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Colorado Laws Regarding Registration

Who must register?

What information must registrants provide?

How frequently must information be verified? And for how long?

Does the state categorize by levels/tiers?

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

Does anyone remain privately registered? If so, who?

Is there a registration fee?

Are there special restrictions even after supervision ends?

Is there a process for removal from the registry?

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?

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?

Does the state have lifetime supervision?

Does the state have indeterminate sentencing?

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 state civil commitment laws?

What is the age of consent?

Are there “Romeo and Juliet” laws or other laws specific to young people?

Info for State Advocates

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

What does the state say about persons who are required to register?

How is the state's legislature organized?

How can I locate legislation about, and related to, sexual offenses and the registry?

Best keywords are:

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

NARSOL state affiliate websites:

Other helpful state advocacy groups:

Other registrant-friendly state support groups:

Other helpful information