Colorado criminal charge
Riots in detention facilities in Colorado
Riots in detention facilities is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-8-211. 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. § 18-8-211.
What is the penalty for riots in detention facilities in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 4 years to 12 years (Active participation in riot — armed with deadly weapon/device — Applies when the participant employs a deadly weapon, destructive device, or an article fashioned to appear as a deadly weapon, or represents themselves as armed with a deadly weapon during the riot participation.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 3000 usd to 750000 usd (Active participation in riot — armed with deadly weapon/device — Applies when the participant employs a deadly weapon, destructive device, or an article fashioned to appear as a deadly weapon, or represents themselves as armed with a deadly weapon during the riot participation.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 3 years to 3 years (Active participation in riot — armed with deadly weapon/device — Applies when the participant employs a deadly weapon, destructive device, or an article fashioned to appear as a deadly weapon, or represents themselves as armed with a deadly weapon during the riot participation.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Jail / prison | 2 years to 6 years (Active participation in riot — unarmed — Applies when the participant does not employ any deadly weapon or destructive device during the riot participation.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 2000 usd to 500000 usd (Active participation in riot — unarmed — Applies when the participant does not employ any deadly weapon or destructive device during the riot participation.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 3 years to 3 years (Active participation in riot — unarmed — Applies when the participant does not employ any deadly weapon or destructive device during the riot participation.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Jail / prison | 1 years to 3 years (Disobeying detention officer order during riot — Applies when a confined person intentionally disobeys a detention officer's order to move, disperse, or refrain from specified activities during an actual or impending riot.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 1000 usd to 100000 usd (Disobeying detention officer order during riot — Applies when a confined person intentionally disobeys a detention officer's order to move, disperse, or refrain from specified activities during an actual or impending riot.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 2 years to 2 years (Disobeying detention officer order during riot — Applies when a confined person intentionally disobeys a detention officer's order to move, disperse, or refrain from specified activities during an actual or impending riot.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.
How is riots in detention facilities classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Active participation in riot — armed with deadly weapon/device | class 3 felony | Applies when the participant employs a deadly weapon, destructive device, or an article fashioned to appear as a deadly weapon, or represents themselves as armed with a deadly weapon during the riot participation. | 18-8-211(2)(a) |
| Active participation in riot — unarmed | class 4 felony | Applies when the participant does not employ any deadly weapon or destructive device during the riot participation. | 18-8-211(2)(b) |
| Disobeying detention officer order during riot | class 5 felony | Applies when a confined person intentionally disobeys a detention officer's order to move, disperse, or refrain from specified activities during an actual or impending riot. | 18-8-211(3) |
Common questions about riots in detention facilities in Colorado
Is riots in detention facilities a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: riots in detention facilities ranges from a class 5 felony to a class 3 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-8-211.
Active participation in riot — armed with deadly weapon/device: class 3 felony (C.R.S. § 18-8-211(2)(a)) · Active participation in riot — unarmed: class 4 felony (C.R.S. § 18-8-211(2)(b)) · Disobeying detention officer order during riot: class 5 felony (C.R.S. § 18-8-211(3))
What are the penalties for riots in detention facilities in Colorado?
Penalties for riots in detention facilities in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a class 5 felony up to a class 3 felony — with the ranges set by C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Colorado statute covers riots in detention facilities?
Riots in detention facilities is governed by C.R.S. § 18-8-211 (Riots in detention facilities).
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.