Active Warrants in Adams County
Adams County warrants are issued by judges in the 17th Judicial District and by county court judges sitting at the Adams County Justice Center, 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton. Once a warrant is signed, the Adams County Sheriff's Office (ACSO) holds and serves it. The Warrants Section tracks records, returns service, and answers public questions. Some warrants come from other agencies but are held in the local jail system. The agency that signed the order keeps legal control of the case, even when ACSO has custody of the file.
Records on the public site come from the ACSO warrants database. The page is open to anyone with a browser and is free to use. ACSO refreshes the data once each day by 7 a.m. A new warrant signed late in the day may not appear until the next morning. The Adams County warrant search excludes juvenile warrants by law. Sealed orders and some federal warrants are not in the public list. Use the screenshot below as a guide to the live form on the Sheriff's site.
The official source page is ACSO Warrant Search, hosted by the Adams County Sheriff's Office. The page also doubles as the warrants disclosure hub for surrender and reporting steps.
The Sheriff's notice on that page says the data is for reference and not legal proof. A blank result does not mean a person is in the clear; the warrant may sit with another agency or may not yet have posted.
How to Search Adams County Warrants
The Adams County warrant search is built for fast lookups. The form sits on the public records hub at the Sheriff's site. No login is needed. Most checks take less than a minute. Type a name with care; the database matches what is typed, so a small spelling slip can hide a real hit.
- Open the ACSO Warrant Search page in any web browser.
- Type a first name, a last name, or both into the name fields.
- Add a date of birth in MM/DD/YYYY form to narrow the list, if known.
- Enter the warrant number in its own field for a direct lookup, if it is on hand.
- Click the Search Warrants button to run the query.
- Call the Warrants Section at 720-322-1325 to verify any hit before acting on it.
Note: The Adams County warrant search is updated daily by 7 a.m. A warrant signed after that cut-off may not show until the next morning. Confirm with the Warrants Section by phone.
ACSO Warrant Search Fields
The Adams County warrant search form is short on purpose. ACSO lists four input fields and one submit button. None of the inputs are marked required, but a blank search will not return useful data. Use first and last name first, then add a date of birth or warrant number to trim the list.
| Field Label | Type | Required | Notes |
|---|---|---|---|
| First Name | Text | Optional | Placeholder reads "Enter your first name." |
| Last Name | Text | Optional | Placeholder reads "Enter your last name." |
| Date of Birth (MM/DD/YYYY) | Text / Date | Optional | Format MM/DD/YYYY. Helps split common names. |
| Warrant Number | Text | Optional | Use when the number is on a court notice. |
| Search Warrants | Button | Yes to submit | Runs the live warrant search. |
The page posts a notice that criminal justice records cannot be used to solicit business for monetary gain. The data is open for personal reference. Juvenile warrants are not in the public list.
Types of Warrants in Adams County
Adams County courts and outside agencies use several warrant types. Each kind has its own rules for service and for surrender. A short list helps a person know what to ask for when calling the Warrants Section or an attorney.
- Arrest warrant. A court order to arrest a person based on probable cause shown in a sworn affidavit.
- Bench warrant. Issued by a judge after a missed court date, a probation slip, contempt, or other court noncompliance.
- Search warrant. Allows law enforcement to search a place or device; often sealed while the case is open.
- Fugitive warrant or out-of-county hold. A warrant from another county or state placed with ACSO so a person can be held for transport.
- Juvenile warrant. Excluded from the public ACSO warrant search by state rule.
- Sealed warrant. May not appear in the public list until an arrest is made or the court unseals the file.
Federal warrants are tracked through the U.S. Marshals Service and do not show on the ACSO public list.
What the Adams County Warrant Search Page Shows
ACSO does not expose a live warrant result in the browsed public text. A user only sees a result list after a query is run. Do not assume any field is filled in until the live page shows it. The Sheriff's notice is plain: a hit on the public site is reference only, and a no-hit is not proof of a clear record.
Result data, when shown, may include the items in the next table. Treat the list as a field guide, not a guarantee. Confirm any line with the Warrants Section at 720-322-1325 before acting on it.
| Field | What It Shows |
|---|---|
| Name | Last and first name on file with the Sheriff's Office. |
| Warrant Number | ACSO or court reference for the order. |
| Issue Date | Date a judge signed the warrant. |
| Charge | Charge tied to the warrant, where shown; not a finding of guilt. |
| Bond Amount | Bond set by the court, if posted to the list. |
| Issuing Court | County court, district court, or outside court of record. |
Records are updated daily by 7 a.m. A new bond order or a quashed warrant may take a day to refresh on the public side. Note: The page should not be used to take action against another person; call Dispatch at 303-288-1535 with tips and 911 in any emergency.
How to Resolve an Adams County Warrant
Most people clear a warrant in steps. Start with the public list, then confirm by phone, then plan a surrender or bond payment. A lawyer can help map the safest path before turning up at the jail. Many people use the ACSO leadership page to find a contact for media or victim questions; for warrants, the right number is the Warrants Section line below.
The leadership page lists Sheriff Gene Claps, Undersheriff Kevin Currier, and Jail Chief Bill Dunning, plus the unit commanders. Use it for chain-of-command questions, not for warrant inquiries.
- Run the ACSO Warrant Search to see what posts under the name.
- Call the Warrants Section at 720-322-1325, Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., to confirm any hit and ask for case details.
- Speak with a defense attorney or call the Colorado State Public Defender, Brighton Office, at 303-659-4274 before surrender.
- Ask about bond, court date, the originating agency, and whether the warrant is ACSO-held or held for another court.
- Surrender at the Adams County Detention Facility, 150 N. 19th Ave., Brighton, CO 80601, which accepts surrender 24 hours a day, 7 days a week.
- Post bond at intake if the warrant is bondable; cash, money orders, or cashier's checks payable to the Clerk of the Court are accepted.
Important: Talk with a lawyer before turning yourself in. A short call can help confirm bond status, holds, and the safest court route.
Bonding on an Adams County Warrant
Bond is the quickest way out of jail when the court allows it. ACSO takes bond payment in person at the Adams County Detention Facility, 150 N. 19th Ave., Brighton. The lobby is open 24 hours a day for bond. Staff accept cash, money orders, and cashier's checks. Money orders and cashier's checks must be made payable to the Clerk of the Court. Online bond runs through AllPaid, also known as govpaynow. ACSO has noted that under Colorado House Bill 25-1015, an agreement with Genesis eBONDS will allow online surety bonding once the rollout is complete. Bond questions go to the Detention Facility at 303-654-1850.
Bond release is fast when cash is posted. Surety bond release waits on the bondsman's paperwork. Once a judge signs a release order, the Booking unit completes the file and the person leaves through the Visitor's Entrance. Some warrants have no bond set, which means the case must go before a judge first. The Warrants Section can confirm bond status before surrender.
Why Absence from the List Is Not Proof
A blank result on the Adams County warrant search is not a clean record. Several reasons can hide a real warrant. The page only shows warrants held by ACSO. A nearby county or a Colorado state agency may have a warrant out under its own name. The data also refreshes once a day by 7 a.m., so a warrant signed late in the day may not post until the next morning. Sealed warrants and federal warrants are not in the public list at all. Juvenile warrants are barred from the page by state law.
Use the public site to do a fast check, then call the Warrants Section at 720-322-1325 to confirm. If a person believes a warrant exists in another county or in federal court, call that court or the U.S. Marshals directly. Cross-checking with court records at the Justice Center is also a smart step before turning yourself in. The free Adams County court records docket on the Colorado Judicial Branch site can confirm hearings and case status.
Adams County Warrant Contacts
Save the right numbers before a call. The Warrants Section answers warrant-status questions during business hours. Dispatch takes tips around the clock. The Detention Facility answers bond and surrender questions any time of day.
ACSO Warrants Section
Phone: 720-322-1325
Hours: Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
Use for: warrant status, case details, surrender planning
ACSO Dispatch / Non-Emergency
Phone: 303-288-1535
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Use for: tips about a listed warrant, non-emergency reports
Adams County Detention Facility
150 N. 19th Ave., Brighton, CO 80601
Phone: 303-654-1850
Hours: 24 hours a day, 7 days a week
Use for: surrender, bond payment, inmate inquiries
Note: Confirm any warrant hit with the Warrants Section by phone before acting on it. The web list is reference only.
Restricted Adams County Warrant Records
Some warrants stay out of public view. Sealed warrants do not show in the public list until the court unseals them, often after an arrest. Juvenile warrants are excluded under state law. Federal warrants are tracked by the U.S. Marshals Service for the District of Colorado, not by ACSO. Warrants tied to active investigations may also be held back by the issuing court to protect the case.
People with a sealed-case question should reach out to the Adams County Records Unit at 303-654-3239 or AdamsRecordRequest@judicial.state.co.us. Outside agencies that issued a warrant keep legal control of the file, so questions about a non-ACSO warrant should go to that agency.