Aurora City Detention Center

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Aurora City Detention Center Information

The Aurora City Detention Center is a 210 bed jail in the city of Aurora, Adams County, Colorado. Offenders arrested for misdemeanors and felonies in this county are brought here for booking and processing, and if their crime requires it, are incarcerated until they either get bail or are released from custody on their own recognizance.

Those who are found guilty and sentenced to a term of less than one year, will do their time in this county. Those sentenced to longer terms will be sent to either the Colorado State Prison System or the Federal Bureau of Prisons.

This page provides information on how to search for an inmate in the official jail roster, or by calling the facility at 303-739-6194, directions to the facility, and inmate services such as the visitation schedule and policies, funding an inmate's account, mailing them a letter, receiving phone calls from an inmate, voicemail, emailing and texting, tablet rentals, bail bond instructions, and commissary purchases.

It's always a good idea to find out and save the inmate's jail ID number or booking number as you may need this for sending mail or other communication needs. If you can't locate it online, you can call the Aurora City Detention Center at 303-739-6194 to get it.

Phone: 303-739-6194

Physical Address:
14999 East Alameda Parkway
Aurora, CO 80012

Other Jails and Prisons

How Do You Find Someone in the Aurora City Detention Center?

To search for an inmate in the Aurora City Detention Center, review their criminal charges, the amount of their bond, when they can get visits, or even view their mugshot, go to the Official Jail Inmate Roster, or call the jail at 303-739-6194 for the information you are looking for. You can also look up the court dockets (schedules) for upcoming criminal court cases in Adams County and every other county in Colorado.

Aurora City Detention Center Inmate Search

The Aurora City Detention Center maintains an average of 210 offenders in custody on any given day. The Aurora City Detention Center has a monthly turnover of 40% of their inmate population, another 30% turnover every 90 days, another 20% every six months, and approximately 10% stay incarcerated between six and twelve months. Every year Adams County law enforcement agencies arrest and detain approximately 38,140 offenders.

The following charts of Adams County inmate population demographics are updated daily. The information shown is for today. For research purposes we have broken down the inmates by sex, age, ethnicity, and criminal charges.

The information is compiled from the Adams County Corrections Department, the state of Colorado Department of Corrections, as well as the United States Department of Justice and Census Bureau records. It represents every person in custody in Adams County.

For complete information on how to get directions, bond, visit, mail, send and receive email and texts, receive phone calls, and send money or commissary to an inmate, find arrest information for Adams County and other counties surrounding this one, scroll down this page. We have a section for each.

We also provide photos of the jail that we have collected over the years.

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About the Aurora City Detention Center
The Aurora Detention Center in Colorado has a maximum capacity of 220 detainees. It is part of the Aurora, CO judicial district which has 0 facilities in total. The facility also includes an annex with 423 beds added in 2018. The Aurora City Detention Center in Colorado is located at East Alameda Parkway, Aurora CO 80012. The phone number for the facility is 303-655-3494. For more information about a detainee housed at this facility, you may call (303) 361-6612 between the hours of 8 a.m. and 4 p.m. The Aurora City Detention Center in Colorado allows inmates one or two visits per week, ranging from 15 minutes to one hour in length. Visitation is available seven days a week, 24 hours a day. Inmates at the Aurora Jail are permitted to have visits with their family members daily between the hours of 10 am to 7 pm. Inmate visits are also allowed on Wednesday nights from 6:30 p.m. to 9:00 p.m. and Saturdays and Sundays. The Aurora City Detention Center in Colorado has been the subject of numerous reports highlighting death, abuse and neglect, as well as inadequate mental healthcare and lack of accommodations for detainees. A federal judge recently ruled against the GEO Group, which runs an ICE detention facility at the center, and a program called Aurora Sustained has been implemented to draw some suspects into mental health treatment instead of jail. The ICE detention facility at Aurora is 33 years old and was originally built to house 150 people, but currently houses 1232. Inquiries about detainee status and/or bonding information can be made by calling 303.739.6194 . The Aurora City Detention Center in Colorado is unique in that it houses both low level misdemeanor offenders and those awaiting trial for violent crimes such as robbery, rape, and murder. It is open 24 hours a day, 7 days a week, and offers court-ordered/criminal fingerprints on Sundays from 2 to 7am and Wednesdays from 5 to 7pm. The facility was originally built to house 150 people but now holds 1232 and is set to expand further after Aurora City Council members approved the plan.
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Recent Bookings & Arrests

How do I find out if someone has been arrested and booked into the Aurora City Detention Center?

To find out if someone you know has been recently arrested and booked into the Aurora City Detention Center, call the jail’s booking line at 303-739-6194.

There may be an automated method of looking them up by their name over the phone, or you may be directed to speak to someone at the jail. Sometimes the jail staff may ask you the offender’s date of birth to ensure privacy of the offender’s status.

Keep in mind that after an arrest, the information on an offender may not be publicly available for several hours.

If you don’t want to check up on an offender by calling the jail, you can also try looking up people recently booked online.

Aurora City Detention Center Booking Roster

What happens during booking in Adams County?

After being arrested and taken into custody, and after being read their Miranda Rights, an offender will next be transported to the local police or department or the Sheriff’s Department in Adams County for booking.

Booking is very involved and requires multiple steps in the process, however, keep in mind that most attorneys will advise that an offender remain silent and not offer any additional information about the crime they have been arrested for because anything they do say may be recorded and may very well be used against them in court.

What is the booking process like at the Aurora City Detention Center?

Booking includes having their photo (mugshot) and fingerprints taken, as well as being asked a lot of questions about their personal history and state of mind. If it’s a serious felony, their DNA may also be taken. They will also be checked for warrants in Adams County and other Colorado and USA jurisdictions.

If the offender was arrested for a DUI offense, and has refused a breathalyzer test, they may also be forced to have blood drawn by a doctor or nurse.

It is also very likely that the offender will undergo a humiliating full body search while in the nude. This includes bending over, spreading their cheeks in the direction of an officer, and coughing. They will also be walked through a metal detector or x-ray machine, like those used at an airport.

What kind of questions are asked during booking?

The arresting jurisdiction will ask about gang affiliations, tattoos, medical conditions, prescribed medication they are taking, recreational drugs they are on or addicted to, allergies, if they are suicidal, and other relevant information that will help with determining their cell assignment and special needs.

What happens to an offender’s personal property during booking?

During the arrest and booking process an offender will also have all their personal property confiscated and held for either their release from jail, or with the offender’s approval, released to a friend or family member.

Personal property includes the clothing they are wearing, money, wallets, purses, cell phones, jewelry, body rings, earrings, watches, and even glasses if they are deemed a security risk. If they are allowed to keep their shoes or sneakers, the laces are removed.

What happens after booking?

At this point the offender will be allowed to make a free phone call to a person of their choice to notify them of their arrest, and/or arrange a bond or bail for their release.

If the offender is being detained and housed while awaiting arraignment, the Aurora City Detention Center will provide a jail garment and slip-on shoes, a blanket, sheets, soap, toothbrush, toothpaste, and a towel.

Often, before they are dressed in the jail outfit and brought to their housing location, they will be forced to take a shower and undergo a disinfectant treatment for body and hair lice, scabies or other pests that may be residing on their person.

How long does the Aurora City Detention Center Booking process take?

Booking can take anywhere from an hour to 24 hours or more. It all depends on the number of people that are awaiting processing, the number of staff on duty at the time, and the behavior of the offender.

If the offender is heavily intoxicated and/or violent, the Booking Officer may decide to stick the offender in a holding cell for several hours until they become more manageable.

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Directions / Map to the Aurora City Detention Center
Inmate Bail and Bonding

The Adams County Sheriff recommends that you use a bail bond agent licensed to do business in Adams County.

  • You can pay a cash bond yourself, or use your home in Adams County, or in some cases the state of Colorado, but the benefit of using a bail bond agent is that they take responsibility for making sure the inmate shows up for court in Adams County, and if they don't, then they take the financial responsibility.
  • The typical fee for a bond will be between 10-20% of the bail amount; usually 15%.  So if an offender has a bail of $10,000.00, their bond will be $1500.00.

Call 303-739-6194 to find out the exact bond (plus other fees) amount, or look it up online by looking up the information on the Adams County inmate locator.

Adams County Bail Bond Information

Because Adams County and Colorado can change their bail bond procedures, it is always best to call either the Aurora City Detention Center at 303-739-6194, or the court in the jurisdiction (i.e. Municipal Court, District Court, etc.) where the offender was charged, and do this right after an arrestee has been booked. 

Ask the staff at the Aurora City Detention Center or the Adams County Court Clerk these specific questions:

  1. Is the defendant eligible for bail or a bond?
  2. How much will the bail or bond be, and what are the additional fees?
  3. Where do I go to pay it?
  4. Are there any days or times of the day or night when I cannot post bail?
  5. What types of payment are allowed? Cash? Money order? Credit card? What types of credit cards? Property or other collateral? Surety bonds?
  6. Do I have to use a bail or bond agent?

If you feel the bail is too high and you wish to get it reduced, contact a lawyer or the defendant's public defender and get them to look into what they can do to get a bail reduction. The sooner you get working on this the quicker you will get your loved one released. 

This entire process will go smoother and faster with a criminal attorney or bail agent handling it for you.

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Inmate Visitation

How Do You Visit an Inmate in the Aurora City Detention Center? What is the Schedule?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aurora City Detention Center’s Inmate Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-739-6194 for further assistance.

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Remote Video Visitation

Can I Use My Computer or Phone to Have a Remote Video Visit with an Inmate in the Aurora City Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aurora City Detention Center’s Video Remote Visitation Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-739-6194 for further assistance.

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Inmate Money Accounts

How Do You Deposit Money for an Inmate in the Aurora City Detention Center?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aurora City Detention Center’s Inmate Money and Trust Fund Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-739-6194 for further assistance.

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Inmate Phone Contact

How Do I Receive Phone Calls from an Inmate in the Aurora City Detention Center?

How an Inmate Makes a Phone Call to You or Others from Aurora City Detention Center

To set up a phone account so that your inmate can call you from Adams County do the following:

1. Enroll in an account with Securus Technologies.

2. Choose one of three account types, Securus Debit, Advance Connect or Direct Bill.
3. Choose [facility_name_1}, then connect with your inmate.
4. If you have any questions, call Securus: 972-734-1111 or 800-844-6591.

To find out fees, how to's, calling times, limits on phone calls and other systems Securus has do that you can communicate with your Adams County inmate, check out our Inmate Phone Page.
NOTE: All of your inmate's phone calls are recorded and stored. It is advised not to discuss their pending case.

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aurora City Detention Center’s Inmate Phone Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-739-6194 for further assistance.

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Mailing an Inmate

How do I Mail an Inmate in the Aurora City Detention Center, and what can I send them?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aurora City Detention Center’s Inmate Mail Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-739-6194 for further assistance.

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Inmate Commissary

Can I purchase Commissary Online for an Inmate in the Aurora City Detention Center, and what can I purchase?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aurora City Detention Center’s Commissary Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-739-6194 for further assistance.

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Texting and Emailing an Inmate

How Can I Communicate with an Inmate in the Aurora City Detention Center using an Online Messaging Service?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aurora City Detention Center’s Text and Email Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-739-6194 for further assistance.

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Inmate Tablets

Do Inmates in the Aurora City Detention Center have Access to Tablets or Computers?

We’ve compiled a list of Frequently Asked Questions and Answers for everything you need to know about Aurora City Detention Center’s Tablet Policies, Rules and Guidelines. If you still have questions after reviewing these FAQs, call 303-739-6194 for further assistance.

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Other Jails in Adams County

What are the other City and County Jails in Adams County?

Adams County County Jails
Adams County City Jails
Adams County Juvenile Facilities
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Other Jails Nearby

What are the other Jails in the Neighboring Counties surrounding Adams County?

Adams Washington Morgan Arapahoe Weld Denver Jefferson
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This facility, known as "Aurora City Detention Center" is also known as Aurora City Police Department, Aurora City Jail & Detention Facility, Aurora City Jail & Detention Facility, Colorado, Adams.