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Administration
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Police Dispatch (970) 625-8095
Parks and Rec (970) 285-0388
Activity Center (970) 285-9480
Battlement Mesa (970) 285-9740
Animal Control (970) 625-8095
Post Office (970) 285-7677
Library (970) 285-9870
Fire District 970) 285-9119 |
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Open burning is allowed with a permit unless a fire ban is in effect. Garfield County fire bans are normally issued between Memorial Day and Labor Day. Contact the Fire District to obtain a permit or for further information. (970) 285-9119 |
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The irrigation system is normally turned on the middle of April, depending upon the weather. |
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Utilities are the responsibility of the home owner. Water will be shut off to the home if the current charges are not paid. We encourage landlords to include the water bill as part of the rent to avoid unnecessary charges should a renter default. |
Municipal Court
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Parachute has court once a month. It is the second Monday of the month, unless that day is a holiday, in which it is usually moved to the first Monday. Court starts at 7:00 am.
For dates, please view Court Dates |
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Payments can be made by cash, money order or certified bank check, and by credit or debit cards. If using a credit / debit card it must be the person whom the card is issued to calling in the payment by phone. |
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- If you have been assigned 24 hours, you have four weeks from your court date to complete it.
- If you have been assigned 36 hours, you have six week from you court date.
- If you have been assigned 48 hours, you have eight weeks from your court date to complete it.
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There is a list of non-profit organizations that you may choose from. If you do not live in Parachute, you may complete your hours with similar agencies where you live. If you are not sure, contact Parachute Municipal Court Clerk at (970) 285-7630.
View Non-Profit Listing |
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You may use any license agency. The most frequently agency used are White River Counseling, located in Rifle at (970) 625-3416 and Glenwood Springs at (970) 945-1288. Youth Zone has offices in Rifle at (970) 625-3141, and in Glenwood Springs at (970) 945-3440. Gonzalez Counseling Services in Glenwood Springs at (970) 384-1384, this agency specializes in Spanish speaking persons. |
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You need to complete or be registered for these classes within four weeks from your court date. At times the classes are booked a month or two in advance, so it is important if this occurs, you will need to provide the court with documentation of registration and/or completion of these classes. |
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No. This court will accept proof from your insurance company, which should be on the letterhead, that must include the name of the driver; make, model, and year of vehicle; the vehicle’s identification number; and that your insurance was in effect on the date your received the citation.
This letter may be brought in person, mailed, or faxed to:
Municipal Court
222 Grand Valley Way
P.O. Box 100
Parachute, CO 81635
Ph: (970) 285-7630
Fx: (970) 285-0292
There is a $10 fee for dismissal of the citation. You must sign a Verified Motion for dismissal. |
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You must contact this Court before your court date if you are not able to appear. It may be possible for the Court Clerk to change you court date one time only. To contact the Court Clerk, please call (970) 285-7630. |
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If you did not appear on your court date and have not been in touch with the court clerk prior to you court date, an arrest warrant or an Outstanding Judgment Warrant (suspended driver’s license) will be issued. |
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You may turn yourself in to the Parachute Police Department at any time. Make sure to have the bond money or another person who can bond you out in order to avoid spending time in jail.
A bail bondsman may act as a surety. Once the bond is paid, the warrant will be canceled and you will be set for a bond return hearing. You will appear before the judge and penalties will be assessed. If the penalties are less than your bond amount, the remainder of the bond will be returned by mail. |
Police
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The Parachute Police Department does VIN Inspections on Fridays between 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm.
You can bring your vehicle to the Town hall or ask us to come to you if you are within the Town limits. |
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You can come to the Police Department on Friday between the hours of 1:00 pm and 4:00 pm. |
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Yes. Your employer or the organization you are applying for should provide you with a card. |
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No, the Police Department will only check the records pertaining to any police contacts in the Town limits of Parachute. You may contact the Colorado Bureau of Investigation (CBI) and request one through them. For more information, please visit Colorado Bureau of Investigation. |
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You may obtain a list by coming into the Police Department and requesting a list from the Police Records Clerk. You may also get a county-wide list at the Garfield County Sheriff’s Office. |
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You will need a valid driver’s license, proof of ownership, and valid insurance. You may bring these documents into the Police Department, show them to an officer, and they will verify the documents before handing you a release form. |
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Then you will need the owner to provide you with a notarized letter authorizing the Parachute Police Department to release the vehicle to you. You will still need to provide a valid driver’s license and proof of insurance. |
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Yes. All dogs within the Town of Parachute require a dog license. You may obtain a dog license through the Town Hall. |
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This is nothing to worry about. The notice is only a courtesy. The Police Department will post one of these notices when an officer sees a potential hazard or a safety concern, and the issue will be mentioned on the notice left on the residence, vehicle, or business. |
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