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Gordon P. McLaughlin

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2024 Citizens Academy

Applications for the 2024 Citizens Academy have now closed. Stay tuned for our next series. Let us know HERE if you'd like to be notified when applications open again. 

Annual Report

Read the District Attorney's Office Annual Report for insight and transparency into the office's work and accomplishments.

DA Opinion Editorials

Read District Attorney, Gordon McLaughlin's op-eds to the local news media. 

DA Data Dashboard & Transparency

The Office of the District Attorney for the Eighth Judicial District is pleased to announce our involvement in the national Prosecutorial Performance Indicators (PPI) initiate. This project will provide both internal and external-facing data that provides information to the public concerning our processes and outcomes in order to measure performance towards three goals: Capacity and Efficiency, Community Safety and Well-being, and Fairness and Justice.  

See our Press Release on this Data-Driven Transparency Initiative 

Larimer County District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin discusses the DA Data Dashboard and transparency.

Request a Speaker

The District Attorney's Office welcomes the opportunity to speak at community meetings on topics such as the role of the prosecutor, identity theft, elder fraud, juvenile responsibilities and rights or other topics you may have interest. If your service club, school classroom, church group or scout troop is interested in scheduling a speaker, please contact Jodi Lacey at (970) 498-7206.

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    06/3/2024

    2023 Annual Report is Here!

    The 8th Judicial District Attorney's Office is proud to present our second Annual Report for our work in 2023. The purpose of this report is to highlight the dedication and compassion of the members of our office in serving our communities, increase our transparency and…

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    08/23/2024

    District Attorney Opinion Letter--July 21, 2024 Officer Involved Shooting near Grandview Cemetery, Fort Collins, CO

    The opinion letter for the Officer Involved Incident on July 21st, 2024 has been completed.  To read the full letter please click HERE.  A virtual town hall with District Attorney Gordon McLaughlin will be held Monday, September 9th, 2024 at 5:00 PM to answer…

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    08/14/2024

    Kendall Landsen Sentenced Today

    Kendall Landsen was sentenced today to 20 years to the Colorado Department of Corrections, followed by three years of parole for distributing fentanyl which resulted in the death of a 28-year-old man in November 2023. The 8th Judicial District Attorney’s Office secured Landsen’s…

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    What does the DA’s Office do?

    • Submits and/or reviews requests to the court to issue warrants for arrest. 
    • Makes recommendations for bond amount and stipulations.
    • Screens and decides whether to file felony cases referred from law enforcement with the courts.
    • Conducts outreach and provides resources to victims of crime.
    • Screens defendants for diversion or other alternatives to prosecution.
    • Investigates cases for additional evidence or victim participation.
    • Prepares and litigates cases at pre-trial motions, hearings, and trials.
    • Evaluates charges, and amends as appropriate.
    • Extends plea offers as warranted.
    • Makes sentencing recommendations.
    • Collaborates with other government agencies and the public to develop programs to address the safety and well-being of the community.

    What does the DA’s Office not do?

    • Arrest individuals. Law enforcement arrests and refers individuals when there is probable cause of offense.
    • Set bond. The judicial officer makes the decision on the amount and the conditions of bond.
    • Impose sentences. The judge imposes a sentence following conviction.

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    Contact Us

    District Attorney, Gordon P. McLaughlin

     
    Main Line: (970) 498-7200
     

    Office Locations:

    Fort Collins
    Loveland
    Walden
    201 LaPorte Ave.,
    Suite 200
    Fort Collins, CO 80521
    (970) 498-7200
    Fax: (970) 498-7250    		 810 E. 10th St., Suite 210
    Loveland, CO 80537
    (970) 619-4410
    Fax: (970) 619-4414    		 396 LaFever Street
    Walden, CO 80480
    (970) 498-7200
     
    Mailing Address:
    201 LaPorte Avenue
    Suite 200,
    Fort Collins, CO  80521

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