Otero County DUI Records Lookup

Otero County DUI records are public documents. La Junta is the county seat. The county is in the 15th and 16th Judicial Districts. This serves southeast Colorado. Otero County has more population than nearby counties. The county court in La Junta handles many DUI cases. Records are kept at the courthouse. The Sheriff's Office maintains arrest logs.

Otero County DUI Court System

Otero County spans two judicial districts. The 15th Judicial District covers the county. The 16th Judicial District also serves the area. The 15th District includes Bent, Cheyenne, Crowley, Kiowa, and Prowers. The 16th District includes Bent and Otero. The district attorney prosecutes DUI cases.

The court follows Colorado law. CRS 42-4-1301 defines DUI offenses. The BAC limit is 0.08 percent. DWAI covers 0.05 to 0.08. Judges impose penalties based on state statutes.

Finding Otero County DUI Records

You can find Otero County DUI records at the courthouse. The clerk maintains case files. You can search by name or case number. The court keeps dockets for all DUI cases. This includes 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. Otero County is in this system. You can find DUI case details online.

Places to find DUI records in Otero County:

• Otero County Court in La Junta
• Otero County Sheriff's Office
• La Junta Police Department
• Colorado DMV for driver records
• Rocky Ford Police Department

The Sheriff's Office has booking records. These show DUI arrests. La Junta Police work in the city. Rocky Ford has its own police. State Patrol covers highways. All enforce DUI laws.

Otero County DUI Process

A DUI case in Otero 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.

Highway 50 runs through the county. This is a major route. Law enforcement patrols actively. DUI stops are common.

Otero County DUI Penalties

First offense DUI has fines. Jail is possible. Classes are ordered. License suspension applies.

High BAC brings extra rules. At 0.15 you are PDD. Interlock is required. Treatment is longer.

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 Otero 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.

Cities in Otero County

Otero County has La Junta as its seat. Rocky Ford is another city.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Otero County. They are in the 15th and 16th Judicial Districts.