Colorado criminal charge
Unauthorized residency by an adult offender from another state in Colorado
Unauthorized residency by an adult offender from another state is a class 5 felony under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-8-213. As a class 5 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. § 18-8-213.
What is the penalty for unauthorized residency by an adult offender from another state in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 3 years | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 1000 usd to 100000 usd | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 2 years to 2 years (mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.
Common questions about unauthorized residency by an adult offender from another state in Colorado
Is unauthorized residency by an adult offender from another state a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
What are the penalties for unauthorized residency by an adult offender from another state in Colorado?
As a class 5 felony, unauthorized residency by an adult offender from another state carries 1 years to 3 years of incarceration and a fine of $1,000 to $100,000 under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 (offenses on/after 2018-07-01).
Which Colorado statute covers unauthorized residency by an adult offender from another state?
Unauthorized residency by an adult offender from another state is governed by C.R.S. § 18-8-213 (Unauthorized residency by an adult offender from another state).
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.