Bent County DUI Records Access
Bent County DUI records are public documents. Las Animas is the county seat. The county is in both the 15th and 16th Judicial Districts. This is due to court arrangements in the area. Bent County DUI cases may be heard in different courts. Records are kept at the courthouse. The Sheriff's Office maintains arrest logs. You can access these DUI records online or in person.
Bent County Quick Facts
Bent County DUI Court System
Bent County has a unique court setup. The county is in the 15th Judicial District. It also connects to the 16th Judicial District. The 15th District includes Cheyenne, Crowley, Kiowa, Otero, and Prowers. The 16th District covers Otero and Bent counties together. The district attorney prosecutes DUI cases.
The county court follows Colorado law. CRS 42-4-1301 sets DUI standards. The BAC limit is 0.08 percent. DWAI is from 0.05 to 0.08. Judges use these statutes for all cases.
| Court | Bent County Court |
|---|---|
| Phone | 719-456-1602 |
| Judicial District | 15th/16th Judicial District |
| County Website | Bent County |
Finding Bent County DUI Records
You can find Bent County DUI records at the courthouse. The clerk maintains case files. You can search by name or case number. The court keeps all DUI case dockets. This includes initial hearings and trials.
The Colorado Courts Data Access portal provides online search. Visit jbits.courts.state.co.us to search. You need to create an account. Bent County is in this system. You can find DUI case details online.
Places to find DUI records in Bent County:
- Bent County Court in Las Animas
- Bent County Sheriff's Office
- Las Animas Police Department
- Colorado DMV for driver records
- Otero County Court for some cases
The Sheriff's Office has booking records. These show DUI arrests. Las Animas Police work in the city. State Patrol covers the highways. All enforce DUI laws.
Bent County DUI Process
A DUI case in Bent County starts with a stop. Police look for impairment. They may use field tests. These check coordination. Breath or blood tests measure BAC.
Under CRS 42-4-1301, the law applies. A 0.08 BAC is DUI. A 0.05 to 0.08 BAC is DWAI. Both are crimes. The county follows state statutes.
Express Consent applies here. You must take a test. Refusal has consequences. CRS 42-2-126 covers this. You have seven days to act. Go to cdor.colorado.gov for more.
Bent County DUI Penalties
First offense DUI has fines. Jail is possible. Classes are ordered. License suspension applies. The time varies by case.
High BAC brings extra rules. At 0.15 you are PDD. Interlock is required. Treatment is longer. CRS 42-2-132.5 covers interlock.
Second DUI means jail time. It is required. Fines increase. License loss is longer. Third DUI is a felony. Prison is possible. Records are permanent.
Getting Copies of Bent County DUI Records
Visit the court clerk for case records. Bring identification. Fees apply for copies. Certified copies cost more. Ask the clerk for help.
The Sheriff has jail records. Contact them for booking data. Some records need a request form. Ask about fees.
DMV records are at mydmv.colorado.gov. Hearing forms are at cdor.colorado.gov. These help with DUI hearings.
Nearby Counties
These counties border Bent County. They are in the 15th and 16th Judicial Districts.