Lakewood Busted Mugshots

Lakewood busted mugshots and booking records are processed through the Jefferson County Sheriff's Office. Lakewood has around 157,000 residents, making it the largest city in Jefferson County and one of the biggest suburbs on the west side of Denver. The Lakewood Police Department handles law enforcement, but all jail bookings go to the Jefferson County Detention Facility in Golden. You can search for Lakewood inmates online through the county's free lookup tool. This page explains where to find mugshots, how to request records, and what Colorado law says about public access.

Jefferson County Handles Lakewood Bookings

Lakewood sits entirely in Jefferson County. The county sheriff runs the jail and manages all bookings. When Lakewood Police arrest someone, the person goes to the Jefferson County Detention Facility at 200 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401. The phone number for the jail is (303) 271-5444. That is where the mugshot gets taken and the booking record gets created. The jail serves Lakewood, Arvada, Wheat Ridge, Golden, and every other city in Jefferson County.

Lakewood also has a police holding facility at 445 South Allison Parkway. The phone number there is (303) 987-7111. Officers may hold suspects at this location briefly after an arrest. But formal booking takes place at the Jefferson County jail in Golden. That is where Lakewood busted mugshots become part of the official record. The county system logs the person's name, charges, bail amount, booking date, and photo. Once that data enters the system, it can be searched through the county's online tool.

Note: Lakewood Police may hold suspects briefly at 445 S Allison Pkwy, but all formal bookings go through Jefferson County.

Lakewood Inmate Lookup Tool

The Jefferson County Sheriff runs an online inmate lookup tool that covers everyone in the county jail. This includes people arrested in Lakewood. Search by name to pull up current inmates. The results show charges, bond amount, booking date, and upcoming court dates. The tool is free. No account needed. It updates every 15 minutes as new data comes in.

Use this tool to find anyone currently held at the Jefferson County jail from a Lakewood arrest.

The Jefferson County inmate lookup info page explains how to use the tool. The easiest way to find someone is to type at least three letters of the last name. The system will return matching records. It only shows people who are currently in custody. If a name does not come up, the person may have already bonded out or been released. For past Lakewood busted mugshots and older booking data, you need to contact the Jefferson County Sheriff's records unit. They can pull historical information that the live system does not display. Inmates under 18 do not show in the online tool.

Lakewood Police Department

The Lakewood Police Department is the primary law enforcement agency in the city. LPD patrols the streets, investigates crimes, and makes arrests. The department is based at 445 South Allison Parkway. When officers take a person into custody, that person goes to the Jefferson County jail for formal booking. The police report stays with LPD. The booking record and mugshot go to the sheriff.

Lakewood PD is a large suburban department. The city covers a wide area west of Denver. Not every call leads to an arrest. But when an officer does make an arrest in Lakewood, the suspect ends up in the same Jefferson County system as people arrested in Arvada, Wheat Ridge, or any other part of the county. If you need an incident report from Lakewood PD, contact their records section at the Allison Parkway office. If you need the mugshot or booking record, go through the Jefferson County Sheriff instead.

Lakewood Arrest Record Requests

Colorado law makes most Lakewood arrest records available to the public. Under the CCJRA at C.R.S. 24-72-301 through 309, records of official action must be open. That covers arrests, charges, and case outcomes. The Jefferson County Sheriff holds the booking records. Lakewood Police hold the arrest reports. Both must respond to records requests within three business days.

To get Lakewood busted mugshots or booking data from Jefferson County, submit a written request to the sheriff's records section. Include the full name and any identifying details you have. A date of arrest helps narrow the search. The first hour of research time is free. After that, the county can charge up to $41.37 per hour for staff time. Copies cost $0.25 per page. You need to sign a pecuniary gain form stating you will not use the records for direct business solicitation. That is a state requirement under the CCJRA. Most standard requests for Lakewood booking records get processed without extra charges beyond the basic fees.

Sealing Lakewood Arrest Records

Colorado allows people to seal arrest records in certain cases. Under C.R.S. 24-72-703, you can petition the Jefferson County District Court to seal a Lakewood arrest record. The filing fee is $224. A fee waiver is available for those who qualify based on income. Once sealed, the Lakewood busted mugshot tied to that arrest will no longer be visible to the public. The Jefferson County inmate lookup will not display it. A CBI check will skip over it too.

Automatic sealing may apply if charges were never filed after an arrest. CBI handles that process for arrests made on or after January 1, 2022. The record gets sealed after one year if no charges were brought. Drug convictions may also qualify under C.R.S. 24-72-704. The wait time depends on the offense type. Law enforcement still has access to sealed Lakewood records. The general public does not. If you are not sure whether your Lakewood record can be sealed, talk to a lawyer or contact a legal aid group in the Denver metro area. Several organizations offer free or low-cost help with sealing petitions.

Statewide Checks for Lakewood Records

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation offers criminal history checks for $6 per name at cbirecordscheck.com. These checks pull from the state database and cover every county in Colorado. A CBI search will show any Lakewood arrest that made it into the state system along with records from all other parts of the state. Processing takes a few business days for most name-based requests. CBI checks do not include sealed records.

For a quick lookup of current Lakewood inmates, the Jefferson County online tool is faster. But the CBI gives you the full statewide picture. Many people use both when searching for Lakewood busted mugshots and arrest history. The Colorado DOC offender search is another free tool. It covers people in state prison. If a Lakewood arrest led to a state prison sentence, the person would show up in the DOC database with their photo and conviction details.

Track Lakewood Inmates

VINE is a free notification tool that covers all of Colorado. If someone was arrested in Lakewood and booked at the Jefferson County jail, you can register at vinelink.com to get alerts. The system notifies you when a person is released, transferred, or has a court date. Choose to be contacted by phone, email, or text. VINE runs 24 hours a day.

VINE does not show Lakewood busted mugshots or booking photos. It only tracks custody status. For the actual mugshot, use the Jefferson County inmate lookup or file a records request. VINE is best for people who want to know the moment someone leaves custody without checking the website manually. It pairs well with the county search tools for full coverage of a Lakewood case.

Nearby Cities

These cities border Lakewood or sit nearby in the Denver metro area. Some share the same county jail system for booking records.