Pretrial Services

Pikes Peak with Rocks by Todd Ciccarelli EPC staff 400

The Pretrial Services Program supports community well-being and safety efforts by providing accurate information to the judicial system for release decisions and provides structured supervision of defendants while on a supervised Personal Recognizance Bond (PR Bond). The Pretrial Services Program accomplishes this in several ways:

Assess individuals who may qualify for PR Bonds.
Provide information to the judicial officers to support their release or detain decision-making.
Provide compliance monitoring to individuals who have been released from custody on a PR Bond with conditions that may include drug and alcohol testing. Program staff provide supervision to help ensure the individual attends scheduled court appearances and not re-offend while out on PR Bond.

For additional information, please contact Dawn Montoya, Pretrial Services Program Manager at (719) 520-7070 or DawnMontoya@elpasoco.com or fax: (719) 520-6696.

Defendants should appear at the courthouse unless otherwise authorized to appear by phone or WebEx.

Bond types for release from the Criminal Justice Center.

1. Cash Bond: Post the full bail amount in cash with the court. If you fail to appear, the bond amount may be subject to forfeiture.

2. Surety Bond: A bail bond company signs a promissory note to the court for the full bail amount and charges you a fee for the service. If you fail to appear, the bond company may be liable to the court for the full bail amount.

3. Personal Recognizance (PR) Bond: The court releases you on a signed agreement that you will appear in court as required. A PR Bond may have a condition or multiple conditions as set forth by the judge.

Case Management

To check in with Pretrial Services or to contact your Case Specialist, please

- > Call (719)520-7070. Make sure to indicate the reason for your call by selecting an option from the options menu. Your Case Specialist will return your call within 24 business hours.
- > Check in electronically by clicking on the following link: Pretrial Services Check-In
- > Contacto Electrónico de la Oficina de Servicios Previos al Juicio
- > Email us at csdpts_prbond@elpasoco.com
- > Come by our office in person at 17 N. Spruce Street, Colorado Springs, CO 80905 (Monday – Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.)

For Failure to Appear (FTA) or Sober Living questions, call (719)493-3286

Resources / Forms

PR Bond Report Order

PR Bond Report Order (SPANISH)

Problem Solving Courts Informational Flyer

Behavioral Health Care and Services

4th Judicial District PR Bond Authority, Release, and Standard Conditions

Colorado Courts and Probation

Helping Hands Weblink

Court Care

Sober Living Assistance

Benefits in Action

Court Information

What if I was told by the courts to relinquish my firearms?

If you were ordered to complete a firearm relinquishment due to a domestic violence arrest, documentation must be provided to the courts. The “Affidavit of Relinquishment of Firearms and/or Ammunition” pursuant to C.R.S. § 18-1-1001(9)(e)(II) – JDF 688 and “Signed Declaration – Firearm and/or Ammunition Relinquishment” pursuant to C.R.S. § 13-14-105.5 – JDF 693 can be found at:

https://www.courts.state.co.us/Forms/Forms_List.cfm?Form_Type_ID=254

Any questions concerning the completion of the form and/or compliance to this order need to be directed to your attorney, the Public Defender’s office, or the division handling your case. Pretrial Services is not able to provide any legal advice.

If I have the public defender represent me at advisement; will they still be my attorney when I’m released from custody?

No. You will have to contact the public defender’s office once released to complete any necessary paperwork. If you qualify for a public defender, one will be appointed to you. Questions can be directed to the Public Defender’s Office at (719) 475-1235.

To qualify for a public defender, you must complete an application. To apply for a public defender go: Here

Frequently Asked Questions

Where do I go if I am ordered to complete drug or alcohol testing as a condition of my PR Bond?

Pretrial Services provides free court-ordered testing service through El Paso County Public Health. Intake must be completed only at 1675 W. Garden of the Gods within 48 hours of release. Once you have completed an intake, you will be provided a unique calling code and required to call in daily to 1-800-494-1250 between the hours of 5 AM to 12 PM only. Or check the website at http://www.drugtestcheck.com. If you are scheduled to test on the day you call, you are to report to El Paso County Public Health at 1675 West Garden of The Gods Road, Suite 2044, CO Springs, CO 80907. Hours of operation are only from 7:30 AM to 12:30 PM.

What do I do if I am ordered to test, but can’t make it during the hours of operation for the El Paso County Public Health?

You must complete your court-ordered test on the day you are scheduled. You may go to an alternate testing location of your choosing. Attached is a list of some of these testing agencies. All fees charged by this alternate testing will be your responsibility to pay. Proof of the testing must be provided to Pretrial Services within twenty-four hours. If results are sent to a lab, you must provide these results to Pretrial Services within seven business days. Proof of testing and test results can be sent to Pretrial Services by email (csdpts_prbond@elpasoco.com) or by fax (719-520-6696).

I have to test but El Paso County is delayed or closed? What do I do?

El Paso County Public Health is the vendor for testing through Pretrial Services. If their office has a delayed opening or is closed due to the weather, it will be posted on the El Paso County Website and through news media. If you have any questions concerning your testing, please contact your case manager.

I was given legal forms to fill out, and I don’t know how. Where can I go for help?

Visit the El Paso County Combined Courts in person at 270 South Tejon Street, Suite S116, or Contact one of the two Self-Represented Litigant Coordinators, Daphne Robinson or Lisa Younger Anderson, at (719)452-5100 or You may also send an email with your questions to 04SelfHelp@judicial.state.co.us