Community Service
A Larimer County program for people to complete court-ordered hours of service in the community. Also known as Useful Public Service (UPS).
*Please note, the Community Service offices will be closed on November 28th and November 29th in observation of the Thanksgiving holiday. Thank you
FAQs
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How do I get started with my community service hours?
You must first complete an interview with a case manager at either the Fort Collins or Loveland offices. The Fort Collins office is located at 2307 Midpoint Drive, Door #3, Fort Collins, CO. The Loveland office is located at 810 E. 10th Street, Suite 140, Loveland, CO (east entrance of the Loveland/Police/Courts building). Interview hours are on a walk-in basis held on Mondays from 12:00 pm-4:00 pm, Tuesday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm. You will need to bring your identification, court paperwork, and fee payment.
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How much does it cost?
There is a $120.00 fee. You must pay this fee at your first meeting with your case manager. A reduced fee is available with proper documentation (call 970-980-2600, option 3 for more information).
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When can I complete my community service hours?
Community Service hours must be performed after you meet with a case manager.
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Where can community service hours be completed?
Community Service hours must be completed at a non-profit, tax supported, charitable based agency with a valid 501(c)(3) designation. You will be assigned to an agency by a case manager.
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What if I complete my hours before meeting a case manager?
Hours completed before meeting with a case manager will not be accepted or credited to your case.
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What about phone interviews?
Phone interviews can be done if you live a long distance from our office in Fort Collins. Call (970) 980-2600, option 3.
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What if I need to complete juvenile community service?
You must first complete an interview with a case manager at either the Fort Collins or Loveland offices. The Fort Collins office is located at 2307 Midpoint Drive, Door #1, Fort Collins, CO. The Loveland office is located at 810 E. 10th Street, Suite 140, Loveland, CO (east entrance of the Loveland/Police/Courts building). Interview hours are on a walk-in basis held on Mondays from 12:00 pm-4:00 pm, Tuesday-Friday 8:00 am-4:00 pm. You will need to bring your identification, court paperwork, and $30 payment. A parent or legal guardian must be present at the interview. If you are a ward of the state, or an emancipated minor, you must bring state documentation.
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How do I turn in my community service hours?
Turn in your completed hours by the required deadline with four different options:
- Turn hours in at the Community Service front desk Monday-Friday 8:00 am-4:30 pm.
- After business hours, you can drop off your hours at the drop box located by the front door.
- Email your hours to ASD-Community-Service@larimer.org.
- Fax your hours to 970-980-2610.
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What if I do not speak English? ¿Qué pasa si no hablo inglés?
If you do not speak English, please bring an interpreter with you to your interview; however, we do have interpreter services available - if needed, please ask a staff member.
Si no habla ingles, por favor de traer un interprete cuando venga a su cita de servicio de communidad; sin embargo, tenemos servicios de interpretación disponibles - si es necesario, consulte a un miembro del personal.
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