Arapahoe County Booking Lookup: Charges, Bonds, Visits and Court Dates
Arapahoe County’s official jail search does more than return a name. A matching record may show the jail ID, booking details, charges, total bond, bond type, docket or disposition information, and the scheduled court date and location.
This guide explains how to verify the correct person and complete the next task without opening a dozen county pages. Use an official portal only when a live lookup, payment, visit booking, court search, care-package order, or records request must be completed outside this website.
Partial first or last name can help find a match.
720-874-3500, available through the 24-hour facility.
7375 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112.
280112 for bond and inmate-account transactions.
Money-bond release generally falls under Colorado’s six-hour rule.
Choose the fastest Arapahoe County inmate-search method
Enter the first and last name. Use only part of the name when spelling, hyphenation, or a compound surname is uncertain.
Use the ID when calling, bonding, funding an account, addressing mail, or confirming the correct person.
Use the jail result to confirm custody, then use Colorado’s court docket and records tools for the case history.
How to run the Arapahoe County jail inmate search
What each Arapahoe County inmate-search field means
| Field | What it tells you | Practical next step |
|---|---|---|
| Name and jail ID | The person-level identifier used by the detention system. | Use the ID for calls, bond, deposits, mail, visits, and records requests. |
| Total bond | The combined bond amount displayed for the record. | Review every charge and bond type; confirm that no no-bond case or outside hold remains. |
| Booking information | The current jail admission connected with the record. | Use the booking details to separate a new custody event from an older court case. |
| Charge or offense | An allegation associated with the booking or case. | Check the court docket because charges can be amended, dismissed, or resolved. |
| Bond and bond type | The amount and required method, such as cash, property, surety, PR, or PR with co-signer. | Follow the correct method; property bonds are handled by the court, not the jail. |
| Docket or disposition | Court-related status displayed with the custody record. | Use the case number in the Colorado Judicial docket or records system. |
| Court date and location | The currently scheduled hearing information. | Recheck close to the hearing because dates and courtrooms can change. |
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What happens after booking—and why release may not be immediate
Arapahoe County Detention Facility address, directions, transit, and map
Centennial, CO 80112
Information: 720-874-3500
Hours: Open 24 hours.
Centennial, CO 80112
Court: 303-645-6600
Hours: Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m., excluding state holidays.
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Arapahoe County bond types, payment methods, fees, and legal protections
| Bond type | How it works | Where action occurs |
|---|---|---|
| Cash bond | The full court-set amount is paid for the defendant’s release. | Detention facility or approved online TouchPay bond process. |
| Surety bond | A licensed bail-bond agent guarantees the bond. The county explains that agents commonly charge a percentage and may require collateral or a co-signer. | Licensed bond agent; paperwork and payment are then completed with the jail process. |
| Property bond | Qualifying real property is pledged under court requirements. | Arapahoe County Combined Court Clerk’s Office during business hours. The jail does not process property bonds. |
| Personal recognizance | Release is authorized on the person’s promise to appear and comply with conditions. | Court order; no commercial bond premium. |
| PR with co-signer | A responsible co-signer agrees to the court’s obligations. | Court-authorized process. |
What you need before paying
In-person bond payment
- Bonds are accepted at the detention facility 24 hours a day.
- Call 720-874-3500 to schedule a bond appointment and reduce waiting.
- Accepted identification includes a valid state driver’s license or ID, passport, or tribal ID.
- Bond agents should also bring the required bond identification and a Colorado or tribal ID.
- The detailed county instructions list cash, money order at the counter, certified bank check at the counter, and Mastercard or Visa credit/debit payment.
Online or telephone bond payment
- Use TouchPay with Site ID 280112 and the inmate ID.
- TouchPay automated phone payment: 1-866-232-1899.
- TouchPay customer service: 866-204-1603.
- The payment vendor may add a credit-card processing fee of no more than 3.5%.
- For online surety processing, follow the county’s bond-paperwork upload steps and retain every confirmation.
How Arapahoe County inmate visits work
Family and friend visits are virtual through GettingOut. A visitor may use an approved on-site video station or a compatible phone, tablet, or computer for a remote visit.
Approximately 30 minutes. Late arrival reduces the remaining time; it does not extend the visit.
No more than two registered and preapproved visitors in one session.
A visitor may visit once per day and only one inmate per day.
Accepted on-site identification
Attorney visits
Attorneys may make in-person professional visits at any time without advance scheduling by presenting a bar card and identification. For confidential online attorney visitation, use GettingOut and contact attorneyvisitation@arapahoegov.com with the required professional credentials.
How to send money to an Arapahoe County inmate
Use the inmate’s jail ID whenever possible. If the ID is unavailable, the county permits identification by the full name and date of birth. The TouchPay Site ID is 280112.
| Method | What you need | Processing detail |
|---|---|---|
| Lobby kiosk | Jail ID or full name and birth date; cash, Mastercard, or Visa credit/debit. | Kiosks are in the Visitor Center and front lobby at 7375 S. Potomac. |
| Online TouchPay | Site ID 280112 and inmate identity. | Review the service fee before submitting. |
| Telephone | Call 1-866-232-1899 with Site ID and inmate identity. | TouchPay customer service is 866-204-1603. |
| Cashier’s check or money order made payable to the inmate. | Mail to ACSO Detention Facility – Accounts, 7375 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112. No personal checks. |
Published transaction limits and fees
| Deposit amount | Cash fee | Card fee |
|---|---|---|
| $0–$20 | $2.95 | $2.95 plus 3.5% |
| $20.01–$100 | $3.95 | $3.95 plus 3.5% |
| $100.01–$200 | $4.95 | $4.95 plus 3.5% |
Commissary and iCare packages
- Inmates may buy approved commissary items on a weekly basis, with delivery to the housing unit.
- Friends and family may order an iCare gift package through the county-linked iCare store.
- One care package is allowed per week, up to $75.
- Orders must be placed by midnight Wednesday for delivery the following week.
- Orders above the limit may be reduced before delivery; review the final charge and item availability.
How to address mail to an Arapahoe County inmate
Inmate’s full name, inmate identifier
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
John Smith, #11111
P.O. Box 247
Phoenix, MD 21131
Officially published restrictions
Incoming non-personal mail is inspected and is processed and distributed Monday through Friday, excluding county holidays. Legal or privileged correspondence is handled under separate rules.
Arapahoe County inmate phone, voicemail, messaging, and photo services
The detention facility uses GTL/ViaPath communication products. Phone funding and technical support use different numbers from GettingOut visitation support.
ConnectNetwork phone funding line: 800-483-8314.
ConnectNetwork support: 866-230-7761.
GettingOut customer service: 866-516-0115.
When calls do not come through
Arapahoe County court date, docket, bond hearing, and public defender
Centennial, CO 80112
Monday–Friday, 7:30 a.m.–4:30 p.m.
Littleton, CO 80120
Used for assigned county-court matters; confirm the location shown on the docket.
Centennial, CO 80112
18records@judicial.state.co.us
Use for court-record research questions and document-request guidance.
Release and transfer checks before arranging pickup
How to request a booking record or report a detention concern
Sheriff records
The Sheriff’s Records Unit is the central repository for agency records. Use the county records portal for booking records, reports, or other documents maintained by the Sheriff’s Office.
Published business hours are generally Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4 p.m.
Full legal name, date of birth, jail ID, booking date, arresting agency, case or incident number, exact record, and date range.
Bond-rights or employee-conduct complaint
Call 720-874-3500 and ask for a supervisor when the concern involves an active release or bond process.
internalaffairs@arapahoegov.com
Complaints may be made by phone, letter, email, or in person at 13101 E. Broncos Parkway.
PREA sexual abuse or harassment report
- A report may be made through the Sheriff’s online police-reporting system or PREA incident form.
- PREA Coordinator: Darby Wiscamb, dwiscamb@arapahoegov.com.
- Anonymity will be protected when requested, although an investigator may make contact while preserving anonymity.
- A copy of the PREA policy may be requested from Records at 720-874-3875.
Medical, behavioral-health, medication, and urgent-welfare concerns
The detention expansion includes upgraded medical and behavioral-health space, and the county contracts on-site behavioral-health services. Staff may receive information from family without being able to disclose protected medical details.
Call 720-874-3500, clearly state that the matter is an urgent medical or safety concern, and ask for the appropriate detention or medical supervisor. Call 911 for an emergency occurring outside the jail.
Do not hand medication directly to an inmate or mail it to the personal-mail processor. Ask the facility how a pharmacy, prescriber, or family member should provide verified medication information.
Jail-Based Behavioral Health Services include screening and assessment, individual therapy, group services, and reentry case management for eligible inmates.
The county’s drug-treatment information says patients may continue qualifying MAT-related medication after entering the facility, subject to clinical verification and treatment rules.
Education, treatment, job skills, religious services, and release planning
Arapahoe County reports more than 75 weekly inmate programs, many supported by volunteers. Availability depends on eligibility, custody level, housing, staffing, and program capacity.
Alcoholics Anonymous, drug treatment, and medication-assisted treatment support may be available.
On-site screening, assessment, individual therapy, groups, and reentry case management are provided through jail-based services.
Educational programming may address accountability, behavior, and safer relationships.
Academic and skill-building opportunities may be available according to housing and eligibility.
Programs can support employment preparation and planning for community return.
Approved religious programming and volunteer support may be available.
Arapahoe County local tips that prevent expensive mistakes
It is more reliable than a name for bond, deposits, mail, visits, calls, and records.
7375 S. Potomac is the jail; 7325 S. Potomac is the Justice Center.
Only the money-bond amount is required to secure release; other jail fees are separate debts.
Entering the wrong TouchPay facility or inmate ID can misdirect a bond or account payment.
Do not send ordinary letters to the street address or the inmate-accounts address.
A late visitor receives only the remaining time in the approximately 30-minute session.
A commissary deposit does not pay bond, and a bond payment does not fund phone or store purchases.
Verify case numbers and appearances directly through Colorado Judicial.
Payment, a changing lookup record, or an estimated time is not confirmation that the person has exited.
Arapahoe County jail and court contact directory
| Your question | Office or provider | Contact |
|---|---|---|
| Is the person in custody, what is the bond, or where is the court? | Automated Information Center / Detention Facility | 720-874-3500 |
| What is the status of a Sheriff’s record request? | Records Unit | 720-874-3875 |
| How do I fund a TouchPay transaction? | TouchPay automated line | 1-866-232-1899 |
| I need TouchPay customer support | TouchPay support | 866-204-1603 |
| I have a GettingOut visit or message problem | GettingOut support | 1-866-516-0115 |
| I need inmate phone-account funding | ConnectNetwork | 800-483-8314 |
| I need phone technical support | ConnectNetwork support | 866-230-7761 |
| What is the court date or court location? | Arapahoe County Justice Center | 303-645-6600 |
| How does the defendant apply for a public defender? | Arapahoe Public Defender | 303-799-9001 |
| I need to report employee conduct or a bond-rights concern | Internal Affairs | 720-874-4014 |
| The court ordered alternative sentencing | Alternative Sentencing Program | 720-874-3302 |
Final live actions
All major instructions are already included above. Use these external systems only for a live search, transaction, scheduling step, or official request that cannot be completed on this page.
Find jail ID, charges, bond, docket, and court information.
Open inmate lookupUse TouchPay Site ID 280112 and the correct inmate ID.
Open TouchPayCreate an approved visitor account and choose on-site or remote access.
Open GettingOutOne package per week up to $75 under county rules.
Open iCareConfirm the hearing date, division, location, or virtual courtroom.
Open court informationRequest booking, report, or other agency-maintained records.
Open records portalArapahoe County Jail inmate search FAQs
How do I search for an inmate in Arapahoe County Jail?
Use the official inmate lookup and enter the first and last name. A partial-name search can help when spelling is uncertain. Call 720-874-3500 if you cannot identify the correct record.
What is the Arapahoe County Detention Facility phone number?
The detention facility and Automated Information Center number is 720-874-3500.
Where is Arapahoe County Jail?
The detention facility is at 7375 South Potomac Street, Centennial, CO 80112. The courthouse next door is at 7325 South Potomac Street.
What information appears in the inmate lookup?
The result may include the name and jail ID, total bond, booking information, charge, bond amount and type, docket or disposition, and court date and location.
Why can I not find someone?
The person may still be in intake, listed under another spelling, released, or transferred. Search fewer letters and call the detention facility.
How do I post bond?
Use the detention facility or county-linked TouchPay process with Site ID 280112. Property bonds must go through the Combined Court Clerk during business hours.
Must I pay booking or jail fees before release?
No. The official county notice says only the money-bond amount is required to secure release. Other jail fees are separate debts.
How long does release take after bond?
Colorado generally requires release within six hours after the legal triggering conditions are met. Electronic monitoring may allow up to 24 hours, and another lawful hold or extraordinary circumstance can delay release.
How does visitation work?
Family visits are video visits through GettingOut. Sessions are approximately 30 minutes, with no more than two approved visitors. A visitor may visit once per day and only one inmate per day.
How do I send money?
Use a lobby kiosk, TouchPay online, telephone payment at 1-866-232-1899, or mail a cashier’s check or money order to the detention facility’s Accounts unit. Use Site ID 280112.
What is the personal-mail address?
Use: Arapahoe County Detention Center, CO; inmate name and identifier; P.O. Box 247; Phoenix, MD 21131.
How do I contact the Public Defender?
Call the Arapahoe Centennial Public Defender at 303-799-9001 or email Arapahoe@coloradodefenders.us.