Elbert County DUI Records Access

Elbert County DUI records are public documents. Kiowa is the county seat. The 18th Judicial District serves the county. This district is in the Denver metro area. Elbert County is east of Denver and Douglas County. The county court in Kiowa handles DUI cases. Records are kept at the courthouse. The Sheriff's Office maintains arrest logs.

Elbert County DUI Court System

Elbert County is in the 18th Judicial District. The district includes four counties. These are Arapahoe, Douglas, Elbert, and Lincoln. The district attorney prosecutes DUI cases across all four counties. The county court in Kiowa hears Elbert County DUI cases. Both DUI and DWAI charges are filed here.

The court follows Colorado state law. CRS 42-4-1301 defines DUI offenses. The BAC limit is 0.08 percent. DWAI applies to 0.05 to 0.08. The judges use these statutes for all cases.

Finding Elbert County DUI Records

You can find Elbert County DUI records at the courthouse. The clerk keeps all case files. You can search by defendant name. Case numbers also work. The court maintains dockets for all DUI cases. This includes hearings and trials.

The Colorado Courts Data Access portal has online records. Visit jbits.courts.state.co.us to search. You must create an account. Elbert County is part of this system. You can view case details.

Where to search for DUI records in Elbert County:

• Elbert County Court in Kiowa
• Elbert County Sheriff's Office
• Kiowa Police Department
• Colorado DMV for driver records
• Elizabeth Police Department

The Sheriff's Office keeps booking logs. These show DUI arrests. Kiowa and Elizabeth have local police. State Patrol covers highways. All can arrest for DUI.

Elbert County DUI Process

A DUI arrest in Elbert County starts with a stop. Officers look for signs of impairment. Field tests may be given. These check balance and coordination. Breath or blood tests measure BAC.

Under CRS 42-4-1301, limits apply. A 0.08 BAC is DUI. A 0.05 to 0.08 BAC is DWAI. Both are crimes. The county enforces these laws.

Express Consent requires testing. You must take a test if asked. Refusal brings penalties. CRS 42-2-126 explains this. You have seven days to request a hearing. Go to cdor.colorado.gov for forms.

The county is near Denver. Many residents commute. DUI enforcement is active. Highways are patrolled.

Elbert County DUI Penalties

First offense DUI brings fines. Jail time is possible. Classes are ordered. Your license is suspended.

High BAC at 0.15 means PDD. You need an interlock device. Treatment is required. This is under Colorado law.

Second DUI means mandatory jail. Fines increase. License loss is longer. Third DUI is a felony. Prison is possible. These records last for years.

Getting Copies of Elbert County DUI Records

Visit the court clerk for copies. They have case files. Bring ID. Fees apply. Certified copies cost extra.

The Sheriff has jail records. Contact them for booking info. Some records need a request. Ask about their fees.

DMV records are online at mydmv.colorado.gov. Hearing forms are at cdor.colorado.gov. Use these for DUI matters.

Cities in Elbert County

Elbert County has Kiowa as its seat. Elizabeth and Simla are other towns.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Elbert County. Most are in the 18th Judicial District.