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Automated dialing systems prohibited in Colorado

petty offenseCurrent through 2026 Colorado legislative session

Automated dialing systems prohibited is a petty offense under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-9-311. As a petty offense, 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. § 18-9-311.

What is the penalty for automated dialing systems prohibited in Colorado?

Penalties for Automated dialing systems prohibited
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Jail / prisonup to 10 days (no statutory minimum)discretionaryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-503
Fineup to 300 usd (no statutory minimum)discretionaryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-503

Applies to offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271).

Common questions about automated dialing systems prohibited in Colorado

Is automated dialing systems prohibited a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

Automated dialing systems prohibited is a petty offense in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-9-311.

What are the penalties for automated dialing systems prohibited in Colorado?

As a petty offense, automated dialing systems prohibited carries up to 10 days (no mandatory minimum) of incarceration and a fine of up to $300 (no mandatory minimum) under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 (offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271)).

Which Colorado statute covers automated dialing systems prohibited?

Automated dialing systems prohibited is governed by C.R.S. § 18-9-311 (Automated dialing systems prohibited).

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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.