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Treason in Colorado

class 1 felonyCurrent through 2026 Colorado legislative session

Treason is a class 1 felony under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-11-101. As a class 1 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. § 18-11-101.

What is the penalty for treason in Colorado?

Penalties for Treason
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonlife imprisonmentmandatoryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401

Applies to offenses charged on/after 2020-07-01 (death penalty repealed, SB20-100).

Common questions about treason in Colorado

Is treason a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

Treason is a class 1 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-11-101.

What are the penalties for treason in Colorado?

As a class 1 felony, treason carries life imprisonment of incarceration under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 (offenses charged on/after 2020-07-01 (death penalty repealed, SB20-100)).

Which Colorado statute covers treason?

Treason is governed by C.R.S. § 18-11-101 (Treason).

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.