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Questions & Answers
List of topics:
Question: How do I obtain a copy of an accident report?
Answer: Go to
www. ReportBeam.com. Click on Public Access and follow the prompts. You will be asked for the case number that was given to you by the investigating Officer, so have it handy. Retrieving a report from the site will cost a nominal fee. If you do not have internet access please come to the La Junta Police Department at 601 Colorado Ave, between the hours of 8am and 5pm. The dispatcher will be happy to provide you with a copy for a nominal fee.
Question: How do I obtain copies of Officers reports?
Answer: County or District Court Criminal Cases: If you are involved in legal action as a result of the case you need to contact your attorney for a copy of the report. If you are not represented by an attorney contact the 16th Judicial District Attorney's Office at (719) 384-8786. If you are a victim in a criminal case and wish to have a copy of the report contact the Victims Advocate at (719) 384-8786.
Municipal Cases: Contact the La Junta Police records clerk on Monday – Friday excluding holidays from 08:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. If the case is older than two years there will be a research fee to obtain the file in addition to the fee of $1.50 for the first page and $.50 for each additional page.
Restraining Orders
Question: How do I obtain a restraining order?
Answer: Restraining Order paperwork is distributed by the Otero County Court. This is located in the basement of the Otero County Courthouse located at 2nd and Colorado Ave.
Bicycle License:
Question: Why License a Bicycle? How do I obtain a Bicycle License?
Answer: If a bicycle is registered with the La Junta Police Department it benefits the owner in a lot of ways. If the bike is lost and located we can return it to its proper owner. This prevents people taking possession of a bike that is not theirs. Also if a bicycle is stolen it can assist the officer's in easily identifying the bicycle when it is contacted. When licensed the bike receives a numbered peel proof sticker. To obtain a license bring the bicycle and $1.00 to the La Junta Police Department Monday thru Friday 8-5pm.
Question: How do I obtain a VIN Inspection?
Answer: Bring the Vehicle to the La Junta Police Department with the form obtained from the County Clerk or we can provide some forms. A $5.00 fee is required for this service. A Police Officer will inspect the vehicle in question and fill out the necessary form. If your not sure if you need a VIN Inspection, contact the Otero County Clerks Office at 719-384-3020.
If you require a Certified VIN Inspection the La Junta Police Department no longer does this. If you are required to have a Certified VIN inspection you will need to contact the Colorado State Patrol at (719) 384-8981 and leave a message, or contact the CSP Dispatch at (719) 545-2424.
Answer: The La Junta Police Department may issue a beer permit Monday – Friday excluding holidays from 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. located at 601 Colorado. There is a $10.00 charge.
9.12.010 Definitions.
(a) Alcoholic beverage, as used in this Chapter, means any malt, vinous or spirituous liquor, to include minted malt beverages (beverages obtained by the fermentation of any infusion or decoction of barley, malt, hops or any similar product or combination thereof) used for beverage purposes and containing any alcohol.
9.12.080 Consumption in public places; public park; permit. Fermented malt beverages may be consumed in a public park, if the same is to be served at a picnic or other function where food shall be consumed; provided that the sponsoring organization or person obtains a permit to do so from the Police Department and by paying five dollars ($5.00) for such permit. (Ord. 842, 1982; Ord. 710 §5, 1976; prior code §3-8) 9.12.090 Consumption in public places; public park; cleanup responsibility. The person or organization obtaining the permit provided for in Section 9.12.080 shall be responsible for the cleanup of any debris or litter remaining as the result of the consumption of any fermented malt beverage. (Prior code §3-9)
Answer: These trendy toys are illegal to ride on La Junta’s streets, sidewalks and in public parks. Here’s an overview of laws related to motorized scooters in La Junta. Generally, only licensed, registered motor vehicles are allowed on streets. While there are a few exceptions to this rule that allow certain unlicensed vehicles, such as bicycles, to be operated on streets, there is no such exception for scooters. It is also illegal to take a motorized scooter for a spin on sidewalks. Both state and city traffic laws prohibit the operation of any vehicles, other than human-powered vehicles (such as bicycles) on sidewalks. Finally, it is illegal to operate any unlicensed motorized vehicle in parks and on other city owned lands. Only licensed motor vehicles may be driven on roads and streets that are in parks or other city owned land. So, where do those with the latest in skateboard technology ride: On private property, with permission of the owner. Motorized scooter riders may be issued a municipal summons for operating the scooters in unauthorized locations.
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