Frequently Asked Questions

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1. What are the Community Service Requirements?

Unless specified in writing by the Judge, all community service must be completed at a Non-Profit (501)(c)(3) organization. There are many organizations that will benefit from your service. To find an organization, browse one of these websites:

• Just Serve
• Volunteers of America (Colorado Branch)

2. How do I reschedule my hearing or ask for a continuance?

To request a continuance or to reschedule any hearing scheduled by the court:

• The Defendant must make the request in person, at the court
• If the Defendant is a juvenile, a parent / guardian must be present
• All requests require signed paperwork indicating knowledge and acceptance of the new court date

For a description of court hearing types, please see the Court Hearing Types page.

3. Does the City of Arvada have a curfew?

The City of Arvada's curfew ordinance for juveniles can be found in the Arvada Municipal Code at 62-151 through 154. Anyone under 18 years of age is prohibited from being in a public place after 10 pm on Sunday through Thursday nights, and after midnight on Friday and Saturday nights. The curfew is in effect until 6 am the following morning.

The exceptions are:

• Accompanied by a parent or someone over 21 who has legal custody of the juvenile
• Going to, or returning directly home from, a school activity
• Returning directly home from lawful employment
• Attending or returning directly from an activity involving the exercise of first amendment rights of free speech, freedom of assembly or freedom of religion
• In a motor vehicle with parental consent for normal travel

4. Juvenile Cases

Anyone under the age of 18 is considered a juvenile, and the following rules apply:

• All juvenile hearings require a parent or legal guardian to accompany their child to Court.
• Rescheduling a juvenile hearing can ONLY be conducted in person with both the juvenile and parent or legal guardian present.
• Information regarding a juvenile case will NOT be provided by telephone. Questions regarding juvenile cases must be requested in person with both the juvenile and parent or legal guardian present.

5. Where can I take my court ordered classes?

If you have been sentenced to complete a class, you can find information about those classes here.

Institute for Specialized Alternative Education (I.S.A.E.)

Offers classes including Teens and Tobacco, Petty Theft, Violence is Preventable, Violence Intervention, Discovering Better Choices, Young Offenders, and Female Offenders. Visit the ISAE website for more information.

CIMA Remote Education

Offers classes including Responsible Driver, Aggressive Driver, Road Rage, Petty Theft, Resolving Conflict, Anger Management, and Animal Management. Visit the CIMA website for more information.

National Institute for Change

Offers Youth and Adult therapeutic services and one-day classes. Visit the National Institute for Change website for more information.

6. Can I bring coffee or other drinks to court?

Food and drinks (this includes water) are not allowed in the courtroom. Items may not be stored in a purse, briefcase, backpack, etc., but must be removed from the courtroom, even if in a sealed or unopened container.