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Unauthorized residency by an adult offender from another state in Colorado

class 5 felonyCurrent through 2026 Colorado legislative session

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?

Penalties for Unauthorized residency by an adult offender from another state
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prison1 years to 3 yearspresumptiveC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401
Fine1000 usd to 100000 usddiscretionaryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-401
Parole / supervision2 years to 2 years (mandatory parole)mandatoryC.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?

Unauthorized residency by an adult offender from another state is a class 5 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-8-213.

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.