Colorado county
Criminal Cases in Otero County, Colorado
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
Criminal cases in Otero County, Colorado are prosecuted by the State of Colorado under the Colorado criminal code, not by local ordinance. The county lies within 16th Judicial District of Colorado, and charges are filed and prosecuted by the District Attorney, 16th Judicial District. The charges, classifications, and penalties that apply are the same statewide Colorado offenses defined across this reference.
- Population
- 18,690
- Judicial district
- 16th Judicial District of Colorado
- Prosecuting office
- District Attorney, 16th Judicial District
How are criminal cases prosecuted in Otero County, Colorado?
Criminal charges in Otero County, Colorado are prosecuted under Colorado state law. See the Colorado charges reference and the statutes.
Other counties in 16th Judicial District of Colorado
Criminal defense firms in Otero County, Colorado
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.