Colorado criminal charge
Failure to report a lost or stolen firearm in Colorado
Failure to report a lost or stolen firearm is a civil infraction under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-12-113. As a civil infraction, 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. § 18-12-113.
What is the penalty for failure to report a lost or stolen firearm in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Fine | up to 100 usd (no statutory minimum) (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).
Common questions about failure to report a lost or stolen firearm in Colorado
Is failure to report a lost or stolen firearm a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
What are the penalties for failure to report a lost or stolen firearm in Colorado?
As a civil infraction, failure to report a lost or stolen firearm carries a fine of up to $100 (no mandatory minimum) under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503.
Which Colorado statute covers failure to report a lost or stolen firearm?
Failure to report a lost or stolen firearm is governed by C.R.S. § 18-12-113 (Failure to report a lost or stolen firearm - exception).
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.