Court and Probation Information at the Weld County Court

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Information for Court hearings and Probation for criminal matters can be found below. All Weld County court cases are handled at the Weld County Courts in Greeley, Colorado.  Hearings for criminal charges, court criminal record sealing, and reporting to the Probation Department all take place at these courts.  The Probation office is across the street to the east of the court complex. Hearings for municipal code violations, however, take place at their respective municipal courts, such as the Greeley Municipal Court.  If you have been charged with a crime, need to deregister from the Sex Offender Registry, or have another criminal matter with which we can help, don’t wait to contact us today.  Representation by a top criminal defense lawyer is key to protecting your future.

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If you are going to the Weld County Courthouse, it is best  to talk to a top Greeley lawyer first.  Criminal matters are complex and should never be handled alone.  An attorney with more than three decades of experience successfully helping clients protect their futures can also help you protect yours.  We provide representation in the following matters:

Weld County Courts

What are the Different Types of Courts in Weld County?

Criminal matters generally take place at the Weld County Courts complex, located at 901 9th Ave. in Greeley, Colorado.  Both the Weld County Court and the District Court are located here, but they handle different types of criminal cases.  Protection orders, misdemeanors, and traffic infractions are tried at the County Court, whereas the District Court hears felony and juvenile matters.

Violations of the Greeley Municipal Code are heard at the Greeley Municipal Court, 1001 11th Avenue, Greeley, Colorado 80631. Greeley Municipal Court cases tend to involve minor criminal matters, such as noise violations, pet cases and traffic tickets.  Usually, a person ticketed or charged with one of these violations faces civil infraction, petty offense, or misdemeanor charges.

Weld County Jail in Greeley, Colorado

What Happens When You are Arrested by Greeley Police?

The Weld County Jail, located at 2110 O St. in Greeley, Colorado, is the detention facility where people are brought after being arrested by Greeley Police or the Weld County Sheriff.  As soon as possible and usually within 48 business hours, the arrested person has a bond hearing, in which the judge decides the type and amount of bond to be set for the arrested person.  Bonds are designed to ensure that the arrested person returns for their court hearings.  If the inmate bonds out, they are then released from the Weld County Jail, on the condition that they appear at the Weld County Court for all future appearances.

The Weld County Jail also houses those who are sentenced to incarceration for conviction of a petty offense or misdemeanor.  Generally, defendants sentenced to incarceration can spend anywhere from a few days up to a year in the Jail.  In some cases, a defendant may be required to serve a combination of probation and some time at the Weld County Jail.  This involves less time in the Jail than just a straight sentence of incarceration.  When sentenced as a condition of probation, misdemeanor crimes entail a maximum of 60 days to the Jail, and felonies entail 90 days.  Click here to learn more about visiting or sending money to a loved one, scheduling a lawyer jail visit, and other frequently asked questions about the Weld County Jail.

Probation in Greeley

What are the Terms and Conditions of Probation?

In Greeley, Probation is a sentencing alternative that a Weld County Court judge may give to a defendant, either in lieu of or in addition to incarceration at the Weld County Jail.  When a defendant is sentenced to probation, they are released into the community, but are supervised by a Probation Officer throughout their sentence.  While a probationer – the term for a person serving a probationary sentence – is on probation, they will be required to meet certain terms and conditions of Probation.  These conditions can include:

  • Submitting to drug tests
  • Engaging in community service
  • Seeking and maintaining gainful employment
  • Attending treatment to address issues related to mental health, anger, drug use, alcohol, or sex therapy
  • Not violating and Protection Order
  • Regularly checking in with a Probation Officer at the Weld County Court
  • Not committing any new criminal offenses

If a probationer fails to follow these conditions, their Probation Officer may file a Motion to Revoke Probation.  If probation is revoked, the probationer could be remanded to the Weld County Jail for a new sentence.

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