Colorado county
Criminal Cases in Adams County, Colorado
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
Criminal cases in Adams County, Colorado are prosecuted by the State of Colorado under the Colorado criminal code, not by local ordinance. The county lies within 17th Judicial District of Colorado, and charges are filed and prosecuted by the District Attorney, 17th Judicial District. The charges, classifications, and penalties that apply are the same statewide Colorado offenses defined across this reference.
- Population
- 519,572
- Judicial district
- 17th Judicial District of Colorado
- Prosecuting office
- District Attorney, 17th Judicial District
How are criminal cases prosecuted in Adams County, Colorado?
Criminal charges in Adams County, Colorado are prosecuted under Colorado state law. See the Colorado charges reference and the statutes.
Other counties in 17th Judicial District of Colorado
Criminal defense firms in Adams County, Colorado
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.