Loveland Warrant Database

Loveland Municipal Court

Loveland Municipal Court sits at 500 E 3rd Street. Phone 970-962-2220 for warrant information. The court processes traffic tickets, city code violations, and misdemeanor charges. Most warrants come from people missing court dates or not paying fines. These bench warrants do not expire.

Court staff work Monday through Friday during business hours. You can call to ask about cases and payments. Do not visit in person if you think you have a warrant. Police may arrest you at the courthouse. Call first or hire a lawyer to check for you.

Some warrants allow bond. Pay the bond amount and get a new court date. Other cases require appearing before a judge. Ask the clerk about your options. Each case works differently based on charges and history.

Larimer County Sheriff Warrants

The Larimer County Sheriff's Office serves warrants throughout Loveland and all of Larimer County. Their main office is at 2501 Midpoint Drive in Fort Collins. Call 970-498-5100 for general inquiries. The sheriff maintains an active warrant database for the county.

Larimer County publishes a Most Wanted list online. This shows people with serious outstanding warrants. Not every warrant appears on this list. Only high-priority cases get posted. Check the sheriff website to see current listings.

Larimer County sometimes holds warrant clearance events. These let people resolve minor warrants without immediate arrest. You still pay fines and appear in court later. Watch the sheriff website for event announcements. Past events took place at the Justice Center in Fort Collins.

Searching for Warrants

Loveland does not offer online warrant search for the public. You must call or visit to check. For municipal court warrants, call 970-962-2220. For county warrants, contact the Larimer County Sheriff at 970-498-5100. Have your full name and birth date ready when you call.

Law enforcement agencies will not usually confirm your own warrant over the phone. This policy prevents people from fleeing. If you need to know about warrants, hire a criminal defense attorney. Lawyers can check on your behalf and help clear warrants without arrest.

Types of Warrants in Loveland

Bench warrants are most common. You get one when you miss court or violate probation. The judge signs an order for your arrest. These warrants stay active forever. Even old warrants from years ago can lead to arrest during traffic stops or other police contact.

Arrest warrants require probable cause. Police present evidence to a judge. The judge reviews the facts and decides if a warrant is justified. These warrants allow police to arrest you at any time or place. They can show up at your home or work.

Search warrants authorize police to search property for evidence. Colorado law requires execution within 14 days. These warrants remain sealed until served. The public cannot access them during active investigations.

Loveland Police Department

Loveland Police write tickets that go to municipal court. They also arrest people for state crimes that go to county court. Police do not provide warrant information to subjects of warrants. Contact the court that issued the warrant for details.

Police access warrant databases that are not public. They can see warrants from any Colorado court. During traffic stops or other contacts, officers check for warrants. If they find one, they must arrest you. You go to jail until you see a judge or post bond.

Clearing Loveland Warrants

Hire a criminal defense attorney to resolve warrants without arrest. Lawyers can file motions to quash warrants. This asks the judge to cancel the warrant. Some judges allow it if you have good reasons for missing court. Attorneys appear in court on your behalf.

Post bond if the warrant lists an amount. Pay that sum to the court. The warrant clears and you get a new date. You must appear or face another warrant. Bond amounts increase with each failure to appear.

Attend warrant clearance events when Larimer County holds them. These events help people with minor warrants. You meet with court staff and set up payment plans or new court dates. You avoid jail time at these events.

Larimer County Court

Larimer County Combined Court sits at 201 LaPorte Avenue in Fort Collins. Call 970-498-8500 for information. This court handles state law violations from Loveland and the rest of the county. Cases include DUI, theft, assault, and drug charges.

County court warrants are more serious than municipal court warrants. Bond amounts can be high. Some cases have no bond. Hire a lawyer if you have a county court warrant. Do not turn yourself in without legal advice.

The Larimer County inmate search shows who is in custody. If you or someone you know gets arrested on a warrant, use this tool to find them. The search shows booking dates and charges.

Municipal vs County Warrants

Know which court issued your warrant. Loveland Municipal Court handles city violations only. These include traffic tickets, noise complaints, and local ordinances. County court deals with state law. This includes most criminal charges.

Check your citation or summons to see which court. If you lost your paperwork, call the municipal court first. They can check their system. If your case is not there, it is in county court. Staff can point you in the right direction.

Legal Resources

Colorado Legal Services provides free help to low-income residents. They can advise you about warrants and court. Loveland has private criminal defense attorneys who handle warrant cases. Many offer free consultations. Get legal advice before dealing with warrants.

The public defender only helps after you are charged. If you just have a warrant, you need a private lawyer. Attorneys can often clear warrants without jail time. They charge fees but provide important protection.

Fort Collins Connection

Loveland and Fort Collins both sit in Larimer County. The county court and sheriff serve both cities. If you have issues in multiple cities, check with each municipal court. County warrants show up regardless of city. Municipal warrants are city-specific.

The Larimer County Justice Center in Fort Collins houses the main courthouse and sheriff offices. Many Loveland residents must travel to Fort Collins for county court matters. Plan for this when dealing with warrants.

Background Checks

The Colorado Bureau of Investigation maintains criminal history records. Their checks show arrests and convictions. They do not include active warrants. Warrants are kept by courts, not CBI.

For background checks, use the CBI Records Check website. These cost $5 online. Results come back in minutes. They show criminal history but not pending warrants. Check with courts for warrant information.

Warrant Consequences

Active warrants lead to arrest. Police must arrest you if they find a warrant. This happens during traffic stops, welfare checks, and other contacts. You go to jail until you see a judge or bond out. Arrests affect jobs, housing, and family.

Warrants can block travel. Airport security can see warrants. You may get arrested at the airport. International travel becomes risky. Border agents have access to warrant databases. Deal with warrants before traveling.

Court Appearance Procedures

When you appear on a warrant, the judge decides next steps. For bench warrants, you may get a new court date and release. Or the judge may require bond. Serious cases can mean jail time while your case proceeds. Having a lawyer helps at this stage.

For arrest warrants, you get an advisement hearing. The judge reads charges and asks your plea. Bond gets set if not already posted. The case moves through the system. This takes months. Stay in contact with your lawyer throughout.

Loveland Court Contact

Loveland Municipal Court is at 500 E 3rd Street. Call 970-962-2220. Hours are Monday through Friday. The court does not operate weekends or holidays. Staff answer phones and help in person during business hours.

Bring ID when you visit. Court staff can look up cases by name or case number. They may ask questions to verify your identity. This protects your information from unauthorized access.