Colorado criminal charge
Telephone records in Colorado
Telephone records is a petty offense under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-13-125. As a petty offense, 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. § 18-13-125.
What is the penalty for telephone records in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 10 days (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 |
| Fine | up to 300 usd (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271).
Common questions about telephone records in Colorado
Is telephone records a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
Telephone records is a petty offense in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-13-125.
What are the penalties for telephone records in Colorado?
As a petty offense, telephone records carries up to 10 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $300 (no mandatory minimum) under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 (offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271)).
Which Colorado statute covers telephone records?
Telephone records is governed by C.R.S. § 18-13-125 (Telephone records - sale or purchase).
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.