GOLDEN, Colo. (June 18, 2026) – First Judicial District Court Judge Diego Hunt on Thursday sentenced James Michael Chevrier to a term of at least 5 years in the Department of Corrections following his conviction for Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust. Chevrier was also convicted at trial of drug related charges and contributing to the delinquency of a minor.
Chevrier was tried for crimes which occurred while he was employed as a staff psychologist at Green Mountain High School and Bear Creek High School.
During Thursday’s sentencing hearing, Deputy District Attorney Holly Spease argued for the maximum sentence of 12 years in the Department of Corrections on count one.
“As a school psychologist, he used the very position that was supposed to protect children as a means to victimize them,” Spease continued, “these were not the actions of a psychologist seeking to help children—they were the actions of a predator testing boundaries and grooming vulnerable girls for his own gratification.”
The victim of sexual assault in this case, as well as her father, addressed the Court and described the lasting impact Chevrier’s actions have had on their lives.
“I turned to the school for help. Mr. Chevrier was one of my hopes for some answers to steer (victim) in the right direction,” said the victim’s father.
The victim’s father also praised the Safe-to-Tell program and the anonymous person who submitted the tip.
“This action was an immediate stop to the abuse.”
He asked the court to impose the maximum sentence, stating he believes Chevrier is a danger to society.
The victim also addressed the Court, recounting the abuse and stating how Chevrier robbed her of her entire freshman year and her trust in adults.
“I can’t talk to an adult without second guessing myself,” she said.
She also asked for the maximum sentence, stating she feared he would have the opportunity to victimize others.
“I wouldn’t want him to have that power over people. It’s easy for him to manipulate,” she stated.
In a letter submitted to the Court, Superintendent of Jefferson County Schools, Tracy Dorland, wrote:
“His actions broke the foundational promise of safety that we make to our community.”
Chevrier was ultimately sentenced to a term of at least five years in DOC, and as part of his indeterminate sentence he will be required to comply with sex offender treatment before his release.
Chevrier was sentenced as follows:
Count 1: Sexual Assault on a Child by One in a Position of Trust; 5-years to life DOC (indeterminate sentence)
Count 2: Unlawful Possession of a Controlled Substance (MDMA); 180-days jail
Count 3: Possession with Intent to Distribute a Controlled Substance (Ketamine); 2-year DOC with 1 year parole
Count 5 & 6: Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor (Vic 1 – Alcohol), Contributing to the Delinquency of a Minor (Vic 1 – Marijuana); 255 days jail
Chevrier received 255 days of Presentence Confinement Credit (PSCC) and all sentences were ordered to run concurrently to count one.
Statement from Deputy District Attorney Holly Spease:
“James Michael Chevrier was in a position of extraordinary trust and used his position to identify, target, and exploit vulnerable teenage girls who came to him seeking help with personal struggles, relationships, and emotional challenges. Police heard from other brave students who Chevrier was entrusted to guide, which helped uncover a practice of engaging in unprofessional conduct.
The abuse only stopped because the victim was brave enough to testify before a jury, face her abuser and describe the lasting impact of his crimes while he sat only feet away.”