Lakewood Felony Records
Lakewood sits just west of Denver in Jefferson County. It ranks as the fifth-largest city in Colorado. Over 158,000 people call Lakewood home. The city spreads across the western edge of the Denver metro area. Felony cases from Lakewood go through the Jefferson County court system. The Lakewood Police Department provides law enforcement services within city limits.
Lakewood Quick Facts
Where to Find Lakewood Felony Records
The Jefferson County Courthouse handles felony cases for Lakewood. 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.
The Lakewood Police Department maintains arrest records. Their website provides information about requesting reports. Visit lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Police for details. The department handles all felony arrests within Lakewood city limits.
The Lakewood Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations. This court does not process felony cases. All felonies go to Jefferson County Court. The Municipal Court website is at lakewood.org/Government/Departments/Municipal-Court.
| Court | Jefferson County Courthouse (1st District) |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Jefferson County Pkwy, Golden, CO 80401 |
| Phone | (303) 271-6145 |
| Police Department | lakewood.org/police |
| Municipal Court | lakewood.org/municipal-court |
| CBI Location | 690 Kipling St, Suite 3000, Lakewood, CO 80215 |
Note: The CBI main office is located in Lakewood. You can visit in person for fingerprint-based background checks.
How to Search Lakewood Felony Records Online
CoCourts.com provides access to Jefferson County court records. This includes all Lakewood felony cases. You can search by name or case number. The portal shows case status, charges, and hearing dates. Some documents require fees to view full details.
The CBI Internet Criminal History Check System offers instant searches. This name-based system costs $6.00 per result. You need the exact name and date of birth. Results appear immediately. The system follows C.R.S. § 24-72-301 for public access. Visit cbirecordscheck.com to search.
To search Lakewood felony records, you need:
- Full legal name and date of birth
- Approximate date of arrest or incident
- Case number if you have it
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. Many employers in Lakewood and the Denver metro area require these checks.
State Resources for Lakewood Records
The Colorado Judicial Branch offers docket searches for the 1st District. Visit coloradojudicial.gov/dockets to search. This covers all Jefferson County cases. Basic searches are free.
The Colorado Department of Corrections tracks inmates from Lakewood. Use their offender search at doc.state.co.us/oss. The database shows current inmates and parolees. Search by name or DOC number. Find people convicted of Lakewood felonies serving prison time.
The Sex Offender Registry lists felony sex crime convictions. C.R.S. § 16-22-101 governs registration. Search at apps.colorado.gov/sor. SOTAR provides enhanced search tools at sotar.us.
What Lakewood Felony Records Show
Felony records from Lakewood document serious criminal cases. Under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401, felonies carry prison terms of one year or more. Records begin with arrests by Lakewood Police. They track cases through Jefferson County Court.
Each case file contains charging documents. These cite specific Colorado statutes violated. Court records show all hearings and motions. You can see pleas entered and trial outcomes. Sentencing records show prison, probation, fines, and restitution.
Lakewood felony records include:
- Arrest reports from Lakewood Police
- Formal charges and case numbers
- Court dates and proceedings
- Disposition and sentencing details
- Probation or parole status
- Restitution and fine information
Sealed records do not appear in public searches. Contact the arresting agency for warrant details. Juvenile records follow separate access rules.
Jefferson County Felony Records
Lakewood is the largest city in Jefferson County. Golden serves as the county seat. All felony cases from Lakewood go to Jefferson County Court. The CBI main office is also in Lakewood. For more about the county court system and records access, visit the Jefferson County page.