Colorado criminal charge
Notice to appear or pay fine in Colorado
Notice to appear or pay fine is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 42-4-1716. 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. § 42-4-1716.
What is the penalty for notice to appear or pay fine in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 10 days to 90 days (Failure to appear for non-infraction offense — A person fails to appear to answer any offense other than a traffic infraction charged under this part 17.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 42-4-1701 |
| Fine | 150 usd to 300 usd (Failure to appear for non-infraction offense — A person fails to appear to answer any offense other than a traffic infraction charged under this part 17.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 42-4-1701 |
Applies to current.
How is notice to appear or pay fine classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failure to appear for non-infraction offense | class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense | A person fails to appear to answer any offense other than a traffic infraction charged under this part 17. | 42-4-1716(2) |
Common questions about notice to appear or pay fine in Colorado
Is notice to appear or pay fine a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
Notice to appear or pay fine is a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense in Colorado under C.R.S. § 42-4-1716.
Failure to appear for non-infraction offense: class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense (C.R.S. § 42-4-1716(2))
What are the penalties for notice to appear or pay fine in Colorado?
Penalties for notice to appear or pay fine in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense up to a class 2 misdemeanor traffic offense — with the ranges set by C.R.S. § 42-4-1701; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Colorado statute covers notice to appear or pay fine?
Notice to appear or pay fine is governed by C.R.S. § 42-4-1716 (Notice to appear or pay fine - failure to appear - penalty - definition).
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.