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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 \\ [[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]]+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)]]
  
 === What information must registrants provided? === === What information must registrants provided? ===
  
-C.R.S. 16-22-109 \\ [[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]]+C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-109|16-22-109(1)]]
  
 === How frequently must information be verified? 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 \\ [[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]]+C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-108|16-22-108(1)]]
  
 === Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? === === Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? ===
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 === Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? === === Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? ===
  
-No. Any risk assessment is handled by treatment, parole, and/or probation.+No.
  
 === Does anyone 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 \\ [[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]]+C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-112|16-22-112(2), (3)]]
  
 === Is there a registration fee? === === Is there a registration fee? ===
  
-Yes \\ 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)]]+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)]]
  
 === Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? === === Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends? ===
  
-Information to schools required. Schools must provide information: C.R.S. 22-1-124 \\ [[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]] \\ +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.
-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? === === Is there a process for removal from the registry? ===
  
-Yes; 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]]+Yes; C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-113|16-22-113]]
  
 === What are the registration requirements for someone 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 \\ [[https://advance.lexis.com/documentpage/?pdmfid=1000516&crid=7abcc1d1-f3d8-4fa9-b722-4d92d0bf816c&config=014FJAAyNGJkY2Y4Zi1mNjgyLTRkN2YtYmE4OS03NTYzNzYzOTg0OGEKAFBvZENhdGFsb2d592qv2Kywlf8caKqYROP5&pddocfullpath=/shared/document/statutes-legislation/urn:contentItem:65S0-V1N3-GXF6-819P-00008-00&pdcontentcomponentid=234176&pdteaserkey=sr0&pditab=allpods&ecomp=6s65kkk&earg=sr0&prid=e8fef3c7-ea5e-4079-9e40-8354218630a5|advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-102]] \\ +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/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 are the registration requirements for someone 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? ===
  
-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.S. 18-1.3-904]]+
  
 === 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. === === 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. ===
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 === 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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 === What are the important legislative committees for our issues? === === What are the important legislative committees for our issues? ===
  
-House judiciary \\ [[https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/2026A/house/Judiciary|https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/2026A/house/Judiciary]] \\ +[[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/2026A/senate/Judiciary|https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/2026A/senate/Judiciary]]+
  
 === 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: ===
  
-Advocates for Change \\ [[http://www.advocates4change.org/|http://www.advocates4change.org/]]+[[http://www.advocates4change.org/|Advocates for Change]]
  
 === 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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