Last reviewed: October 21, 2026 by William Bacharach · Colorado Bar #59714
Criminal courthouses
| County | Courthouse | Address | District |
|---|---|---|---|
| Denver | Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse (Denver County Court and Denver District Court, criminal) | 520 W. Colfax Ave., Denver, CO 80204 | 2nd |
| Jefferson | Jefferson Combined Court | 100 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401 | 1st |
| Arapahoe | Arapahoe County Justice Center | 7325 S. Potomac St., Centennial, CO 80112 | 18th |
| Adams | Adams County Justice Center | 1100 Judicial Center Dr., Brighton, CO 80601 | 17th |
| Douglas | Douglas County Courthouse | 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, CO 80109 | 23rd |
| Boulder | Boulder County Combined Court | 1777 6th St., Boulder, CO 80302 | 20th |
| Broomfield | Broomfield Combined Courts | 17 Descombes Dr., Broomfield, CO 80020 | 17th |
| Weld | Weld County Courthouse | 901 9th Ave., Greeley, CO 80631 | 19th |
- Denver: Denver County Court handles state misdemeanors, traffic offenses including DUI, municipal violations, and felony advisements, bond setting and preliminary hearings. Denver District Court handles felony cases. Both criminal courts sit at Lindsey-Flanigan.
- Arapahoe: the court also has a second location, the Arapahoe County Courthouse at 1790 W. Littleton Blvd., Littleton, CO 80120.
- Douglas: Douglas County moved from the 18th to the new 23rd Judicial District, established January 14, 2025.
- Boulder: the court also sits in Longmont at 1035 Kimbark St., Longmont, CO 80501. Some court dates are held at the Boulder County Jail.
- Broomfield: Broomfield is its own city and county but shares the 17th Judicial District with Adams County.
Official court locator: Colorado Judicial Branch, courts by county. Court dates: public docket search.
Jails, inmate lookup and posting bond
This list only includes details confirmed on each county's official site. If a detail isn't listed, check the sheriff's site directly.
Denver
Bond can be posted in person at the Van Cise-Simonet Detention Center (20 hours a day, seven days a week, including holidays) or online through the Denver County Court bond portal. Property bonds are by appointment through the court's Bonding Department. Details and the current bond schedule: denvercountycourt.org/bonds.
Jefferson County
Jefferson County Detention Facility, 200 Jefferson County Parkway, Golden, CO 80401. Inmate lookup: Jefferson County Sheriff inmate lookup. Bond may be posted at the facility 24 hours a day, seven days a week, by cash, cashier's check, money order or credit card, or through a licensed bail bond agent. Phone (303) 271-5444. Source: jeffcosheriffco.gov/jail.
Douglas County
Bonds can be posted at the Douglas County Sheriff's Office, 4000 Justice Way, Castle Rock, 24 hours a day, or online through Access Corrections. Property bonds are posted only at the Court Clerk's office. Inmate search: Douglas County inmate inquiry. Source: dcsheriff.net, inmate bonding.
Boulder County
Boulder County Jail, 3200 Airport Road, Boulder, CO 80301. Main line (303) 441-4600. Bond and jail information: Boulder County Jail.
Weld County
Weld County Jail, 2110 O Street, Greeley, CO 80631. Bonds may be posted online through the sheriff's approved electronic platform; cash bonds require cash or a cashier's check payable to the Weld County Sheriff's Office. Current jail population: Weld County jail reports. Source: weldsheriff.com, Jail.
Arapahoe, Adams and Broomfield
Check the Arapahoe County Sheriff's Office, the Adams County Sheriff's Office, or, for Broomfield, the arresting agency for current inmate-lookup and bond-posting details.
Someone you care about was just arrested? The bond hearing comes within 48 hours, and a lawyer can be there. Call William for a free, confidential consultation.
How bond works in Colorado
- Hearing: anyone held in custody gets an individualized bond hearing within 48 hours of arriving at the jail, with the right to counsel (§§ 16-4-102(2)(a), 16-4-104).
- Types (§ 16-4-104): personal recognizance, with or without conditions; cash; surety through a licensed bail bond agent, who charges a nonrefundable premium; or property.
- Release timing: generally within six hours after a personal recognizance bond is set, or after a cash bond is set and someone is ready to post it (§ 16-4-102).
- Fees: the bond processing fee is capped at $10 (§ 16-4-102).
- Conditions: appear at every court date; for felonies, waive extradition; commit no felony while on bond (§ 16-4-105). DV and stalking cases require acknowledging the protection order before release.
- DUI: a person arrested for DUI cannot attend the bond hearing until no longer intoxicated (§ 16-4-104(4)).
What to do next
- Write down the booking number, the charges, the bond amount and the next court date.
- Don't discuss the facts of the case on jail phone lines; jail calls are recorded.
- If there is a protection order, follow it exactly, even if the protected person reaches out first.
- Call a criminal defense lawyer before the first court date if you can.
More: Denver criminal defense · Arrested in Colorado? The first 24 hours · Arrested in Denver while visiting · All counties served
Frequently Asked Questions
How do I find out if someone is in jail in the Denver metro area?
Start with the sheriff of the county where the arrest happened. Jefferson, Douglas and Weld counties publish online inmate or jail-population searches, linked on this page. For Denver, the Denver County Court bond page and bond portal show how to post bond, and the Denver Sheriff Department handles custody questions. Have the person's full name and date of birth ready.
How fast does someone get a bond hearing in Colorado?
A person held in custody must be brought before a court for an individualized bond hearing within 48 hours of arriving at the jail (C.R.S. § 16-4-102(2)(a)). The person has the right to a lawyer at that hearing (§ 16-4-104).
What kinds of bond are there in Colorado?
Personal recognizance (release on a promise to appear, often with conditions), cash bond, surety bond through a licensed bail bond agent, and property bond (§ 16-4-104). Once a personal recognizance bond is set, or a cash bond is set and someone is ready to post it, release must generally happen within six hours (§ 16-4-102). The bond processing fee is capped at $10 by statute.
What conditions come with bond?
Every bond requires appearing at all court dates. A felony bond also requires a waiver of extradition, and every bond requires not committing a felony while released (§ 16-4-105). In domestic violence and stalking cases, the defendant must acknowledge the protection order before release. Courts can add conditions such as supervision, testing or no contact.
How do I find a court date?
The Colorado Judicial Branch publishes public dockets searchable by county at coloradojudicial.gov/dockets. The date is also on the summons, bond paperwork or protection order. A missed court date usually leads to a warrant, so call before the date passes if anything is unclear.
Addresses and procedures were checked against official court and sheriff websites on October 21, 2026 and can change. Confirm with the court or jail before you go. This page is general information, not legal advice.