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Compensation for past official behavior in Colorado

class 4 felonyCurrent through 2026 Colorado legislative session

Compensation for past official behavior is a class 4 felony under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-8-303. As a class 4 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. § 18-8-303.

What is the penalty for compensation for past official behavior in Colorado?

Penalties for Compensation for past official behavior
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prison2 years to 6 yearspresumptiveC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401
Fine2000 usd to 500000 usddiscretionaryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401
Parole / supervision3 years to 3 years (mandatory parole)mandatoryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401

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

Common questions about compensation for past official behavior in Colorado

Is compensation for past official behavior a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

Compensation for past official behavior is a class 4 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-8-303.

What are the penalties for compensation for past official behavior in Colorado?

As a class 4 felony, compensation for past official behavior carries 2 years to 6 years of incarceration and a fine of $2,000 to $500,000 under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 (offenses on/after 2018-07-01).

Which Colorado statute covers compensation for past official behavior?

Compensation for past official behavior is governed by C.R.S. § 18-8-303 (Compensation for past official behavior).

Legal terms used in this law

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.