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-//While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws are often full of nuances and gaps. Legal challenges in some states have resulted in different registration requirements based on the year of conviction or first registration. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** //+//While we strive to be as accurate and complete as possible, our researchers are not attorneys, and state laws contain nuances and gaps. **Users must accept all risks **associated with actions taken based on this information. **Please help us improve **by reporting any errors or omissions via our form at **[[https://narsol.org/wiki-response/|https://narsol.org/wiki-response/]]** //
  
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 +Colorado’s registry laws are codified at Title 16 (Criminal Proceedings), Article 22 (Colorado Sex Offender Registration Act (sections 16-22-101 through 16-22-115)).
  
 ===== Colorado Laws Regarding Registration ===== ===== Colorado Laws Regarding Registration =====
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 === Who must register? === === Who must register? ===
  
-C.R.S. 16-22-108\\ +C.R.S. [[https://advance.lexis.com/document/documentlink/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=ca13af99-90d9-4b90-b483-2a3ff0dbe73c&action=linkdoc&pdcomponentid=&pddocfullpath=/shared/document/statutes-legislation/urn:contentItem:639V-N943-CH1B-T39M-00008-00&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAQAAIAADAAD&ecomp=grsyk&prid=5571f421-a1d8-400c-9d52-985164594510|16-22-103(1)]]
-[[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|advance.lexis.com...C.R.S.%2016-22-108]]+
  
-=== What information must registrants provide? ===+=== What information must registrants provided? ===
  
-C.R.S. 16-22-109\\ +C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-109|16-22-109(1)]]
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PC1-8330-004D-14DK-00008-00?cite=C.R.S.%2016-22-109&context=1000516|advance.lexis.com...C.R.S.%2016-22-109]]+
  
-=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===+=== How frequently must information be verified? And for how long? ===
  
-Quarterly for Sexually Violent Predators (SVP) or annually. SVP for life; others variable. C.R.S. 16-22-108\\ +C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-108|16-22-108(1)]]
-[[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|advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-108]]+
  
-=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===+=== Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
  
 No. No.
  
-=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===+=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
  
-No. Any risk assessment is handled by treatment, parole, and/or probation.+No.
  
-=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===+=== Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? ===
  
-Yes, first-time misdemeanor sex offenses and first-time juvenile sex offenses 16-22-112\\ +C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-112|16-22-112(2), (3)]]
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PC1-8330-004D-14DP-00008-00?cite=C.R.S.%2016-22-112&context=1000516|advance.lexis.com...C.R.S.%2016-22-112]]+
  
 === Is there a registration fee? === === Is there a registration fee? ===
  
-Yes\\ +Yes, C.R.S. [[https://advance.lexis.com/search?crid=96fdce5a-df39-4825-bb57-679710f25729&pdsearchterms=C.R.S. 16-22-108&pdbypasscitatordocs=False&pdsourcegroupingtype=&pdmfid=1000516&pdisurlapi=true|16-22-108(7)]]
-For Lifetime registrants: $75 first time$25 quarterly\\ +
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/search?crid=96fdce5a-df39-4825-bb57-679710f25729&pdsearchterms=C.R.S.%2016-22-108&pdbypasscitatordocs=False&pdsourcegroupingtype=&pdmfid=1000516&pdisurlapi=true|Colo. Rev. Stat. § 16-22-108 (7)]]+
  
-=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===+=== Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
  
-Information to schools required. Schools must provide information: C.R.S. 22-1-124\\ +Barred from holding a teachers license [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=0a5fc082-db99-488c-bb40-1ac33fe89d5b&nodeid=AAWAAJAADAABAAH&nodepath=/ROOT/AAW/AAWAAJ/AAWAAJAAD/AAWAAJAADAAB/AAWAAJAADAABAAH&level=5&haschildren=&populated=false&title=22-60.5-107.+Grounds+for+denying,+annulling,+suspending,+or+revoking+license,+certificate,+endorsement,+or+authorization+-+definitions.&config=014FJAAyNGJkY2Y4Zi1mNjgyLTRkN2YtYmE4OS03NTYzNzYzOTg0OGEKAFBvZENhdGFsb2d592qv2Kywlf8caKqYROP5&pddocfullpath=/shared/document/statutes-legislation/urn:contentItem:6JSF-B233-S3X1-T4BT-00008-00&ecomp=6gf59kk&prid=982f5e93-9bba-49ed-88c7-217df2a2f51c|C.R.S. 22-60.5-107(2)(b)]], child care license [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=917cda9c-a434-4b6e-8f5f-cd201639144c&nodeid=ABCAAFAAEAAT&nodepath=/ROOT/ABC/ABCAAF/ABCAAFAAE/ABCAAFAAEAAT&level=4&haschildren=&populated=false&title=26.5-5-317.+Denial+of+license+-+suspension+-+revocation+-+probation+-+refusal+to+renew+license+-+fines.&config=014FJAAyNGJkY2Y4Zi1mNjgyLTRkN2YtYmE4OS03NTYzNzYzOTg0OGEKAFBvZENhdGFsb2d592qv2Kywlf8caKqYROP5&pddocfullpath=/shared/document/statutes-legislation/urn:contentItem:68FH-BDJ3-CGX8-04JX-00008-00&ecomp=6gf59kk&prid=982f5e93-9bba-49ed-88c7-217df2a2f51c|C.R.S. 26.5-5-317(2)(m)]], and other such licenses involving work with minors.
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PC1-83G0-004D-11FS-00008-00?cite=C.R.S.%2022-1-124&context=1000516|advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 22-1-124]]\\ +
-Release of information C.R.S. 16-22-110\\ +
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PC1-8330-004D-14DM-00008-00?cite=C.R.S.%2016-22-110&context=1000516|advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-110]]\\ +
-Fees C.R.S. 16-22-108(7)\\ +
-[[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|advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-108]]\\ +
-Register email address, etcfor child sex offenders C.R.S. 16-22-108(2.5)\\ +
-[[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|advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-108]]+
  
-=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===+=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? ===
  
-Yes; 16-22-113\\ +Yes; C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-113|16-22-113]]
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PC1-8330-004D-14DR-00008-00?cite=C.R.S.%2016-22-113&context=1000516|advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-113]]+
  
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who is visiting the state? ===+=== What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the state? ===
  
-Must register if visiting Colorado for more than 14 consecutive business days for an aggregate period of more than 30 days in a calendar year; specifically states vacation. C.R.S. 16-22-102 and 16-22-103\\ +C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-102|16-22-102]] and [[http://advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-103|16-22-103]]
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/document/documentslider/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=eaaee412-5400-4f26-a836-ead000b7ec35&pdistocdocslideraccess=true&config=&pddocfullpath=%2Fshared%2Fdocument%2Fstatutes-legislation%2Furn%3AcontentItem%3A61W9-XWN1-JKPJ-G36D-00008-00&pdcomponentid=234177&pdtocnodeidentifier=AAQAAIAADAAC&ecomp=w5p2k&prid=4c3091dc-0821-49a9-a36f-912ca9056a8e|advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-102]]\\ +
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PC1-8330-004D-14DC-00008-00?cite=C.R.S.%2016-22-103&context=1000516|advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-103]]+
  
-=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? === +=== What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? ===
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-Establishment of residence, temporary or permanent; C.R.S. 16-22-103(3)\\ +
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PC1-8330-004D-14DC-00008-00?cite=C.R.S.%2016-22-103&context=1000516|advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-103]]+
  
 +C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-103|16-22-103(3)]]
  
 ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration ===== ===== State Laws Regarding Sexual Offenses and Offenders, other than registration =====
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 === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? === === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? ===
  
-Listing of sexual crimes 16-22-108(1)(II) and (2.5)(C) \\ [[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|advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-108]] \\ +Listing of sexual crimes C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-108|16-22-108(1)(II) and (2.5)(C)]] \\ 
-Punishments by classification C.R.S. 18-1.3-401 \\ +Punishments by classification C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 18-1.3-401|18-1.3-401]] \\ 
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PC1-8340-004D-1529-00008-00?cite=C.R.S.%2018-1.3-401&context=1000516|advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 18-1.3-401]] \\ +Duration of sentences for felonies C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 18-1.3-404|18-1.3-404]] \\ 
-Duration of sentences for felonies C.R.S. 18-1.3-404 \\ +Mandatory sentences for violent crimes C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 18-1.3-406|18-1.3-406]]
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PC1-8340-004D-152F-00008-00?cite=C.R.S.%2018-1.3-404&context=1000516|advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 18-1.3-404]] \\ +
-Mandatory sentences for violent crimes C.R.S. 18-1.3-406 \\ +
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PC1-8340-004D-152H-00008-00?cite=C.R.S.%2018-1.3-406&context=1000516|advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 18-1.3-406]]+
  
 === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === === Does the state have lifetime supervision? ===
  
-Yes, in some cases: ยง C.R.S. 18-1.3-1001 \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PC1-8350-004D-1540-00008-00?cite=C.R.S.%2018-1.3-1001&context=1000516|advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 18-1.3-1001]]+Yes, C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 18-1.3-1001|18-1.3-1001]]
  
 === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? === === Does the state have indeterminate sentencing? ===
  
-Yes; C.R.S. 18-1.3-1004 \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PC1-8350-004D-1543-00008-00?cite=C.R.S.%2018-1.3-1004&context=1000516|advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 18-1.3-1004]] \\ +Yes; C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 18-1.3-1004|18-1.3-1004]] and  C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 18-1.3-904|18-1.3-904]] 
-Indeterminate commitment C.R.S. 18-1.3-904 \\ + 
-[[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PC1-8340-004D-153H-00008-00?cite=C.R.S.%2018-1.3-904&context=1000516|advance.lexis.com...C.R.S18-1.3-904]]+=== What are the general rules and regulations about probation, parole, and conditional release? Note: county supervision conditions may differ from county to county and from the state level. === 
 + 
 +[[https://cdoc.colorado.gov/parole-and-re-entry-services/supervision/specialized-supervision|https://cdoc.colorado.gov/parole-and-re-entry-services/supervision/specialized-supervision]] 
 + 
 +[[https://cdpsdocs.state.co.us/ccjj/Meetings/2014/2014-04-11_CCJJ_JDF261-AdultConditions-Probation_Rev0913.pdf|https://cdpsdocs.state.co.us/ccjj/Meetings/2014/2014-04-11_CCJJ_JDF261-AdultConditions-Probation_Rev0913.pdf]] 
 + 
 +[[https://www.courts.state.co.us/userfiles/File/Media/Law_School/060207additionalsexoffendcond.pdf|https://www.courts.state.co.us/userfiles/File/Media/Law_School/060207additionalsexoffendcond.pdf]]
  
 === What are the state civil commitment laws? === === What are the state civil commitment laws? ===
  
-Appears to be something like it here: C.R.S. 18-1.3-908 \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PC1-8340-004D-153N-00008-00?cite=C.R.S.%2018-1.3-908&context=1000516|advance.lexis.com... C.R.S. 18-1.3-908]]+Appears to be something like it here: C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com... C.R.S. 18-1.3-908|18-1.3-908]]
  
 === What is the age of consent? === === What is the age of consent? ===
  
-Depends on several factors; read carefully C.R.S. 18-3-402 \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PC1-8360-004D-100G-00008-00?cite=C.R.S.%2018-3-402&context=1000516|advance.lexis.com... C.R.S. 18-3-402]]+There is no clear answer, Carefully read C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com... C.R.S. 18-3-402|18-3-402]]
  
 === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? === === Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people? ===
  
-Yes: C.R.S. 18-3-402 \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/api/document/collection/statutes-legislation/id/5PC1-8360-004D-100G-00008-00?cite=C.R.S.%2018-3-402&context=1000516|advance.lexis.com... C.R.S. 18-3-402]]+Yes: C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com... C.R.S. 18-3-402|18-3-402]]
  
 ===== Info for State Advocates ===== ===== Info for State Advocates =====
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 [[https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cbi/sex-offender-registry|https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cbi/sex-offender-registry]] [[https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cbi/sex-offender-registry|https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cbi/sex-offender-registry]]
  
-=== How does the statelegislative process work? ===+=== How is the state'legislature organized? ===
  
-[[https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/The%20Legislative%20Process_3.pdf|https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/sites/default/files/The%20Legislative%20Process_3.pdf]] \\ +[[https://legisource.net/category/legislative-process/|https://legisource.net/category/legislative-process/]] \\ 
-[[https://leg.colorado.gov/agencies/office-legislative-legal-services/legislative-process-0|https://leg.colorado.gov/agencies/office-legislative-legal-services/legislative-process-0]] \\ +[[https://leg.colorado.gov/agencies/office-legislative-legal-services/legislative-process|https://leg.colorado.gov/agencies/office-legislative-legal-services/legislative-process]] \\ 
-[[https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cga-legislativecouncil/explanation-legislative-process|https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cga-legislativecouncil/explanation-legislative-process]]+[[https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cga-legislativecouncil/explanation-legislative-process|https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cga-legislativecouncil/explanation-legislative-process]] \\ 
 +[[https://coloradoea.org/what-we-do/government-relations/legislative-session/how-a-bill-becomes-law/|https://coloradoea.org/what-we-do/government-relations/legislative-session/how-a-bill-becomes-law/]]
  
-=== How can I locate legislation regarding sexual offense issues? ===+=== How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry? ===
  
 [[http://www.statebillinfo.com/sbi/index.cfm?fuseaction=Bills.Main&session=13&mode=0&sortby=1&page=2|Colorado's main bill search page.]] \\ [[http://www.statebillinfo.com/sbi/index.cfm?fuseaction=Bills.Main&session=13&mode=0&sortby=1&page=2|Colorado's main bill search page.]] \\
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 [[http://extras.denverpost.com/app/bill-tracker/|http://extras.denverpost.com/app/bill-tracker/]] [[http://extras.denverpost.com/app/bill-tracker/|http://extras.denverpost.com/app/bill-tracker/]]
  
-=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===+=== What are the important legislative committees for our issues===
  
-House judiciary \\ [[https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/judiciary/2018-regular-session-0|https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/judiciary/2018-regular-session-0]] \\ +[[https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/2026A/house/Judiciary|House judiciary]] \\ 
-Senate judiciary \\ +[[https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/2026A/senate/Judiciary|Senate judiciary]]
-[[https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/judiciary/2018-regular-session|https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/judiciary/2018-regular-session]]+
  
 === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: === === Contact info for state legislators can be found at: ===
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 === NARSOL state affiliate websites: === === NARSOL state affiliate websites: ===
  
-Coalition for Sexual Offense Restoration \\ [[http://www.csor-home.org/|http://www.csor-home.org/]] \\ +[[http://www.advocates4change.org/|Advocates for Change]]
-Advocates for Change \\ +
-[[http://www.advocates4change.org/|http://www.advocates4change.org/]]+
  
 === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === === Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===
  
-Colorado CURE \\ [[http://coloradocure.org/|http://coloradocure.org/]]+[[http://coloradocure.org/|Colorado CURE]]
  
 === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: === === Other registrant-friendly state support groups: ===
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