Broomfield Busted Mugshots Lookup
Broomfield busted mugshots and arrest records are handled by the Broomfield Police Department and the combined city and county government. Broomfield is unique in Colorado because it is both a city and a county at the same time. That means the booking process works differently here than in most other Colorado cities. With a population around 75,000, Broomfield sits between Denver and Boulder along the US 36 corridor. This page explains how to find Broomfield mugshots, how the arrest and booking process works in this combined jurisdiction, and where to request records.
Broomfield Quick Facts
Broomfield Combined City and County
Broomfield became Colorado's 64th county in 2001. Before that, parts of Broomfield sat in four different counties: Adams, Boulder, Jefferson, and Weld. When voters approved the change, Broomfield became both a city and a county under one government. The Broomfield County page covers the county side of things. On this page, we focus on the city and how mugshots and arrest records work here.
The combined structure means the Broomfield Police Department serves as both the city police and, in effect, the county law enforcement. There is no separate sheriff's office in the traditional sense. When someone is arrested in Broomfield, the police handle the arrest and the booking process goes through the city and county system. This is different from most Colorado cities where city police arrest but the county sheriff runs the jail. In Broomfield, the same government handles both sides.
Broomfield does not operate a large county jail like Adams or Boulder counties do. People arrested in Broomfield may be held locally for processing and then transferred to a neighboring county facility depending on the charges and length of detention needed. For many arrests, the person is booked and released or bonded out from the Broomfield facility. For longer holds, transfers to a larger jail may occur.
Search Broomfield Mugshots
Finding Broomfield busted mugshots requires contacting the Broomfield Police Department. Unlike larger counties in Colorado that run public-facing inmate search tools, Broomfield does not maintain a large online jail roster. The city and county government handles records requests through its police department. You can call or write to ask about a specific Broomfield arrest and request the booking record, including the mugshot.
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation provides a statewide search option. The CBI criminal history check portal at cbirecordscheck.com lets you run a name-based check for $6. If someone was arrested in Broomfield and the record went into the state system, it will show up. This covers all 64 Colorado counties. It is a good backup when the local search options are limited.
The CBI records check tool covers statewide data, including any Broomfield arrest that was processed through the state criminal history system.
For court records tied to a Broomfield arrest, the 17th Judicial District handles Broomfield cases. Court records show charges, plea deals, and case outcomes. These are separate from the booking record but give a more complete picture of what happened after the arrest. The Colorado Judicial Branch records access guide explains how to look up court cases.
Broomfield Arrest Records Access
Broomfield follows the same records laws as every other Colorado jurisdiction. The CCJRA says records of official action must be open. An arrest is an official action. Charges are official actions. Dispositions are too. You have a right to request these records. The agency holding them has three business days to respond under CORA.
Put your request in writing. Include the full name of the person and any dates you have. The first hour of staff time is free. After that, the charge is up to $41.37 per hour. Copies run $0.25 per page. Most Broomfield booking record requests are straightforward. A single record request usually does not take more than the free hour. If you are asking for a batch of records or a wide date range, expect higher costs. The CBI page on the CCJRA and CORA lays out the full rules on public access to criminal justice records in Colorado.
Note: Broomfield is both a city and a county, so records requests go to one government instead of separate city and county offices.
Sealing Broomfield Records
Colorado law allows record sealing for some Broomfield arrests. Under C.R.S. 24-72-703, you can petition the court to seal your criminal record. The filing fee is $224. Fee waivers are available. Once sealed, the Broomfield busted mugshot and related booking data become hidden from public view. CBI background checks will not show the sealed record. Law enforcement keeps access, but the public loses it.
Some Broomfield records seal without a court petition. If you were arrested but the district attorney never filed charges, CBI may seal the record automatically after one year. This covers arrests from January 1, 2022 onward. Drug convictions have their own sealing path under C.R.S. 24-72-704, with wait times that depend on the offense class. Not every record qualifies for sealing. Violent felonies and certain other charges are excluded. If you are not sure about your Broomfield record, talk to a lawyer. Legal aid groups in the Denver-Boulder metro area may be able to help at low cost.
Broomfield Inmate Tracking
VINE covers Broomfield along with the rest of Colorado. You can register at vinelink.com and set up alerts for anyone in custody. The system notifies you by phone, email, or text when a person's custody status changes. Releases, transfers, and court dates are all covered. The service is free and runs around the clock. You do not need to be a crime victim to use it.
Because Broomfield may transfer some arrestees to neighboring county jails for longer holds, VINE is especially useful here. If someone arrested in Broomfield gets moved to an Adams County or Jefferson County facility, VINE tracks the transfer and sends you an alert. Without VINE, you might not know where the person ended up. It fills the gap nicely when multiple facilities could be involved in a single Broomfield case.
Broomfield Mugshot Resources
Here are additional ways to find records related to a Broomfield arrest:
- CBI criminal history check at cbirecordscheck.com for $6 per name
- Colorado Department of Corrections offender search for state prison inmates
- Colorado Judicial Branch for court case records
- VINE at vinelink.com for custody tracking
- Broomfield Police Department for local arrest reports
The Colorado Department of Corrections runs an offender search tool that covers anyone sentenced to state prison. If a Broomfield arrest led to a DOC sentence, that person will be in the system with their photo and facility information. This tool does not cover local jail inmates or people awaiting trial. It only shows people serving state prison time. For local Broomfield bookings, the county's own records are the place to start.
Broomfield County Busted Mugshots
Broomfield is both a city and a county. The county page has additional details on records access, contact info, and the booking process for the entire Broomfield jurisdiction.
Nearby Cities
These cities border Broomfield or sit close by. Each has its own mugshot and arrest records information.