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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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    Crawford Child Advocacy Center receives needed upgrade

    This May, The Crawford Child Advocacy Center (CCAC) received an audio upgrade courtesy of a District Attorney's employee. The Crawford Center is a local nonprofit agency whose mission is to prevent and respond to abuse and victimization through proven child-centered methods, professional forensic…

    More about Crawford Child Advocacy Center receives needed upgrade

    Now accepting Crime Victim Compensation Board applications

    What is the Crime Victim Compensation (CVC) Board?The CVC Board is a volunteer board comprised of community members that evaluates compensation applications from victims of crime. The District Attorney appoints the Board, and the District Attorney's Office provides…

    More about Now accepting Crime Victim Compensation Board applications

    Michael Hester Sentenced Today

    Michael Lee Hester was sentenced today to three years of supervised probation, 24 days in jail, 240 hours of community service, and ordered to pay the full amount of $27,691, after pleading guilty to three counts of aggravated animal cruelty, a class four felony, and three…

    More about Michael Hester Sentenced Today
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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.

    Contact Us

    District Attorney, Gordon P. McLaughlin  |  Biography

    Email: 8thdist-da@co.larimer.co.us  |  Main Line: (970) 498-7200

    Job OpeningsAbout Our OfficeOffice Locations

    Fort Collins

    201 LaPorte Ave., Suite 200           
    Fort Collins, CO 80521           
    (970) 498-7200           
    Fax: (970) 498-7250

    Loveland

    810 E. 10th St., Suite 21         
    Loveland, CO 80537           
    (970) 619-4410         
    Fax: (970) 619-4414

    Walden

    396 LaFever Street            
    Walden, CO 80480           
    (970) 498-7200

    Mailing Address

    201 LaPorte Avenue, Suite 200           
    Fort Collins, CO 80521

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