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Aiding escape from an institution for the care and treatment of persons with behavioral or mental health disorders in Colorado

class 5 felonyCurrent through 2026 Colorado legislative session

Aiding escape from an institution for the care and treatment of persons with behavioral or mental health disorders is a class 5 felony under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-8-201.1. As a class 5 felony, it is punishable within the statutory sentencing range Colorado sets for that offense class. Colorado sorts criminal offenses into felonies, misdemeanors, and petty offenses, each carrying its own penalty range.

Defined by C.R.S. § 18-8-201.1.

What is the penalty for aiding escape from an institution for the care and treatment of persons with behavioral or mental health disorders in Colorado?

Penalties for Aiding escape from an institution for the care and treatment of persons with behavioral or mental health disorders
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prison1 years to 3 yearspresumptiveC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401
Fine1000 usd to 100000 usddiscretionaryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401
Parole / supervision2 years to 2 years (mandatory parole)mandatoryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401

Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.

Common questions about aiding escape from an institution for the care and treatment of persons with behavioral or mental health disorders in Colorado

Is aiding escape from an institution for the care and treatment of persons with behavioral or mental health disorders a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

Aiding escape from an institution for the care and treatment of persons with behavioral or mental health disorders is a class 5 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-8-201.1.

What are the penalties for aiding escape from an institution for the care and treatment of persons with behavioral or mental health disorders in Colorado?

As a class 5 felony, aiding escape from an institution for the care and treatment of persons with behavioral or mental health disorders carries 1 years to 3 years of incarceration and a fine of $1,000 to $100,000 under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 (offenses on/after 2018-07-01).

Which Colorado statute covers aiding escape from an institution for the care and treatment of persons with behavioral or mental health disorders?

Aiding escape from an institution for the care and treatment of persons with behavioral or mental health disorders is governed by C.R.S. § 18-8-201.1 (Aiding escape from an institution for the care and treatment of persons with behavioral or mental health disorders).

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This reference is informational and is not legal advice. Penalty ranges are the statutory classification ranges; sentencing in a specific case depends on its facts and history.