The Justice Services Division supports and improves the functions of the criminal legal system by providing innovative, integrative, and cost-effective services and alternative sentencing. The goal of this division is to assist individuals in functioning lawfully and constructively in the community while ensuring community well-being and safety.

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Executive Director,

Contact:

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Hours:

Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m.

Office Closed Legal Holidays

Location:

17 N. Spruce Street

Colorado Springs, CO 80905-1407

Criminal Justice Planning

The Criminal Justice Planner performs professional and technical work involving the advancement of Justice Services programs and services. Work involves meeting facilitation, data and policy analysis, legal, scientific and statistical research, oral and written presentations, management of short-term and long-term projects, collection and distribution of information, and consultation with local criminal justice system stakeholders. Serves as staff support to the Criminal Justice Coordinating Council (CJCC) and CJCC committees.

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Justice Services

Veterans Services

The El Paso County Veterans Service Office is responsible for assisting residents of the State of Colorado who served honorably in the United States Army, Marine Corps, Navy, Air Force, Space Force, Coast Guard or any other armed service of the nation.

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Veteran of the Year

We believe our veterans deserve our support and recognition for their exemplary military service, outstanding community service and endless encouragement to other local veterans. El Paso County will honor one veteran annually, for his or her efforts defending our country and continued willingness to serve their neighbors and community, as Veteran of the Year.

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PACT Act

El Paso County Division of Veteran Services implements the PACT Act Stand Down Program to provide new and streamlined services to the veteran community. The Pikes Peak region is home to more than 100,000 veterans and their families. El Paso County is committed to providing quality services and resources to the veteran community.

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Legal Resources Day

Pretrial Services participates in “Legal Resources Day” at El Paso County Combined Court.

Popular Pages

We are open, honest, and respectful in our work and communication. We build trust by transparently publishing data and analytics on our finances, the condition of our infrastructure, and our progress toward our strategic objectives.

Criminal Justice Planning

Conducts policy analysis, statistical research and management of both short-term and long-term projects that help improve the criminal justice system.

Veteran of the Year

Find out more about the Veteran of the Year

Pretrial Services

Find out more about Pretrial Services, bond types for defendants, and how defendants on Personal Recognizance Bonds can reach their case manager.

Veterans Benefits

Find out more about Veterans Benefits

Useful Public Service

El Paso County courts sometimes impose public service in lieu of, or in addition to, fines, restitution, and jail terms, or as a condition of parole.

Veterans Services

The primary purpose of the office is to provide personalized local service to veterans and other claimants and to assist them in direct dealings with government agencies.

Community Corrections

Find an overview of Community Corrections and eligibility requirements, Community Corrections Board review procedures, and information about the community corrections facilities.

Homeless Veterans

Find resources for homeless Veterans

Criminal Justice Coordinating Council

The Criminal Justice Coordinating Council makes recommendations to the BoCC to promote positive changes in the criminal justice system.

Pikes Peak Veterans Cemetery

Find out more about the Pikes Peak National Cemetery

Justice Services Department News

El Paso County Veterans Benefiting from PACT Act Stand Down Program

June 12, 2023 – In partnership with the Department of Veterans Affairs (VA), the El Paso County Veteran Services Division has assisted hundreds of local veterans in receiving care and filing claims as part of the recently announced PACT Act Stand Down Program. Officially known as the Sergeant First Class Heath Robinson Honoring our…

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El Paso County Offices Closed Monday for Memorial Day

May 25, 2023 – El Paso County administrative offices, elected administrative offices, and affiliated agencies will be closed Monday, May 29, in observance of the Memorial Day Holiday. The closure includes the following: El Paso County Treasurer & Public Trustee’s Office El Paso County Clerk and Recorder Office – All locations El Paso County Department of Human…

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El Paso County Receives Multiple NACo Achievement Awards

El Paso County, CO, May 24, 2023 – El Paso County has been recognized with eight NACo Achievement Awards from the National Association of Counties (NACo). The awards honor innovative, effective county government programs that strengthen services for residents. The following departments were awarded for their programs: Park & Community Services Department: Trailability Program: Increasing Universal Access to Trails Department…

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OUR VISION

El Paso County will be a trusted regional leader known for excellence in county service delivery.

OUR PURPOSE

We provide essential public services to the Pikes Peak Region in support of our residents, businesses, and communities, enhancing the freedom for all to thrive.