The Arapahoe County jail roster is a public resource maintained by the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office in Colorado. It allows anyone to look up individuals currently held at the Arapahoe County Detention Facility. ArapahoeCourt.us can help you find publicly available information about current and recent inmates. You can also search through the official Sheriff's Office inmate lookup tool, by calling the detention facility, or by visiting in person. A jail roster search lets the public confirm whether someone is in custody, view current charges, and check bond amounts. The roster serves as a transparency tool, reflecting who is currently booked into the facility. It is maintained by the Sheriff's Office Detention Services Bureau and updated regularly on the county website.
Search Current Inmates in Arapahoe Jail
There are several ways to search for a current inmate in the Arapahoe County Detention Facility.
Online Search
- Visit the Inmate Lookup, Charges and Bonds page on the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office website.
- Enter the inmate's last name in the search field. You can also enter a first name to narrow results.
- Review the results, which display the inmate's name, charges, and bond information.
You can also use ArapahoeCourt.us to search for publicly available court record information related to individuals booked into the facility.
What You Need to Search
- The inmate's full legal name (last name required; first name recommended)
- A booking number, if known
Juvenile offenders are not included in the public roster. If you are looking for someone who has been transferred to the Colorado Department of Corrections after sentencing, use the state's Find an Inmate tool instead.
By Phone or In Person
You can call the detention facility or visit the lobby to ask about a current inmate's custody status.
Lobby hours and phone availability may vary. Call ahead to confirm, especially on weekends and holidays.
Find Arapahoe Jail Booking Records Online
A booking record is created each time an individual is processed into the Arapahoe County Detention Facility. During booking, jail staff record identifying details and generate a formal record that tracks the individual through the system.
Information typically generated at booking includes:
- Booking number
- Date and time of booking
- Charges filed at the time of arrest
- Arresting agency (Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, local police departments, etc.)
- Bond amount, if applicable
Current booking records for individuals still in custody can be accessed through the Sheriff's Office Inmate Information page. For related court case details, the Colorado Judicial Branch Docket Search lets you look up cases filed in Arapahoe County courts.
If you need records beyond what the online roster provides — such as older booking records or documents from closed cases — you can submit a request through the Arapahoe County Public Records page under the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA). The District Attorney's Office also accepts records requests for closed criminal cases subject to the Colorado Criminal Justice Records Act.
Search the Arapahoe Jail Roster by Last Name or Booking Number
The Arapahoe County inmate lookup tool supports two primary search methods:
| Search Method | What to Enter | Tips |
|---|---|---|
| Last name | Inmate's last name (first name optional) | Use the full legal spelling. Try alternate spellings if no results appear. |
| Booking number | The number assigned at intake | This returns an exact match. Use it if you have the number from a bond document or court filing. |
Practical Tips
- Double-check spelling. A single wrong letter can prevent a match.
- If you only know a partial name, enter the last name alone and browse the results.
- Common last names may return many results — adding a first name helps narrow the list.
- Hyphenated or multi-part last names may be entered differently in the system. Try each part separately if your first search returns nothing.
No Results?
If your search returns no results, it may mean the individual is not currently in custody, has already been released, or has been transferred. Recently arrested individuals may not appear immediately — there is often a processing delay between arrest and roster entry. You can also call the detention facility at (720) 874-4100 to ask about a specific person's status. For individuals who may have been transferred to state prison, check the Colorado Department of Corrections inmate locator.
Jail Roster Updates and Search Limitations in Arapahoe
The Arapahoe County jail roster is updated on a regular basis, but it does not reflect changes instantaneously. There is typically a delay between when someone is booked and when their record appears in the online system. The same applies to releases — an inmate may have already been released before the roster is updated to reflect that change.
Key Limitations to Keep in Mind
- Processing delays: New bookings may take several hours to appear online after an arrest.
- Release lag: An individual who has posted bond or been released may still show as "in custody" for a period of time.
- Current custody only: The roster shows individuals who are currently held at the Arapahoe County Detention Facility. It is not an archive of all past bookings.
- No juvenile records: Minors are excluded from the public roster entirely.
- Data entry variations: Names may be entered with slight differences from what you expect — nicknames, middle names, or suffixes may or may not be included.
If you need historical booking information or records for someone no longer in custody, submit a public records request through the Arapahoe County CORA request process. For criminal history checks that go beyond a single booking, the Colorado Bureau of Investigation's Internet Criminal History Check provides name-based background checks for a fee.