Adams County, CO Jail Inmate Search & Roster 2026

Adams County, Colorado · Current custody and family-action guide

Adams County Detention Facility Roster, Booking, Bond and Remote Visit Help

The official Adams County inmate database is the fastest place to confirm whether someone is currently housed at the detention facility in Brighton. A useful search, however, requires more than finding a matching name—you also need the booking ID, current charges, bond information and next court details.

This guide explains the full process inside the page: how to search the live roster, troubleshoot a missing result, understand the booking record, pay bond, fund the inmate account, schedule remote visits, send accepted mail, check the court docket and handle grievances, records or release questions.

Identity and legal-status warning: A roster entry or listed charge does not establish guilt. Verify the person using the booking ID, date of birth, booking date and case information. Custody, bond and court status may change after a hearing, payment, transfer or release.
Official database

Current Adams County Detention Facility inmates.

Facility phone

303-654-1850

Detention address

150 N. 19th Ave., Brighton, CO 80601.

Visitation

Remote HomeWAV visits; no in-person visits currently.

Information checked

July 28, 2026 against official sources.

Start here

Choose the fastest Adams County inmate-search route

1
I know the inmate’s name

Search the legal last name first. Compare the booking ID and booking details before deciding that a matching record is the correct person.

2
I know the booking ID

Use the booking ID as your strongest identifier. Save it for mail, deposits, facility calls and communication-account setup.

3
I know the court case

Check the roster for present custody, then use the Colorado Judicial Branch docket for hearing date, courtroom and case activity.

Best first search: Enter fewer details rather than more. Start with the surname, review possible matches, and use the booking ID or birth information to identify the correct record.

What problem are you trying to solve?

Jump directly to the action you need.

Live roster workflow

How to run an Adams County Jail inmate search correctly

Open the official current-inmate database Use the Adams County Sheriff’s Office roster rather than a copied booking page or commercial people-search site.
Search the last name first Use the legal surname without adding unnecessary details. A broad first search helps when the first name, suffix or spelling was recorded differently.
Try alternate forms of the name Test a maiden name, former surname, hyphenated name, compound surname, suffix or common spelling variation.
Open the possible record Review the booking ID, booking date, charge information, bond status and any identifying details shown by the roster.
Save the booking ID Write it down exactly. Adams County requires it for inmate mail and it is useful for deposits, communication setup and phone questions.
Separate jail status from court status The roster confirms present detention information. The Colorado Judicial Branch docket provides hearing and courtroom information.
Call before paying or making plans Contact the detention facility at 303-654-1850 when the arrest is recent, the bond is unclear or a release or transfer may be underway.

How to understand an Adams County inmate-roster result

Booking and custody fields explained
Roster field What it generally means What to do with it
Booking ID The identifier connected with the inmate’s Adams County booking. Use it for mail, deposits, communication accounts and calls to the facility.
Booking date The date the person entered the facility’s booking process. Use it to distinguish a recent booking from an older record or same-name person.
Charge The allegation or case basis shown at the time of the roster entry. Check the court docket because filings, charge levels and outcomes can change.
Bond The current bond amount or status associated with the matter. Verify all charges and holds with the facility before paying.
No bond Release may require a court decision or resolution of another legal restriction. Find the next hearing and do not send money based on an outside promise.
Court case The identifier used by the Colorado court system. Use it in the Adams County docket search to find date, division and hearing type.
Custody status Whether the person is presently shown as housed at the facility. Call when release, court movement or another-agency transfer is possible.
Do not rely on a name or photograph alone: Match at least two useful details, such as name plus booking ID, name plus booking date, or name plus court case number.
Troubleshooting

No Adams County inmate found? Use this decision path

The arrest happened recently The person may still be completing identity verification, medical screening, property inventory or initial court processing.
The legal name may differ Search a maiden name, former surname, hyphen variation, suffix or alternate spelling.
The arrest occurred in Aurora Aurora crosses county boundaries. Depending on the arrest location and agency, the person may be in Adams, Arapahoe or another jurisdiction.
A municipal agency made the arrest The person may be in temporary city custody before county booking or may have been released by the arresting agency.
The record appeared and then disappeared The person may have bonded out, been released, transferred to another county or moved into state or federal custody.
A case exists without a roster result The defendant may be out of custody. Use the Colorado Judicial Branch docket for court activity.
Useful phone script “I am trying to confirm whether [full legal name], date of birth [date], is currently at the Adams County Detention Facility. The arrest may have occurred on [date] through [agency]. I have booking ID or case number [number]. Can you confirm current custody, release or transfer information?”
Warrant questions are different: The inmate roster shows people currently held at the facility. For an Adams County warrant question, call the Warrants Section at 720-322-1325, Monday through Friday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.

What happens after booking at the Adams County Detention Facility?

Identity, property and initial processing Staff confirm identity, document personal property, complete intake steps and begin the records needed for detention and court processing.
Medical and mental-health screening The official inmate rules recognise access to medical and mental-health services and prohibit exclusion from programs because of a qualifying disability.
Initial court appearance Inmates have the right to an initial court appearance without unnecessary delay. Bond conditions may be set or reviewed through the court.
Classification and housing The facility assigns housing according to security, safety, medical, behavioural and operational needs. Privileges can vary by classification or disciplinary status.
Bond, continued detention or release The person may post bond, remain pending a court matter, enter a supervised-release process or wait for transfer to another authority.
Communication inside the facility: Inmates use a written request called a “kite” to communicate needs or requests to jail employees. Kites are available through module or dorm deputies.

Adams County Detention Facility address, phone and arrival information

Adams County Detention Facility
150 North 19th Avenue
Brighton, CO 80601

General and bonding information: 303-654-1850

Operation: 24 hours a day, seven days a week.

Sheriff’s Office Headquarters
4430 S. Adams County Parkway
First Floor, Suite W5400
Brighton, CO 80601

General information: 303-654-1850

Non-emergency dispatch: 303-288-1535

Use the correct address: The detention facility at 150 N. 19th Avenue is used for jail, bond, kiosk, money-order and surrender actions. The Sheriff’s headquarters address on Adams County Parkway is not the inmate housing address.

Before travelling to the detention facility

Confirm that the inmate remains in Adams County custody
Write down the booking ID
Know whether you need bond, kiosk or money-order service
Bring government photo identification
Remember that in-person visitation is unavailable
Call before bringing any unusual document, payment or property
Bond and release

How to post bond for an Adams County Detention Facility inmate

In-person location

Adams County Detention Facility
150 N. 19th Ave.
Brighton, CO 80601

Accepted in-person forms

Cash, money order or cashier’s check.

Payee for guaranteed funds

Make a money order or cashier’s check payable to the Clerk of the Court.

Confirm the correct inmate Use the full name and booking ID. Do not pay based only on information from an unexpected caller or message.
Confirm every case and hold Ask whether the person has more than one bond, a no-bond matter, another warrant or a hold from another jurisdiction.
Choose in-person or online payment In-person payment is accepted at the detention facility. Adams County also offers online bond payment through AllPaid.
Prepare the payment exactly Cash is accepted in person. A money order or cashier’s check must be payable to the Clerk of the Court.
Keep proof of payment Save the receipt, booking ID, case number, payment time and confirmation number.
Confirm completed release Bond payment begins release processing but does not prove that the inmate has physically left the facility.
Online-payment safety: Begin from the Adams County Sheriff’s official bond page, which directs users to AllPaid. Do not follow an unsolicited payment link sent by text or social media.

Weekend in-custody bond hearings

The Colorado Judicial Branch currently lists Adams County weekend in-custody bond hearings on Sundays at 10:30 a.m. Court schedules and access instructions can change, so confirm the current 17th Judicial District information before relying on a weekend setting.

Remote visits only

Adams County Jail video visitation and phone-call schedule

No in-person visitation: The Adams County Sheriff’s Office currently states that face-to-face public visitation is not available at the detention facility.

Friends and family use HomeWAV for off-site video communication. Create an account online or through the HomeWAV mobile application, select the Adams County facility and inmate, and add money to the account. The inmate initiates the video call to the account holder.

Published Adams County remote-visitation schedule
Session General inmate availability Maximum and intake restriction
Morning 7 a.m.–12 p.m. Available unless operationally restricted.
Afternoon 3 p.m.–5:45 p.m. Available unless operationally restricted.
Evening 7 p.m.–10 p.m. Maximum-security and intake inmates have visitation only until 9 p.m.
Days Seven days a week Lockdown, court, medical, classification or facility needs may affect access.

Video-call cost

$0.20 per minute

The rate currently published by Adams County for HomeWAV video calls.

30-minute maximum

The published maximum length of one video call.

$6 full-call estimate

Thirty minutes × $0.20 per minute, before any separately disclosed transaction charge.

HomeWAV setup steps

Create the visitor account Register with an email address and the identity information requested by HomeWAV.
Select the correct facility Choose Adams County Detention Facility in Brighton, Colorado.
Find the inmate Use the exact name and booking information from the official roster.
Add communication funds Fund the HomeWAV account rather than the inmate trust account; these are separate payment purposes.
Keep the device ready during an available window The inmate initiates the video call. Missing the incoming session may require waiting for another opportunity.
Two separate accounts: Money deposited into the inmate trust account is used for commissary, approved expenses and ViaPath tablet purchases. HomeWAV communication funding is handled through the HomeWAV account.
Trust account and commissary

How to send money to an Adams County Jail inmate

Family and friends can place money into the inmate account for commissary, tablet services and other approved costs. Use the exact inmate identity and booking ID before starting a deposit.

Official Adams County inmate-fund options
Method How it works Important timing or payment detail
Cash kiosk Deposit cash at the kiosk near the Detention Center visitor entrance. Verify the inmate’s name and booking information before confirming the transaction.
Online credit card Use Access Corrections / Access Secured Deposits. The vendor displays the applicable fee before payment.
Telephone card deposit Call 866-345-1884. Keep the payment confirmation and inmate identifier.
Money order Make payable to ACDF or Adams County Detention Facility and drop it at the main office near the visitor entrance. Adams County says it will generally post to the inmate account the next business day.
$30 booking-fee deduction: Adams County states that each inmate is assessed a $30 booking fee. Money placed into the account is automatically applied to that fee before the remaining balance becomes available.

Deposit examples

Illustration of the booking-fee effect
Deposit Possible booking-fee deduction Possible remaining balance
$20 Up to $20 toward the unpaid $30 booking fee. $0 if the full booking fee remains unpaid.
$30 Up to $30 toward the booking fee. $0 if no portion was previously paid.
$50 $30 when the full fee remains unpaid. Approximately $20 before any other authorised charge.
$100 $30 when the full fee remains unpaid. Approximately $70 before any other authorised charge.
Planning tip: Ask whether the $30 booking fee has already been satisfied before deciding how much the inmate needs for commissary or tablet use.
USPS mail rules

Adams County Jail mailing address, photo limits and rejected-mail appeal

Personal mail address
Inmate’s full name and booking ID
Adams County Detention Facility
PO Box 5001
Brighton, CO 80601
Delivery method

Use the United States Postal Service. USPS Express Mail may be used for overnight delivery.

No inmate mail is accepted at the front desk.

Published quantity limits per mailing

Up to 10 photos

Photographs may not be larger than 5 × 7 inches.

Up to 10 internet pages

Printed online material must stay within the facility’s content and security rules.

Up to 2 paperback books

Books and publications must come through an accepted or approved source.

Items that can cause rejection, confiscation or destruction

Cash or another form of money
Postage stamps
Stickers or adhesive material
Food or edible material
Cards or unauthorised inserts
Material that threatens safety or facility security
Publications from an unapproved source
Photos, pages or books above the stated quantity limit
Legal and non-legal mail: Adams County states that both categories are subject to inspection. Legal correspondence should be clearly identified and sent using the current facility procedure.

How to appeal rejected mail

A rejected-mail decision may be appealed by emailing ACSOMailAppeal@adamssheriffco.gov within 21 days. Include the inmate’s name and booking ID, sender information, date of rejection and a concise explanation of why the decision should be reviewed.

Rejected-mail appeal wording “I am requesting review of mail rejected for [inmate full name and booking ID]. The item was sent on [date] and rejected for [stated reason]. I believe it complies because [brief factual explanation]. Please advise whether additional information is required.”

Adams County inmate calls, HomeWAV accounts and ViaPath tablets

Telephone provider

Adams County uses HomeWAV for inmate telephone communication. Calls are collect calls billed to the accepting party, and charges vary according to the destination.

Tablet provider

The tablet system is operated by ViaPath. Inmates may use funds from the trust account for approved tablet purchases and services.

Phone-account checklist

Create the account through HomeWAV
Choose Adams County Detention Facility
Use the inmate’s exact roster identity
Review the rate before funding the account
Keep the payment confirmation
Remember that the inmate initiates the call
Do not confuse account types: Access Corrections funds the inmate trust account. HomeWAV funds telephone or remote-video communication. Paying one account does not automatically fund the other.
17th Judicial District

How to find the Adams County criminal court date and docket

Adams County and Broomfield County are part of Colorado’s 17th Judicial District. The Colorado Judicial Branch provides a docket search showing scheduled hearings.

Copy the case number from the roster or paperwork Colorado case numbers are more precise than names and help avoid same-name docket results.
Open the Adams County docket search Set the location to Adams County. The system requires a date plus at least one additional filter.
Add the most precise filter Use the case number when known. Otherwise enter the party’s first and last name.
Read the hearing details Check date, time, hearing type, courtroom or division and whether the appearance is in person, virtual or by telephone.
Recheck on the hearing date Court assignments and appearance methods can change. Verify again before travelling or joining remotely.
Adams County Justice Center
1100 Judicial Center Drive
Brighton, CO 80601

Main court number: 303-659-1161

Traffic and Criminal Court

303-654-3314

Use for general Adams County criminal-court routing questions.

Public Defender

303-659-4274

Use for representation questions when the office is appointed or may be involved.

Docket-search requirement: The Colorado system requires a date and at least one additional filter, such as county, case number, party or division.

How to request Adams County inmate, custody or disciplinary records

A live roster is designed for current custody lookup. A formal inmate-records request is the better route for intake, custody, disciplinary or other releasable detention records.

Intake records

May include booking or intake material that is releasable under Colorado law and Sheriff policy.

Custody records

May address housing, detention or movement records subject to security and privacy restrictions.

Disciplinary files

May be requested, but disclosure can depend on applicable law, privacy, safety and facility concerns.

Identify the exact record Provide the inmate’s full name, booking ID, date range and the specific record category.
Use the Sheriff’s inmate-record request form A request for police or case material and a request for inmate records may use different official forms.
Explain the requested date range Avoid asking for “all records” when a particular intake, custody or disciplinary event will solve the question.
Expect legal review Medical, security, juvenile, personal and investigative information may be restricted or redacted.
Keep the submission confirmation Save the form, email, date and any tracking information for follow-up.
Medical-record privacy: Medical records are not automatically public simply because a person is in jail. Access can require authorisation, proof of legal authority or another legally recognised basis.
Three-stage complaint process

How an Adams County inmate files and appeals a grievance

Ten-day filing deadline: The official Adams County grievance page says the inmate must submit the grievance within 10 days of the incident or learning about the issue.

Rules before filing

Use one complaint or issue per grievance
Use one page for the issue
Do not submit a group grievance
Avoid offensive or threatening language
State the conduct or decision being challenged
Explain why the issue needs correction
Adams County inmate grievance stages
Stage What the inmate submits Who responds and when
Step 1 Complete a kite and circle “Grievance.” Explain one issue and the reasons for the complaint. The module deputy reviews or routes it. The inmate should receive a response within 10 days.
Step 2 Submit another kite, circle “Grievance” and write “Step 2.” A supervisor reviews it and has another 10-day response period.
Step 3 Submit a final kite marked “Step 3.” A commander or manager reviews it within another 10-day period. That response is final.
Electronic system limitation: Adams County says the electronic grievance system is not intended to operate as an ongoing back-and-forth communication channel.
Strong grievance format: Include the date, approximate time, location, staff or witnesses involved, what happened, what earlier attempt was made to resolve it and the specific correction requested.

Medical, mental-health, disability and safety requests

The Adams County inmate rules recognise access to adequate medical and dental care and protect qualified inmates with disabilities from exclusion from facility services, programs and activities.

Urgent problem

The inmate should immediately notify a deputy or staff member rather than waiting for an ordinary written request.

Routine medical or mental-health need

The inmate should use the facility request process or kite and provide enough detail for routing to the correct service.

Disability accommodation

The rules cover intake, medical care, programs, grievances, housing, disciplinary proceedings and re-entry services.

Outside family concern

Call the detention facility with the inmate’s name and booking ID. Staff may accept information even when privacy law prevents them from disclosing medical details.

Family medical-concern script “I need to provide urgent health information about [inmate name and booking ID]. The concern is [brief factual description]. I understand you may not be able to release private information, but please route this information to the appropriate medical or mental-health staff.”

Release, transfer, supervised release and work release

Bond was paid Release can still require verification, paperwork, housing movement and resolution of other holds.
The roster no longer shows the person Call to determine whether the inmate was released or transferred to another authority.
The court ordered supervised release Follow the Supervised Release Program orientation and check-in instructions rather than treating the order as unsupervised release.
The sentence includes work release Court approval does not guarantee facility-program approval. Employment and security requirements also apply.

Adams County Supervised Release Program

Participants are instructed to call the program to schedule an in-person group orientation 24 hours after release.

Published SRP orientation sessions
Day Orientation time Language or note
Monday 8:30 a.m. Call SRP to schedule.
Tuesday 3 p.m. Call SRP to schedule.
Wednesday 3 p.m. Call SRP to schedule.
Thursday 3 p.m. Spanish-only session.
Friday 8:30 a.m. Call SRP to schedule.
Supervised Release Program

Main line: 720-322-1390, extension 5

Email: acsosrp@adamssheriffco.gov

Work-release eligibility points

  • Approval is required from the sentencing court and the facility.
  • Employment must generally be lawful, suitable and verifiable.
  • The published minimum is 32 hours per week, with shifts no longer than 10 hours.
  • Employment normally must be within 50 miles of the facility unless specially approved.
  • The schedule may not keep the participant away from the facility more than six days per week.
  • Some jobs are prohibited, including daycare, door-to-door sales and certain employment connected with the current charge.
  • Pending new charges, certain felony or sexual charges and disciplinary removal can affect eligibility.
  • The participant must have financial resources to pay program-related costs.
Work-release orientation: The published mandatory orientation is Tuesday at 3 p.m. at the detention facility. Participants should arrive by 2:30 p.m.; arrivals after 2:59 p.m. are rescheduled. Attendance does not guarantee approval.
Work Release Program

Main line: 303-655-3480

Email: ACSOwr@adamssheriffco.gov

Colorado VINE notifications and Adams County victim assistance

Colorado VINE is a free automated service for custody-status notifications. Registered users may receive phone, text, email or web alerts when an offender is released, transferred or experiences another covered custody change.

Open Colorado VINELink Select Colorado and search the person’s first and last name.
Choose the correct custody record Compare the identity and facility information before registering.
Select alert methods Choose phone, text, email or available web notification.
Create the four-digit PIN The PIN is used to confirm telephone notifications.
Maintain a separate safety plan Automated alerts are helpful but may not be instantaneous and should not replace emergency or protective planning.
Colorado VINE

1-888-263-8463

Adams County Victim Services Unit

303-655-3210

Monday–Friday, 8 a.m.–4:30 p.m., with 24/7 crisis-response capability through the unit.

Immediate danger: Call 911. Do not wait for an email, web update or automated VINE notification.

Adams County jail and court contact directory by problem

Call the office that handles the actual question
Your question Contact Phone or action
Is the person currently held, released or transferred? Adams County Detention Facility 303-654-1850
What is the current bond process? Detention Facility / Bond Information 303-654-1850
Does an Adams County warrant exist? Warrants Section 720-322-1325, weekdays 8 a.m.–5 p.m.
How do I fund the inmate account? Access Corrections 866-345-1884
How do I arrange remote communication? HomeWAV Use the HomeWAV website or application.
When is the next Adams County hearing? Adams County Justice Center 303-659-1161
How do I request a court record? Adams County Court Records Unit 303-654-3239
How do I contact the Public Defender? Colorado State Public Defender 303-659-4274
How do I get victim or safety assistance? Adams County Victim Services Unit 303-655-3210
How do I report an emergency? Emergency services 911

Local Adams County tips that prevent common mistakes

Save the booking ID immediately

It is required for mail and reduces errors when funding or calling about the inmate.

Do not drive there for a visit

In-person visitation is currently unavailable; public visits are handled remotely through HomeWAV.

Account for the $30 fee

A small first deposit may be consumed by the outstanding booking fee rather than becoming commissary money.

Use the PO Box for mail

Inmate mail is not accepted at the front desk or ordinary street-address delivery point.

Respect the exact mail limits

Per mailing: up to 10 photos, 10 internet pages and two paperback books under the facility rules.

Aurora may involve another county

An Aurora arrest does not automatically mean Adams County custody because the city crosses jurisdiction lines.

Bond and commissary payees differ

Bond money orders go to the Clerk of the Court; inmate-account money orders go to ACDF or Adams County Detention Facility.

Use one issue per grievance

Multi-issue, group, threatening or multi-page grievances may be rejected as invalid.

Check the docket on the day

Courtroom, appearance method and hearing schedules can change after an earlier search.

Official action portals and source verification

The procedures and limits above have been brought into this article so users do not need to open numerous pages for basic answers. The following links are retained for actions that must occur on an external live system.

Source review: Inmate search, bond, visitation, funds, mail, grievance, victim-service, work-release, supervised-release, court and facility information was checked against Adams County Sheriff’s Office and Colorado Judicial Branch sources on July 28, 2026. The Sheriff’s downloadable inmate rules remain labelled “Revised August 2021”; current web procedures were given priority where the newer website differs.

Adams County, Colorado Jail inmate search FAQs

How do I search for an inmate in Adams County, Colorado?

Use the Adams County Sheriff’s current inmate database. Search by name, open the possible record and verify the booking ID, booking date, charges and bond information.

What is the Adams County Detention Facility phone number?

Call 303-654-1850 for general detention and bonding information.

Where is the Adams County Jail located?

The Adams County Detention Facility is at 150 North 19th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601.

Why can I not find someone in the roster?

The person may still be in intake, listed under another name, released, transferred or held in another local, county, state or federal facility.

Does Adams County Jail offer in-person visits?

No. The Sheriff currently states that in-person visitation is unavailable. Remote visits are handled through HomeWAV.

What does an Adams County remote video visit cost?

The published rate is $0.20 per minute with a 30-minute maximum, making a full 30-minute call $6 before any separate provider transaction charge.

How can bond be paid?

In-person bond payments may use cash, money order or cashier’s check. Guaranteed funds must be payable to the Clerk of the Court. Adams County also provides an online AllPaid route.

How do I deposit money for commissary?

Use the facility kiosk, Access Corrections online or by phone at 866-345-1884, or drop off a money order payable to ACDF or Adams County Detention Facility.

What is the $30 booking fee?

Adams County assesses a $30 booking fee. Deposited funds are automatically applied to any unpaid booking fee before the remaining money becomes available.

What is the inmate mailing address?

Use the inmate’s full name and booking ID, Adams County Detention Facility, PO Box 5001, Brighton, CO 80601. Send mail through USPS; the front desk does not accept inmate mail.

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