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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. 16-22-103(1)
What information must registrants provided?
C.R.S. 16-22-109(1)
How frequently must information be verified? And for how long?
C.R.S. 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. 16-22-112(2), (3)
Is there a registration fee?
Yes, C.R.S. 16-22-108(7)
Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends?
Barred from holding a teachers license C.R.S. 22-60.5-107(2)(b), child care license 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. 16-22-113
What are the registration requirements for someone who is visiting the state?
What are the registration requirements for someone who will be moving to the state to live or to attend school?
C.R.S. 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. 16-22-108(1)(II) and (2.5)(C)
Punishments by classification C.R.S. 18-1.3-401
Duration of sentences for felonies C.R.S. 18-1.3-404
Mandatory sentences for violent crimes C.R.S. 18-1.3-406
Does the state have lifetime supervision?
Yes, C.R.S. 18-1.3-1001
Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?
Yes; C.R.S. 18-1.3-1004 and 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.
https://cdoc.colorado.gov/parole-and-re-entry-services/supervision/specialized-supervision
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. 18-1.3-908
What is the age of consent?
There is no clear answer, Carefully read 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
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 is the state's legislature organized?
https://legisource.net/category/legislative-process/
https://leg.colorado.gov/agencies/office-legislative-legal-services/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/
How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry?
Best keywords are:
Sexual offense, sex offender, sex offender registry
How to sign up for notifications of bill movement:
What are the important legislative committees for our issues?
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:
Other helpful state advocacy groups:
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.