Westminster Busted Mugshots
Westminster busted mugshots and arrest records are spread across two county systems. The city sits in both Adams County and Jefferson County, so where someone gets booked depends on which side of the city the arrest took place. Around 116,000 people live in Westminster. This split between two counties makes searching for Westminster booking records a bit different from most Colorado cities. You may need to check both county jails to find the person you are looking for. This page covers how to search both systems and what rules apply to public records in Westminster.
Westminster Quick Facts
Westminster Arrests and Two County Jails
Westminster does not run its own jail. The Westminster Police Department makes arrests, but the booking happens at either the Adams County Detention Facility in Brighton or the Jefferson County jail in Golden. Which one depends on the location of the arrest within Westminster city limits. The northern and eastern parts of Westminster fall in Adams County. The southern and western portions fall in Jefferson County. This is important when searching for Westminster busted mugshots because you may need to check both jails.
The Adams County Detention Facility is at 150 North 19th Avenue in Brighton. It runs 24 hours a day, seven days a week. The Jefferson County jail is at 200 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden. Its lobby is open from 8:00am to 9:00pm every day. Both facilities take a mugshot at the time of booking. The photo becomes part of the arrest record. If you are not sure which county handled a Westminster arrest, the simplest approach is to search both inmate databases. They are both free to use and available online.
Note: Westminster spans Adams and Jefferson counties, so check both jails when looking up booking records.
Westminster Mugshots in Adams County
For the Adams County side of Westminster, the Adams County inmate search lets you look up current inmates by name. Results show booking details and charges for anyone held at the Adams County jail right now. This tool updates through the day. If someone was arrested on the Adams County side of Westminster, their booking record will be in this system while they are still in custody.
Use this tool to search for Westminster bookings processed through the Adams County jail in Brighton.
The database only shows people who are currently in the Adams County facility. Released inmates will not appear. For older Westminster booking records from the Adams County side, call the warrants section at (720) 322-1325 during business hours. You can also reach the Adams County Sheriff at (303) 288-1535 for general questions. Their main office is at 4430 S. Adams County Parkway, 1st Floor, Suite W5400, Brighton, CO 80601. Email requests go to sheriff@adcogov.org.
Westminster Mugshots in Jefferson County
For the Jefferson County side of Westminster, use the Jefferson County inmate lookup tool. You can search by name or view a list of everyone booked on a certain day. The results include charges, bond amounts, and upcoming court dates. This tool updates every 15 minutes. Type at least the first three letters of the person's last name for the best results.
The Jefferson County inmate lookup info page explains how the search works and what data is available. The tool only shows current inmates. For past Westminster bookings through Jefferson County, contact the Records Unit. The jail is at 200 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401. Call (303) 271-5444 for inmate questions. They can confirm if someone was booked from a Westminster arrest and give you basic details over the phone. Inmates under 18 do not appear in the Jefferson County search tool.
Westminster Arrest Records Access
Arrest records from Westminster are public under Colorado's Criminal Justice Records Act. The CCJRA at C.R.S. 24-72-301 says records of official action must be open. Arrests, charges, and case outcomes all count as official actions. You do not need to explain why you want the records. Anyone can look up Westminster busted mugshots and booking data through the county tools or by making a written request to either sheriff's office.
The cost structure is the same for both counties. Under Colorado's Open Records Act, the first hour of research time is free. After that, agencies can charge up to $41.37 per hour. Copies cost $0.25 per page. You need to sign a statement saying you will not use the records for direct business solicitation. This is a state rule under CORA and applies to both Adams County and Jefferson County when requesting Westminster arrest data. Each agency has three business days to respond to your request.
Colorado Criminal History for Westminster
If you need more than what the county jail rosters show, the CBI Internet Criminal History Check runs a statewide search. It costs $6 per name. The results come from the Colorado Bureau of Investigation database and include arrests from across the state. This is helpful for Westminster because someone might have arrests in both Adams and Jefferson counties, or in other parts of Colorado. One CBI search covers it all.
Sealed records and most juvenile arrests do not show up in the CBI results. The Colorado DOC offender search is free and shows people currently in state prison with photos and conviction details. These are statewide tools, not specific to Westminster, but they fill in gaps that the county jail searches do not cover.
Sealing Westminster Arrest Records
Under C.R.S. 24-72-703, Colorado lets people petition to seal their criminal records. This covers Westminster busted mugshots from either county. The filing fee is $224 and can be waived for low income. Sealed records will not appear in public searches. For arrests after January 1, 2022, where charges were never filed, CBI may seal those records automatically after one year.
Drug convictions have a separate path under C.R.S. 24-72-704. Colorado's HB 14-1047 also protects Westminster residents from predatory mugshot websites. If a site charges money to take down your booking photo, that is against the law. You can demand free removal and recover up to $1,000 in damages per violation. News organizations are exempt, but commercial mugshot sites are not.
If you have a Westminster arrest record you want sealed, talk to a lawyer. Because Westminster spans two counties, your petition goes to the court in the county where the arrest was processed. That could be Adams or Jefferson. Legal aid organizations in the Denver metro area can help you figure out the right court.
Westminster County Pages
Westminster sits in two counties. Visit each county page for detailed jail info, search tools, contact numbers, and more.
Nearby Cities
These cities are near Westminster and share some of the same county jail systems. Select a city to find local mugshot and arrest record resources.