Wheat Ridge Felony Records
Wheat Ridge felony records are processed through the Jefferson County court system. Wheat Ridge is a home rule municipality in Jefferson County with about 32,000 residents. The city is located west of Denver. Felony cases from Wheat Ridge are filed at the Jefferson County Courts in Golden.
Wheat Ridge Quick Facts
Where to Find Wheat Ridge Felony Records
Felony cases from Wheat Ridge are filed at the Jefferson County District Court. The 1st Judicial District serves Jefferson and Gilpin counties. The Jefferson County Courts are located at 100 Jefferson County Parkway in Golden. This is where Wheat Ridge felony cases are heard.
The Wheat Ridge Police Department provides local law enforcement. Their website at ci.wheatridge.co.us/91/Police has department information. They handle arrests and file felony complaints with Jefferson County.
| Court | Jefferson County District Court (1st Judicial District) |
|---|---|
| Address | 100 Jefferson County Parkway Golden, CO 80401 |
| Phone | (303) 271-6145 |
| Website | coloradojudicial.gov |
| Police Department | Wheat Ridge Police Department |
|---|---|
| Website | ci.wheatridge.co.us/91/Police |
How to Search Wheat Ridge Criminal Records
You can search Wheat Ridge felony records using Colorado's court tools. The Judicial Branch docket search at coloradojudicial.gov/dockets is free. It covers all 1st Judicial District cases.
The CBI Internet Criminal History Check provides instant statewide background checks. Each search costs $6.00 per result. Access the system at cbirecordscheck.com.
CoCourts.com provides access to Jefferson County court records. This includes Wheat Ridge felony cases. Search the database at cocourts.com.
For Wheat Ridge felony record searches, gather:
- Full legal name
- Date of birth
- Approximate date of offense
- Case number if known
C.R.S. § 24-72-301 establishes Colorado as an open records state. Public access is allowed for most criminal history. Sealed and juvenile records are protected. Contact Jefferson County Court at (303) 271-6145 for Wheat Ridge case help.
State Resources for Wheat Ridge Records
State agencies maintain records for Wheat Ridge felony cases. The Colorado Bureau of Investigation keeps the central criminal history repository. This includes all Jefferson County filings.
The CDOC inmate search at doc.state.co.us/oss finds prisoners from Wheat Ridge. Search by name or DOC number.
The Sex Offender Registry at apps.colorado.gov/apps/dps/sor tracks registered offenders. SOTAR provides multi-agency coordination.
State resources for Wheat Ridge felony records:
Colorado Laws on Criminal Records
Colorado statutes govern Wheat Ridge felony record access. C.R.S. § 24-72-301 makes criminal history records public. This applies to Jefferson County cases from Wheat Ridge.
C.R.S. § 24-72-706 allows record sealing for qualifying offenses. Serious felonies cannot be sealed. Eligible cases require a court petition.
C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 governs felony sentencing. Wheat Ridge courts follow these guidelines. Sentencing details are public record.
C.R.S. § 16-22-101 establishes sex offender registration. Wheat Ridge offenders must register locally. CBI maintains the statewide public database.
Jefferson County Felony Records
Wheat Ridge is located in Jefferson County. All felony cases from Wheat Ridge go through the Jefferson County court system. For more information about the courts and records, visit the Jefferson County felony records page.