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Colorado Springs Municipal Court

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At one point or another, you may find yourself dealing with some sort of legal issue, often due to a speeding ticket or some other type of minor infraction. However, as a result of this legal issue, you may end up in Colorado Springs Municipal Court. Yet, even though people in the area may have heard of this court, many do not know actually what this court is or what types of cases are heard there.

Here, we will go over everything you need to know about Colorado Springs Municipal Court. Specifically, the types of cases it hears, why you would have to go there, and how a Colorado Springs criminal defense attorney can help if you have been summoned to appear in front of this court.

COLORADO SPRINGS MUNICIPAL COURT IMPORTANT INFORMATION

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The Colorado Springs Municipal Court is located in the Robert M. Isaac Municipal Court Building, 224 East Kiowa Street, Colorado Springs, Colorado. The court hours are Monday through Friday, 8 am to 5 pm. However, if you have any questions or would like further information about the court itself, you can visit their website, call 719-385-5922 or email the court at MunicipalCourtViolations@ColoradoSprings.Gov. Keep in mind that it will often take the court staff 24 hours to return your emails or phone messages.

On the other hand, if you are required to be at the courthouse for an appearance, you will want to make sure you leave yourself ample time to get through security. This is because, before you can head to your specific location, you will need to first walk through a security scanner. Once through, you will enter the double doors into the court lobby, where you will be greeted by a court employee who can help you find where you need to go. In addition, you can also use the scrolling monitors located in the lobby to help you find the courtroom in which you are scheduled to appear. However, please note that you must check in with the clerk once you arrive in the courtroom. They will let you know what to do from there.

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WHEN WOULD I NEED TO GO TO COLORADO SPRINGS MUNICIPAL COURT?

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Generally, those who commit a minor criminal offense will be summoned to Municipal Court. These minor offenses include writing shoplifting, petty disorderly conduct, motor vehicle infractions, or a simple assault.

In addition, you will also know you need to go to Colorado Springs Municipal Court if you received a summons written by a Colorado Springs Police Officer, it had a blue horizontal color bar at the bottom, and it indicated you need to appear at 224 East Kiowa. If any of these details are present, you will know that you have received a Municipal Court Charge.

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HOW CAN AN ATTORNEY HELP ME IN COLORADO SPRINGS MUNICIPAL COURT?

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If you have been summoned by the Colorado Springs Municipal Court, you may want to retain an experienced criminal defense attorney to represent you as soon as possible. These attorneys can not only investigate your incident and gather the necessary evidence needed to defend your case, but they can also advise you on potential plea deals and help you understand what this legal process involves. Additionally, your attorney may be able to go to court for you on more minor cases which saves you from having to take off work or deal with the added stress of attending court.

Colorado criminal procedure

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  • Arrest or
    Summons
    01

    Arrest or
    Summons

    The process begins with either an arrest or a summons. The accused is either arrested or served with paperwork summoning them to appear in court. During an arrest, Miranda rights may or may not be read to you. Officers are only required to recite your rights if they intend to question you about potentially incriminating things.

  • Bond Hearing
    02

    Bond Hearing

    In most cases, you're entitled to have a reasonable bond set after you've been arrested. In situations involving domestic violence, the police will request input from the victim before setting a bond. Bonds are set to ensure that a person appears in court at their court dates. If they don’t show up, they forfeit the money that was paid for the bond.

  • Advisement of
    Charges
    03

    Advisement of
    Charges

    Whether you are arrested or given a summons to appear, the court must make sure you understand what crimes you are being accused of committing. This is called advisement of charges. The District Attorney will detail the specific charges against you, and the Judge has to make sure you understand what possible penalties are associated with that charge in the state.

  • Preliminary Hearing
    (for Higher Felony
    Charges)
    04

    Preliminary Hearing
    (for Higher Felony
    Charges)

    A preliminary hearing is a way for your defense attorney to challenge the District Attorney’s right to bring charges against you by making them prove that there is reason to believe you committed a crime. The Judge is not deciding your guilt or innocence, but rather whether or not there is probable cause to charge you with the crime in question.

  • Pretrial Conference /
    Disposition
    Hearing
    05

    Pretrial Conference /
    Disposition
    Hearing

    This court date comes after your attorney has reviewed all of the reports and evidence in your case. Here’s where your attorney will engage in plea negotiations with the DA. If they can reach an agreement on the case, you may be able to take a plea bargain. If they cannot reach a resolution, your case will be set for an arraignment or trial date.

  • Arraignment
    06

    Arraignment

    An arraignment is the final date for you to decide how you choose to plea. Guilty or not guilty. If you plead guilty, then the case is set for a sentencing date. If you plead not guilty, you and your attorney will then set the case for trial.

  • Motions Hearing
    07

    Motions Hearing

    A motion hearing is when an attorney makes a request that requires a decision from the judge. For example, motions to suppress evidence or statements. These motions can limit the information that goes before a jury if it benefits your case, and there are legal grounds for doing so.

  • Pretrial Readiness
    Conference
    08

    Pretrial Readiness
    Conference

    A pretrial readiness conference is held at some point before trial. It usually is held about a week to a month before the date trial is set to begin. This court date ensures everyone is ready to go to trial on the set date. It is also a time for lawyers to bring up any issues they may have to be addressed before the day of trial.

  • Jury Trial
    09

    Jury Trial

    After a jury is selected for trial, the District Attorney’s responsibility is to present the case to the jury. The DA must prove beyond a reasonable doubt that you are guilty of the crime. Otherwise, the jury must find you innocent. Your attorney will be able to cross-examine all of the witnesses, present evidence, and ultimately help you navigate this process.

  • Sentencing
    Date
    10

    Sentencing
    Date

    At sentencing, the Judge must decide the appropriate legal penalty for the crime you plead guilty. The Judge’s decision is based on the listed penalties for the specific charge, recommendations from the presentence investigation, your criminal history, as well as statements made at the sentencing by the District Attorney, your attorney, you, and any named victims of the crime.

What is the sentence for misdemeanors in Colorado?

  • Class 1

  • 6 to 18 months in county jail, and/or
  • $500 to $5,000 in fines
  • For extraordinary risk class 1 misdemeanors, the maximum jail sentence is 24 months.
  • For 3rd-degree assault (CRS 18-3-204), the maximum sentence can be 48 months if the victim was on duty as a:
    • Peace officer,
    • Emergency medical provider,
    • Firefighter, or
    • Mental health professional at the Department of Human Services.
  • Class 2

  • 3 to 12 months in county jail, and/or
  • $250 to $1,000 in fines

What are Colorado felony penalties?

  • Class 1

  • Life imprisonment
  • No Colorado crime carries the death penalty.
  • Class 2

  • 8 – 24 years in Colorado State Prison, and/or
  • $5,000 – $1,000,000
  • 5 years of mandatory parole if the offense is a crime of violence. Otherwise, 3 years of mandatory parole.
  • Class 3

  • 4-12 years in prison
  • Fines of up to $750,000 but not less than $3,000
  • 3 years of parole
  • Class 4

  • 2 – 6 years in prison, and/or
  • $2,000 – $500,000
  • 3 years of mandatory parole
  • For extraordinary risk class 4 felonies, the maximum sentence is 8 years in prison.
  • Class 5

  • 1 – 3 years in prison, and/or
  • $1,000 – $100,000
  • 2 years of mandatory parole
  • For extraordinary risk class 5 felonies, the maximum sentence is 4 years in prison.
  • Class 6

  • 1 – 18 months years in prison, and/or
  • $1,000 – $100,000
  • 1 year of mandatory parole
  • For extraordinary risk class 6 felonies, the maximum sentence is 2 years in prison.

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WHAT IS A LOCAL MUNICIPAL COURT?

Municipal courts will often deal with violations of the city laws that are committed within the city limits. Typically, these laws tend to deal with traffic offenses, shoplifting offenses, and minor offenses, which may even include dog leash violations. Yet, even though these courts are not state courts and often have limited jurisdiction, they are still able to solve most legal issues before escalating them to a higher level.

However, depending on the circumstances of your case, you may have a right to a jury trial to explain your side of the story in these Municipal Courts, and you may also be able to appeal a Municipal Court decision to the state level court.

HOW DO I RESCHEDULE MY COURT DATE IN COLORADO SPRINGS?

To reschedule a court date in Colorado Springs Municipal Court, you will need to go to Room 108 at the Violations Bureau before the appearance time and date listed on the citation. Remember, you will not be able to call or email the court to reschedule this date, as you will have to be there in person to sign for your next appearance date. In circumstances where you are a parent of a minor, you must also appear alongside them to reschedule this court date. If you have an attorney, your attorney can handle all of the rescheduling for you, or they can appear in court on your behalf so you do not have to attend.

HOW DO I LOOK UP A COLORADO COURT CASE?

Although there are many things you can find online, when it comes to the specifics of a Colorado Springs Municipal court case, this information may not be as readily available on the internet. For instance, access to certain case documents and files is not usually available through the Colorado Judicial Branch site. In addition, copies of legal filings may also not be available on the site.

Instead, to obtain access to specific information regarding a case, you may need to contact or visit the court in which the action was filed or hire an attorney to do so for you. Municipal courts in Colorado do not have the same accessibility to files that the state courts have.

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Finding A Lawyer For Colorado Springs Municipal Court

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When you’re facing an appearance at Colorado Springs Municipal Court, you need a lawyer who is familiar with the laws and knows how the court system works. Criminal defense attorneys work with you to help you establish a strong defense. Even if you believe that a conviction is inevitable, a Colorado Springs criminal defense lawyer can help you fight for a lesser charge, a reduced sentence, or another more favorable outcome. Contact us right away for a free case consultation.

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