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Criminal operation of a device in motion picture theater in Colorado

civil infractionCurrent through 2026 Colorado legislative session

Criminal operation of a device in motion picture theater is a civil infraction under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-4-516. As a civil infraction, 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. § 18-4-516.

What is the penalty for criminal operation of a device in motion picture theater in Colorado?

Penalties for Criminal operation of a device in motion picture theater
PenaltyRangeBasisAuthority
Fineup to 100 usd (no statutory minimum) (civil matter, no jail; individual statutes may set a different fine)discretionaryC.R.S. § 18-1.3-503

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

Common questions about criminal operation of a device in motion picture theater in Colorado

Is criminal operation of a device in motion picture theater a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

Criminal operation of a device in motion picture theater is a civil infraction in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-4-516.

What are the penalties for criminal operation of a device in motion picture theater in Colorado?

As a civil infraction, criminal operation of a device in motion picture theater carries a fine of up to $100 (no mandatory minimum) under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503.

Which Colorado statute covers criminal operation of a device in motion picture theater?

Criminal operation of a device in motion picture theater is governed by C.R.S. § 18-4-516 (Criminal operation of a device in motion picture theater).

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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.