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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 ===== === Who must register? === 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? === 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? === C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-108|16-22-108(1)]] === Does the state categorize by levels/tiers? === No. === Does the state use risk assessment when assigning tiers or levels? === No. === Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who? === C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 16-22-112|16-22-112(2), (3)]] === Is there a registration fee? === 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? === 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. === Is there a process for removal from the registry? === 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? === 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]] === What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school? === 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 ===== === What sexual offenses can people be convicted of, and what are the ranges of sentences? === 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. [[http://advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 18-1.3-401|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]] \\ Mandatory sentences for violent crimes C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com...C.R.S. 18-1.3-406|18-1.3-406]] === Does the state have lifetime supervision? === 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? === 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]] === 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? === 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? === 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? === Yes: C.R.S. [[http://advance.lexis.com... C.R.S. 18-3-402|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 is the state's legislature organized? === [[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 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=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/]] === What are the important legislative committees for our issues? === [[https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/2026A/house/Judiciary|House judiciary]] \\ [[https://leg.colorado.gov/committees/2026A/senate/Judiciary|Senate judiciary]] === 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: === [[http://www.advocates4change.org/|Advocates for Change]] === Other helpful state advocacy groups: === [[http://coloradocure.org/|Colorado CURE]] === 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/]]