Arvada Felony Records
Arvada sits northwest of Denver. Parts of the city lie in Jefferson County. Some areas extend into Adams County. With over 125,000 residents, Arvada ranks among Colorado's largest cities. Felony cases from Arvada go to Jefferson County Court. The Arvada Police Department provides law enforcement services throughout the city.
Arvada Quick Facts
Where to Find Arvada Felony Records
The Jefferson County Courthouse handles most Arvada felony cases. The court sits at 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden. This location serves the 1st Judicial District. You can access records in person or search online. The phone number is (303) 271-6145.
Cases from the Adams County portion of Arvada may go to Brighton. The Adams County Justice Center sits at 1100 Judicial Center Drive. The phone number is (303) 659-1161. Most of Arvada lies in Jefferson County.
The Arvada Police Department maintains arrest records. Visit their website at arvada.org/about/departments/police for information. The department handles all arrests within city limits regardless of county boundaries.
| Primary Court | Jefferson County Courthouse (1st District) |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO 80401 |
| Phone | (303) 271-6145 |
| Police Department | arvada.org/police |
| Municipal Court | arvada.org/municipal-court |
Note: Verify which county an incident occurred in before visiting court. Most Arvada cases go to Jefferson County.
How to Search Arvada Felony Records Online
CoCourts.com provides access to both Jefferson and Adams County court records. You can search all Arvada felony cases from one portal. Enter a name or case number to start. The system shows case status, charges, and hearing dates. Document viewing may require payment.
The CBI Internet Criminal History Check covers Arvada arrests. This name-based search costs $6.00 per result viewed. You need the exact name and date of birth. Results appear instantly. The system follows C.R.S. § 24-72-301. Visit cbirecordscheck.com to search.
To search Arvada felony records, you need:
- Full legal name and date of birth
- Approximate date of incident
- General area where the arrest occurred
Fingerprint-based checks are available through CABS vendors. State-only checks cost $16.50 to $19.50. Combined state and FBI checks cost $38.50 to $39.50. These checks provide the most complete criminal history available.
State Resources for Arvada Records
The Colorado Judicial Branch offers docket searches at coloradojudicial.gov/dockets. This covers the 1st Judicial District for Jefferson County cases. Basic searches are free. You can find case status and upcoming hearings.
The Colorado Department of Corrections tracks inmates from Arvada. Use their offender search at doc.state.co.us/oss. The database shows inmates and parolees. Search by name or DOC number. Find people convicted of Arvada felonies serving prison time.
The Sex Offender Registry tracks felony sex crime convictions. C.R.S. § 16-22-101 governs registration requirements. Search at apps.colorado.gov/sor. SOTAR provides enhanced search tools at sotar.us.
What Arvada Felony Records Show
Felony records from Arvada document serious criminal cases. Under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401, felonies carry prison terms of one year or more. Records begin with Arvada Police arrests. They track through Jefferson County Court in most cases.
Each case file contains charging documents. These cite specific Colorado statutes. Court records show all hearings and motions filed. You can see plea agreements and trial verdicts. Sentencing records show prison, probation, fines, and restitution.
Arvada felony records include:
- Arrest reports from Arvada Police
- Formal charges and case numbers
- Court dates and proceedings
- Disposition and sentence details
- Probation or parole status
- Restitution orders and fines
Sealed records do not appear in public searches. Contact the arresting agency for warrant details. Juvenile records follow separate access rules under Colorado law.
Jefferson County Felony Records
Arvada spans Jefferson and Adams counties. Most felony cases go to Jefferson County Court. Golden serves as the county seat. For more about the county court system and records access, visit the Jefferson County page.