Mandatory arrest in a Domestic Violence case is Fort Collins, Colorado law. However, the law is not equally enforced. Our experience is that Fort Collins Police are 10 times more likely to arrest the man, than the woman. Domestic Violence charges can result with spouses, dating couples, partners, former partners, or someone you’ve held hands with. Prior sex is not necessary. In addition, even if the “crime” occurred months ago, officers are required to make an arrest – despite the law’s purpose to allow a cooling off period.
Mandatory Arrest Colorado Law for Domestic Violence in Larimer County
Under Colorado statute C.R.S. § 18-6-803.6(1), when a police officer believes they have probable cause that a Domestic Violence crime has been committed, the officer shall arrest the person suspected of the crime. Also, officers will not let the person out of the Larimer County Jail until they’ve seen a judge.
Protection Order for Domestic Violence Charges in Fort Collins
Domestic Violence charges in Fort Collins result in an automatic jail stay and you can’t get out of jail until a judge has seen you, given you a protection order, and you bond out. Most other crimes are immediately bondable. Many men have lost their jobs with this overly protective on-size-fits all foolish policy.
Gun Forfeiture for Every Domestic Violence Allegation in Larimer County?
Yes, you are required to give up your guns and ammunition of you are accused of Domestic Violence in Larimer County. You must transfer your firearms to police, family or an FFL – despite the 2nd Amendment of the United States. If you don’t file a written statement with the court affirming the transfer in 3 days, you can be charged with a class 2 misdemeanor.
No Contact Order in Larimer County? No Family, No Bills Get Paid, No House
The problem with this No Contact Order for everyone in Larimer County is that we all need contact with our family to talk about bills getting paid, help taking kids places, and who is paying the mortgage / rent. Yet, courts and District Attorneys don’t care. Lawmakers don’t care. And, for a small push which occurred a month ago, you can lose your family, job and home simply because you can’t talk to them.