Colorado criminal charge
Indecent exposure in Colorado
Indecent exposure is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-7-302. 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. § 18-7-302.
What is the penalty for indecent exposure in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 364 days (Indecent exposure - base offense — Applies to indecent exposure as defined in subsection (1), without the aggravating factors in subsection (4).) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | up to $1,000 (Indecent exposure - base offense — Applies to indecent exposure as defined in subsection (1), without the aggravating factors in subsection (4).) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271).
How is indecent exposure classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Indecent exposure - base offense | Class 1 Misdemeanor | Applies to indecent exposure as defined in subsection (1), without the aggravating factors in subsection (4). | 18-7-302(2)(b) |
Common questions about indecent exposure in Colorado
Is indecent exposure a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
Indecent exposure is a Class 1 Misdemeanor in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-7-302.
Indecent exposure - base offense: Class 1 Misdemeanor (C.R.S. § 18-7-302(2)(b))
What are the penalties for indecent exposure in Colorado?
Penalties for indecent exposure in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a Class 1 Misdemeanor up to a Class 1 Misdemeanor — with the ranges set by C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Colorado statute covers indecent exposure?
Indecent exposure is governed by C.R.S. § 18-7-302 (Indecent exposure - definitions).
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.