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In fiscal years 2023 and 2024, the success of the Fort Lyon Supportive Residential Community has been to transition 47% of residents to housing (240 people). The Bent County Jail, located in Las Animas, is the detention facility for the county, where individuals arrested in Fort Lyon may be held. Accessing public and vital records in Fort Lyon is streamlined through the processes outlined in the Colorado Open Records Act (CORA). Property records can be accessed through the Bent County Assessor's Office, where residents can obtain information regarding real estate transactions and property assessments. For court related documents, the Bent County District Court provides access to legal filings and judgments, with many records attainable online for convenience.
Fort Lyon voters are served by the Bent County Clerk and Recorder, which is the Designated Election Official for Bent County, located at 725 Bent Avenue, Las Animas, CO 81054 (phone: 719-456-2009, website: www.bentcounty.org).
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To register to vote in Fort Lyon, Colorado, residents can register online through the Colorado Secretary of State's website, by mail, or in person at the Bent County elections office. Colorado requires voters to be U.S. citizens, at least 18 years old by Election Day, and residents of the state. The registration deadline is typically 30 days before an election. Voters can verify their registration status and find polling locations through the Colorado Secretary of State's voter lookup tool. For local municipal elections in Fort Lyon, contact the Bent County Clerk's office for schedules and ballot information.
Property records for Fort Lyon, Colorado are maintained by the Bent County Assessor's Office and the Bent County Clerk and Recorder. The Assessor's Office is responsible for discovering, listing, and valuing all taxable property within Bent County, including parcels in Fort Lyon. Records available include property ownership, assessed values, legal descriptions, parcel maps, and tax history. The Bent County Clerk and Recorder maintains recorded documents including deeds, mortgages, liens, and easements. Many Colorado counties provide online property record searches through their county websites. The Bent County Treasurer handles property tax payments and tax sale information.
Birth, death, and marriage records for Fort Lyon, Colorado residents are available through both county and state offices. The Colorado Department of Public Health and Environment, Vital Records Section, located in Denver, maintains statewide vital records and can issue certified copies of birth and death certificates for events occurring anywhere in Colorado. Orders can be placed online, by mail, or in person. Locally, the Bent County Clerk's office issues marriage licenses and maintains marriage records for Bent County. Birth and death certificates may also be available through local vital records offices. Requestors typically need to provide valid photo identification and proof of their relationship to the person named on the record. Processing times and fees vary by office and record type.
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