Colorado criminal charge
Human trafficking for involuntary servitude in Colorado
Human trafficking for involuntary servitude is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-3-503. 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. § 18-3-503.
What is the penalty for human trafficking for involuntary servitude in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 4 years to 12 years (Human trafficking for involuntary servitude — Applies when the victim of the human trafficking for involuntary servitude offense is not a minor.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | $3,000 to $750,000 (Human trafficking for involuntary servitude — Applies when the victim of the human trafficking for involuntary servitude offense is not a minor.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 3 years to 3 years (Human trafficking for involuntary servitude — Applies when the victim of the human trafficking for involuntary servitude offense is not a minor.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Jail / prison | 8 years to 24 years (Human trafficking of a minor for involuntary servitude — Applies when the victim of the human trafficking for involuntary servitude offense is a minor.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | $5,000 to $1,000,000 (Human trafficking of a minor for involuntary servitude — Applies when the victim of the human trafficking for involuntary servitude offense is a minor.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 3 years to 3 years (Human trafficking of a minor for involuntary servitude — Applies when the victim of the human trafficking for involuntary servitude offense is a minor.; mandatory parole (5 years if crime of violence)) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.
How is human trafficking for involuntary servitude classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human trafficking for involuntary servitude | Class 3 Felony | Applies when the victim of the human trafficking for involuntary servitude offense is not a minor. | 18-3-503(2) |
| Human trafficking of a minor for involuntary servitude | Class 2 Felony | Applies when the victim of the human trafficking for involuntary servitude offense is a minor. | 18-3-503(2) |
Common questions about human trafficking for involuntary servitude in Colorado
Is human trafficking for involuntary servitude a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: human trafficking for involuntary servitude ranges from a Class 3 Felony to a Class 2 Felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-3-503.
Human trafficking for involuntary servitude: Class 3 Felony (C.R.S. § 18-3-503(2)) · Human trafficking of a minor for involuntary servitude: Class 2 Felony (C.R.S. § 18-3-503(2))
What are the penalties for human trafficking for involuntary servitude in Colorado?
Penalties for human trafficking for involuntary servitude in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a Class 3 Felony up to a Class 2 Felony — with the ranges set by C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Colorado statute covers human trafficking for involuntary servitude?
Human trafficking for involuntary servitude is governed by C.R.S. § 18-3-503 (Human trafficking for involuntary servitude - human trafficking of a minor for involuntary servitude).
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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.