If you are not a permanent resident of Colorado, you will need to obtain permission from the Court to return home. If you have posted a bond, you will need permission from your bondsperson as well. A formal "Motion for Permission to Leave the State" should be filed before you leave. In addition, if you don't want to travel back to Colorado for your first Court date, you will need to arrange for permission for your lawyer to appear on your behalf.
If your driver license was revoked for failing a sobriety test, you will want to make certain that you request a hearing with the Colorado DMV within 7 days. If you fail to request such a hearing, your Colorado driving privileges will be revoked. Most states will revoke your privileges to drive upon learning that Colorado has revoked your privileges.
Non-residents have more headaches if convicted as well. If you are convicted for a 2nd or subsequent conviction, you may not be allowed to leave Colorado until your home state accepts you for probation. On the other hand, if you receive a 1st conviction in Colorado, you may be allowed to enter a plea without appearing.
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