Yuma County Felony Records

Yuma County felony records are stored at the 13th Judicial District Court in Wray. The county sits in the northeast corner of Colorado near the Nebraska and Kansas borders. It is a major agricultural region with extensive irrigation farming. The area produces corn, wheat, and cattle. All felony prosecutions from Wray and Yuma come through this court. The court follows C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 for felony sentencing.

Yuma County District Court

The 13th Judicial District Court serves Yuma County. The courthouse is located at 310 Ash Street in Wray. This district includes seven counties in northeast Colorado. Judges rotate between the courthouses. The Wray location handles all felony cases for Yuma County.

The Clerk of Court keeps all case files at the Ash Street 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 Yuma County Felony Records

You can search Yuma County felony records several ways. Each option has advantages. Some work better for recent cases. Others help with historical records. Choose what fits your situation.

The Colorado Judicial Branch provides free docket lookups. Go to coloradojudicial.gov/dockets. Select the 13th Judicial District. Then choose Yuma 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 Yuma County District Court. It includes full docket entries. Visit cocourts.com. Fees vary based on report details.

The CBI Internet Criminal History Check includes Yuma 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.

Yuma County Government Resources

The Yuma County Sheriff's Office provides law enforcement. Deputies cover Wray, Yuma, 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. The Clerk and Recorder manages property and vital records. Criminal case files stay with the District Court Clerk.

Record Sealing in Yuma County

Colorado permits sealing of certain criminal records. C.R.S. § 24-72-706 establishes the process. You file a motion in Yuma 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 Yuma County

Yuma County includes several communities. All felony cases go to the District Court in Wray. The county is in northeast Colorado. Wray serves as the county seat. Yuma is another incorporated town. Eckley and Idalia are smaller communities. Rural farming areas cover the county.

Statewide Resources for Yuma County

State databases include Yuma 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 Yuma County. Details are at cbi.colorado.gov/records-and-background-checks.

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

The Sex Offender Registry lists Yuma 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 Yuma County. Check these courts if you need more records. Cases file where crimes occurred.