Colorado criminal charge
Disrupting lawful assembly in Colorado
Disrupting lawful assembly is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-9-108. 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. § 18-9-108.
What is the penalty for disrupting lawful assembly in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 10 days (Disrupting lawful assembly — general — Applies to disrupting a lawful meeting, procession, or gathering that is not known to be a funeral.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 |
| Fine | up to $300 (Disrupting lawful assembly — general — Applies to disrupting a lawful meeting, procession, or gathering that is not known to be a funeral.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 |
| Jail / prison | up to 120 days (Disrupting lawful assembly — funeral — Applies when the actor knows the meeting, procession, or gathering being disrupted is a funeral.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | up to $750 (Disrupting lawful assembly — funeral — Applies when the actor knows the meeting, procession, or gathering being disrupted is a funeral.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271).
How is disrupting lawful assembly classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disrupting lawful assembly — general | Petty Offense | Applies to disrupting a lawful meeting, procession, or gathering that is not known to be a funeral. | 18-9-108(2) |
| Disrupting lawful assembly — funeral | Class 2 Misdemeanor | Applies when the actor knows the meeting, procession, or gathering being disrupted is a funeral. | 18-9-108(2) |
Common questions about disrupting lawful assembly in Colorado
Is disrupting lawful assembly a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: disrupting lawful assembly ranges from a Petty Offense to a Class 2 Misdemeanor in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-9-108.
Disrupting lawful assembly — general: Petty Offense (C.R.S. § 18-9-108(2)) · Disrupting lawful assembly — funeral: Class 2 Misdemeanor (C.R.S. § 18-9-108(2))
What are the penalties for disrupting lawful assembly in Colorado?
Penalties for disrupting lawful assembly in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a Petty Offense up to a Class 2 Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 and C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Colorado statute covers disrupting lawful assembly?
Disrupting lawful assembly is governed by C.R.S. § 18-9-108 (Disrupting lawful assembly).
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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.