Colorado criminal charge
Second degree kidnapping in Colorado
Second degree kidnapping is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-3-302. 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. § 18-3-302.
What is the penalty for second degree kidnapping in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 2 years to 6 years (Second degree kidnapping - base offense — Second degree kidnapping applies as a class 4 felony except where the aggravating circumstances of subsections (3) or (4) apply.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | 2000 usd to 500000 usd (Second degree kidnapping - base offense — Second degree kidnapping applies as a class 4 felony except where the aggravating circumstances of subsections (3) or (4) apply.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 3 years to 3 years (Second degree kidnapping - base offense — Second degree kidnapping applies as a class 4 felony except where the aggravating circumstances of subsections (3) or (4) apply.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.
How is second degree kidnapping classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Second degree kidnapping - base offense | class 4 felony | Second degree kidnapping applies as a class 4 felony except where the aggravating circumstances of subsections (3) or (4) apply. | 18-3-302(5) |
Common questions about second degree kidnapping in Colorado
Is second degree kidnapping a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
Second degree kidnapping is a class 4 felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-3-302.
Second degree kidnapping - base offense: class 4 felony (C.R.S. § 18-3-302(5))
What are the penalties for second degree kidnapping in Colorado?
Penalties for second degree kidnapping in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a class 4 felony up to a class 4 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 second degree kidnapping?
Second degree kidnapping is governed by C.R.S. § 18-3-302 (Second degree kidnapping).
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.