Colorado legal term
Sadomasochism in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Sadomasochism” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Colorado criminal code.
What does “Sadomasochism” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Sadomasochism" means: (I) Real or simulated flagellation or torture for the purpose of real or simulated sexual stimulation or gratification; or (II) The real or simulated condition of being fettered, bound, or otherwise physically restrained for sexual stimulation or gratification of a person. (C.R.S. § 18-6-403)
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