Arapahoe County DUI Records Search
Arapahoe County DUI records are public records kept by the Arapahoe County Court in Centennial. The court handles all driving under the influence cases and DUI arrests filed in this part of Colorado. These DUI cases fall under CRS 42-4-1301. The 18th Judicial District serves Arapahoe County DUI court along with Douglas and Elbert Counties. You can search Arapahoe County DUI records to find DUI case details, court dates, and final DUI outcomes.
Arapahoe County Quick Facts
Arapahoe County DUI Court Location
The Arapahoe County Court handles all DUI and DWAI cases in Arapahoe County. This Arapahoe County court sits in Centennial, which is the county seat. The court deals with misdemeanor traffic offenses including first-time DUI and repeat DUI offenses. All DUI arrest records and DUI court records for these cases are kept at this Arapahoe County location. Staff can help you search for DUI cases, view DUI dockets, and get copies of DUI court filings and DUI disposition records.
View the official Arapahoe County Court website for more details on court operations, DUI case access, and DUI record requests.
The image above shows the Arapahoe County Court facility. This is where Arapahoe County judges hear DUI cases and where clerks file all DUI-related documents. The Arapahoe County court is part of the 18th Judicial District, which also covers Douglas and Elbert Counties. DUI cases are assigned to judges based on Arapahoe County court schedules and DUI case loads.
| Court Address |
Arapahoe County Court 7325 S. Potomac Street Centennial, CO 80112 |
|---|---|
| Phone Number | 303-649-6355 |
| Hours | Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM to 4:30 PM |
| Website | Colorado Judicial Branch - Arapahoe County |
How to Search Arapahoe County DUI Records
You can search Arapahoe County DUI records online or in person. Each method has its own benefits. Online DUI records searches work well for basic case lookups. In-person visits let you get certified copies and view full DUI case files. The choice depends on what you need from the Arapahoe County court system.
The Colorado Judicial Branch offers online access to court records through its portal. You can search Arapahoe County DUI cases by name or case number. The system covers most DUI cases filed in Arapahoe County. Some older DUI records may not be online. For those, you must visit the court clerk in Centennial. The online portal charges fees for detailed DUI case views and document downloads.
To search Arapahoe County DUI records, you will need:
- Full name of the person charged with DUI
- Year the DUI case was filed
- DUI case number if you have it
In-person searches at the Arapahoe County Court clerk office give you more options. Staff can help you find DUI cases that do not show up online. They can also make certified copies of DUI court orders. Bring photo ID with you. The clerk charges fees for DUI record copies and certified documents. Cash, check, and card are all accepted at the Arapahoe County Court for DUI record requests.
Arapahoe County DUI Penalties and Records
DUI cases in Arapahoe County follow Colorado state DUI law. The main DUI statute is CRS 42-4-1301. This law sets the blood alcohol DUI limit at 0.08 percent for drivers over 21. The DUI limit is lower for commercial drivers facing DUI charges. Drivers under 21 face strict DUI limits under zero tolerance DUI laws. DUI penalties grow with each DUI offense in Arapahoe County.
A first DUI in Arapahoe County brings jail time, fines, and license loss for DUI offenders. The court can order alcohol classes and public service for DUI offenders. A second DUI offense means more jail time and longer DUI license suspension. Third and later DUI offenses become felonies in Colorado. The Arapahoe County Court keeps records of all these DUI outcomes. Each DUI case creates a DUI file that stays on record for years.
CRS 42-2-126 covers license issues for DUI arrests. This DUI law lets the state take your license before your DUI court date. You have seven days to ask for a DUI hearing. The DUI hearing is not at the criminal court. It goes through the DMV for DUI-related suspensions. Arapahoe County DUI records include both criminal DUI court files and DMV DUI hearing results.
How to Get Copies of Arapahoe County DUI Records
Getting copies of Arapahoe County DUI records requires a request to the court clerk. You can make this DUI record request in person or by mail. Some DUI records can be sent by email if the court has them in digital form. Fees apply to all DUI copy requests in Arapahoe County.
Standard DUI record copies cost $0.75 per page at the Arapahoe County Court. Certified DUI copies cost more. A certified DUI copy has a seal that proves it is a true copy of the court record. Many legal needs require certified DUI copies. This includes license reinstatement and court cases in other states. Call 303-649-6355 to check DUI record fees before you go.
Mail requests for Arapahoe County DUI court records must include:
- Full name and date of birth of the DUI defendant
- DUI case number if known
- Year the DUI case was filed
- Your contact info and payment for DUI copies
Send mail requests for DUI records to the Arapahoe County Court at the address listed above. Allow two to three weeks for DUI record processing. Rush DUI record service is not always available. For urgent DUI record needs, visit in person at the Centennial court location. The Arapahoe County Court recommends calling ahead for complex DUI record requests or bulk DUI copy orders.
Cities in Arapahoe County with DUI Cases
Several cities in Arapahoe County file DUI cases at the County Court in Centennial. Police in these cities make DUI arrests and file DUI charges under Colorado law. Each DUI arrest creates a DUI record that ends up at the Arapahoe County Court. The court serves all areas with DUI cases within the county lines. The Arapahoe County Court maintains a master index of all DUI filings from these cities.
Aurora spans parts of Arapahoe, Adams, and Douglas Counties. DUI arrests in Aurora may go to different courts based on where the DUI stop took place. Littleton also crosses county lines. The Arapahoe County Court handles DUI cases from the parts of these cities within its borders. Centennial and Englewood lie fully within Arapahoe County. All their DUI cases go to the Centennial court.
Nearby Counties for DUI Records
These counties border Arapahoe County. DUI cases must be filed in the county where the DUI arrest took place. If you are not sure which county has your DUI case, check the DUI arrest location. Each county keeps its own DUI records. You must contact the right court to find your DUI case.
Adams County lies north of Arapahoe County and shares the 18th Judicial District for DUI cases. Denver County sits to the west and operates its own separate judicial district for DUI matters. Douglas County borders Arapahoe to the south and also shares the 18th Judicial District. Jefferson County is to the west and has its own judicial system for DUI cases. Elbert County sits to the east and is part of the 18th Judicial District along with Arapahoe.
Arapahoe County DUI Court Process
The DUI court process in Arapahoe County follows set steps under Colorado DUI law. Each DUI case starts with a DUI arrest by local police. The officer files a DUI report with the Arapahoe County Court. The court then sets a date for the first DUI hearing. This starts the official DUI court record in Arapahoe County.
At the first DUI court date, the judge reads the DUI charges. The person facing DUI charges can plead guilty or not guilty to the DUI offense. Most DUI cases in Arapahoe County end with a DUI plea deal. The deal may include reduced DUI charges or lighter DUI penalties. All DUI plea deals become part of the DUI court record.
If a DUI case goes to trial, the Arapahoe County Court schedules the DUI trial. Trials for DUI charges may take one or more days. The judge or jury decides if the DUI charges are proven beyond doubt. The final DUI verdict is added to the DUI record. DUI sentencing for DUI convictions happens after trial or plea.
DUI probation is common for first-time DUI offenders in Arapahoe County. DUI probation includes DUI alcohol classes and DUI testing. The DUI probation officer files reports with the court. These DUI probation reports are part of the DUI case file. Violating DUI probation can lead to jail time.