Denver County Busted Mugshots

Denver County busted mugshots and arrest records are managed by the Denver Sheriff Department, which runs two jail facilities in the city. Denver is a consolidated city-county, so the sheriff handles all bookings for both the city and county. You can search for inmates held in Denver County through the sheriff's online inmate search tool. The search lets you look up people by name, booking number, or CD Number. This page covers how to find Denver County arrest records, what jail facilities exist, and how to access booking data from the Denver Sheriff Department.

Denver County Mugshot Inmate Search

The Denver Sheriff Department runs an online inmate search tool that lets you look up people held in Denver County jails. You can search by last name, first name, booking number, race, facility, status, or CD Number. The CD Number is a unique ID that the Denver jail system assigns to each person who gets booked. If you know this number, it is the fastest way to pull up a record. Results show the charges and facility where the person is held. The tool covers both the Downtown Detention Center and the Denver County Jail at Smith Road.

Denver County does not post mugshot images in its public inmate search results. The booking data is there, but the photos are not shown online. If you need a booking photo from Denver County, you may have to file a records request with the sheriff's office. Colorado's open records laws give the public a right to request arrest records, but each agency sets its own process for how they hand them out.

The Denver Sheriff Department homepage is the main portal for all booking and jail services in Denver County.

Start here to find links to the inmate search, visitation info, and records request forms for Denver County.

Denver County Jail Facilities

Denver County has two jail facilities. The Downtown Detention Center sits at 490 W. Colfax Avenue, Denver, CO 80204. It opened in 2010 and holds around 2,000 inmates. This is a medium-security facility and serves as the main booking location for arrests in Denver. When someone gets picked up in Denver County, they are processed here first. A $30 processing fee is charged at the time of booking. The second facility is the Denver County Jail at 10500 E. Smith Road, Denver, CO 80239. This location handles overflow and houses inmates based on classification level and space needs.

Because Denver is a consolidated city-county, both facilities fall under the same sheriff. Sheriff Elias Diggins runs the department. There is no separate city jail or county jail split. All arrest bookings go through the Denver Sheriff Department. You can call (720) 913-3600 for inmate information at either location. The Denver County Jail line is (720) 913-3642. Staff at both numbers can help you find out if someone is in custody and where they are being held.

Note: Denver County charges a $30 processing fee when a person is booked into either jail facility.

Arrest Records in Denver County

Arrest records in Denver County are public under the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act. Records of official action, which include arrests, charges, and case outcomes, must be open to anyone who asks. You do not need to state a reason for your request. The CCJRA applies to the Denver Sheriff Department just like it does to every other law enforcement agency in the state. Denver County processes thousands of arrests each year across both jail facilities, so the volume of records is large. For older booking records that are not in the online search tool, you can contact the sheriff's office to make a formal request.

To get arrest records from Denver County, reach out to the sheriff's department through their website or call (720) 913-3600. Put your request in writing if you can. Include the full name of the person and any other details you have, like a date of arrest or CD Number. The more detail you give, the faster staff can find it. Colorado law says agencies must respond within three business days. The first hour of staff research time is free. After that, agencies can charge for additional time and copies.

The Denver Sheriff also uses a CD Number system to track individuals across bookings. If someone has been booked more than once in Denver County, all their records tie back to a single CD Number. This makes it easier to pull a full history for one person rather than searching by name each time, which can return multiple results for common names.

Denver County Jail Visitation

Visiting someone in Denver County custody requires checking the current rules for the facility where the inmate is housed. The Denver Sheriff Department posts visitation details on its website. Rules differ between the Downtown Detention Center and the Denver County Jail at Smith Road. You should confirm which location holds the person before you try to visit.

The Denver County visitation page has the latest rules for visiting someone in either jail facility.

Check this page before your visit to confirm hours and any restrictions at the Denver County facility.

Bond can be posted in several ways for Denver County inmates. You can pay at a lobby kiosk using cash or credit at the facility. Money orders are accepted, but only USPS money orders. You can also mail bond payment to PO Box 1108, Denver, CO 80201. Make sure you include the inmate's full name and CD Number with any mailed payment so it gets applied to the right person. The amount of bond depends on the charges and the judge's order. Contact the jail for the exact amount owed before you send anything.

Denver County Inmate Services

The Denver Sheriff Department offers programs and services for people held in its two jail facilities. These cover things like education, substance abuse treatment, mental health support, and job readiness. The goal is to reduce the chance that someone comes back after they get released from Denver County custody. Programs vary based on how long someone is expected to stay and their classification level. Not every inmate qualifies for every program, but the department tries to match people with services that fit their situation.

The Denver County inmate services page lists all available programs for people in custody at the Denver jails.

This page breaks down what is offered at each Denver County jail location.

Families can also track an inmate's status through the VINE notification system. VINE stands for Victim Information and Notification Everyday. It lets you sign up for alerts when someone's custody status changes in Denver County. This is useful if you want to know when a person gets released or transferred without having to call the jail every day.

The VINE victim notification service covers Denver County and lets you register for custody status updates.

Use VINE to get alerts when an inmate's status changes in Denver County.

Record Sealing in Denver County

Colorado law lets people seal certain arrest and criminal records. This applies to Denver County busted mugshots and booking records. Under C.R.S. 24-72-703, you can petition the court to seal your record if you meet the conditions. Sealed records do not show up in public searches. The filing fee is $224, but you can ask for a waiver if you have low income. If charges were never filed after an arrest in Denver County, CBI may seal those records on its own after one year for arrests that happened after January 1, 2022.

Drug convictions in Denver County may qualify for sealing too. The rules are in C.R.S. 24-72-704. Talk to a lawyer if you think your Denver County arrest record should be sealed. Legal aid groups in Denver can help with this process at low or no cost. The sealing does not erase the record. Law enforcement can still see sealed records. But the public cannot access them through normal search tools or background check services.

Here are the steps to seal a record in Denver County:

• Confirm your case qualifies under C.R.S. 24-72-703 or 24-72-704
• File a petition with the Denver County Court or District Court
• Pay the $224 filing fee or request a fee waiver
• Wait for the court to review and rule on your petition
• Once granted, the record is sealed from public view in Denver County

Note: Sealed Denver County records are still visible to law enforcement and prosecutors during future cases.

Cities in Denver County

Denver County is a consolidated city-county. The City of Denver is the only municipality within its borders. All arrest bookings go through the Denver Sheriff Department. Select the link below for city-level mugshot and arrest record info.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Denver County. If you are not sure which county handled a particular arrest, check the booking location. Each county runs its own jail and inmate search system.