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Parties to a crime in Colorado

civil infractionCurrent through 2026 Colorado legislative session

Parties to a crime is a civil infraction under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 16-2.3-104. As a civil infraction, 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. § 16-2.3-104.

What is the penalty for parties to a crime in Colorado?

Penalties for Parties to a crime
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Fineup to 100 usd (no statutory minimum) (civil matter, no jail; individual statutes may set a different fine)discretionaryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-503

Applies to offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271).

Common questions about parties to a crime in Colorado

Is parties to a crime a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

Parties to a crime is a civil infraction in Colorado under C.R.S. § 16-2.3-104.

What are the penalties for parties to a crime in Colorado?

As a civil infraction, parties to a crime carries a fine of up to $100 (no mandatory minimum) under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503.

Which Colorado statute covers parties to a crime?

Parties to a crime is governed by C.R.S. § 16-2.3-104 (Parties to a crime).

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.