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Colorado Surveillance Camera Laws (2026 Guide)
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Colorado permits home and business surveillance cameras anywhere the owner has a lawful vantage point, but cameras must never capture areas where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy. Audio-capable cameras are governed by Colorado's one-party consent rule, which for face-to-face conversations is the eavesdropping statute, C.R.S. 18-9-304; hidden cameras recording intimate areas without consent violate C.R.S. 18-7-801.
Colorado does not have a single law that governs all surveillance cameras. Instead, multiple statutes work together to define what is legal and what crosses the line. Whether you are installing a home security system, setting up a nanny cam, or dealing with a neighbor who has cameras pointed at your property, the rules depend on where the camera is, whether it records audio, and whether someone has a reasonable expectation of privacy.
This guide covers every major area of Colorado surveillance camera law, including the exact statutes, penalties, and practical rules you need to follow.
Home Security Cameras in Colorado
Colorado law permits homeowners to install security cameras on their own property. There is no state law requiring you to register cameras or obtain a permit for residential surveillance equipment.
The core legal principle is the reasonable expectation of privacy. You may record any area visible from a public vantage point, including your front yard, driveway, porch, and the street in front of your home. Cameras that capture these areas are broadly legal, even if they incidentally record portions of a neighbor's property that are visible from the public right of way.
Where You Can Place Home Cameras
You may place cameras in the following areas without legal concern:
- Front porch and entryways
- Driveway and garage exterior
- Backyard (your own)
- Common areas inside your home (living room, kitchen, hallways)
- Any outdoor area visible from a public street or sidewalk
Where You Cannot Place Cameras
Cameras must never be positioned to record areas where people have a reasonable expectation of privacy. Under C.R.S. 18-7-801, it is illegal to knowingly observe or photograph another person's intimate parts without consent in a situation where the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy. This means cameras must not be aimed at:
- Bathrooms or changing areas
- Bedrooms (particularly guest rooms or rooms used by others)
- A neighbor's windows, especially bedrooms and bathrooms
- Areas behind a neighbor's privacy fence or dense landscaping designed to block observation
Audio Recording on Home Cameras
Many modern security cameras include microphones. In Colorado, audio recording is governed by the state's wiretapping and eavesdropping laws. Under C.R.S. 18-9-303 (wiretapping) and C.R.S. 18-9-304 (eavesdropping), Colorado follows a one-party consent rule.
This means at least one person involved in a conversation must consent to the recording. If you are part of the conversation, you may record it. However, you cannot use a camera's microphone to secretly record conversations between other people on your property or in your neighborhood when you are not a participant.
Eavesdropping in violation of C.R.S. 18-9-304 is a class 2 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 120 days in jail and a fine of up to $750.
Workplace Surveillance in Colorado
Colorado employers may use video surveillance cameras in the workplace for legitimate business purposes. Common reasons include preventing theft, monitoring safety, and protecting company assets. However, the same reasonable expectation of privacy standard applies.
Where Employers Can Install Cameras
Employers may place cameras in:
- Lobbies, hallways, and reception areas
- Production floors and warehouses
- Cash registers and point-of-sale areas
- Parking lots and building exteriors
- Loading docks and shipping areas
- Dining areas in restaurants
Where Workplace Cameras Are Prohibited
Cameras are not allowed in areas where employees have a reasonable expectation of privacy:
- Restrooms
- Locker rooms and changing areas
- Private offices with closed doors (in some circumstances)
- Break rooms that function as private spaces (case-by-case basis)
Placing a camera in any of these areas could result in criminal charges under C.R.S. 18-7-801 and potential civil liability.
Audio Recording in the Workplace
Employers must be cautious with audio-enabled surveillance. Under Colorado's one-party consent rule, an employer cannot record private conversations between employees unless the employer (or a designated representative) is a party to the conversation. Silent video surveillance does not trigger either statute. Adding audio does. A wall-mounted camera microphone is the paradigm listener who is not visibly present, so the operative provision for recorded in-person conversations is the eavesdropping statute, C.R.S. 18-9-304. The wiretapping statute, C.R.S. 18-9-303, reaches only intercepted telephone, telegraph, and electronic communications; it has no oral-communication category.
Employee Notification
While Colorado does not have a specific statute requiring employers to notify employees about video-only surveillance, best practice strongly favors providing written notice. Posting signs and including surveillance policies in the employee handbook can help establish that employees do not have a reasonable expectation of privacy in monitored areas.
Hidden Cameras and Voyeurism Laws
Colorado takes hidden camera violations seriously. Two separate statutes address different levels of criminal conduct.
C.R.S. 18-7-801: Criminal Invasion of Privacy
Under this statute, a person commits criminal invasion of privacy by knowingly observing or taking a photograph of another person's intimate parts without consent, in a situation where the person has a reasonable expectation of privacy. The term "photograph" is defined broadly to include photographs, motion pictures, videotape, live video feeds, negatives, slides, and any other mechanically, electronically, digitally, or chemically reproduced visual material.
Penalty: Criminal invasion of privacy is a class 2 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 120 days in jail and a fine of up to $750.
A conviction under this statute does not require registration as a sex offender.
C.R.S. 18-3-405.6: Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification
This is a more serious charge that applies when the observation or recording is done for the purpose of sexual gratification. The elements are the same as C.R.S. 18-7-801, with the added requirement that the offender acted to obtain sexual gratification.
Penalties:
| Offense Level | Classification | Maximum Jail/Prison | Maximum Fine |
|---|---|---|---|
| First offense (adult victim) | Class 1 misdemeanor | Up to 364 days in jail | Up to $1,000 |
| Prior sex offense conviction | Class 6 felony | 1 to 2 years in prison plus 1 year mandatory parole | $1,000 to $100,000 |
| Victim under age 15 | Class 6 felony | 1 to 2 years in prison plus 1 year mandatory parole | $1,000 to $100,000 |
The felony variant is not sentenced in the ordinary class 6 range. C.R.S. 18-3-405.6(2)(b) makes it an extraordinary risk crime subject to the modified sentencing range in C.R.S. 18-1.3-401(10), which increases the maximum presumptive sentence for a class 6 felony by six months. The base class 6 presumptive range is one year to eighteen months plus one year of mandatory parole, so the felony exposure is one to two years in prison plus one year of mandatory parole.
The under-15 trigger has a close-in-age exception. Under C.R.S. 18-3-405.6(2)(b)(II), the felony enhancement does not apply if the defendant is less than four years older than the person observed or photographed.
Sex offender registration: A conviction under C.R.S. 18-3-405.6 does require registration on the Colorado Sex Offender Registry. Under C.R.S. 16-22-113(1)(c), a person convicted of the misdemeanor form who has not been subsequently convicted of unlawful sexual behavior may petition for removal five years after final release from the jurisdiction of the court for that offense, not five years after release from parole. A felony conviction falls under C.R.S. 16-22-113(1)(b), which sets a ten-year waiting period.
Audio Recording Laws (One-Party Consent)
Colorado's audio recording framework is built on three statutes that work together.
C.R.S. 18-9-302: Wiretapping and Eavesdropping Devices
This statute makes it illegal to manufacture, buy, sell, or possess any device designed or commonly used for wiretapping or eavesdropping with the intent to use it unlawfully. Violations are classified as a petty offense. Under C.R.S. 18-1.3-503(1.5), for offenses committed on or after March 1, 2022, a petty offense carries a fine of up to $300, up to 10 days in county jail, or both.
C.R.S. 18-9-303: Wiretapping Prohibited
This statute prohibits any person who is not a sender or intended receiver of a communication from knowingly intercepting, recording, or copying telephone, telegraph, or electronic communications without the consent of at least one party.
The law specifically prohibits:
- Recording a phone call, electronic communication, or other transmission without consent of at least one party
- Intercepting communications for the purpose of committing an unlawful act
- Knowingly using or disclosing information obtained through illegal wiretapping
Penalty: Wiretapping is a class 2 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 120 days in jail and a fine of up to $750.
C.R.S. 18-9-304: Eavesdropping Prohibited
This statute covers in-person conversations. Any person who is not visibly present during a conversation commits eavesdropping if they knowingly overhear or record the conversation without the consent of at least one principal party.
Penalty: Eavesdropping is a class 2 misdemeanor, punishable by up to 120 days in jail and a fine of up to $750.
What One-Party Consent Means in Practice
If you are a participant in a conversation, you may legally record it without telling the other person. This applies to phone calls, video calls, and in-person discussions. However, if you are not part of the conversation at all, you need consent from at least one participant before recording.
For surveillance cameras with microphones, this means a doorbell camera that records audio of a conversation you are having with a visitor is legal. A camera that records conversations between your neighbors while you are not present is not legal.
Neighbor Disputes Over Security Cameras
Disagreements between neighbors about surveillance cameras are common in Colorado. The law provides a framework, but many situations fall into gray areas.
What Is Generally Legal
A neighbor may legally install cameras that:
- Monitor their own property (doors, windows, driveway, yard)
- Capture portions of your property that are visible from public areas or common vantage points
- Record the street or sidewalk in front of their home
- Include a doorbell camera that captures their porch and the immediate approach
What May Violate Privacy Laws
A neighbor's camera may cross legal boundaries if it:
- Is deliberately aimed at your windows, especially bedrooms or bathrooms
- Uses zoom or specialized lenses to see over or through privacy barriers such as fences or hedges
- Records audio of your private conversations from a distance
- Is positioned on an elevated structure specifically to bypass your privacy fence and observe your enclosed backyard, patio, or hot tub area
Legal Remedies for Camera Disputes
If you believe a neighbor's camera violates your privacy, Colorado law provides several options:
- Direct conversation: Many disputes can be resolved by talking to your neighbor about adjusting the camera angle
- Written request: Send a written letter documenting your concerns and requesting a specific change
- HOA complaint: If you live in a community with an HOA, file a formal complaint citing the governing documents
- Cease and desist letter: An attorney can send a formal legal demand
- Civil lawsuit: You may file a claim for intrusion upon seclusion, a civil tort recognized in Colorado
- Criminal complaint: If the camera is recording intimate areas in violation of C.R.S. 18-7-801, you can file a report with local law enforcement
The Curtilage Doctrine
Colorado courts recognize the concept of curtilage, which refers to the area immediately surrounding a home that is considered part of the home for privacy purposes. Be careful about how far that concept reaches. Colorado's curtilage surveillance decisions are search-and-seizure rulings that constrain law enforcement, and they require police to get a warrant before conducting long-term camera surveillance of a fenced yard. They do not create a cause of action against a private neighbor, and there is no Colorado decision holding that a private party's long-duration camera is unlawful merely because it points at your curtilage.
Against a neighbor, your remedies are the ones described above: the civil tort of intrusion upon seclusion, and, if the camera captures intimate parts where you had a reasonable expectation of privacy, a criminal complaint under C.R.S. 18-7-801.
Nanny Cams in Colorado
Nanny cams are legal in Colorado, but the rules depend on what the camera records and where it is placed.
Video-Only Nanny Cams
You may place video-only nanny cameras in any common area of your home, including the living room, kitchen, playroom, and hallways. You are not legally required to tell a babysitter or nanny that you have cameras in these areas, though many child care professionals and legal experts recommend disclosure as a best practice.
Nanny Cams with Audio
If your nanny cam records audio, Colorado's one-party consent laws apply. Since you are not present during the recorded conversations, you would need the consent of at least one party to the conversation to record legally. This means that if you have a nanny cam with audio, you should either:
- Disable the audio recording feature, or
- Inform the caregiver that audio recording is active (their continued presence after notification may constitute implied consent)
Where Nanny Cams Cannot Be Placed
Regardless of whether they record audio, nanny cameras must never be placed in:
- Bathrooms
- A live-in nanny's private bedroom
- Any changing or dressing area
Placing a camera in these locations could result in criminal charges under C.R.S. 18-7-801.
HOA Camera Rules in Colorado
If you live in a community governed by a homeowners association, additional rules may apply to your camera installations.
HOA Authority Over Cameras
Colorado HOAs derive their authority from their governing documents, including the Declaration of Covenants, Conditions, and Restrictions (CC&Rs) and the association's rules and regulations. Many HOAs have the power to:
- Require board approval before installing exterior cameras
- Restrict camera placement on building facades, common walls, and shared structures
- Set standards for camera size, color, and visibility
- Prohibit cameras in common areas unless installed by the association itself
- Require that cameras not be aimed at neighboring units or common areas in a way that invades privacy
Homeowner Rights Within an HOA
Even within an HOA, Colorado homeowners generally retain the right to install security cameras on their own property or unit. However, the HOA may regulate the method and appearance of the installation. If your HOA denies a camera installation request, review the governing documents carefully and consider whether the denial conflicts with your rights under Colorado law.
HOA-Installed Cameras
When an HOA installs cameras in common areas such as lobbies, parking garages, pools, and fitness centers, the association should:
- Adopt a written surveillance policy
- Notify residents about camera locations
- Avoid placing cameras in areas with privacy expectations (restrooms, private balconies)
- Ensure audio recording is either disabled or disclosed
- Store footage securely with restricted access
HOAs that install cameras should be aware that doing so may create a perceived duty to monitor footage and respond to incidents, potentially increasing the association's liability for criminal acts that occur in surveilled areas.
Real Estate Showings and Surveillance
The Colorado Division of Real Estate has issued guidance about the use of surveillance cameras during property showings. Sellers who have cameras or audio recording devices in their homes should be aware that:
- Audio surveillance requires the consent of at least one participant under Colorado law
- Using surveillance to obtain confidential information about prospective buyers or their agents could result in civil or criminal liability
- Listing brokers should disclose the presence of surveillance devices to buyer's agents
- Buyer's agents should advise clients to avoid discussing negotiation strategy, financial details, or personal opinions about a property while inside the home
Penalties Summary
Here is a consolidated reference of penalties for surveillance-related offenses in Colorado.
| Offense | Statute | Classification | Maximum Jail/Prison | Maximum Fine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Criminal invasion of privacy | C.R.S. 18-7-801 | Class 2 misdemeanor | 120 days | $750 |
| Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification | C.R.S. 18-3-405.6 | Class 1 misdemeanor | 364 days | $1,000 |
| Same (with priors or minor victim) | C.R.S. 18-3-405.6 | Class 6 felony | 2 years plus 1 year mandatory parole | $100,000 |
| Wiretapping | C.R.S. 18-9-303 | Class 2 misdemeanor | 120 days | $750 |
| Eavesdropping | C.R.S. 18-9-304 | Class 2 misdemeanor | 120 days | $750 |
| Possessing wiretapping/eavesdropping devices | C.R.S. 18-9-302 | Petty offense | 10 days | $300 |
In addition to criminal penalties, victims of unlawful surveillance may pursue civil remedies including lawsuits for intrusion upon seclusion, emotional distress, and statutory damages.
Related Colorado Camera and Privacy Laws
- Colorado Recording Laws covers the consent rule that governs camera audio in Colorado.
- Colorado Security Camera Recording Rules explains the recording-law side of camera use.
- Colorado Biometric Privacy Laws addresses facial recognition and biometric data.
- Colorado Ring Doorbell Laws covers video doorbell rules in Colorado.
Common Camera Questions
These national guides answer the most common surveillance camera questions:
- HOA Security Camera Rules
- Neighbor Security Camera Laws
- Nanny Cam Laws
- Workplace Surveillance Camera Laws
- Landlord Security Camera Laws
More Colorado Laws
- Colorado Landlord-Tenant Laws (2026): Deposits, Notice, and Tenant Rights
- Colorado Data Privacy Laws: CPA Consumer Rights Guide (2026)
- Colorado Drone Laws (2026): Privacy, Hunting & Shoot-Down Rules
Frequently Asked Questions
Are home security cameras legal in Colorado?
Yes. Colorado law allows homeowners to install security cameras on their own property. Cameras may record any area visible from a public vantage point, including your yard, porch, driveway, and the street. The key restriction is that cameras must not be aimed at areas where other people have a reasonable expectation of privacy, such as a neighbor's bedroom or bathroom windows, or areas behind their privacy fence.
Can my neighbor legally point a security camera at my house in Colorado?
It depends on what the camera captures. A neighbor's camera may legally record areas visible from public spaces, including your front yard and driveway. However, a camera deliberately aimed at your windows, enclosed backyard, or other private areas may violate Colorado's criminal invasion of privacy law (C.R.S. 18-7-801) or give you grounds for a civil lawsuit for intrusion upon seclusion. If you believe a neighbor's camera invades your privacy, document the issue and consult a Colorado attorney.
Is it legal to use a nanny cam in Colorado?
Video-only nanny cams are legal in common areas of your home such as the living room, kitchen, and hallways. You are not required to disclose the camera to a caregiver, though disclosure is recommended. If the camera records audio, Colorado's one-party consent law applies, and you should inform the caregiver since you are not present during the recorded conversations. Cameras must never be placed in bathrooms, changing areas, or a live-in nanny's private bedroom.
Does Colorado require one-party or two-party consent for audio recording?
Colorado is a one-party consent state. Under C.R.S. 18-9-303 (wiretapping) and C.R.S. 18-9-304 (eavesdropping), only one person involved in a conversation needs to consent to the recording. If you are a participant in the conversation, you may record it without telling the other person. However, recording a conversation between two other people when you are not a participant is illegal without the consent of at least one party.
What are the penalties for illegal surveillance in Colorado?
Penalties vary by offense. Criminal invasion of privacy under C.R.S. 18-7-801 is a class 2 misdemeanor carrying up to 120 days in jail and a $750 fine. Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification under C.R.S. 18-3-405.6 is a class 1 misdemeanor with up to 364 days in jail, and it requires sex offender registration. If the offender has prior sex offense convictions or the victim is under 15, the charge becomes a class 6 felony. Because that offense is an extraordinary risk crime under C.R.S. 18-1.3-401(10), the presumptive range is one to two years in prison plus one year of mandatory parole, with fines up to $100,000. Wiretapping and eavesdropping are each class 2 misdemeanors.
Updates
Corrected Colorado's in-person audio recording statute to the eavesdropping provision (C.R.S. 18-9-304), fixed the class 6 felony sentencing range to reflect the extraordinary risk modifier and mandatory parole, corrected the petty offense penalty to show its 10-day jail exposure and $300 fine cap, added the close-in-age exception and the correct sex offender registry removal clock, and clarified that Colorado's curtilage surveillance rulings govern law enforcement rather than private neighbors.
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Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 18: Criminal Code
§ 18-7-801Criminal invasion of privacyIn forcecited in 13 of our articles
(1) A person who knowingly observes or takes a photograph of another person's intimate parts, as defined in section 18-3-401 (2), without that person's consent, in a situation where the person observed or photographed has a reasonable expectation of privacy, commits criminal invasion of privacy. (2) Criminal invasion of privacy is a class 2 misdemeanor. (3) For the purposes of this section, photograph includes a photograph, motion picture, videotape, live feed, print, negative, slide, or other mechanically, electronically, digitally, or chemically reproduced visual material.
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Also relied on in: Colorado Smart Glasses Recording Laws 2026, Colorado Landlord-Tenant Recording Laws: Cameras, Privacy, and Rights, Colorado Medical Recording Laws: Patient Rights, HIPAA, and Provider Rules
§ 18-3-405.6Invasion of privacy for sexual gratificationIn forcecited in 10 of our articles
(1) A person who knowingly observes or takes a photograph of another person's intimate parts without that person's consent, in a situation where the person observed or photographed has a reasonable expectation of privacy, for the purpose of the observer's own sexual gratification, commits unlawful invasion of privacy for sexual gratification. (2) (a) Except as otherwise provided in subsection (2)(b) of this section, invasion of privacy for sexual gratification is a class 1 misdemeanor. (b) Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification is a class 6 felony and is an extraordinary risk crime subject to the modified sentencing range specified in section 18-1.3-401 (10) if either of the following circumstances exist: (I) The offense is committed subsequent to a prior conviction, as defined in section 16-22-102 (3), C.R.S., for unlawful sexual behavior as defined in section 16-22-102 (9), C.R.S.; or (II) The person observes or takes a photograph of the intimate parts of a person under fifteen years of age. This subparagraph (II) shall not apply if the defendant is less than four years older than the person observed or photographed.
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- United States v. Watkins (Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit 2026)“…n part),2 Ark. Code Ann. § 5-71-213; Cal. Penal Code § 647; Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-3-405.6;2 Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-7-801;2 Conn. G…”
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Also relied on in: Can I Sue Someone for Recording Me on Private or Public Property?, Colorado Recording Laws (2026): One-Party Consent Rules, Colorado School Recording Laws: Classrooms, IEP Meetings, and Surveillance
§ 18-9-303Wiretapping prohibited - penaltyIn forcecited in 18 of our articles
(1) Any person not a sender or intended receiver of a telephone or telegraph communication commits wiretapping if he: (a) Knowingly overhears, reads, takes, copies, or records a telephone, telegraph, or electronic communication without the consent of either a sender or a receiver thereof or attempts to do so; or (b) Intentionally overhears, reads, takes, copies, or records a telephone, telegraph, or electronic communication for the purpose of committing or aiding or abetting the commission of an unlawful act; or (c) Knowingly uses for any purpose or discloses to any person the contents of any such communication, or attempts to do so, while knowing or having reason to know the information was obtained in violation of this section; or (d) Knowingly taps or makes any connection with any telephone or telegraph line, wire, cable, or instrument belonging to another or with any electronic, mechanical, or other device belonging to another or installs any device whether connected or not which permits the interception of messages; or (e) Repealed.
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Cited in 4 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2001
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Bartnicki v. Vopper (Supreme Court of the United States 2001, 532 U.S. 514)“…5-60-120 (1997); Cal. Penal Code Ann. §631 (West 1999); Colo. Rev. Stat. §18-9-303 (2000); Del. Code Ann., Tit. 11, § 133…”
- Boehner, John A. v. McDermott, James A. (Court of Appeals for the D.C. Circuit 1999, 191 F.3d 463)“…oncert with them); Cal.Penal Code §§ 631, 632 (West 1999); Colo. Rev. Stat. § 18-9-303 (1986 & Supp.1995); Conn. Gen. Stat. §…”
- Sequa Corp. v. Lititech, Inc. (District Court, D. Colorado 1992, 807 F. Supp. 653)“…Menaman. Defendants rely on Colorado’s wiretapping statute, C.R.S. § 18-9-303, which provides in relevant part:…”
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Also relied on in: Colorado Audio Recording Laws: One-Party Consent Rules and Penalties, Colorado Dashcam Laws: Legality, Mounting Rules, and Evidence Use, Colorado Phone Call Recording Laws: One-Party Consent and Interstate Rules
§ 18-9-304Eavesdropping prohibited - penaltyIn forcecited in 17 of our articles
(1) Any person not visibly present during a conversation or discussion commits eavesdropping if he: (a) Knowingly overhears or records such conversation or discussion without the consent of at least one of the principal parties thereto, or attempts to do so; or (b) Intentionally overhears or records such conversation or discussion for the purpose of committing, aiding, or abetting the commission of an unlawful act; or (c) Knowingly uses for any purpose, discloses, or attempts to use or disclose to any other person the contents of any such conversation or discussion while knowing or having reason to know the information was obtained in violation of this section; or (d) Knowingly aids, authorizes, agrees with, employs, permits, or intentionally conspires with any person to violate the provisions of this section. (2) Eavesdropping is a class 2 misdemeanor.
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Also relied on in: Colorado Laws on Recording in Public: Rights, Limits, and Exceptions, Colorado Security Camera Laws: Residential, Commercial, and Privacy Rules, Colorado Video Recording Laws: What Is Legal and What Is Not
§ 18-9-302Wiretapping and eavesdropping devices prohibited - penaltyIn forcecited in 4 of our articles
Any person who manufactures, buys, sells, or knowingly has in the person's possession any instrument, device, contrivance, machine, or apparatus designed or commonly used for wiretapping or eavesdropping, as prohibited in sections 18-9-303 and 18-9-304, with the intent to unlawfully use or employ or allow the same to be so used or employed, or who knowingly aids, authorizes, agrees with, employs, permits, or conspires with any other person to unlawfully manufacture, buy, sell, or have the same in the person's possession is guilty of a petty offense.
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§ 18-1.3-401Felonies classified - presumptive penaltiesIn forcecited in 12 of our articles
(1) (a) (I) As to any person sentenced for a felony committed after July 1, 1979, and before July 1, 1984, felonies are divided into five classes which are distinguished from one another by the following presumptive ranges of penalties which are authorized upon conviction: Class Presumptive Range 1 Life imprisonment or death 2 Eight to twelve years plus one year of parole 3 Four to eight years plus one year of parole 4 Two to four years plus one year of parole 5 One to two years plus one year of parole (II) As to any person sentenced for a felony committed on or after July 1, 1984, and before July 1, 1985, felonies are divided into five classes which are distinguished from one another by the following presumptive ranges of penalties which are authorized upon conviction: Class Presumptive Range 1 Life imprisonment or death 2 Eight to twelve years 3 Four to eight years 4 Two to four years 5 One to two years (III) (A) As to any person sentenced for a felony committed on or after July 1, 1985, except as otherwise provided in subsection (1)(a)(III)(E) or (1)(a)(III)(F) of this section, in addition to, or in lieu of, any sentence to imprisonment, probation, community…
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Also relied on in: How Long Is a Life Sentence in Colorado? (2026 Guide), Colorado Assault Laws: First, Second and Third Degree Penalties, Is Disorderly Conduct a Misdemeanor in Colorado? Penalties, Trespass
§ 18-1.3-503Petty offense and civil infraction classified - penaltiesIn forcecited in 5 of our articles
(1) For offenses committed prior to March 1, 2022, a violation of a statute of this state is a petty offense if specifically classified as a class 1 or class 2 petty offense. The penalty for commission of a class 1 petty offense, upon conviction, is a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or imprisonment for not more than six months other than in state correctional facilities, or both. The penalty for commission of a class 2 petty offense is a fine specified in the section defining the offense. The penalty assessment procedure of section 16-2-201 is available for the payment of fines in class 2 petty offense cases. (1.5) For offenses committed on or after March 1, 2022, a violation of a statute of this state is a petty offense if specifically classified as a petty offense. The penalty for commission of a petty offense, upon conviction, is a fine of not more than three hundred dollars, imprisonment for not more than ten days in a county jail, or both. (1.6) (a) For offenses committed on or after March 1, 2022, a violation of a statute of this state is a civil infraction if specifically classified as a civil infraction.
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Also relied on in: Colorado Felony Classes and Misdemeanor Penalties (2026), Colorado Fireworks Laws (2026): Permissible Fireworks, Penalties, Colorado Jury Duty Laws: Pay, Exemptions and Employer Rules
Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 16: Criminal Proceedings
§ 16-22-113Petition for removal from sex offender registry - mandatory hearing for discontinuation and removalIn forcecited in 2 of our articles
(1) Except as required in subsection (3) of this section, any person required to register pursuant to section 16-22-103 or whose information is required to be posted on the internet pursuant to section 16-22-111 may file a petition with the court that issued the order of judgment for the conviction that requires the person to register for an order to discontinue the requirement for such registration or internet posting, or both, as follows: (a) Except as otherwise provided in paragraphs (d), (e), and (f) of this subsection (1), if the offense that required such person to register constituted or would constitute a class 1, 2, or 3 felony, after a period of twenty years from the date of such person's discharge from the department of corrections, if such person was sentenced to incarceration, or discharge from the department of human services, if such person was committed, or final release from the jurisdiction of the court for such offense, if such person has not subsequently been convicted of unlawful sexual behavior or of any other offense, the underlying factual basis of which involved unlawful sexual behavior; (a.5) Except as otherwise provided in subsections (1)(d), (1)(e),…
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Cited in 4 court opinions in our collectionLatest citing opinion in our collection: 2021
Opinions citing this section in our collection:
- Millard v. Rankin (District Court, D. Colorado 2017, 265 F. Supp. 3d 1211)“…BI remove their information from the State’s internet site. C.R.S. § 16-22-113. Certain persons required to register m…”
- United States v. Roy Joey (Court of Appeals for the Ninth Circuit 2017, 845 F.3d 1291)“…ation obligation expires at age 25 for juvenile offenders); Colo. Rev. Stat. § 16-22-113(1) (offenders may 18…”
- Frazier v. People of the State of CO (Court of Appeals for the Tenth Circuit 2010, 405 F. App'x 276)“…Frazier filed in county court for Weld County, pursuant to Colo. Rev. Stat. § 16-22-113(1)(c), 2 a petition to discontinue sex…”
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Also relied on in: Colorado Age of Consent Laws: Statutes, Penalties and Reporting
Sources and References
- C.R.S. 18-7-801 - Criminal Invasion of Privacy(leg.colorado.gov).gov
- C.R.S. 18-9-303 - Wiretapping Prohibited (2024)(law.justia.com)
- C.R.S. 18-9-304 - Eavesdropping Prohibited (2024)(law.justia.com)
- C.R.S. 18-9-302 - Wiretapping and Eavesdropping Devices Prohibited (2024)(law.justia.com)
- C.R.S. 18-3-405.6 - Invasion of Privacy for Sexual Gratification(leg.colorado.gov).gov
- C.R.S. 18-1.3-501 - Misdemeanors Classified - Penalties (2024)(law.justia.com)
- Audio and Video Surveillance in Properties - Colorado Division of Real Estate(dre.colorado.gov).gov
- SB21-190 Colorado Privacy Act(leg.colorado.gov).gov
- Colorado Revised Statutes - Colorado General Assembly(leg.colorado.gov).gov
- SB21-271 Misdemeanor Reform(leg.colorado.gov).gov
- C.R.S. 18-1.3-401 - Felonies Classified, Presumptive Penalties (extraordinary risk crimes, subsection (10))(olls.info)
- C.R.S. 16-22-113 - Petition for Removal from Sex Offender Registry(olls.info)