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Colorado Laws Regarding Registration
Who must register?
C.R.S. 16-22-102 - C.R.S. 16-22-115
https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/dps/sor/info-statutes.jsf
What information must registrants provide?
C.R.S. 16-22-108
https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PC1-8330-004D-14DJ-00008-00?cite=C.R.S.%2016-22-108&context=1000516
https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/dps/sor/information.jsf
How frequently must they register? And for how long?
Quarterly (SVP) or annually. SVP for life; others variable.
C.R.S. 16-22-108
https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/dps/sor/information.jsf
Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who?
Yes, misdemeanor sex offenses and juvenile sex offenses 16-22-112
https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/dps/sor/index.jsf
Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision?
Information to schools required: C.R.S. 22-1-124
http://www.lpdirect.net/casb/crs/22-1-124.html
Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process?
Yes; 16-22-113
http://www.lpdirect.net/casb/crs/16-22-113.html
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state?
Must register if will be visiting Colorado for more than 14 consecutive business days for an aggregate period of more than 30 days in a calendar year. This is under temporary resident; cannot find statute number.
https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/dps/sor/information.jsf
Time periods here: 16-22-105.
http://www.lpdirect.net/casb/crs/16-22-105.html
What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
See above.
State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration
What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences?
See statutes 18-1.3-401 and 18-1.3-406
http://www.lpdirect.net/casb/crs/18-1_3-401.html
http://www.lpdirect.net/casb/crs/18-1_3-406.html
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
Yes: § C.R.S. 18-1.3-1001
http://www.lpdirect.net/casb/crs/18-1_3-1001.html
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
Yes; C.R.S. 18-1.3-1004
http://www.lpdirect.net/casb/crs/18-1_3-1004.html
Indeterminate commitment C.R.S. 18-1.3-904
http://www.lpdirect.net/casb/crs/18-1_3-904.html
What are the state civil commitment laws?
No state civil commitment.
What is the age of consent?
Age 17; C.R.S. C.R.S. 18-3-402
http://www.lpdirect.net/casb/crs/18-3-402.html
Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Yes: C.R.S. C.R.S. 18-3-402
http://www.lpdirect.net/casb/crs/18-3-402.html
Info for State Advocates
Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored?
Yes, after prison and parole.
https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/FAQs/VotingAndConviction.html
What does the state say about persons who are required to register?
https://leg.colorado.gov/sites/default/files/laws_governing_sex_offenders_in_colorado2016.pdf
https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/dps/sor/info-statutes.jsf
https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/dps/sor/information.jsf
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cbi/sex-offender-registry
How does the state’s legislative process work?
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/The%20Legislative%20Process_3.pdf
https://leg.colorado.gov/agencies/office-legislative-legal-services/legislative-process-0
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cga-legislativecouncil/explanation-legislative-process
How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues?
Response needed.
Colorado's main bill search page.
This site allows you to search by subject matter:
Best keywords are:
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
Most important legislative committees for our issues are:
House judiciary
https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/judiciary/2018-regular-session-0
Senate judiciary
https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/judiciary/2018-regular-session
Contact info for state legislators can be found at:
Other Useful State Information
Contact information for state registry office
https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/dps/sor/index.jsf
https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cbi/sex-offender-registry
NARSOL state affiliate websites:
Coalition for Sexual Offense Restoration
http://www.csor-home.org/
Advocates for Change
http://www.advocates4change.org/
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
Colorado CURE
http://coloradocure.org/
Other registrant-friendly state support groups:
Friends of COSA (FCOSA) and Friends and Family of Persons Charged with a Sexual Offense (FFPCSO): Contact: Mary Heathman at 720 933-7854 or Steve Huston at 720-288-4368.
Other helpful information
Response needed.
Link needed.