Colorado criminal charge
Health-care providers in Colorado
Health-care providers is a petty offense under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-13-119. As a petty offense, 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. § 18-13-119.
What is the penalty for health-care providers in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 10 days (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 |
| Fine | up to 300 usd (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271).
Common questions about health-care providers in Colorado
Is health-care providers a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
Health-care providers is a petty offense in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-13-119.
What are the penalties for health-care providers in Colorado?
As a petty offense, health-care providers carries up to 10 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $300 (no mandatory minimum) under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 (offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271)).
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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.