Commerce City Felony Records
Commerce City felony records are filed at the Adams County court system. Commerce City is a home rule municipality in Adams County with about 65,000 residents. The city is located northeast of Denver. Felony cases from Commerce City go through the 17th Judicial District courts in Brighton.
Commerce City Quick Facts
Where to Find Commerce City Felony Records
Felony cases from Commerce City are handled by the Adams County District Court. The 17th Judicial District serves Adams and Broomfield counties. The Adams County Justice Center is located at 1100 Judicial Center Drive in Brighton. This is where Commerce City felony cases are filed and heard.
The Commerce City Police Department handles local law enforcement and felony arrests. They work closely with the Adams County Sheriff's Office on major cases. Criminal history checks can be obtained through the CBI for arrests made by Commerce City police.
| Court | Adams County District Court (17th Judicial District) |
|---|---|
| Address | 1100 Judicial Center Drive Brighton, CO 80601 |
| Phone | (303) 659-1161 |
| Website | coloradojudicial.gov |
How to Search Commerce City Criminal Records
You can search for felony records from Commerce City using state resources. The Colorado Judicial Branch docket search at coloradojudicial.gov/dockets is free. It allows you to look up cases by name or case number across Colorado courts.
The CBI Internet Criminal History Check provides instant name-based background checks. Each search costs $6.00 per result. You need the person's full name and date of birth. Visit cbirecordscheck.com to start your search.
CoCourts.com provides another way to access court records. This portal covers cases from Adams County including Commerce City filings. You can search for felony cases and view docket information at cocourts.com.
For effective searches of Commerce City felony records, gather:
- Full legal name
- Date of birth
- Approximate year of arrest
- Case number if known
C.R.S. § 24-72-301 allows public access to criminal history information in Colorado. Sealed records and juvenile arrests are exempt from public disclosure. Contact the Adams County Court at (303) 659-1161 for help with specific Commerce City case lookups.
State Resources for Commerce City Records
Multiple state agencies maintain records related to Commerce City felony cases. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation is the central repository for criminal history. Their Biometric Identification and Records Unit manages the database.
The CDOC inmate search system at doc.state.co.us/oss helps find inmates from Commerce City. This database includes felony offenders serving prison sentences in Colorado state facilities.
The CBI Sex Offender Registry can be searched at apps.colorado.gov/apps/dps/sor. SOTAR provides additional tracking capabilities. These systems help residents stay informed about registered offenders.
State resources for Commerce City felony records include:
Colorado Laws on Criminal Records
Colorado statutes establish how felony records are maintained and accessed. C.R.S. § 24-72-301 makes Colorado an open records state. This statute provides public access to arrest and conviction records. Certain records remain protected.
C.R.S. § 24-72-706 allows for the sealing of criminal records. This process removes records from public view. Not all felonies qualify. Serious felonies like Class 1 and 2 offenses cannot be sealed.
C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 governs felony sentencing. This statute defines prison terms and parole eligibility. Felony records contain detailed sentencing information. The courts follow these guidelines when imposing sentences.
C.R.S. § 16-22-101 creates the Sex Offender Registration Act. This law requires convicted offenders to register with local police. Commerce City Police Department handles local registrations. CBI maintains the statewide database.
Adams County Felony Records
Commerce City is located in Adams County. All felony cases from Commerce City are processed through the Adams County court system. For more information about Adams County courts and record requests, visit the Adams County felony records page.