Intake Division Contacts: 

  • During business hours call 970-498-7282 (8-5 Monday through Friday)
  • After hours – DA on-call phone (970) 214-5500

Guide to Felony Arrest or Felony Returnable Cases

This guide covers cases where an individual is arrested and booked into the Larimer County Jail with a felony charge.

1. DA Filing Timeline and Requirements

The District Attorney's (DA's) Office must file charges with the courts within three business days (72 hours) of the arrest.

Guide to Juvenile Arrest Warrant Process

Unless there is an imminent public safety concern, all juvenile arrest warrants must be submitted to the DA's office for review and filing, regardless of the charge level.

Guide to Informal Case Screenings and No Files

This process is designed to assist law enforcement with questions about the legal sufficiency of evidence and legal thresholds to aid internal agency decisions. This is an informal discussion and not a formal file/no-file determination.

Guide for Submitting Misdemeanor/Traffic and Felony Arrest Warrants

1. Misdemeanor and Traffic Arrest Warrants

The District Attorney’s (DA’s) office does NOT file these cases or warrants. They are handled directly through the court.

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Guide to Submitting Search Warrants

1. Standard Search Warrants

All search warrants must be reviewed by the District Attorney's (DA's) office before being submitted to the courts.

Late last night, a jury found Heather Cushman not guilty of murder in the second degree. In September of 2024, the Loveland Police Department received a call from Heather Cushman reporting that she had stabbed her father, John “Clint” Cushman, in his home.
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Yesterday, a jury found Evan King not guilty of three counts of Sexual Assault of a Child by a Person of Trust. In July 2024, Evan King was arrested after two students came forward about inappropriate touching at the hands of Mr. King. Fort Collins Police conducted a thorough investigation and arrested Mr. King. A press release went out following his arrest, due to his role as an educator, law enforcement was concerned that there could be additional victims.
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