Phillips County DUI Records Search

Phillips County DUI records are public documents. Holyoke is the county seat. The 13th Judicial District serves the county. The district includes seven counties in eastern Colorado. Phillips County DUI cases go through the county court in Holyoke. Records from DUI arrests are kept at the courthouse. The Sheriff's Office also keeps arrest logs. You can search for these DUI records online or in person.

Phillips County DUI Court System

Phillips County is in the 13th Judicial District. This district serves seven counties. The other counties are Logan, Morgan, Sedgwick, Washington, Yuma, and Kit Carson. The district attorney prosecutes all DUI cases in Phillips County. The county court in Holyoke hears DUI cases. Both misdemeanor and felony DUI charges are filed here.

The court follows Colorado state law. CRS 42-4-1301 defines DUI offenses. This statute sets the BAC limit at 0.08 percent. The court also hears DWAI cases. DWAI applies to BAC levels from 0.05 to 0.08. Judges in Holyoke handle these DUI cases.

Finding Phillips County DUI Records

You can find Phillips County DUI records in several places. The county court has case files. The clerk can help you locate specific DUI cases. You will need a name or case number. The court keeps records of all DUI proceedings. This includes arraignments and hearings.

Online search is available through the state portal. The Colorado Courts Data Access system has records. Visit jbits.courts.state.co.us to search. You must create an account. Phillips County is in this system. You can search by name for DUI cases.

Places to find DUI records in Phillips County:

• Phillips County Court in Holyoke
• Phillips County Sheriff's Office
• Holyoke Police Department
• Colorado DMV for license records

The Sheriff's Office keeps jail booking records. These show DUI arrests. The Holyoke Police work in the city. State Patrol covers the highways. All file DUI charges.

Phillips County DUI Process

A DUI case in Phillips County starts with a stop. Police look for signs of impairment. They may ask you to do field tests. These tests check balance and coordination. Officers also use breath tests. Blood tests are used too.

Under CRS 42-4-1301, the law is clear. A BAC of 0.08 is DUI. A BAC of 0.05 to 0.08 is DWAI. Both are crimes. The county takes these cases seriously.

Express Consent applies to all drivers. You must take a chemical test if asked. Refusal has penalties. CRS 42-2-126 covers this law. You have seven days to request a hearing. Visit cdor.colorado.gov for hearing info.

Phillips County DUI Penalties

First time DUI has penalties. Fines start at six hundred dollars. Jail time is possible. The court may order classes. Your license will be suspended. The length depends on your BAC.

High BAC means more penalties. At 0.15 you are PDD. This stands for Persistent Drunk Driver. You must get an interlock device. Treatment is also required. CRS 42-2-126 and CRS 42-4-1301 apply.

Second DUI is harsher. Jail is mandatory. Fines go up. You lose your license for longer. Third DUI is a felony. Prison is possible. These records stay on your file.

Getting Copies of Phillips County DUI Records

To get copies, visit the court clerk. They have case files. Bring your ID. Fees apply for copies. Certified copies cost more. The clerk can explain the process.

The Sheriff has jail records. Contact them for booking data. Some records are online. Others need a request form. Ask about their process.

DMV records are at mydmv.colorado.gov. You can see your driving record. Hearing forms are at cdor.colorado.gov. These help with DUI hearings.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Phillips County. Most are in the 13th Judicial District.