Brighton Felony Records
Brighton felony records are filed at the Adams County Justice Center. Brighton is the county seat of Adams County with about 42,000 residents. The city hosts the main courts for the 17th Judicial District. All felony cases from Brighton go through the county court located within the city.
Brighton Quick Facts
Where to Find Brighton Felony Records
Felony cases from Brighton are processed at the Adams County Justice Center. This facility houses the 17th Judicial District courts. The address is 1100 Judicial Center Drive in Brighton. This is the primary location for all felony filings in Adams County.
The Brighton Police Department serves the city and files felony cases with the district court. They maintain an online presence at brightonco.gov/police-department. The department works with the Adams County Sheriff's Office on major investigations.
| Court | Adams County District Court (17th Judicial District) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 |
| Phone | (303) 659-1161 |
| Website | coloradojudicial.gov |
| Police Department | Brighton Police Department |
|---|---|
| Website | brightonco.gov/police-department |
How to Search Brighton Criminal Records
Searching Brighton felony records is convenient because the courthouse is in the city. The Colorado Judicial Branch docket search at coloradojudicial.gov/dockets covers Adams County. This free tool lets you search by name or case number.
The CBI Internet Criminal History Check provides statewide criminal history. Each search costs $6.00 per result. Access the system at cbirecordscheck.com for instant results.
CoCourts.com offers another way to search Brighton court records. This portal provides access to the 17th Judicial District database. Visit cocourts.com to begin your search.
For Brighton felony record searches, gather:
- Full legal name of the subject
- Date of birth
- Approximate date of offense
- Case number if known
C.R.S. § 24-72-301 makes Colorado an open records state. Brighton residents can access most arrest records. Sealed and juvenile records are protected. Contact the Adams County Court at (303) 659-1161 for assistance.
State Resources for Brighton Records
State agencies maintain records for Brighton felony cases. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation keeps the central criminal history repository. This includes all Adams County filings from Brighton.
The CDOC inmate search at doc.state.co.us/oss finds prisoners from Brighton. Search by name or DOC identification number.
The Sex Offender Registry tracks Brighton offenders at apps.colorado.gov/apps/dps/sor. SOTAR provides additional tracking capabilities.
State resources for Brighton felony records:
Colorado Laws on Criminal Records
Colorado statutes govern felony record access in Brighton. C.R.S. § 24-72-301 provides public access to arrest information. This applies to all Brighton cases filed in Adams County.
C.R.S. § 24-72-706 allows sealing of qualifying criminal records. Serious felonies cannot be sealed. Eligible cases may require a waiting period.
C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 governs felony sentencing guidelines. Brighton courts follow these statutory requirements. Sentencing records are public information.
C.R.S. § 16-22-101 establishes sex offender registration. Brighton offenders must register with local police. CBI maintains the public-facing registry database.
Adams County Felony Records
Brighton is the county seat of Adams County. The Justice Center houses all felony courts for the county. For more information about Adams County courts and records, visit the county felony records page.