Arapahoe County Inmate Search
An Arapahoe County inmate search is the process of querying relevant sources to obtain information about inmates in Arapahoe County, Colorado. These include using online tools, such as inmate locators, and querying local law enforcement agencies or other relevant government agencies to obtain county inmates' information.
In Arapahoe County, when an individual is suspected of breaking any law or ordinance, they may be arrested and, with due cause, detained while awaiting their court date. If found guilty and sentenced to serve time, they will booked into a jail or prison facility to serve their time.
Generally, after an individual is booked into a prison or jail facility (before their court date or after sentencing), inmate information about the offender, offense, and incarceration is made public. These details are part of Arapahoe County Public Records and are accessible to interested persons when they look up Arapahoe County inmates.
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.
Arapahoe County Crime and Incarceration Statistics
The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office publishes annual reports that provide crime and incarceration statistics for the year. According to Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office 2022 Annual Report, 3 homicides, 65 kidnappings/abductions, 67 robberies, 51 sexual assaults, 397 aggravated assaults, and 1,413 motor vehicle theft were reported in the County.
Similarly, the 2021 Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office annual report revealed 1,371 motor vehicle theft reports in 2021, making it the most common crime that year. By comparison, the most common crime in Arapahoe County (motor vehicle theft) increased by 3% between 2021 and 2022.
According to Arapahoe County 2022 incarnation statistics, the county jail recorded 11,768 bookings and 819 average daily population in 2022. Compared to 2021 statistics, jail bookings were up by 46%, and the average daily population was up by 17% in 2022.
Arapahoe County Prison System
The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility is the primary jail that serves Arapahoe County. The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office oversees the facility, specifically the Detention Services Bureau. The facility is responsible for Arapahoe County inmates' housing, transport, execution of writs, and court attendance facilitation.
The Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility was accredited through the American Correctional Association (ACA) in 1991. Meanwhile, the facility's medical unit received a National Commission on Correctional Health Care (NCCHC) accreditation in 1989. The facility is comprised of housing units used for detaining inmates. Currently, these housing units can accommodate approximately 1,400 inmates. On average, the facility receives 17,000 inmates annually.
How to Find an Inmate in Arapahoe County
Interested persons can find inmates in Arapahoe County by contacting the County's Detention Facility's Automated Information Center at (720) 874-3500. The phone number is available 24 hours a day, 7 days a week. Inquirers can call this number to obtain general information about the county detention facility and its inmates. To obtain information about a specific inmate, inquirers may need to supply the inmate's name.
Alternatively, interested persons can search for an inmate in Arapahoe County through the charges and bond page on the County Sheriff's Office website.
How Does an Arapahoe County Inmate Search Work?
Public dissemination of certain records generated and maintained by government agencies is permitted per Colorado Open Records Act (CORA). Under the act, the general public can inspect government records that are not otherwise considered confidential. Specific information and documents about inmates are subject to the CORA. As such, interested persons can conduct inmate searches through relevant sources to obtain different information about a county inmate. These include:
- The inmate's full. First name, last name, and middle name
- Age, gender, and ethnicity
- Physical description
- Hair and eye color
- Height
- Weight
- Mugshot
- Booking information
- Charges information
- Charge description
- Offense type, such as misdemeanor or felony
- Bond type
- docket/disposition
- Court date and location
- Bond total
- ID number
- Release information
Where to Find an Arapahoe County Inmate Locator
The Arapahoe County inmate locator is accessible through the County Sheriff's Office website on the Inmate Charges and Bond webpage. Note that the Arapahoe County inmate locator can only be used to obtain information about inmates incarcerated within the County's prison system. Furthermore, inquirers must supply an inmate's first name, middle name, or last name to conduct an inmate search on the portal.
The Colorado Department of Corrections (CDOC) also maintains an inmate locator, also known as "Offender Search". The CDOC inmate locator strictly only provides information on inmates of the state prison system. Currently, 19 state-run facilities and two (2) private facilities make up the Colorado state prison system. However, none of these facilities are located in Arapahoe County.
Similarly, the Federal Bureau of Prison (BOP) also maintains an inmate locator. BOP inmate locator can only be used to search for and obtain information on federal inmates detained within the federal prison system in the U.S. Inquirers can search for federal inmates on the BOP inmate locator by supplying the inmate name, BOP register number, DCDC number, FBI number, or INS number. It is worth noting that there are no federal correctional facilities in Arapahoe County.
Certain third-party websites also provide inmate locators inquirers can use to access Arapahoe County inmate records. However, these third-party inmate locators are typically subject to search fees, and the accuracy of results is usually not guaranteed. These search fees vary depending on the inmate locator provider. The search criteria used by most third-party inmate locator includes an inmate's first name, last name, and the name of the state where they are incarcerated.
How to Send Money to an Arapahoe County Inmate
There are four ways to send money to an Arapahoe County inmate: in-person, online, by phone, and by mail. For each of these methods, the sender must be able to supply the inmate's jail identification number or full name and date of birth.
To send money to an Arapahoe County inmate in person, interested persons can visit the TouchPay Lobby Kiosks at the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility Visitation Center or Front Lobby. For in-person deposits, cash, master card, Visa credit, and debit cards are acceptable forms of payment. Funds deposited through Kiosks are typically available to inmates within 24 hours or less.
Interested persons can visit the third-party website "TouchPay payment portal," which the ACSO Detention Facility uses for online deposits. The website accepts Mastercard, Visa Credit, and Debit cards. Similarly, an interested person call the toll-free TouchPay phone system at (866) 232-1899 to send money to an inmate by phone. The phone system also accepts Mastercard, Visa Credit, and Debit Cards. Depositors must provide the Arapahoe County Detention Facility Site ID # 280112 as well as other required information when sending money to an inmate via phone. Depositors can contact TouchPay at (866) 204-1603 for customer service assistance when sending money to county inmates in person through Kiosks, online, or by phone.
Lastly, to send county inmates money by mail, depositors can mail money orders or cashier checks addressed to the inmate to the ACSO Detention Facility at:
ACSO Detention Facility – Accounts
7375 South Potomac Street
Centennial, CO 80112
Note that mailed personal checks are not accepted by the facility. Furthermore, all deposits sent to inmates are subject to fees. For instance, deposits between $0 to $20 are subject to a $2.95 fee for cash deposit and $2.95 plus 3.5% of the deposit amount for Credit/debit (Kiosk, Online, or Phone). It is worth noting that the maximum transaction amount is $200 for all methods. For more information, interested persons can visit the Inmate Account Services page of the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office webpage.
How to Visit an Arapahoe County Inmate
Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office Detention Facility allows for both in-person and video visitations. Per the facility's visitation rules, all visits must be scheduled 24 hours or up to 2 weeks in advance.
Typically, a visitation list is given to each detainee booked at the ACSO Detention Facility so they can outline the names of their authorized visitors. This process may take up to 48 hours from the detainee's booking in the facility. Authorized visitors are assigned a visitor identification number, which they can use to schedule an inmate visit. To schedule an Arapahoe County Inmate visit, prospective visitors can call the facility's automated phone reservation system at (303) 795-4524.
On their pre-scheduled visitation date, all visitors must check in at the facility's visitation center staff 15 minutes before their scheduled appointment to provide an acceptable form of identification. Prospective visitors who cannot provide an appropriate, current, and valid identification would not be allowed to conduct an in-person inmate visit. Acceptable forms of identification include:
- State Issued Driver's License and or permit
- State Issued Identification Card
- Military Identification Card
- Passport
- Mexican- Matricula Consular Identification Card
- Native American Indian Tribal Card
The default duration for visits is 30 minutes. Visitors are also subject to the facility's visitation rules and may be denied their visit for violating them. Some of these rules include:
- Only two (2) Visitors are allowed for each visitation session.
- An adult must accompany visitors under the age of 18.
- Food and beverages are not allowed in the visitation booth
- Visitors are prohibited from using cell phones and other electronic devices when conducting visits.
- Visitors can only conduct a single visit per day.
How to Send Jail Mail in Arapahoe County
Interested members of the public may send jail mail in Arapahoe County inmates by addressing their package thus:
Inmate Mail
Mailing Address
Name of facility, state
Inmate Name, Inmate Identifier
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
According to the administrative rules of the facility, all personal mail (including those containing letters and pictures from family and friends) will be digitally delivered to the detainee through the facility's third-party partner.
All mail will be inspected, and correspondence from one inmate to another is prohibited. Inmates are also disallowed from receiving incoming mail and sealed letters from groups or persons and organizations, including but not limited to:
- Legal counsel
- Courts
- Government, jail, or medical officials
- Members of the parole authority
Arapahoe County Jails and Prisons
The addresses and contact information of the Arapahoe County detention facility is as follows:
Arapahoe Detention Facility
7375 S. Potomac St.
Centennial, CO 80112
Detentions: (720) 874-3500
Records: (720) 874-3875
Civil Section: (720) 874-3845
Main: (720) 874-3600
Fax: (720) 874-4158
