Legal Question in DUI Law in Colorado

What happens when you move before a DUI is resolved

I received a DUI earlier this year in Colorado, where I was living at the time. After several court dates, I was sentenced to fines, mandatory meetings, community service and an alcohol awareness program. I paid the fines, attended the meetings, and had my license reinstated after several months but had not yet scheduled community service or started my treatment programs when I decided to move to Idaho. I contacted the courthouse twice to tell them I was leaving the state and to ask how to handle this situation and was told each time that my question would be forewarded to an appropriate person and that I would be contacted and told what to do. I was never contacted and have now moved to Idaho. Today I recieved a forewarded piece of mail that said I have missed a court appearance and have 60 days to show cause why I did not attend. What happens if I just ignore this situation? Will this follow me to another state? I feel like I tried to uphold my end by informing them that I was moving and yet they never got back to me and are still sending me mail to my old address. I am not trying to get out of my punishment but I am very frustrated with the court system for putting me in this situation. Do I need to do something about this?


Asked on 11/08/05, 9:25 pm

1 Answer from Attorneys
Jim Forslund Law Office of James C. Forslund

Re: What happens when you move before a DUI is resolved

If you do not address the matter, a bench warrant will be issued and eventually you will lose your right to drive anywhere. An attorney may be able to appear in court on your behalf and resolve the matter.

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Answered on 11/09/05, 7:43 am


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