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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
Colo. Rev. Stat. § 16-22-108 (7)
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)
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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
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Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
Yes; C.R.S. 18-1.3-1004
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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
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What is the age of consent?
Depends on several factors; read carefully C.R.S. 18-3-402
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Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?
Yes: C.R.S. 18-3-402
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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
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?
Best keywords are:
Sexual offense, sex offender, sex offender registry
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
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://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.