Find Arapahoe County Busted Mugshots

Arapahoe County busted mugshots and arrest records are managed by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office at their detention facility in Centennial, Colorado. The sheriff runs a large jail that processes around 17,000 inmates each year. You can search for current booking records and inmate data through the county's online tools. Arrest photos and booking details fall under Colorado's public records laws. This page walks you through how to find Arapahoe County mugshots, where to search for arrest records, and what to expect when you request them.

Arapahoe County Mugshot Search

The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office provides inmate information through their website. You can look up people who are held at the detention facility in Centennial. The search shows booking data and current charges. It pulls from the same system the jail staff use to track who is in custody. If a name does not show up, that person may have been released or they were booked under a different name. The Arapahoe County inmate lookup is the first place to check when you need to find a recent arrest record or mugshot from this part of Colorado.

The Arapahoe County Sheriff's inmate information page is where you start a search for current detainees held in Arapahoe County.

Use this page to search by name and pull up booking details for anyone in Arapahoe County custody right now.

The inmate search tool updates as new bookings come in. New arrests show up fast. Releases get removed too. If you are looking for someone who was arrested in Arapahoe County but is no longer in custody, the online tool may not show them. You would need to file a records request for older booking data. The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office keeps those records on file. They just are not all posted on the public search page. Current inmates are the main focus of the online lookup tool.

Note: The online inmate search for Arapahoe County only displays people who are currently in custody at the detention facility.

Arapahoe County Arrest Records

Arapahoe County uses a dedicated records request portal for public records. This covers arrest records, incident reports, and other law enforcement documents. The portal is separate from the inmate search. You submit a request through a web form and the county processes it. This is useful when you need older Arapahoe County busted mugshots that are no longer in the live inmate database. The portal handles requests under the Colorado Open Records Act, which gives the public a right to access government records with some exceptions for ongoing cases and sealed files.

The Arapahoe County records request portal lets you submit a formal request for arrest records, booking photos, and other documents held by the sheriff's office.

Submit your request here for Arapahoe County arrest records that are not available through the live inmate search.

When you file a records request in Arapahoe County, be specific. Include the full name of the person and the date of arrest if you know it. Under CORA (C.R.S. 24-72-201 through 24-72-309), the county has three business days to respond. They can charge fees for staff time and copies. The first hour of research is free for criminal justice records under the CCJRA. After that, expect to pay for the time it takes staff to pull the records. Most simple requests for a single Arapahoe County mugshot or booking record get handled quickly.

Arapahoe County Detention Facility

The Arapahoe County Detention Facility sits at 7375 S. Potomac Street in Centennial, CO 80112. The jail has been running since 1987. It holds up to 1,400 inmates at a time. The facility processes roughly 17,000 people per year. That makes it one of the busier county jails in the Denver metro area. Every person booked here gets a mugshot taken as part of the standard intake process. These booking photos become part of the Arapahoe County arrest record for that person.

The facility has earned accreditation from two major organizations. The American Correctional Association has accredited the Arapahoe County jail since 1991. The National Commission on Correctional Health Care has accredited it since 1989. These certifications mean the jail meets national standards for operations and health care. You can reach the detention facility by calling (720) 874-3500. The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office website has more details on facility services and contact information.

Here is what happens during a booking at the Arapahoe County jail:

• Personal information is recorded including name, date of birth, and address
• A booking photo (mugshot) is taken from the front and side
• Fingerprints are collected and sent to state and federal databases
• All charges are logged into the county records system
• A bond amount is set based on the charges and any warrants

Note: The Arapahoe County Detention Facility is in Centennial, not in the county seat of Littleton.

Busted Mugshots and Colorado Law

Colorado has two main laws that control access to arrest records and busted mugshots in Arapahoe County. The Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act (CCJRA), found at C.R.S. 24-72-301 through 24-72-309, covers records held by law enforcement and criminal justice agencies. Under the CCJRA, records of official action are open to the public. That includes arrests, charges, dispositions, and sentencing data. The Arapahoe County Sheriff must make these records available when asked. They can charge reasonable fees for copies and research time beyond the first free hour.

The Colorado Open Records Act (CORA) applies more broadly to all government records. If a record does not fall under the CCJRA, CORA may still give you access. The CBI page on CCJRA and CORA explains how these two laws work together. Some records in Arapahoe County can be withheld if they involve active investigations or if a court has sealed them. But standard booking records and mugshots from completed cases are generally available to anyone who asks.

Criminal history checks through the Colorado Bureau of Investigation cost $6.85 for a name-based search. You can run these through the CBI records check portal to find records beyond what Arapahoe County holds locally. This pulls from a statewide database. It covers arrests and convictions across all Colorado counties, not just Arapahoe County.

Arapahoe County Inmate Tracking

VINE is a free service that lets you track an inmate's custody status in Arapahoe County. It stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. You register with a name or booking number and the system alerts you when that person's status changes. This includes transfers, releases, and court dates. It works for Arapahoe County and most other counties in Colorado.

The VINE notification system provides real-time custody alerts for inmates held in Arapahoe County and across Colorado.

Register on VINE to get alerts when an Arapahoe County inmate is released or moved.

VINE does not show mugshots. It tracks custody status only. If you need a booking photo, use the Arapahoe County inmate search or file a records request. VINE is most useful for people who want to know when someone gets out of jail. Notifications come by phone, email, or text. The service is free and runs 24 hours a day. Many people in Arapahoe County use VINE alongside the sheriff's inmate search to stay informed about a case.

Sealing Arapahoe County Records

Colorado allows people to petition for record sealing under C.R.S. 24-72-703. This applies to Arapahoe County arrest records and busted mugshots. If your case was dismissed or you were found not guilty, you can ask the court to seal those records. The filing fee is $224 but can be waived for low income applicants. Once sealed, the record will not appear in public searches. Law enforcement can still see it, but the general public cannot.

For arrests where charges were never filed, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation may seal those records automatically. This applies to arrests made after January 1, 2022. The waiting period is one year from the arrest date. Drug convictions may also qualify for sealing under C.R.S. 24-72-710. Each situation is different. If you have an Arapahoe County mugshot or arrest record you want sealed, talking to a lawyer is the best first step. The Colorado Judicial Branch records guide has more info on how sealed records work in the state court system.

Note: Sealing a record in Arapahoe County does not erase it from all databases, but it blocks public access through standard search tools.

Arapahoe County Mugshot Resources

Beyond the sheriff's website, there are other ways to search for Arapahoe County busted mugshots and arrest records. The Colorado Department of Corrections has an offender search tool that covers people sentenced to state prison. This would apply if someone arrested in Arapahoe County was later sent to a state facility. That search is free and shows current location, sentence length, and release dates. The Colorado State Patrol also keeps records for incidents on state highways within Arapahoe County, and the Colorado State Archives holds historical corrections records going back decades.

For the most complete picture of someone's criminal history in Arapahoe County, combine the local sheriff's inmate search with a statewide CBI background check. The local search gives you current booking data. The CBI check pulls from every county in Colorado. Together, they cover both recent Arapahoe County arrests and older records from across the state.

Cities in Arapahoe County

Arapahoe County includes several cities with populations over 25,000. All of these fall under the Arapahoe County Sheriff for jail services and booking records. Select a city below for local mugshot and arrest record details.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Arapahoe County. If you are not sure which county handled a particular arrest, check the location where the booking took place.