Arapahoe County makes an average number of 925 arrests per year out of the state's total 9,417 arrest cases. Per C.R.S. § 24-72-201 (CORA), arrest records are open to the public in Colorado, including residents of Arapahoe County. This access is to the degree that the law allows. Therefore, while people generally have the right to ask for an arrest record, the request may be denied if the record is exempt from disclosure by statutes.
Records of individuals who had their case dismissed, arrest records that did not result in conviction, and juvenile records, including underage drinking and driving (UDD) are sealed. In addition, non-violent criminal records that qualify under the Colorado Clean Slate Act may also be sealed. However, the District Attorney, police, sheriff, and courts of justice are privy to these private records. An arrest record in Arapahoe County costs $6 for a single search.
You may look up arrest records from various agencies in Arapahoe County, including the following:
This agency charges $0.25 cents for a copy of judicial records printed on a standard paper. However, it costs $1.50 to search online. When searching arrest records at the Sheriff's Office follow these steps:
The records unit stores and manages arrest records for the Sheriff's Office. You may send mail to the Sheriff's Office at:
13101 East Broncos Parkway
Centennial, CO 80112
To begin your search, you need to pay a $6 fee for a criminal history record information (CHRI) or "rap sheet" via the ICHC portal. You may also purchase or print the arrest record. To access records online:
For a mail-in request:
Note that you should include your name, date of request, email address, phone number, mailing address, company name (if applicable), a detailed description of the specific information being requested, or any other information that is requested. It costs $13 by mail and takes three business working days. You may request in person or address a mail to:
Colorado Bureau of Investigation
Attn: CORA Manager
690 Kipling St., Suite 3000
Lakewood CO 80215
You should contact the actual PD that made an arrest to inquire about records of arrests made by the law enforcement agency. To obtain arrest records online, check the official website of the relevant police department and submit a request for arrest records. You will be required to fill out the necessary forms and provide details such as the name of the individual, date of the arrest, and any other relevant information. Be aware that there are fees associated with processing the request.
In cases where you prefer to run a search in person, it is important to bring along a means of identification and any other relevant information to help streamline your search. The following list contains some of the PDs in Arapahoe County:
District Courts in the county preside over criminal cases and sentence criminals post adjudication. The District Court Clerk's Office maintains a local repository for files involving criminal-related judgments made by the court. If you are searching online, you may use third-party websites to view a register of actions of criminal records. Also, interested persons may arrange a visit to the District Courthouse at regular business hours at:
6450 S Revere Pkwy,
Centennial, CO 80111
Phone: (720) 873-8500
Arapahoe County has a violent crime rate of 155 per 100,000 residents and a property crime rate of 1,597 per 100,000 people. The county’s overall arrest rate is about 925 per 100,000 residents, including both violent and property offenses. Recent arrest data for Arapahoe County shows the following:
| Arrest Type | Number of Arrests |
|---|---|
| Arrests Per Year | 925 |
| Sexual Assault | 6 |
| Homicide | 5 |
| Robbery | 23 |
| Aggravated Assault | 150 |
| Motor Vehicle Theft | 86 |
| Larceny | 606 |
| Arson | 8 |
| Burglary | 41 |
| Name | Address | Phone |
|---|---|---|
| Arapahoe Community Treatment Center | 3265 Girard Ave. | 303-761-7685 |
| Arapahoe County Residential Center (Acrc) | 2135 W. Chenango Ave. | 303-795-6975 |
| Centennial Community Transition Center | 14485 E. Fremont Ave. | 303-627-0987 |