Adams County Inmate Search
An Adams County Inmate search usually entails retrieving information about inmates incarcerated within the county correctional system. Inmate information typically constitutes data collated from an offender's arrest, criminal court proceedings, and imprisonment details. They are considered part of Adams County Public Records per the Colorado Public Records Act.
Inmate searches provide inquirers with information about the custody facility, sentencing, and violations committed by inmates within the county's jurisdiction. Individuals who wish to look up Adams County, Colorado inmates can contact the Sheriff's Office or use the available online resources.
Inmate records are considered public in the United States and therefore are made available by both traditional governmental agencies as well as third-party websites and organizations. Third-party websites may offer an easier means to search, as these services do not face geographical limitations. However, because third-party sites are not government-sponsored, the information obtained through them may vary from official channels. To find inmate records using third-party aggregate sites, requesting parties must provide:
- The location of the sought-after record, including state, county, and city where the inmate resides.
- The name of the person listed in the record, unless it is a juvenile.
Adams County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
The Colorado Bureau of Investigation publishes crime statistics for the county as provided by the Adams County Sheriff's Office. 109,674 arrests were made in the county between 2013 and 2021.
In 2017, low-level arrests amounted to 15,521, while violent crime arrests numbered 1,379. As of 2021, the arrests recorded were 5,556 for nonviolent crimes and 906 for other crimes. The incarceration rate between 2013 and 2021 was reported to be an average daily jail population of 15,650 inmates. Adams County male inmates have been estimated to have a jail incarceration rate of 771 per 100,000 residents, while female inmates are reported to have an incarceration rate of 74 per 100,000 residents.
According to the Sheriff's Office, between 2010 and 2015, the male incarceration rate inflated by 40%, while the female incarceration rate rose by 33%. In 2017, the Sheriff's Office registered 606 cases of violent crimes. When broken down, these violent crimes revealed seven murder cases, 80 robberies, 355 aggravated assaults, and 164 rapes. The property crime figures for that year included 455 frauds, 1,664 robberies, 924 motor vehicle thefts, and 409 burglaries.
Compared to the 2023 crime data submitted by the Adams County Sheriff's Office, there was a significant decrease in crime rate over 5 years. Violent crimes reduced drastically to 196, with 155 aggravated assaults, 14 robberies, and 27 rape. On the other hand, Property crimes also dropped, having figures of 507 mercenaries, 95 burglaries, 84 frauds, and 334 motor vehicle thefts.
Adams County Prison System
The Adams County Detention Facility is the central jail that houses the inmates incarcerated in the county. It houses about 1,600 inmates, including arrested persons who are yet to post bail, persons awaiting trial, or those imprisoned for short sentences. The detention facility holds inmates kept in custody for committing felonies or misdemeanors in Brighton or within Adams County, Colorado.
The Jail Division manages the detention facility on behalf of the Sheriff's office and provides a secure and considerate habitat for individuals incarcerated at the Adams County Detention Facility. The division has the following sections and units:
- Booking
- Court Security
- Civil Unit
- Detectives
- Transport
- Bonding
- Court Services
- Programs
- Jail Records
- Supervised Release
- Technical Services.
Adams County also has other correctional system facilities managed by the Community Corrections Board within the prison system. These facilities include:
- Adams County Youth Detention Center
- Commerce Transitional Center
- ICCS Adams County Opportunity Center
- Adams Transitional Center.
How to Find an Inmate in Adams County
Individuals inquiring about inmates incarcerated in Adams County are to submit requests to the Adams County Sheriff's Office. Information seekers can submit this request via mail, or in person by filling the Record request form or the Inmate Records release form. Inquiries about inmates can also be made by calling (303) 655-3475.
Inquirers in search of inmate information are required to provide either a name, birth date, arrest date, or booking number. The Adams County Sheriff's Office is located at:
Adams County Government Center
4430 South Adams County Parkway
1st Floor, Suite W5400
Brighton, CO 80601
Phone: (303) 659-2120, (800) 824-7842
Alternatively, an interested individual can utilize the online portal made available by the County Sheriff to access the inmate information.
How Does an Adams County Inmate Search Work?
C.R.S. § 24-72-201 to 206 approves the disclosure of inmate information to the public except when such information is excused from exposure by law. Thus, information seekers can glean a lot of information about inmates by performing an inmate search in the county. The information that can be retrieved includes:
- An inmate's complete set of name
- Sex, ethnicity, and age
- Mugshots
- Birth Date
- Booking number and date
- Description of the inmate's physique including color of hair, skin and eye, weight, and height
- The amount posted as bond or bail
- Detention facility details
- Court address, schedule, and verdicts issued
- Discharge information
- Apprehension information
- Suit information such as case or docket number.
Where to Find an Adams County Inmate Locator
The Adams County Inmate Locator is located on the county sheriff's website and requires the researcher to input search parameters like first or last name, date of birth, or booking number. The inquirer must, however, ensure that the inmate whose information is sought after is incarcerated within the county's detention facility. Additionally, an individual can utilize the Inmate Locator maintained by the Colorado Department of Corrections to access Adams County inmate information.
Irrespective of the Inmate locators managed by the law enforcement agencies, most third-party websites usually provide members of the public with search tools that help retrieve inmate records. The search information needed on these sites typically includes the inmate's name and the county name. It is important to note that a fee ( which varies by service provider) may be required by these sites to conduct an inmate search.
How to Send Money to an Adams County Inmate
Individuals who wish to send money to inmates held in Adams County can do so using the options outlined below:
- Trust Accounts are to be funded separately for commissary purchases and phone calls
- Credit Card payments via the approved Access Secured Deposits number or website
- Depositing Cash at the Detention Facility booth
- Money orders were made out to ACDF or Adams County Detention Facility.
Persons interested in sending funds to Adams County inmates are to note that upon booking, the inmate is charged a $30 booking fee, which is automatically deducted from any money disbursed to the inmate's account. More information about sending money to an inmate can be found on the Sheriff's webpage.
How to Visit an Adams County Inmate
Adams County detention facility provides onsite and offsite/remote visitation options to individuals willing to visit inmates detained in the facility. For remote video visits, Homewav is the authorized mobile app utilized by the detention facility. Interested individuals can download the app and fund the account to initiate video calls with the desired inmate. These Video calls usually cost $0.20 per minute and can only last as long as thirty minutes. Offsite visits are allowed all days of the week between 7:30 AM to 9:00 PM, depending on the inmate's housing unit.
On-site visits are scheduled for specific days only from 7:30 a.m. through 10:00 p.m. and are done in order of the inmate's last name. The Visiting Schedule is given below:
- Sundays: Last names that begin with A-G
- Tuesdays: Last names that start with N- R
- Thursdays: Last names beginning with S through Z
- Saturdays: Last names starting with H- M.
Additional information on how to visit an inmate in Adams County can be accessed on the inmate visitation page.
How to Send Jail Mail in Adams County
The Adams County Detention Facility permits inmates to receive notes, letters, greeting cards, soft-cover books, non-local or national newspapers, photo cards, and pre-stamped postcards. Mails sent to inmates must not be tampered with or contain pictures that are deemed to be sensual or violent. Books and newspapers must be mailed directly from the publisher or an online store to the inmate.
All emails sent to an inmate are to be mailed using the format:
Inmate's Full Name and booking ID#
Adams County Detention Facility
P.O. Box 5001
Brighton, CO 80601
All mail sent to an inmate at the Adams County Detention Facility is usually scanned by jail staff and must have the sender's name and mailing address handwritten at the top left corner of the envelope or postcard sent. Mails without returning addresses will not be delivered and risk being disposed of.
Some kinds of mail are considered contraband by the facility. Examples of prohibited items include:
- Cigars, tobacco, or flame-producing instruments
- Envelopes, greeting cards, or postcards larger than 8x11
- Ornaments or chaplets
- All kinds of food item
- Prepaid telephone cards
- Plastic film photos or laminated documents
- Items containing glue or glitters
- Laminated/plastic-coated items
- Nude pictures, drawings, or comics.
Inquirers intending to send mail to an inmate imprisoned in Adams County can find more information in the Inmate Mailing instructions booklet.
Adams County Jails and Prisons
The names, addresses, and contact information of the detention facilities and correctional centers situated in Adams County are listed below:
ICCS Adams County Opportunity Center
8031 I-76 Frontage Road
Henderson, CO 80640
Phone: (720) 523-7463
Adams Transitional Center
1450 East 62nd Avenue
Denver, CO 80216
Phone: (720) 377-0900
Fax: (720) 377-0901
Commerce Transitional Center
4901 Krameria Street,
Commerce City, CO 80022
Phone: (720) 407-8061
Fax: (720) 407-8062
Adams County Detention Facility
150 North 19th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601
Phone: (303) 654-1850
Adams County Youth Detention Center
1933 East Bridge Street
Brighton, CO 80601
Phone: (303) 659-4450
