Broomfield County Court Process

The City and County of Broomfield represents a distinct anomaly within the Colorado legal framework, established as a consolidated city-county on November 15, 2001. If you're facing a DUI charge here, understanding the local court procedures is crucial.

Broomfield DWI Court Procedures: A Local Guide

Broomfield operates as a consolidated city and county, streamlining some processes but also creating unique challenges. The system presumes a defendant's ability to pay, with "cash-only" release fees and substantial impound tariffs.

Phase I: Vehicle Impound and Towing

Your car will likely be impounded after a DUI arrest. The Broomfield Police Department (BPD) primarily uses Marv’s Quality Towing Inc.

• Primary Impound Facility (BPD Tows): 7257 W 116th Place, Broomfield, CO 80020.
• Operational Hours: Monday – Friday: 8:00 AM – 6:00 PM. Closed Saturday and Sunday, creating a "Weekend Trap".
• Payment Policy: Marv’s Quality Towing is STRICTLY CASH ONLY for impounds.
• Release requires the simultaneous presentation of three documents: Current Registration or Clear Title, Valid Government Photo ID, and Current Proof of Insurance. Because the defendant’s license is effectively revoked/suspended/provisional upon arrest, Marv’s Quality Towing (and BPD policy) mandates that a licensed driver accompany the owner to drive the vehicle off the lot.
• A Friday night arrest with Monday morning release typically costs between $450 and $600 in immediate cash liability.

Phase II: Bail and Jail Release

The Broomfield Detention Center is located at 11600 Ridge Parkway, Broomfield, CO 80021. The main phone number is 720-887-2000 (Automated attendant for inmate search). For misdemeanor DUI offenses, Broomfield adheres to the 17th Judicial District Bond Schedule:

• DUI (First/Standard): $1,000.
• DWAI (First/Standard): $800.
• Booking Fee: $30.00.
• Bond Fee: $10.00.

Detention center staff generally cannot provide change for cash bonds. If the total liability is $1,040 and the payor arrives with $1,100, the transaction may be stalled, or the excess $60 will be forcibly deposited into the inmate's commissary account rather than returned to the payor. Credit/Debit is accepted via the AllPaid system (Location Code PLC #a003fz). This incurs a service fee of roughly 3.5%.

Phase III: Court Information

The Broomfield Combined Courts are located at 17 Descombes Drive, Broomfield, CO 80020.

• Clerk's Office Phone: 303-464-5020.
• Hours: Monday – Friday, 8:00 AM – 5:00 PM.
• County Court (Misdemeanor DUI): Judge Amanda DeWick, Division 1.
• District Court (Felony DUI/Vehicular Assault): Judge Teri L. Vasquez, Division A or Judge Jeffrey Smith, Division B.

Arrive at least 30 minutes early due to security screening, which is rigorous (airport-style: belts off, pockets empty).

Phase IV: DMV/DPS & License Logistics

After arrest, if a driver refuses testing or tests ≥ 0.08 BAC, the officer seizes the physical license and issues a Notice of Revocation. The defendant has exactly seven (7) calendar days to request a hearing. The reliable method for 2025 is EMAIL: dor_hearingrequest@state.co.us. The email must contain the Full Name, DOB, Driver’s License Number, and Date of Arrest.

The Broomfield Detention Center is located at 11600 Ridge Parkway, Broomfield, CO 80021.