Find Jail Roster in Arapahoe County

Arapahoe County jail roster is available through the Sheriff's Office Detention Facility at 7375 S. Potomac St. in Centennial. The facility holds 1,400 inmates and processes about 1,700 offenders every year.

Arapahoe County Detention Facility

The Arapahoe County Detention Facility is at 7375 S. Potomac St. in Centennial, not at the courthouse. The courthouse handles court hearings and legal proceedings but has no jail on site. All inmates are held at the detention center in Centennial. The facility has 1,400 beds and receives an average of 1,700 offenders each year. That includes people arrested for crimes in Aurora, Centennial, Englewood, and other Arapahoe County cities.

Staff at the detention facility include medical personnel, civilian employees, non-certified deputies, and Colorado POST-certified deputies. Medical staff handle health issues that arise while inmates are in custody. Certified deputies manage security and inmate movements. Civilian staff process bookings, answer phones, and handle administrative tasks. Under Colorado Revised Statutes, the Sheriff is the custodian of the jail and oversees all operations in Arapahoe County.

You can search for inmates online or call the facility at 720-874-3500. The online portal shows current inmates, their charges, and bond amounts. If you cannot find someone online, call the detention center. Staff can check the roster by name or booking number and provide information over the phone in Arapahoe County.

How to Search Arapahoe County Jail Roster

The jail roster for Arapahoe County is online. Visit the Inmate Lookup tool at arapahoeco.gov to search by name. The tool shows current inmates, their charges, and bond amounts. Results appear quickly if the person is in custody. If the search returns no results, the person may have been released or never booked in Arapahoe County.

Phone searches are also an option. Call 720-874-3500 and ask for inmate information. Have the person's full name ready, along with a date of birth if you know it. That helps narrow results if the name is common in Arapahoe County. Staff can tell you if the person is in custody, what charges they face, and how much bail is set.

The state VINE system at vinelink.com tracks inmates across Colorado. VINE shows whether someone is in custody, released, or transferred. It does not list charges or bail amounts, but it gives you a location. Sign up for alerts to get updates when the person moves or is released from Arapahoe County custody.

Detention Services and Inmate Programs

The detention facility offers several services for inmates and their families. Inmate account services let you deposit money into an inmate's account for commissary purchases or phone calls. You can deposit funds online or in person at the facility. Deposits usually post within a few hours, though it may take longer on weekends.

Mail is accepted for inmates, but all letters are opened and inspected for contraband. Do not send anything prohibited like cash, photos with nudity, or items that could be used as weapons. Only letters and approved photos are allowed. Mail is delivered to inmates once a day. Outgoing mail from inmates is also inspected before it leaves the facility in Arapahoe County.

Phone services let inmates call family and lawyers. All calls are recorded except those with attorneys. Inmates pay for calls using funds in their accounts. Rates depend on the phone service provider the jail uses. Family members can set up prepaid accounts to receive calls, which is often cheaper than accepting collect calls.

Virtual visitation is available through a third-party provider. All visitors must be pre-approved before scheduling a visit. Visits are conducted via video, not in person. This saves families the trip to Centennial and lets them visit from home. The system is convenient, but some families prefer face-to-face contact. Virtual visits are the only option at the Arapahoe County jail right now.

Bond Information for Arapahoe County

Bond amounts are set by a judge or according to a bond schedule. The bond schedule lists standard amounts for common charges. Judges can raise or lower bond based on factors like criminal history, flight risk, and the seriousness of the crime. You can find bond information for a specific inmate using the online lookup tool in Arapahoe County.

There are several ways to post bond. Cash bonds require paying the full amount upfront. You get the money back after the case ends, minus any fines or fees the court imposes. Property bonds use real estate as collateral. The property value must equal or exceed the bond amount. Bondsmen charge a fee, usually 10 to 15 percent of the total bond, to post bail on your behalf. That fee is not refundable.

Call the detention facility at 720-874-3500 for bond procedures. Staff can tell you how much is owed and how to pay it. Cash, certified checks, and money orders are accepted. Personal checks are not. Bondsmen work near the jail and can post bond quickly once you hire them. Some bondsmen require collateral if the bond amount is high in Arapahoe County.

Colorado Jail Records Law

Colorado law requires sheriffs to maintain accurate jail records. C.R.S. § 17-26-118 sets the rules for what must be recorded and who can access it. Sheriffs must log all inmates, including names, booking dates, charges, and release dates. These records are public, which means anyone can request access to them in Arapahoe County.

You do not need a reason to request jail records. Submit a request through the county's public records portal at arapahoeco.gov/public_records or visit the Sheriff's Office in person. Some records may be withheld if releasing them would harm an ongoing investigation or violate privacy rights. But most booking information is open to the public. Fees may apply for copies, especially if the request covers many pages.

Inmates have rights under Colorado law as well. They must be given access to medical care, legal counsel, and a process to challenge their detention. Colorado Revised Statutes protect these rights, and inmates can file complaints if the jail violates them. Advocacy groups monitor conditions in Arapahoe County jails to make sure rules are followed.

Visiting Inmates in Arapahoe County

Visits at Arapahoe County jail are virtual only. No in-person visits are allowed at the detention facility. All visits happen via video through a third-party service. You must be pre-approved before you can schedule a visit. The approval process checks your background and connection to the inmate. It can take a few days to get approved, so apply early if you want to visit soon.

Once approved, you can schedule visits online. The system shows available time slots. Pick a time that works for you and the inmate. Both sides need a computer or smartphone with a camera and internet connection. The visit happens over video, and you can talk to the inmate for a set amount of time. Visits are monitored and recorded, so do not discuss anything illegal or related to the case.

Virtual visits have pros and cons. You can visit from home, which saves time and travel costs. But the connection can be poor if internet speeds are slow. Some people find it hard to connect emotionally through a screen. Still, it is the only way to see an inmate at the Arapahoe County jail right now.

Cities in Arapahoe County

Arapahoe County includes several major cities. All arrests in these cities lead to bookings at the detention facility in Centennial. The Sheriff handles custody for everyone in Arapahoe County.

Other communities in Arapahoe County include Glendale, Greenwood Village, Sheridan, Cherry Hills Village, and Foxfield. All of these use the Arapahoe County detention facility.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Arapahoe County. If you are not sure where someone was booked, check the arrest location to find the right jail.