Montezuma County DUI Records Search

Montezuma County DUI records are public. You can search them through court records and jail bookings. Cortez is the county seat. The 22nd Judicial District serves this area.

Montezuma County DUI and Court Records

Montezuma County is in the Four Corners area. It borders Utah, New Mexico, and Arizona. Cortez is the main city. Dolores County is also in the 22nd Judicial District.

The county court handles DUI cases. The court is part of the Colorado Judicial Branch. Records are kept for all cases. This includes driving under the influence charges.

You can search court records online. The Colorado portal has case data. Visit jbits.courts.state.co.us to start. An account is needed for full access.

Montezuma County Jail Booking Records

The Sheriff's Office keeps jail records. These show who was arrested. DUI arrests are included. The records have charge details.

Charges use Colorado statute numbers. CRS 42-4-1301 covers driving under the influence. This is the main DUI law. The statute has many sections.

Jail records show the date of arrest. They show the charges filed. Bond amounts may be listed. You can request these records from the Sheriff.

Finding Montezuma County DUI Records

There are ways to find records. Court records show case status. Jail records show arrests. Police reports have incident details.

The Colorado DMV has license records. Go to mydmv.colorado.gov for driving history. The Hearings Division is at cdor.colorado.gov. They handle license suspensions.

Places to search in Montezuma County:

• Montezuma County Court in Cortez
• Montezuma County Sheriff's Office
• Cortez Police Department
• Colorado DMV for license status

Cortez Police handle city arrests. The Sheriff covers the county. State Patrol works on highways. Each agency keeps its own records.

DUI Process in Montezuma County

A DUI stop starts the process. An officer may ask for tests. Field tests check balance and focus. Chemical tests check blood alcohol.

Under CRS 42-4-1301, 0.08 BAC is DUI. Lower levels may be DWAI. Both are crimes. Penalties can be harsh.

The Express Consent Law is key. Drivers must take tests when asked. Saying no leads to penalties. CRS 42-2-126 covers this. You have seven days to request a hearing.

Many agencies patrol Montezuma County. The Sheriff works with Cortez Police. State Patrol covers the highways. All enforce DUI laws.

Montezuma County DUI Penalties

First time DUI has fines. Jail time is possible. Classes are often required. License loss is common.

High BAC brings more rules. A 0.15 BAC means PDD status. This is Persistent Drunk Driver. Interlock is required. Treatment is longer.

Second offenses are worse. Jail is mandatory. Fines go up. License loss lasts longer.

Third DUI is a felony. Prison time is possible. Fines are much higher. Records stay longer.

Getting Copies of Montezuma County DUI Records

Go to the court for case records. The clerk can help you. Bring ID and case info. Fees may apply.

Contact the Sheriff for jail records. They have booking data. Reports may cost money. Ask about their process.

DMV records are online. Visit mydmv.colorado.gov for your record. For hearings, check cdor.colorado.gov. Forms are at cdor.colorado.gov/hearings-homepage/hearing-forms.

Cities in Montezuma County

Montezuma County has Cortez as its main city. Other areas include Mancos and Dolores.

Nearby Counties

These counties are near Montezuma County. Some are in the 22nd Judicial District.