Colorado criminal charge
Gambling premises in Colorado
Gambling premises is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-10-107. Its classification is not fixed: Colorado assigns a different penalty class depending on the circumstances of the offense. The class that applies — and the sentencing range that follows from it — depends on which statutory variant fits the facts.
Defined by C.R.S. § 18-10-107.
What is the penalty for gambling premises in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 120 days (Maintaining gambling premises — base offense — Applies when a person maintains, aids, or permits the maintaining of gambling premises without being a repeating gambling offender.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | up to $750 (Maintaining gambling premises — base offense — Applies when a person maintains, aids, or permits the maintaining of gambling premises without being a repeating gambling offender.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Jail / prison | 12 months to 18 months (Maintaining gambling premises — repeating gambling offender — Applies when the offender who maintains, aids, or permits the maintaining of gambling premises is a repeating gambling offender.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | $1,000 to $100,000 (Maintaining gambling premises — repeating gambling offender — Applies when the offender who maintains, aids, or permits the maintaining of gambling premises is a repeating gambling offender.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (Maintaining gambling premises — repeating gambling offender — Applies when the offender who maintains, aids, or permits the maintaining of gambling premises is a repeating gambling offender.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271).
How is gambling premises classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Maintaining gambling premises — base offense | Class 2 Misdemeanor | Applies when a person maintains, aids, or permits the maintaining of gambling premises without being a repeating gambling offender. | 18-10-107(3) |
| Maintaining gambling premises — repeating gambling offender | Class 6 Felony | Applies when the offender who maintains, aids, or permits the maintaining of gambling premises is a repeating gambling offender. | 18-10-107(3) |
Common questions about gambling premises in Colorado
Is gambling premises a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: gambling premises ranges from a Class 2 Misdemeanor to a Class 6 Felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-10-107.
Maintaining gambling premises — base offense: Class 2 Misdemeanor (C.R.S. § 18-10-107(3)) · Maintaining gambling premises — repeating gambling offender: Class 6 Felony (C.R.S. § 18-10-107(3))
What are the penalties for gambling premises in Colorado?
Penalties for gambling premises in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a Class 2 Misdemeanor up to a Class 6 Felony — with the ranges set by C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 and C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Colorado statute covers gambling premises?
Gambling premises is governed by C.R.S. § 18-10-107 (Gambling premises).
Legal terms used in this law
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.