Colorado criminal charge
Disclosure, possession, or exchange of a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile in Colorado
Disclosure, possession, or exchange of a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-7-109. Its classification is not fixed: Colorado assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by C.R.S. § 18-7-109.
What is the penalty for disclosure, possession, or exchange of a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 120 days (no statutory minimum) (Disclosing a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile — base offense — Base classification for disclosing a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile under subsection (1), absent aggravating factors.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | up to 750 usd (no statutory minimum) (Disclosing a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile — base offense — Base classification for disclosing a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile under subsection (1), absent aggravating factors.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Jail / prison | up to 10 days (no statutory minimum) (Possessing a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile — base offense — Base classification for possessing a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile under subsection (2), absent aggravating factors.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 |
| Fine | up to 300 usd (no statutory minimum) (Possessing a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile — base offense — Base classification for possessing a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile under subsection (2), absent aggravating factors.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 |
| Jail / prison | up to 120 days (no statutory minimum) (Possessing a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile — ten or more images depicting three or more individuals — Applies if the unsolicited possessor possessed ten or more separate images or depictions depicting three or more separate and distinct individuals.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | up to 750 usd (no statutory minimum) (Possessing a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile — ten or more images depicting three or more individuals — Applies if the unsolicited possessor possessed ten or more separate images or depictions depicting three or more separate and distinct individuals.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | up to 100 usd (no statutory minimum) (Exchange of a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile — Applies to the offense of exchange of a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile under subsection (3).; civil matter, no jail; individual statutes may set a different fine) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271).
How is disclosure, possession, or exchange of a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disclosing a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile — base offense | class 2 misdemeanor | Base classification for disclosing a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile under subsection (1), absent aggravating factors. | 18-7-109(5)(a) |
| Possessing a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile — base offense | petty offense | Base classification for possessing a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile under subsection (2), absent aggravating factors. | 18-7-109(5)(b) |
| Possessing a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile — ten or more images depicting three or more individuals | class 2 misdemeanor | Applies if the unsolicited possessor possessed ten or more separate images or depictions depicting three or more separate and distinct individuals. | 18-7-109(5)(b) |
| Exchange of a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile | civil infraction | Applies to the offense of exchange of a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile under subsection (3). | 18-7-109(5)(c) |
Common questions about disclosure, possession, or exchange of a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile in Colorado
Is disclosure, possession, or exchange of a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: disclosure, possession, or exchange of a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile ranges from a civil infraction to a class 2 misdemeanor in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-7-109.
Disclosing a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile — base offense: class 2 misdemeanor (C.R.S. § 18-7-109(5)(a)) · Possessing a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile — base offense: petty offense (C.R.S. § 18-7-109(5)(b)) · Possessing a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile — ten or more images depicting three or more individuals: class 2 misdemeanor (C.R.S. § 18-7-109(5)(b)) · Exchange of a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile: civil infraction (C.R.S. § 18-7-109(5)(c))
What are the penalties for disclosure, possession, or exchange of a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile in Colorado?
Penalties for disclosure, possession, or exchange of a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a civil infraction up to a class 2 misdemeanor — with the ranges set by C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 and C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Colorado statute covers disclosure, possession, or exchange of a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile?
Disclosure, possession, or exchange of a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile is governed by C.R.S. § 18-7-109 (Disclosure, possession, or exchange of a private intimate image or intimate digital depiction by a juvenile - definitions - penalties).
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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.