses into that county. Each sheriff runs a separate inmate search, so you may need to check more than one database to find Aurora busted mugshots.

Aurora Mugshot Inmate Search

There is no single Aurora inmate search tool. You need to use the county databases. The Arapahoe County inmate search is the best place to start for most Aurora arrests. This tool shows current inmates held at the Arapahoe County Detention Facility. You can look up by name. Results include charges, booking date, and bond info.

Start with the Arapahoe County inmate search since most Aurora bookings go through this facility.

For arrests in northern Aurora, use the Adams County inmate search. That covers bookings from the Adams County portion of the city. The Douglas County sheriff also has an inmate search for the southern section. All three tools work the same basic way. Type in a name. See if the person is currently in custody. These searches are free and update throughout the day as new bookings come in.

Note: Check all three county databases if you cannot find an Aurora arrest in the first one you try.

Aurora Police Department

The Aurora Police Department is the law enforcement agency for the entire city. APD covers all three county sections of Aurora. Officers make arrests and write reports. But the police department does not run a jail. Once someone is arrested, they get transported to the county jail for the area where the arrest happened. The booking record then sits with that county sheriff, not with Aurora PD.

You can request Aurora police reports from the department. These cover the details of what led to the arrest, incident descriptions, and officer notes. Police reports and booking records are two different things. For Aurora busted mugshots and booking data, you go to the county. For the arrest report and investigation details, you go to Aurora Police. If you need the full story on an arrest, you may want records from both sources.

Aurora PD is one of the largest police departments in Colorado. It covers a city that stretches across three counties and more than 160 square miles. The department handles a high volume of arrests each year. All of those bookings flow to one of the three county jails that serve Aurora.

Aurora Arrest Records Access

Getting Aurora arrest records follows the same rules as anywhere in Colorado. The CCJRA says that records of official action must be open. Arrests, charges, and dispositions are all public. The county sheriff holding the booking record has to release it on request. You can also use CORA to request records from Aurora Police or any county agency. Agencies must respond within three business days.

The process works like this for Aurora busted mugshots. First, figure out which county handled the booking. Then contact that sheriff's records section. Put your request in writing. Include the person's full name and any dates you know. The first hour of research is free at most agencies. After that, there may be charges for staff time and copies. Arapahoe County, Adams County, and Douglas County each set their own fee schedules, though they follow the same state guidelines.

For a statewide search that covers all three counties at once, use CBI. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation runs background checks for $6 per name through cbirecordscheck.com. This pulls records from every county in Colorado. It will not tell you which county processed the booking, but it will show whether a criminal record exists for that person in the state.

Sealing Aurora Arrest Records

Colorado allows record sealing under C.R.S. 24-72-703. If you were arrested in Aurora and want to seal the record, you file a petition with the court in the county where the arrest happened. The filing fee is $224. Fee waivers are available. Once sealed, the Aurora busted mugshot and booking data will no longer show up in public searches. The record still exists for law enforcement purposes, but the general public cannot see it.

Automatic sealing rules also apply. If you were arrested in Aurora but charges were never filed, CBI can seal those records after one year. This only covers arrests from January 1, 2022 onward. Drug convictions may qualify for sealing under C.R.S. 24-72-704. Since Aurora sits in three counties, make sure you file in the right court. The county where the booking took place is the one you need. A lawyer or legal aid group can help you sort that out.

Nearby Cities

These cities border Aurora or sit close by. Each uses its county sheriff for jail services and booking records.