Useful Public Service/Community Service
Defendants are Court ordered to complete hours of Useful Public Service (Community Service) at the time of sentencing. The purpose of Useful Public Service is to turn a conviction into a “donation” of time and energy and to provide a positive experience for both the client and the community they reside in. Clients will have an extensive list of 501(c)(3) non-profits to choose from in La Plata County to fulfill this requirement. Useful Public Service clients are also able to complete their required hours at any 501c3 non-profit in their home county or state if they reside outside of La Plata County. The only pre-requisite for Useful Public Service is the client contacts this office and registers prior to beginning any of their Useful Public Service hours.
If you have been assigned Useful Public Service by the court, please click the link above to submit an application for the program.
Important information when signing up for Useful Public Service, for information regarding applying for the Useful Public Service program.
You can submit an application for the Useful Public Service program one of two (2) ways:
1) Click HERE to apply using the NEW online application. Please note when utilizing the online form, you will need to attach a copy of your original sentencing order, (MUST include date order was signed and the judge's signature), AND a photocopy of your driver's license or ID;
OR
2) bring the completed application to the Useful Public Service office on a Tuesday or a Wednesday from 8:00 am to 11:00 am ONLY to complete your enrollment. You MUST also bring a copy of your original sentencing order and your driver's license or ID. A fee of $120 fee for adult enrollment OR $25 for minor enrollment, (under 18 years of age), is due upon sign-up .
If you are applying for the program using the online application form, once received, your paperwork will be reviewed for completeness. If complete, you will then receive a link with payment instructions to make a payment for the program fee, ($120 for adults or $25 for juveniles under 18 years of age).