Workenders

Workenders
Larimer County programs designed for people to serve their jail sentence in weekly two-day intervals while serving the community by day and staying in a residential facility overnight.
 

If you are sentenced to Workenders, you will report to the facility by 8 am Saturday and then stay through 5 pm Sunday.  

 

 

FAQs

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  1. When do I begin my sentence?

    You are required to begin on your start date (stay of execution or SOE) as listed in your court paperwork. You must report by 8:00 am at the 2307 Midpoint Drive, Door #1, Fort Collins, CO.  You will need to bring identification and your court paperwork.  

  2. Am I eligible to be in the program?

    Your current charge(s) and criminal history will be reviewed to determine your eligibility.  You will be notified if you are ineligible and other option(s) to serve your sentence will be discussed.

  3. Can I receive any good time toward my sentence?

    There is no good time given in the Workender program. 

  4. How much does it cost?

    You will be required to pay $10.00 per day and $5.00 for the overnight.  If you are reinstated by your Probation Officer, you will be charged a $30.00 reinstatement fee.  If receiving concurrent UPS (community service) credit, you will pay an additional $120.00.  Cash, checks, credit and debit cards are accepted.  Exact change required. 

  5. What if I cannot pay my fees?

    You will sign a payment agreement on the last day of your sentence.  If you are unable to pay your fees after signing a payment agreement, you will be sent to a collection agency, BAS Receivable Management, Inc. The contact number is (970) 484-2101. 

    If you completed your sentence after December 1, 2017 and owe a balance, you will need to contact Pay My Jailer at (866) 494-8556 to set up paying your fees. 

  6. Which days do I attend?

    You are required to be in attendance each Saturday, Saturday overnight and Sunday. You will be released by 5:00 pm on Sunday. 

  7. Where do I stay during my sentence?

    You will be assigned to a specific bunk in the facility.

  8. What if I am unable to participate due to medical, family or other emergency?

    You must call (970) 980-2652 before 4: 00 pm Friday or (970) 980-2650 on Saturday between 7:00 am-9:00 am. You will only be excused for medical, family or personal emergencies that can be verified. 

  9. What about breathalyzers (BA)?

    BA tests will be administered each day you are in the program.

  10. What are the different kinds of work crews?

    Work crews may be indoors or outdoors to include working in the mountains.  Basic general labor will be performed on work crews. 

  11. After I check in at Workenders, how am I transported to the crew site?

    Shortly after checking in at the Workender Program, you will be assigned to a crew leader who will drive you to the crew site by bus or van.

  12. What property can I bring into the program?
    • Clothing appropriate for work crews
      • You should wear clothing in which you can work and get dirty.
      • Work boots, tennis shoes and gloves are recommended.
    • Books/magazines
    • Handheld personal electronics without any camera capabilities (e.g., MP3 players, IPods, Nooks)
    • Lunch for Saturday (Workenders) or Tuesday (Midweeks)
    • One standard sized pillow with pillow case
    • Prescription and non-prescription medication
    • Sleeping bag or similar bedding
    • Small cooler
    • Tobacco products
    • Toiletries (e.g., shampoo, toothbrush, toothpaste, brush)
    • Towel
    • Water bottle
  13. Which items am I not allowed to bring?
    • Cell phones
    • Electronics with camera capabilities
    • Games (e.g., cards, puzzles, board games)
    • Items containing alcohol (e.g., mouthwash)
    • Narcotic medication
    • Sandals 
    • Vapor and electronic cigarettes
  14. What about meals?

    You must bring a lunch for Saturday.  You will be provided with a dinner on Saturday and breakfast and sack lunch on Sunday. 

     

  15. Do you have information sheets in Spanish?

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Image Workender Entrance
Workender Entrance
Image Work Crew Buses
Work Crew Buses
Image Bunks
Bunks
Image Dining Tables
Dining Tables
Image Patio
Patio
Image Supervised Work Crew
Supervised Work Crew
Image Supervised Work Crew
Supervised Work Crew
Image Supervised Work Crew
Supervised Work Crew

Contact Workenders

Workenders: (970) 980-2652
Fax: (970) 980-2610
 
Per the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Larimer County will provide a reasonable accommodation to qualified individuals with a disability who need assistance, unless doing so would impose an undue hardship to the County or fundamentally alter services.  Services can be arranged with at least seven (7) business days’ notice.  Please email cjsd_business_operations@larimer.org or call (970) 980-2679 or Relay Colorado 711.  “Walk-in” requests for auxiliary aids and services will be honored to the extent possible but may be unavailable if advance notice is not provided.