Adams and Broomfield Criminal Justice Leaders to Host Warrant Clearance Event on May 2nd

Brighton, CO — Criminal justice leaders in Adams and Broomfield Counties are announcing “A Fresh Start—Clear Your Active Warrant” that will take place virtually on Saturday, May 2, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. to 1:00 p.m. 

The warrant clearance event is a partnership between the Adams County District Attorney's Office, the Court in the 17th Judicial District, the Public Defender's Office, the Adams County Sheriff's Office, the Broomfield Police Department, and the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council. Eligible individuals will be able to clear active warrants virtually. 

Eligible Charges Include: 

• Low-Level Non-Violent Misdemeanor and Traffic Offenses  

• Probation Violation Warrants Not Listed Below  

• Class 5 and 6 Non-Violent Felonies  

• Possession Drug Felony 4 & Failure to Register 

Not Eligible: 

• Victims' Rights Amendment Cases or Domestic Violence  

• Possession of a Weapon by a Previous Offender  

• Sex Offenses  

• Class 1, 2, 3, or 4 Felonies 

Individuals interested in participating should email the Office of the Public Defender at warrantforgiveness.brighton@coloradodefenders.us to determine eligibility. 

Event Details: 
What: A Fresh Start—Clear Your Active Warrant 
When: Saturday, May 2, 2026, 9:00 a.m.–1:00 p.m. 
Where: 

• Virtual court links available May 2nd (https://adamsbroomfieldda.org/A-Fresh-Start) 

Participating municipal courts include Broomfield, Northglenn, Federal Heights, Brighton, and Commerce City. 

*New* This Year:  
For those without computer or internet access to attend the virtual warrant forgiveness event, an in-person event will be hosted by the Adam’s County District Attorney’s Office and the Adams County Health Department at the Irving Street Library, 7392 Irving Street, Westminster, Colorado. Participants will have access to: 

• Charging stations  

• Free gun locks  

• iPads  

• Free bus passes to court  

• Free snacks  

• Mental health resources  

• Free Wi-Fi  

• Free naloxone  

Quotes:  

"We know a warrant for even minor offenses can create major barriers in someone’s life—from finding work to securing housing. This Fresh Start event gives people the chance to clear those hurdles safely and without fear. I encourage anyone with an eligible warrant to take advantage of this opportunity, whether online or in-person, and start fresh." 

--District Attorney Brian Mason 

“We say we want people to take responsibility and engage with the system, and this event actually makes that possible. We are here to recognize a basic truth: a missed court date shouldn’t turn into a life-disrupting arrest when there’s a better way to bring people back into compliance and resolve cases.” 

--17th JD Public Defender, Emily Fleischmann 

“Warrant forgiveness is not just a legal intervention—it is also a public health intervention. When individuals are living with unresolved warrants, they often avoid seeking care, housing support, employment, and other essential services out of fear. That isolation compounds risk, not just for them, but for their families and the health and stability of our entire community. 

Through this partnership with the District Attorney’s Office and the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council, we are intentionally creating a bridge back to stability. This event is about restoring trust, reducing barriers, and meeting people where they are—with dignity, not judgment.” 

--Dr. Kelly Weidenbach, Executive Director, Adams County Health Department