Teller County DUI Records Search
Teller County DUI records are processed through the 4th Judicial District. The County Court handles misdemeanor and traffic cases including driving under the influence.
Teller County Quick Facts
Teller County Court System
Teller County is part of the 4th Judicial District. The County Court handles misdemeanor and traffic cases. This includes DUI and DWAI offenses filed in Teller County.
Colorado law under CRS 42-4-1301 sets the blood alcohol content limits for DUI charges. A BAC of 0.08 or higher is driving under the influence. A BAC between 0.05 and 0.08 is driving while ability impaired.
The Colorado DMV provides DUI information and resources for all Colorado counties including Teller County.
| Court | Teller County Court |
|---|---|
| Judicial District | 4th Judicial District |
| Colorado Courts | www.courts.state.co.us |
| DMV DUI Info | dmv.colorado.gov/alcohol-dui |
Finding Teller County DUI Records
You can find Teller County DUI records at the County Court. The Clerk of Court maintains case files. You can search by name or case number. Some records may be available online.
The Colorado Judicial Branch provides online access at jbits.courts.state.co.us. You need an account to search. Teller County is included in this statewide database.
Key places to search for DUI records in Teller County:
- Teller County Court Clerk
- Colorado Judicial Branch online portal
- Local law enforcement agencies
- Colorado DMV for license records
For driver license matters, contact the Colorado DMV. The administrative process is separate from the criminal case. You have seven days to request a hearing after a DUI arrest under CRS 42-2-126.
DUI Process in Teller County
A DUI arrest in Teller County triggers both criminal and administrative actions. The court handles the criminal case. The DMV handles your driving privileges. These are separate proceedings.
Colorado's Express Consent Law requires you to take a chemical test if an officer has reason to believe you are driving under the influence. Refusing the test leads to license revocation.
The criminal case moves through the Teller County court system. You may have hearings, plea negotiations, or a trial. The court can impose fines, jail time, and treatment requirements.
Note: The DMV hearing must be requested within seven days of arrest or receiving blood test results.
Penalties for DUI in Teller County
DUI penalties in Teller County follow Colorado state law. A first offense can mean fines, jail time, and license suspension. The court may also require alcohol education and treatment.
A BAC of 0.15 or higher makes you a Persistent Drunk Driver. This status brings tougher penalties. You must complete Level II Alcohol and Drug Education and Treatment. You also need an ignition interlock device for at least two years.
Second and third offenses bring harsher consequences. Jail time increases. Fines go up. License suspension lasts longer.
Getting Copies of Teller County DUI Records
You can get copies of court records from the Teller County Court Clerk. Visit the courthouse during business hours. Bring identification and the case number if you have it.
Copies cost a fee per page. Certified copies cost more. You may need certified copies for legal purposes.
For DMV records, use the MyDMV portal at mydmv.colorado.gov. You can check your driving record and reinstatement requirements. The Colorado Department of Revenue Hearings Division handles license matters at cdor.colorado.gov.
Nearby Counties
These counties are near Teller County.