Lakewood DUI Records Search
Lakewood DUI records are processed through Jefferson County courts. The city is in Jefferson County. The Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations. The Colorado DMV has a location in Lakewood for driver services.
Lakewood Quick Facts
Lakewood Municipal Court
Lakewood Municipal Court handles city ordinance violations. This includes traffic infractions and misdemeanors. State-level DUI charges go to Jefferson County Court. The former DOR Lakewood office at 1881 Pierce St. is permanently closed.
Visit the Lakewood city website for municipal court information. The court processes violations within city limits. Lakewood Police file cases with the court clerk.
The Colorado Department of Revenue Hearings Division handles license suspension hearings. The office in Lakewood at 1881 Pierce St. is permanently closed. Visit cdor.colorado.gov/hearings-division for current hearing locations.
The Colorado Hearings Division handles administrative license hearings for DUI cases from Lakewood and throughout Colorado.
| County | Jefferson County (1st Judicial District with Gilpin) |
|---|---|
| Jefferson Records | 303-271-5542 |
| Jefferson Court | 720-772-2500 |
| Website | City of Lakewood |
Finding Lakewood DUI Records
Lakewood DUI records may be in Municipal or County Court. Municipal violations stay in city court. State charges go to Jefferson County. Check your citation for the correct court.
Jefferson County uses NextRequest for records. Submit requests online at jeffco.us. The system is paperless as of September 2024.
Places to search for Lakewood DUI records:
- Lakewood Municipal Court
- Jefferson County Court in Golden
- Lakewood Police Department
- Colorado DMV for license records
Lakewood Police make arrests within city limits. Contact them for incident reports. Court records are separate from police files.
DUI Process in Lakewood
Lakewood Police enforce DUI laws in the city. Officers conduct traffic stops. Field tests determine impairment. Chemical tests measure blood alcohol content.
Under CRS 42-4-1301, DUI is a BAC of 0.08 or higher. DWAI is a BAC between 0.05 and 0.08. State law violations go to Jefferson County. City ordinance violations stay in municipal court.
The Express Consent Law requires testing. Refusal leads to license suspension. You have seven days to request a DMV hearing. This is separate from the criminal case. Contact the Hearings Division at 303-205-5606 for information.
Lakewood takes impaired driving seriously. The city promotes safe roads. Treatment options may be available through the courts.
Lakewood DMV Services
The Colorado DMV provides driver services in Lakewood. You can access your driving record online. License reinstatement services are available.
Visit mydmv.colorado.gov for online services. Check your driving history and reinstatement requirements. The portal is available 24 hours a day.
For administrative hearings, contact the Hearings Division. They handle license suspension appeals. The Lakewood office is permanently closed. Current locations are listed on their website.
Getting Copies of Lakewood DUI Records
Request municipal court records from Lakewood Municipal Court. Contact the city clerk for procedures. Fees apply for copies.
For county court records, use Jefferson County's NextRequest system. Fees are $5 for the first 10 pages. Additional pages cost $0.25 each. All requests are online.
DMV records are at mydmv.colorado.gov. The Hearings Division at cdor.colorado.gov handles license suspension appeals.
Jefferson County DUI Records
Lakewood is in Jefferson County. State-level DUI cases go to county court. For more information about county resources, visit the Jefferson County page.