Common Questions About Adams County Court Records
Where do I search Adams County court dockets?
Use the Colorado Judicial Branch Docket Search at coloradojudicial.gov/dockets. Select Adams County or the 17th Judicial District and add at least one non-date filter. You can search by location, court type, date range, case number components, party name or business name, attorney name, or attorney bar number. The docket search returns hearing rows only, not full case files or document images. For pleadings or orders, send a records request to the Records Unit. See court dockets for the step-by-step.
Where do I request Adams County court records or copies?
Contact the Adams County Records Unit at the Justice Center. Phone: 303-654-3239. Email: AdamsRecordRequest@judicial.state.co.us. The main court line is 303-659-1161. The court page also links a transcript request form. Case files are governed by Chief Justice Directive 05-01 and may need redaction, fees, or in-person review. Plan extra time for older paper files. See court records for full details on case classes and request paths.
Does the Adams County Clerk & Recorder handle divorce records?
No. The Clerk & Recorder page says court matters, including divorce proceedings and documents, jury duty, and court appearances, should go to the Adams County Justice Center at 303-659-1161. The Clerk & Recorder office handles recording, elections, motor vehicle, marriage and civil union licensing, passports, and recorded documents. Divorce decrees sit in district court case files. See marriage and divorce records for both sides of the split.
What are Adams County Justice Center hours?
Building hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. The Clerk's Office is open 7:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. On the fourth Wednesday of each month, the Clerk's Office closes to the public from noon to 1:00 p.m. The Court Resource Center is open Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with the same fourth-Wednesday lunch closure. Arrive early for protection-order intake. See Clerk of Court for window-level detail.
How do I find an inmate in Adams County?
Use the Adams County Sheriff's Office inmate search page. It has First Name and Last Name fields. The page says the first few letters of either name give the best results. For confirmation, call the Detention Facility at 303-654-1850. The jail sits at 150 N. 19th Ave., Brighton, CO 80601, and runs 24/7. Note that criminal justice records cannot be used to solicit business for money. See inmate records for the full search workflow.
Does Adams County publish released inmates?
A separate recently-released list was not found in official ACSO sources. Use the current inmate search for active custody and call 303-654-1850 to verify a release. For notice of custody changes, use VINELink where the case is registered. State-sentenced inmates are tracked through the Colorado Department of Corrections. Federal inmates are tracked through the Bureau of Prisons inmate locator. See released inmates for the full list of locator tools.
How do I search Adams County warrants?
Use the Adams County Sheriff's Office Warrant Search. Fields include First Name, Last Name, Date of Birth in MM/DD/YYYY format, and Warrant Number. Juvenile warrants are excluded. The page says the data is reference only, not a legal confirmation, and the system updates daily by 7 a.m. To confirm a warrant, call the Warrants Section at 720-322-1325, Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. See warrant records for full disclaimers and tips.
Where do I turn myself in on an Adams County warrant?
The Adams County Sheriff's Office says persons wanting to surrender may go to the Adams County Detention Facility at 150 North 19th Avenue, Brighton, CO 80601. Surrender is available 24 hours a day, seven days a week. Call the Warrants Section or an attorney first if possible, and ask about bond and the originating court. Bring photo ID. Do not bring extra property, since the jail intake will inventory items. See warrant records for related rules.
How do I post bond for an inmate?
The Sheriff's Office accepts in-person bond payments at the Detention Facility by cash, money order, or cashier's check payable to the Clerk of the Court. Online bond payment is available through AllPaid/govpaynow. The Sheriff also notes Genesis eBONDS implementation under HB25-1015 for digital posting. For bond questions, call 303-654-1850. Bond conditions and amounts vary by judge and case type. See inmate records for the bond payment workflow.
Is in-person jail visitation available?
No. The Adams County Sheriff's Office visitation page says in-person visitation is not currently available. Remote visitation runs through HomeWAV seven days a week during set windows: 7:00 a.m. to 12:00 p.m., 3:00 p.m. to 5:45 p.m., and 7:00 p.m. to 10:00 p.m. Max and Intake inmates can visit until 9:00 p.m. only. Calls must be set up in advance through the HomeWAV app or website. See inmate records for visitation steps.
What does HomeWAV cost?
The Sheriff's Office visitation page lists video calls at $0.20 per minute, with a thirty-minute max per call. Friends and family create a HomeWAV account online or via the app, choose the facility and inmate, and add funds. The inmate is the one who starts the call. Phone-call rates differ based on the area code being called. There is no charge for clergy or legal visits set up through the proper channel. See inmate records for related contact tools.
How do I send mail to an inmate?
Address mail to the inmate's full name and booking ID at Adams County Detention Facility, P.O. Box 5001, Brighton, CO 80601. Send through USPS only. The front desk does not accept mail drop-off. Each mailing may include up to ten 5x7 photos, ten pages of internet material, and two paperback books. Cash, stamps, stickers, food, greeting cards, and other unauthorized items are not allowed. Legal mail follows separate rules. See inmate records for mail and property details.
Where do I get a marriage license in Adams County?
The Adams County Clerk & Recorder Recording Department issues marriage and civil union licenses at the Government Center, 4430 S. Adams County Pkwy., Suite E2400, Brighton. Couples must complete the online application first, get a 7-digit transaction number, and schedule an appointment. Both applicants must appear in person with valid government-issued ID. The license must be used in Colorado. See marriage and divorce records for the full appointment guide.
How much is a marriage license, and can minors get one?
The Adams County fee schedule lists the marriage license and civil union license fee at $30. Certified copies are $0.25 per page plus $1.00 per document for certification, which the marriage page sums up as $1.25 each. The search fee is $5 for the first year and $2 for each year after. The legal age is 18. Persons 16 or 17 need a court order under C.R.S. 14-2-106(I). Persons under 16 cannot get a license. See marriage and divorce records for the full fee and minor-applicant rules.
Where are probate records searched, and are juvenile records public?
Probate is a district court matter. Use the Colorado Judicial Branch Docket Search with case class PR for hearing data, then request full files from the Records Unit at 303-654-3239 or AdamsRecordRequest@judicial.state.co.us. Guardianship, conservatorship, and protected-person details may be restricted. Juvenile records are restricted under Title 19 and CJD 05-01, with access limited to parties, parents or guardians, attorneys, agencies, and court-authorized users. See probate records for probate workflow.
How do I seal or expunge a Colorado record?
Colorado seals adult criminal records and expunges juvenile delinquency records. The Colorado General Assembly issued a 2025 memo on sealing and expungement, and the Colorado Judicial Branch publishes forms for both. Eligibility depends on the offense, the disposition, the waiting period, pending cases, restitution status, and statutory exclusions. Complex records are best handled with legal advice. Juvenile expungement runs under C.R.S. 19-1-306. See criminal records for the sealing path.
How do I get court help if I do not have a lawyer?
The Adams County Court Resource Center sits at 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton. Phone: 303-654-3213. Email: 17shrc@judicial.state.co.us. Hours are Monday through Friday, 7:30 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a fourth-Wednesday noon to 1:00 p.m. closure. Staff link self-help resources, forms, and non-attorney e-filing for domestic relations and eviction cases. Court Resource Center staff cannot give legal advice, but they can help you find the right form. See Clerk of Court for related self-help tools.
Still Have Questions?
For the right office, see Clerk of Court. For broader access rules, see public records. For records-by-topic, browse court records, criminal records, inmate records, warrant records, marriage and divorce, or probate.