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===== Colorado Laws Regarding Registration =====

=== Who must register? ===

C.R.S. 16-22-108\\
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=== What information must registrants provide? ===

C.R.S. 16-22-109\\
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=== How frequently must they register? And for how long? ===

Quarterly for Sexually Violent Predators (SVP) or annually. SVP for life; others variable. C.R.S. 16-22-108\\
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=== Does the state categorize registrants by levels/tiers? ===

No.

=== Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels to registrants? ===

No. Any risk assessment is handled by treatment, parole, and/or probation.

=== Do any registrants remain privately registered? If so, who? ===

Yes, first-time misdemeanor sex offenses and first-time juvenile sex offenses 16-22-112\\
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=== Is there a registration fee? ===

Yes\\
For Lifetime registrants: $75 first time, $25 quarterly\\
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=== Are there special restrictions for registrants even after supervision? ===

Information to schools required. Schools must provide information: C.R.S. 22-1-124\\
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Release of information C.R.S. 16-22-110\\
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Fees C.R.S. 16-22-108(7)\\
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Register email address, etc. for child sex offenders C.R.S. 16-22-108(2.5)\\
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=== Is there a process for removal from the registry? If so, who qualifies and what is the process? ===

Yes; 16-22-113\\
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=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense 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\\
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=== What is the registration requirement for someone with a sexual offense 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)\\
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===== 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? ===

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]] \\
Punishments by classification C.R.S. 18-1.3-401 \\
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Duration of sentences for felonies C.R.S. 18-1.3-404 \\
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Mandatory sentences for violent crimes C.R.S. 18-1.3-406 \\
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=== 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]]

=== 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]] \\
Indeterminate commitment C.R.S. 18-1.3-904 \\
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=== 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]]

=== 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]]

=== 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]]

===== Info for State Advocates =====

=== Are felons allowed to vote? If so, when is this right restored? ===

Yes, after prison and parole. Felons on probation have the right to vote.\\
[[https://www.sos.state.co.us/pubs/elections/FAQs/VotingAndConviction.html|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://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/info-statutes.jsf]]\\
[[https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/dps/sor/information.jsf|https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/dps/sor/information.jsf]]\\
[[https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cbi/sex-offender-registry|https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cbi/sex-offender-registry]]

=== How does the state’s legislative process work? ===

[[https://legisource.net/category/legislative-process/|https://legisource.net/category/legislative-process/]]\\
[[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://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? ===

[[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=18&srch=sexual+offense&filter=b&sponsor=&sortby=1&Search=Search|This site allows you to search by subject matter: ]]

=== Best keywords are: ===

Sexual offense, sex offender, sex offender registry

=== How to sign up for notifications of bill movement: ===

[[http://extras.denverpost.com/app/bill-tracker/|http://extras.denverpost.com/app/bill-tracker/]]

=== Most important legislative committees for our issues are: ===

House judiciary\\
[[https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/judiciary/2018-regular-session-0|https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/judiciary/2018-regular-session-0]]\\
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: ===

[[https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators|https://leg.colorado.gov/legislators ]]


===== Other Useful State Information =====

=== Contact information for state registry office ===

690 Kipling Street \\ Denver, Colorado 80215 \\ Voice: (303) 239-4222 \\ Fax: (303) 239-4661 \\ Email: CDPS.CBI.SOR@STATE.CO.US \\ [[https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/dps/sor/index.jsf|https://apps.colorado.gov/apps/dps/sor/index.jsf]] \\
[[https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cbi/sex-offender-registry|https://www.colorado.gov/pacific/cbi/sex-offender-registry]]

=== NARSOL state affiliate websites: ===

Coalition for Sexual Offense Restoration \\ [[http://www.csor-home.org/|http://www.csor-home.org/]] \\
Advocates for Change \\
[[http://www.advocates4change.org/|http://www.advocates4change.org/]]

=== Other helpful state advocacy groups: ===

Colorado CURE \\ [[http://coloradocure.org/|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 ===

[[http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/colorado/|http://www.sexoffenderresource.com/colorado/]]