Step 1: Pin down which court handled your case
Pull out every page you were given at your last hearing. In Larimer County, the type of charge points to the court. According to the District Attorney's overview cited below, County Court hears criminal cases involving misdemeanors, traffic offenses and traffic infractions, and District Court hears all criminal cases that include a felony charge.
Write the court name, case number and judge or courtroom on one index card or note on your phone. You will repeat these details to providers and to your officer more than once.
Step 2: Find the exact wording of the requirement
A phrase like "complete anger management" leaves open questions. Look for the number of hours or sessions, a due date, whether proof goes to the court or to probation, and whether any treatment provider is named or excluded. If you can't find this language, go to the Clerk of Court at the Larimer County Justice Center, 201 LaPorte Ave, Suite 100, and ask how to get a copy of the order. The Court Resource Center is in the same building and can point you to forms and general court information, though it cannot give advice on your case.
If your case was heard in Loveland, County Court there is at 810 East 10th Street, and the clerk can help you find the paperwork for that courtroom.
Step 3: Report to probation and ask your officer directly
If you were placed on probation, Larimer County Probation's page says in-person reporting is mandatory after sentencing, and new probationers report first to 1600 Prospect Park Way, Suite 109. The department also has an office at 2555 Midpoint Drive, Suite B, and one in the Loveland Police and Courts Building.
At that first visit, ask:
- Is there a list of programs you prefer, or can I choose any provider that meets the hours?
- Is live video acceptable, or must I attend in person?
- How and when do you want proof of enrollment and completion?
Only the court that issued the order, or your probation officer, decides whether a program fits. Write down what you are told and the date.
Step 4: Check any protection order terms
If a protection order is part of your case, read it again before choosing a class. The Colorado Judicial Branch page for Larimer County notes that protection orders must be filed before 3:00 PM on weekdays; once an order is in place, its terms can restrict where you go and who you can be near. A group that meets in a shared building, or online with people you know, needs to fit those limits. When in doubt, ask your officer.
Step 5: Build a short list of providers
Use this directory to find independent providers serving Fort Collins and nearby towns such as Loveland, Windsor and Wellington. For each one, note:
- Session length, total number of sessions and how often groups meet
- In-person location, video options and parking or bus access
- How they send attendance records and completion letters
- Policies for missed sessions and makeups
Ask each provider the same questions so you can compare answers side by side. This directory does not check credentials or vouch for any provider, so the answers you collect are your guide.
Step 6: Map the class onto your week
Think through travel before you sign up. A class near Midtown or along College Avenue may pair well with a probation visit on Prospect Park Way. If you work in Loveland or commute on Interstate 25, a Loveland-area group may be easier on weeknights. Students juggling a Colorado State University schedule should ask about evening or weekend groups early, since those fill quickly around the start of each semester.
Step 7: Enroll and confirm in writing
When you choose a provider, ask for written confirmation of your start date, schedule and what they will send at the end. Forward a copy to your officer if they asked for proof of enrollment. Keep the email or letter somewhere you can find it again.
Step 8: Track your attendance as you go
Keep your own log of each session date and time, even if the provider tracks attendance. If you miss a session, tell the provider and your officer the same day and ask how to make it up. Small gaps are easier to fix early than in the last week before a deadline.
Step 9: Close the loop at the end
When you finish, get the completion letter or certificate of attendance from the provider and make two copies. Deliver one the way your officer or the court asked, and keep one for yourself. Ask your officer to confirm they received it. If your case has a review hearing, bring your copy along.
If you are signing up on your own
If no court is involved, you can skip Steps 1 through 4 and start with Step 5. You still benefit from asking about format, schedule and what each session covers, so that you pick a class that suits how you live in Fort Collins.