Frequently Asked Questions.
What is Colorado Freedom ? How does a bond fund work?
As a non-profit revolving bond fund, Colorado Freedom Fund (CFF) pays bond directly to Colorado cages/courts to buy pretrial liberty for our neighbors. When those court cases are resolved, bonds are released back to us, and we then use that returned bond money to help the next person.
How do I apply?
The only way to apply is online when the application is open. We can not accept applications or inquiries by phone, text, or email.
How long does the application process take?
We make bonding decisions on a case by case basis, and that process takes time. We cannot tell you an exact time, but usually we are able to try and contact you within 6-8 weeks after submitting an application online. Make sure to include good contact information on your application.
How much will you pay?
Since 2018, we have have paid bonds ranging from $1 to over $50,000 each, but the most common bond amount we post is ~$500-$5,000. There is no automatic amount we always pay. We take the full circumstances of a person’s situation into account when making individual decisions. We consider all referrals on a case by case basis.
Do we have to pay you back?
No. We pay bonds as gifts, never as loans. We pay the entire amount of the bond, including any bonding fees, directly to the jail/court. We cannot, however, pay other court costs, fines/fees. There has never been any fee for our help, and never will be. How folks can pay us back is by doing their best to take good care of themselves, stay in touch with their lawyers, and resolve their court cases.
Will you help pay a bondsman?
No. We are not commercial bonds-people, and we do not work with for-profit bail bond companies. We will not help pay any bonds person, and we can not cosign on any bond with a for-profit bail bonds person or other private surety.
Where in Colorado do you post bond?
CFF most often pays bail in the greater Denver/Front Range area, but we also post across the entire state. We have paid bonds for people caged in Denver, Adams, Alamosa, Arapahoe, Aurora, Boulder, Clear Creek, Costilla, Douglas, El Paso, Jefferson, Larimer, Mesa, Pueblo, Rio Grande, and Weld…and beyond.
Do you post immigration bonds?
No. CFF only posts criminal legal bonds in Colorado. If you need assistance with a federal immigration bond, we encourage you to contact National Bail Fund Network.
Do you help people outside Colorado?
No. We only post bond in Colorado. There are many other abolitionist bail funds across the country.
How can I work for CFF?
Our team is currently full. We post updates on CFF website whenever we are hiring for a new position.
How can I donate?
Thank you for supporting Colorado Freedom Fund. You can donate here.
How can I learn more about abolition?
One of many great resources is TransformHarm.org.