Eligibility & Participation Guidelines

Sentencing court and Facility approval.
Previous criminal history.
Employment history.
Verifiable full-time (minimum of 32 hours per week, maximum of 10-hour shifts) employment that is lawful and suitable. It is a conflict of interest to work in the following areas:
- On any project at the Facility or other Sheriff’s Office buildings.
- At any establishments where the primary commodity may have been a contributing factor in the current charge (i.e., liquor or weapons).
- At any job that requires door-to-door sales.
- Any daycare.
- Employment that keeps the inmate away from the facility for more than six (6) days per week.
- Employment must be within fifty (50) miles of the facility unless specifically approved by the facility commander/designee.
- Is pending additional or new charges.
- Has been convicted of or is charged with any Class 1 Felony offense or sexual offenses.
- Has been removed from the Adams County Inmate Worker Program for disciplinary reasons during the same incarceration.
Applicants must agree to obey all Facility rules and regulations. Failure to do so may result in disciplinary action up to and including termination from the work release program.
Applicants must have financial resources to pay for all incurred costs.

Mandatory Orientation Process

Tuesdays at 3:00 PM — Please arrive by 2:30 PM for check-in. Late arrivals after 2:59 PM will be rescheduled.
Location: Adams County Jail, 150 N. 19th Ave, Brighton, CO 80601

If you are sentenced to the program, attendance at orientation is required. The session provides a comprehensive overview of program expectations, responsibilities, and benefits. Please note: attending orientation does not guarantee program approval. You will be notified of your status by Work Release staff.

Important Documents

To facilitate you in this program, please review and complete the following documents:

Work Release Orientation Presentation: This presentation provides an overview of the program, its goals, and the resources available to you.
Work Release Application: Please fill out the paperwork to enroll in the program. Once complete, you can submit it directly using the link below. You must print the supervisor page and bring it to orientation (must have a supervisor’s wet signature)
Submit your Work Release Paperwork: (Only if you are sentenced) After filling out the paperwork, click the link to submit your paperwork for processing.

Submit Your Work Release Application

Work Release Program: Location Change

If you are changing your location, please complete the Location Change Form before your move.

Once you have arrived at your new location, fill out the Arrival Form to confirm your arrival.

Authorized UA Locations

As part of the Work Release Program, regular urinalysis (UA) testing is required to ensure compliance. To make this process convenient for you, we have designated serval authorized UA testing sites across the area.

Click the link below to view a list of the authorized UA locations:

See UA Facility Locations