Search Lakewood Jail Roster

Jail roster records for Lakewood show inmates held at Jefferson County Detention Services. All Lakewood arrests go through the Jefferson County jail system.

Jefferson County Handles Lakewood Arrests

Lakewood is in Jefferson County. When police arrest someone in Lakewood, that person goes to Jefferson County Detention Services. The city does not run its own jail. The Jefferson County Sheriff operates the detention center for the whole county. This includes Lakewood, Arvada, Westminster (in part), Golden, and many smaller towns. If you need to find someone arrested in Lakewood, search the Jefferson County jail roster.

Jefferson County is one of the largest counties in Colorado with over 580,000 people. Lakewood is the county's biggest city. The main jail is at 200 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden, which is just east of Lakewood. The facility can hold over 1,000 inmates. Most people booked in Lakewood stay at this jail unless they post bond or get moved to state prison after sentencing. The jail holds people awaiting trial and those serving sentences up to one year.

For full details on Jefferson County detention, visit the county jail roster page. That page has info on visiting rules, how to send money to inmates, and how the booking process works. All Lakewood arrests show up on the Jefferson County system, so use the county page to search the jail roster.

Jefferson County Detention Services Facility

Jefferson County Detention Services is the main lockup for Lakewood. It holds people awaiting trial and those serving short sentences. Anyone sentenced to more than a year goes to state prison. The jail has space for over 1,000 inmates and runs near full most days. The building has multiple units that separate inmates by charge type and security level. This keeps violent offenders away from people in on minor charges.

The jail is in Golden, just a few miles east of Lakewood. If you need to visit or drop off items, use the address above. Parking is available near the entrance. All visitors must go through security. Bring a valid ID and leave large bags at home. The front desk can answer questions about inmates, bond, and visiting hours. Call ahead at 303-271-5444 if you need specific info before you go to the jail serving Lakewood.

Search the Lakewood Jail Roster Online

You can search for inmates arrested in Lakewood by using the Jefferson County Sheriff online tool. Go to www.jeffco.us/660/Inmate-Lookup-Tool to start. Enter the last name or first name of the person you are looking for. The system shows all matches. Each record gives the booking date, charges, bond amount, and housing unit. You can see if the person is still in custody or was released.

The online roster updates several times a day. New arrests appear within a few hours of booking. If you search right after an arrest, the person may not be in the system yet. Wait a few hours and try again. The roster also shows who was released. If someone is no longer listed, they either posted bond, finished their sentence, or moved to another facility. Call the jail if you need to confirm where a person went after release from Lakewood custody.

To search the Lakewood jail roster, you need:

• Last name of the person arrested
• First name helps narrow the list
• Booking number if you have it
• Date of birth for common names

If you cannot find someone online, call the jail at 303-271-5444. Staff can look up inmates by name or booking number over the phone. Have the full name ready when you call. They may ask for a date of birth to make sure they give you the right record. You can also visit the jail lobby to search on a public kiosk if you prefer to do it in person for Lakewood arrests.

What Happens After Arrest in Lakewood

When someone is arrested in Lakewood, police take them to Jefferson County Detention Services in Golden for booking. The booking process includes taking fingerprints, photos, and recording the charges. Deputies run a check for warrants from other places. If the person has a hold from another county or state, they stay in custody even if they post bond on the Lakewood charge. Most bookings take two to four hours from start to finish.

Bond is set based on the charge and the person's criminal history. Many charges have a standard bond amount on a schedule, so people can post bond right away without seeing a judge. More serious crimes require a court hearing before bond is set. Under C.R.S. § 16-4-101, the court must set bond within 48 hours if the person does not post bail on their own. First appearance hearings happen at the Jefferson County courthouse in Golden within two days of arrest in Lakewood.

Once booking is done, the person goes on the public jail roster. You can see their name, charge, bond amount, and which unit holds them. The roster updates often, so family and lawyers can find people fast. If bond is posted, release takes one to three hours after payment clears. The jail must finish paperwork and check for holds before letting anyone go from custody in Lakewood. Weekend arrests may not see a judge until Monday since court is closed on weekends.

Note: People arrested on Friday evening often stay in jail until Monday morning unless they can post a scheduled bond amount right away.

Posting Bond in Lakewood

To post bond for someone arrested in Lakewood, go to Jefferson County Detention Services at 200 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden. The bond window is open every day. You can pay with cash, a money order, or a credit card. Some people use a bail bond company. The company charges a fee, usually ten percent of the total bond, and covers the rest. Once bond is paid, the jail releases the person within a few hours. Release times vary based on how busy the jail is.

Not everyone can post bond. Some charges carry no bond until a judge rules. People with multiple warrants or serious violent crimes often must wait for a hearing. The court can also release someone on their own recognizance, which means no bond is needed. This happens for minor charges or people with strong ties to Lakewood or Jefferson County. The judge may add conditions like check-ins or GPS monitoring to ensure the person shows up for court.

If you check the jail roster and the person is no longer listed, they were either released or moved. Call the jail to confirm. Sometimes inmates move to state prison if they were sentenced to more than a year. Other times they transfer to another county if they have a warrant there. The jail staff can tell you where the person went if they are no longer in Jefferson County custody serving Lakewood.

Visiting and Contacting Inmates in Lakewood

Inmates at Jefferson County Detention Services can have visitors, make phone calls, and buy items from commissary. All visits are by video. You do not go inside the jail. Remote video visits let you talk to the inmate from home. Sign up online through the vendor the jail uses. There is a fee per visit. You can also do a video visit from a kiosk in the jail lobby. Those visits are free but must be scheduled ahead of time.

Phone calls from the jail are handled by a private vendor. Inmates can make collect calls or use a prepaid account you set up. Check the Jefferson County Sheriff website for the phone vendor and instructions. You can add money to your phone account online so the inmate can call without you paying collect rates each time. All calls are recorded except calls to lawyers. Inmates get a list of phone numbers they can call during set hours each day.

Commissary is the jail store. Inmates use money from their account to buy snacks, soap, stamps, and other items. You can put money on an inmate account online, by phone, or at a kiosk in the jail lobby. Orders go out once a week. Prices are higher than regular stores, but it is the only way inmates can get these things while in custody. Check the Jefferson County Sheriff website for a full list of rules on visits, calls, and commissary for Lakewood inmates.

Colorado Laws on Jail Rosters

Jail rosters are public records in Colorado under C.R.S. § 24-72-202. This law requires government agencies to share records with the public unless a specific law says otherwise. Jail rosters fall under this rule because they show who is in custody and why. You do not need a reason to search the roster. Anyone can look up inmates arrested in Lakewood or anywhere else in the state. Jefferson County follows this law by posting its jail roster online.

C.R.S. § 17-26-118 sets rules for county jails. It says sheriffs must keep records of all inmates, including their name, charge, and booking date. The law requires these records to be open to the public. That is why Jefferson County posts its jail roster online. Some info stays private, like medical records or details that could harm safety. But basic booking info is always public in Lakewood and across the state of Colorado.

Public access to jail rosters helps families find loved ones. It also keeps the justice system open. Anyone can see who is in custody and what they are charged with. Critics worry that public rosters can hurt people who are later found not guilty, but Colorado law favors openness. The state believes the public has a right to know who is in jail and why, even if it means some people face embarrassment before their case ends in Lakewood.

Nearby Colorado Cities

If you cannot find someone on the Lakewood jail roster, check nearby cities and counties. Each county runs its own jail system.

• Denver (Denver County)
• Aurora (Adams and Arapahoe Counties)
• Arvada (Jefferson County)
• Westminster (Adams and Jefferson Counties)
• Thornton (Adams and Weld Counties)

Jefferson County Jail Roster

Lakewood is in Jefferson County, and all city arrests are processed through the county jail. For more on Jefferson County detention facilities, bond procedures, and inmate services, visit the county jail roster page.

View Jefferson County Jail Roster