County Court
Frequently Asked Questions
Community Service FAQ
The court has a pre-approved list of agencies from which a defendant may choose. The collections staff can assist in finding the most convenient agency to perform your community service hours by using your zip-code or even the zip-code of your place of employment. The zip-code is entered into the database, and a record search will list all agencies in that area.
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What happens if I fail to comply with my payment arrangement?
A failure to pay warrant will be issued for your arrest. To vacate the warrant, fines and costs must be paid in full, in addition to a $30 OJW (outstanding judgment warrant) fee if it is a traffic-related violation.
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Do I return the completion form or will the agency I worked for mail it for me?
The completion form is the court's record that a defendant completed all assigned hours of community service. It is the responsibility of the defendant to return the form to the court.
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How and where do I make my payments?
At the City and County Building, located at 1437 Bannock Street, Denver, CO 80202. Payments for general sessions or juvenile fines are payable in Room 140. Criminal fines are payable in Room 111. Payments can be made in person or via the mail. If paying by mail, please make sure to include your case number on the check or money order.
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What forms of payment do you accept for fines?
Denver County Court accepts cash, pre-printed checks, money orders, credit cards (Visa and MasterCard) and certified bank funds. The Court does not accept temporary checks for the payment of fines. Credit card payments can only be accepted in person, not over the phone or via mail.
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Can I perform community service if I am not financially able to pay my fine?
Defendants determined by the court to be indigent can work off their fines by way of the County Court Work Program. This program functions in the same manner as community service, but allows defendants to work off their outstanding fines at a rate of $5 for every hour of work performed. Defendants cannot work off court costs by way of this program -- only fines.
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