Weld County DUI Records Search

Weld County DUI records are handled by the 19th Judicial District court system. The County Court processes misdemeanor DUI cases. Greeley is the largest city and county seat.

Weld County Court System

Weld County is the 19th Judicial District. It is the only county in this district. The County Court handles misdemeanor and traffic cases. This includes driving under the influence offenses.

Visit the Weld County website for more information. The court processes DUI cases according to Colorado state law. Records are maintained at the courthouse in Greeley.

The Weld County portal provides access to county services and government information.

Finding Weld County DUI Records

Weld County DUI records are available at the courthouse. The Clerk of Court maintains case files. You can search by name or case number. Records may also be available through the state portal.

The Colorado Judicial Branch provides online access at jbits.courts.state.co.us. You need an account to search the database. Weld County cases are included in this system.

Key places to search for DUI records in Weld County:

• Weld County Court in Greeley
• Colorado Judicial Branch online portal
• Greeley Police Department
• Weld County Sheriff's Office
• Colorado DMV for license records

Greeley Police and the Weld County Sheriff make arrests. Each agency maintains its own records. Contact the appropriate agency for incident reports. Court records are separate from police reports.

DUI Process in Weld County

A DUI arrest in Weld County begins with law enforcement contact. Officers may conduct field sobriety tests. Chemical testing measures blood alcohol content. The Express Consent Law requires drivers to submit to testing.

Colorado law defines DUI under CRS 42-4-1301. 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. Both are criminal offenses.

The criminal case proceeds through Weld County Court. You will have hearings to address the charges. The court considers evidence and testimony. A judge decides the outcome based on the facts.

The DMV process is separate from criminal court. You have seven days to request a hearing. This applies to breath test refusals or after receiving blood results. The hearing only addresses your driving privileges.

Weld County DUI Penalties

DUI penalties in Weld County follow Colorado state law. First offenses carry fines and possible jail time. The court orders alcohol education and treatment. License suspension is standard for convictions.

A high BAC of 0.15 or above brings Persistent Drunk Driver status. This requires Level II alcohol and drug treatment. An ignition interlock device is mandatory for two years. These requirements must be completed for license reinstatement.

Second offenses bring mandatory jail time. Third offenses are prosecuted as felonies. Penalties increase with each subsequent conviction. The court has limited discretion for repeat offenders.

Note: Fines and fees can change. Contact the court for current amounts.

Getting Copies of Weld County DUI Records

Request court records from the Weld County Clerk. Visit the courthouse in Greeley. Bring photo identification. Case numbers help locate files faster. The clerk can search by name if needed.

Copy fees apply per page. Certified copies cost extra. Many legal purposes require certified copies. Call ahead to confirm current fees and payment options.

DMV records are separate from court files. Access your driving record at mydmv.colorado.gov. The Hearings Division at cdor.colorado.gov handles license suspension appeals.

Cities in Weld County

Weld County includes several municipalities.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Weld County.