Colorado criminal charge
Human trafficking for sexual servitude in Colorado
Human trafficking for sexual servitude is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-3-504. 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. § 18-3-504.
What is the penalty for human trafficking for sexual servitude in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 4 years to 12 years (Human trafficking for sexual servitude — Applies when a person knowingly sells, recruits, harbors, transports, transfers, isolates, entices, provides, receives, or obtains another person for the purpose of coercing them into commercial sexual activity.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | $3,000 to $750,000 (Human trafficking for sexual servitude — Applies when a person knowingly sells, recruits, harbors, transports, transfers, isolates, entices, provides, receives, or obtains another person for the purpose of coercing them into commercial sexual activity.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 3 years to 3 years (Human trafficking for sexual servitude — Applies when a person knowingly sells, recruits, harbors, transports, transfers, isolates, entices, provides, receives, or obtains another person for the purpose of coercing them into commercial sexual activity.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Jail / prison | 8 years to 24 years (Human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude — Applies when a person commits human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude, requiring a sentence to the department of corrections of at least the presumptive range minimum for a class 2 felony.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | $5,000 to $1,000,000 (Human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude — Applies when a person commits human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude, requiring a sentence to the department of corrections of at least the presumptive range minimum for a class 2 felony.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 3 years to 3 years (Human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude — Applies when a person commits human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude, requiring a sentence to the department of corrections of at least the presumptive range minimum for a class 2 felony.; 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 sexual servitude classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Human trafficking for sexual servitude | Class 3 Felony | Applies when a person knowingly sells, recruits, harbors, transports, transfers, isolates, entices, provides, receives, or obtains another person for the purpose of coercing them into commercial sexual activity. | 18-3-504(1)(b) |
| Human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude | Class 2 Felony | Applies when a person commits human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude, requiring a sentence to the department of corrections of at least the presumptive range minimum for a class 2 felony. | 18-3-504(2)(b) |
Common questions about human trafficking for sexual servitude in Colorado
Is human trafficking for sexual servitude a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: human trafficking for sexual servitude ranges from a Class 3 Felony to a Class 2 Felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-3-504.
Human trafficking for sexual servitude: Class 3 Felony (C.R.S. § 18-3-504(1)(b)) · Human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude: Class 2 Felony (C.R.S. § 18-3-504(2)(b))
What are the penalties for human trafficking for sexual servitude in Colorado?
Penalties for human trafficking for sexual 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 sexual servitude?
Human trafficking for sexual servitude is governed by C.R.S. § 18-3-504 (Human trafficking for sexual servitude - human trafficking of a minor for sexual 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.