Phillips County Felony Records

Phillips County felony records are stored at the 13th Judicial District Court in Holyoke. The county lies in the northeast corner of Colorado. It borders Nebraska on the north and east. The area is known for agriculture including wheat, corn, and cattle. All felony prosecutions from Holyoke and Haxtun go through this court. The court follows C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 for felony sentencing.

Phillips County District Court

The 13th Judicial District Court serves Phillips County. The courthouse is located at 221 South Interocean Avenue in Holyoke. This district includes seven counties in northeast Colorado. Judges rotate between courthouses. The Holyoke location handles all felony cases for Phillips County.

The Clerk of Court keeps all case files at the Interocean Avenue location. Public access is available during regular hours. Staff help visitors locate specific records. Bring photo ID for requests. Some older files may be archived. Retrieval takes extra time. Access follows C.R.S. § 24-72-301.

How to Search Phillips County Felony Records

You can search Phillips County felony records in different ways. Each option has advantages. Some methods work better for recent cases. Others help with historical searches. Choose what suits your needs.

The Colorado Judicial Branch provides free docket lookups. Go to coloradojudicial.gov/dockets. Select the 13th Judicial District. Then choose Phillips County. Search by name or case number. Results show case summaries and court dates. Documents are not available online.

CoCourts.com offers detailed court records for a fee. This service covers Phillips County District Court. It includes full docket entries. Visit cocourts.com. Fees vary based on report details.

The CBI Internet Criminal History Check includes Phillips County. This statewide search costs $6.00. You need name and date of birth. It shows arrests and convictions across Colorado. Access it at cbi.colorado.gov.

Phillips County Government Resources

The Phillips County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement. Deputies cover Holyoke, Haxtun, and rural areas. They respond to calls and investigate crimes. The records section handles report requests. Some records are public under C.R.S. § 24-72-301. Others remain confidential.

The courthouse brings court and county offices together. This helps visitors access services efficiently. The Clerk and Recorder manages property and vital records. Criminal case files stay with the District Court Clerk.

Record Sealing in Phillips County

Colorado permits sealing of certain criminal records. C.R.S. § 24-72-706 establishes the process. You file a motion in Phillips County District Court. A judge decides whether to grant it. Many felonies cannot be sealed.

Eligible felonies include Class 4, 5, and 6. Some Level 3 and 4 drug felonies qualify. You must complete your entire sentence. This includes prison, parole, and probation. Then wait three years. Some offenses need longer waits.

Several felonies are never sealable. Class 1, 2, and 3 felonies stay public. Level 1 drug felonies remain visible. Crimes of violence cannot be sealed. Sex offenses stay on record permanently. Domestic violence convictions are not sealable. DUI and DWAI records remain public.

After the court grants a sealing order, notify CBI. Send the order to cdps_cbi_ident_seal@state.co.us. The CBI removes the record from public databases. Other agencies seal their copies. Law enforcement keeps access for investigations.

Cities in Phillips County

Phillips County has two main communities. All felony cases go to the District Court in Holyoke. The county is in northeast Colorado near Nebraska. Holyoke serves as the county seat. Haxtun is the other incorporated town. Rural farming areas cover the county.

Statewide Resources for Phillips County

State databases include Phillips County felony records. These resources cover multiple jurisdictions. They assist with comprehensive searches.

The CBI maintains statewide criminal history records. Their Internet Criminal History Check covers all counties. This includes Phillips County. Details are at cbi.colorado.gov/records-and-background-checks.

The Department of Corrections tracks inmates statewide. Search for prisoners from Phillips County. Find parole status and release dates. Visit doc.state.co.us.

The Sex Offender Registry lists Phillips County offenders. Search by location or name. The database updates regularly. Access it at apps.colorado.gov. SOTAR provides alerts at sotar.us.

Nearby Counties

These counties border Phillips County. Check these courts if you need more records. Cases file where crimes occurred.