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Internet sexual exploitation of a child in Colorado

class 4 felonyCurrent through 2026 Colorado legislative session

Internet sexual exploitation of a child is a class 4 felony under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-3-405.4. As a class 4 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. § 18-3-405.4.

What is the penalty for internet sexual exploitation of a child in Colorado?

Penalties for Internet sexual exploitation of a child
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prison2 years to 6 yearspresumptiveC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401
Fine2000 usd to 500000 usddiscretionaryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401
Parole / supervision3 years to 3 years (mandatory parole)mandatoryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401

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

Common questions about internet sexual exploitation of a child in Colorado

Is internet sexual exploitation of a child a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

Internet sexual exploitation of a child is a class 4 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-3-405.4.

What are the penalties for internet sexual exploitation of a child in Colorado?

As a class 4 felony, internet sexual exploitation of a child carries 2 years to 6 years of incarceration and a fine of $2,000 to $500,000 under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 (offenses on/after 2018-07-01).

Which Colorado statute covers internet sexual exploitation of a child?

Internet sexual exploitation of a child is governed by C.R.S. § 18-3-405.4 (Internet sexual exploitation of a child).

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.