Find Jail Roster in Arvada

Jail roster records for Arvada list people arrested by Arvada Police and held at Jefferson County detention facilities. Arvada is in Jefferson County, so all inmates book through the Jefferson County jail system.

Jefferson County Handles Arvada Arrests

When Arvada Police arrest someone, they take that person to the Jefferson County Detention Center in Golden. Arvada does not run its own jail. All local arrests go through Jefferson County facilities. This means if you need to find someone arrested in Arvada, you search the Jefferson County jail roster. The county handles all booking, custody, and release for Arvada inmates.

Jefferson County operates a large jail system. The main detention center at 200 Jefferson County Parkway has space for hundreds of inmates. People arrested in Arvada usually book in within a few hours. Once booked, they appear on the online jail roster right away. The roster updates fast, so you can find new arrests soon after they happen.

If you want to see more about how Jefferson County handles arrests from Arvada and other cities, visit the full Jefferson County jail roster page. That page has details on bond procedures, court dates, and inmate services for all Jefferson County facilities.

Jefferson County Jail Facility

The Jefferson County Detention Center in Golden serves all of Jefferson County, which includes Arvada, Lakewood, Westminster, and many smaller towns. The jail is a large modern facility. It holds people waiting for trial and those serving short sentences. Most inmates at the jail are in custody for charges filed in Jefferson County courts. Some face felony charges. Others are there for misdemeanor offenses.

The jail sits right next to the Jefferson County Justice Center. This makes it easy to move inmates to court. Most people booked into the jail go to court the next day if they do not post bond. First appearance hearings happen fast in Jefferson County. If someone arrested in Arvada posts bond right away, they may never see a judge at all. They just pay the bond amount and walk out within a few hours of booking.

Jefferson County Jail staff handle intake, medical checks, and housing assignments. When Arvada Police bring someone in, deputies take over. They do the fingerprints, photo, and background check. The whole process takes two to four hours on average. Once done, the person goes to a housing unit or gets released on bond if they can pay. The jail runs 24 hours a day, so booking happens any time of day or night.

How to Search the Arvada Jail Roster

To find inmates from Arvada, go to the Jefferson County inmate search at www.jeffco.us/660/Inmate-Lookup-Tool. Type in the last name of the person you want to find. First name helps if the last name is common. The system will show all matches in the jail. Each record lists the charge, bond amount, and booking date. Click on a name to see full details like case number and court date.

The Jefferson County jail roster is public. Anyone can search it. You do not need to give a reason or show ID. The roster updates every hour, so new bookings from Arvada show up fast. If someone was just arrested, check back in a few hours if you do not see them right away. Sometimes it takes time for the booking process to finish and the record to post online.

If the online search does not work or you need help, call the Jefferson County Detention Center at 303-271-5444. Staff can look up inmates by phone. Have the full name and date of birth ready. They may ask questions to make sure they find the right person. You can also visit the jail lobby in Golden and use the public kiosk to search in person. The kiosk has the same info as the online tool.

Arvada Arrest and Booking Process

Arvada Police arrest people for crimes in the city. After arrest, they drive the person to the Jefferson County Detention Center in Golden. That is where all booking happens. The drive takes about 15 to 20 minutes from most parts of Arvada. Once at the jail, deputies take over from the police. The booking process begins right away.

During booking, deputies record all arrest info. They take prints and a photo. They check the person for warrants from other places. If there are no holds, they set bond based on the charge. Many charges in Colorado have a standard bond amount. This means the person can post bail right after booking without waiting to see a judge. More serious felony charges require a court hearing before bond is set.

Colorado law says people must have a first appearance within 48 hours if they stay in custody. This comes from C.R.S. § 16-5-105. Most Arvada arrests result in a quick court date. If the person posts bond, they do not need to stay for that hearing. They just promise to come back to court later. If they cannot afford bond, they wait in the Jefferson County Jail until the judge holds the first appearance.

The booking record goes on the public jail roster as soon as it is done. You can see the charge, the bond amount, and which agency made the arrest. If Arvada Police arrested the person, it will say so on the record. This helps families and lawyers figure out where the case will be heard and what happens next. All Arvada cases go through Jefferson County courts since Arvada is part of that county.

How Inmates Are Released

Inmates from Arvada leave Jefferson County Jail in several ways. Most post bond and go home within hours. Bond can be paid at the jail. You can use cash, a card, or a bail bond company. The bond window at the Jefferson County Jail is open all the time. Once bond posts, the jail needs one to three hours to finish paperwork and check for other holds before releasing the person.

Some people get out without paying bond at all. This is called release on recognizance. The court lets them go if they promise to come back for court dates. This happens more often for minor charges or for people with strong ties to the area like a job or family. People released on recognizance just sign a form and walk out. They may have to check in with pretrial services later.

Others stay in custody until their case ends. If found not guilty, they go free that day. If sentenced to time served, they also leave right away since they already did the time. People sentenced to more jail time either stay at Jefferson County Jail or move to state prison if the sentence is over a year. Once someone leaves custody, the jail roster shows they are no longer in the system. This tells you they were released, sentenced, or moved somewhere else.

Visiting, Calls, and Commissary

Inmates at Jefferson County Jail can have visitors, make phone calls, and buy items from commissary. All these services have rules. Visits happen by video only. You do not go inside the jail. Remote video visits let you connect from home on your computer or phone. There is a fee for each remote visit. In-person visits use kiosks in the jail lobby. These are free but you must book ahead of time. Each visit lasts about 20 minutes.

To set up a video visit, go to the Jefferson County Sheriff website and follow the link to the video visit vendor. You need to make an account and pick a time. All visitors must be approved before they can visit. The jail checks your ID and background. Once approved, you can schedule visits as often as the rules allow. Most inmates can have a few visits per week depending on their housing unit.

Phone calls work through a vendor called Securus or a similar company. Inmates can call approved numbers. All calls are either collect or prepaid. If you set up a prepaid account, the inmate can call you without charging you each time. Calls are recorded except calls to lawyers. Inmates get a set amount of time per day to make calls. They cannot receive incoming calls, only make outgoing calls.

Commissary is the jail store. Inmates use money in their account to buy snacks, hygiene items, and other approved items. You can put money on an inmate account online or at a kiosk in the jail. Commissary orders happen once or twice a week. Items cost more than at regular stores, but it is the only way inmates can get these things while in custody. Some jails let you send commissary directly to an inmate as a gift. Check the Jefferson County website for details.

Colorado Laws on Jail Records

Jail rosters in Colorado are public records. Under C.R.S. § 17-26-118, jails must keep daily records of all inmates. These records include name, charge, booking date, and bond amount. The law says this info must be open to the public. That is why Jefferson County posts its jail roster online. Anyone can look up inmates without giving a reason. This keeps the system open and lets families find loved ones fast.

C.R.S. § 24-72-202 is the Colorado Open Records Act. It says government records are public unless a law says otherwise. Jail rosters fall under this rule. Basic booking info like name and charge is always public. Some details stay private, like medical records or info that could risk safety. But the core data about who is in custody and why must be shared with anyone who asks.

Colorado favors openness for criminal justice records. The idea is that the public has a right to know who is in jail and what they are charged with. This applies to all arrests in Arvada and across the state. Critics say public rosters can hurt people who are later found not guilty, but the law sides with transparency. If you are arrested in Arvada, your name and charge will be on the Jefferson County jail roster for anyone to see. This is standard practice in Colorado and most other states.

Nearby Colorado Cities

Several other major Colorado cities are near Arvada and share the Jefferson County jail system or use nearby detention centers. If you cannot find someone on the Jefferson County roster for Arvada, check these other locations.

• Denver (Denver County)
• Lakewood (Jefferson County)
• Westminster (Adams and Jefferson Counties)
• Thornton (Adams and Weld Counties)
• Boulder (Boulder County)

Jefferson County Jail Roster

Arvada arrests are handled by Jefferson County, which operates the main detention center for the area. For more on Jefferson County detention facilities, inmate rights, and related records, visit the Jefferson County jail roster page.

View Jefferson County Jail Roster