Greeley Arrest Process

Are you facing an arrest in Greeley or Weld County? Has someone you love been arrested? Read about the procedures and policies so you feel more prepared as you travel through this process. 

What is the Arrest Process in Weld County?

When someone is arrested in a Weld County city like Greeley, Laurence, or Platteville, the only thing that moves quickly is the arrest. Police conduct an “investigation” of alleged crimes like Arson - C.R.S. 18-4-102, Disorderly Conduct - C.R.S. 18-9-106 or Trespassing - C.R.S. 18-4-503, without notifying suspects. They can secretly apply for an arrest warrant. They then approach the suspect and feign an informal questioning session, trying to implicate him as much as they can before they are forced to give Miranda Rights at the time of the arrest.

What Happens After I Have Been Arrested?

After arrest, you will be taken to the Weld County Jail to await booking. Miranda rights still apply as long as you are in custody, and if  police try to question you, you are under no obligation to answer. It is true that anything you say can and will be used against you in a court of law.  Once at the jail, the process takes a long time. Police do not move quickly once they have you back at the jail and it takes many hours to take a mug shot, conduct a body search, change you into jail clothes, and put you into a cell.

What are the Bail / Bond Procedures?

Jail staff set a bail or bond amount in which someone may come and pay money on your behalf to release you from jail. After this bail or bond amount is paid, you can be released from jail. The bail / bond amount will vary depending on whether the crime is a misdemeanor or felony, the class of crime, and how many counts the person is facing. If family members or friends cannot meet the required bail or bond set by the government, that person will continue to stay in the Weld County jail while they wait through the different hearings set by the judge.