Sentencing occurs either after a plea of guilty is entered or after a finding of guilty by a Judge, Magistrate or Jury. This is when the Judge or Magistrate decides what punishment the defendant will be given. Before deciding the punishment, the Judge or Magistrate may have a report prepared by the Probation Department and a Sentencing Hearing will be set at a later date.
If the defendant is in jail, the probation officer will go to the jail and interview the defendant.
If the defendant is not in jail, it is the defendant’s responsibility to report to the probation office located at 303 W. Colfax Avenue for an interview. The defendant has a right to speak on his or her behalf at sentencing and may present witnesses on his or her behalf.
Sentences could include fines and costs, behavior modification classes, or useful public service. More serious violations could result in probation or jail time. Please note:
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Fines and costs are due immediately upon sentencing. Payment plans must be approved by a Collection Investigator after providing detailed financial information
. The Collection Investigators are located in Room 160 of the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse at 520 W. Colfax Avenue. -
Behavior modification classes must be completed before the deadline given at the time of sentencing. The defendant must bring proof of completion to the Clerk’s Office. The Clerk’s Office is in Room 160 of the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse at 520 W. Colfax Avenue.
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Useful public service must be completed before the deadline given at the time of sentencing. The defendant must speak to a Collection Investigator to get set up to do useful public service. Collection Investigators are located in Room 160 of the Lindsey-Flanigan Courthouse at 520 W. Colfax Avenue. The defendant must bring proof of completion back to the Collection Investigator by the due date.
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If placed on probation, the defendant will need to follow all the terms and conditions as outlined by their probation officer.