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Insurrection in Colorado

class 5 felonyCurrent through 2026 Colorado legislative session

Insurrection is a class 5 felony under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-11-102. As a class 5 felony, 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. § 18-11-102.

What is the penalty for insurrection in Colorado?

Penalties for Insurrection
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prison1 years to 3 yearspresumptiveC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401
Fine1000 usd to 100000 usddiscretionaryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401
Parole / supervision2 years to 2 years (mandatory parole)mandatoryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401

Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.

Common questions about insurrection in Colorado

Is insurrection a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

Insurrection is a class 5 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-11-102.

What are the penalties for insurrection in Colorado?

As a class 5 felony, insurrection carries 1 years to 3 years of incarceration and a fine of $1,000 to $100,000 under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 (offenses on/after 2018-07-01).

Which Colorado statute covers insurrection?

Insurrection is governed by C.R.S. § 18-11-102 (Insurrection).

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.