Colorado statute
C.R.S. § 18-8-402 — Misuse of official information.
Current through 2025 Regular Session
Part of Part 4: ABUSE OF PUBLIC OFFICE, Colorado Revised Statutes.
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Full text of C.R.S. § 18-8-402
Statutory text current through the 2025 Regular Session. This is an officially sanctioned publication using the official text of the Colorado Revised Statutes; it is not the official statutes of the State of Colorado.
(1) Any public servant, in contemplation of official action by himself or by a governmental unit with which he is associated or in reliance on information to which he has access in his official capacity and which has not been made public, commits misuse of official information if he: (a) Acquires a pecuniary interest in any property, transaction, or enterprise which may be affected by such information or official action; or (b) Speculates or wagers on the basis of such information or official action; or (c) Aids, advises, or encourages another to do any of the foregoing with intent to confer on any person a special pecuniary benefit. (2) Misuse of official information is a class 5 felony.
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Questions this section answers
Is misuse of official information a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
Misuse of official information is a class 5 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-8-402.
Which Colorado statute covers misuse of official information?
Misuse of official information is governed by C.R.S. § 18-8-402 (Misuse of official information).
This reference is informational and is not legal advice.