What to Expect at Court

Lone Tree Municipal Court sessions are held at the Lone Tree Civic Center: 8527 Lone Tree Parkway, Lone Tree, CO 80124. Mail is not accepted at this location and staff is not present at this location during times court sessions are not taking place.

Your first appearance at court is an arraignment.  An arraignment is where you are advised of your rights, the nature of the charge(s) being held against you, and where you enter your plea of Guilty or Not Guilty.

When you arrive at court you will be required to sign in, and then read and sign an Advisement of Rights form.  Each defendant will meet with the City Attorney (prosecutor) before seeing the Judge.  The City Attorney may offer a plea agreement where the original charge is dismissed if you plead guilty to a lesser charge.  The City Attorney is not required to offer a plea agreement.

If you plead guilty, you will be advised by the Judge of the penalties to be assessed.  The Judge may assess a fine, order community service, assign attendance at a class, impose a jail sentence, or any combination of these penalties.

If you plead not guilty, a trial will be scheduled to be held at a later date.  At trial, it is the City Attorney’s responsibility to prove your guilt beyond a reasonable doubt.

Discovery

You have a right to view the evidence that will be used against you at trial.  If you would like a copy of the evidence, fill out and submit the Discovery Request form to the Court at least seven days before your trial.  In most cases, there is no charge for Discovery.

Fines and Fees at Court

If you were assessed any fines/fees you will be expected to pay your fines/fees at the time you are in Court. Cash, check, money order, electronic check, or credit card (Master Card, Visa and Discover) are accepted for payment.