Adult Services ~ Pretrial Services

 Intermediate Sanction | Jail Alternative Program | Pretrial Services

*Bond Commissioner’s Unit
*Further Bond Evaluations
*Interim Pretrial Supervision Unit

Bond Commissioner’s Unit~
The Bond Commissioners Unit, located at the Boulder County Jail, provides initial assessment of offenders after arrest for the purpose of setting bond and/or application for personal recognizance bond release. Offenders may be released on bond by Bond Commissioner staff under guidelines set by the Court and with appropriate conditions established to ensure public safety. 

Offenders 18 years and older, charged with violations of Colorado state statues and/or Boulder County warrants, will be interviewed by a member of the Bond Commissioners staff. Staff will identify risk factors and make bond decisions based upon an in-depth interview with the offender and completion of a criminal background check, which includes checking local, state, federal and out-of-state agencies.

*Staff is on duty 24 hours a day and may be reached at 303.441.4626

Further Bond Evaluations~
Further Bond Evaluations provide an evaluation to the court while offenders are still in custody in order to determine conditions for a safe release on bond. Areas such as substance abuse, social, mental and legal history, and potential for danger to self and others are covered. These evaluations are completed within 72 hours of the offender’s first hearing.        

 
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Interim Pretrial Supervision Unit~
The Courts order supervision as a condition of bond primarily for offenders who have alcohol/drug use, mental health problems, and/or domestic violence issues attached to their legal charges. Initial assessments are completed on offenders, focusing on social and legal history, current allegations, substance abuse and violence issues or any other risk/needs factors. Case managers supervise offenders after a supervision plan is developed which is applied throughout the bond period. Generally, pretrial supervision is recommended by the Bond Commissioners, however, offenders may be referred by directive of a judge at a later hearing.

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