Colorado criminal charge
Summons and complaint or penalty assessment notice for misdemeanors, petty offenses, and misdemeanor traffic offenses in Colorado
Summons and complaint or penalty assessment notice for misdemeanors, petty offenses, and misdemeanor traffic offenses is a petty offense under Colorado criminal law, defined by C.R.S. § 42-4-1707. 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. § 42-4-1707.
What is the penalty for summons and complaint or penalty assessment notice for misdemeanors, petty offenses, and misdemeanor traffic offenses in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | up to 10 days (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 |
| Fine | up to 300 usd (no statutory minimum) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2022-03-01 (SB21-271).
Common questions about summons and complaint or penalty assessment notice for misdemeanors, petty offenses, and misdemeanor traffic offenses in Colorado
Is summons and complaint or penalty assessment notice for misdemeanors, petty offenses, and misdemeanor traffic offenses a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
Summons and complaint or penalty assessment notice for misdemeanors, petty offenses, and misdemeanor traffic offenses is a petty offense in Colorado under C.R.S. § 42-4-1707.
What are the penalties for summons and complaint or penalty assessment notice for misdemeanors, petty offenses, and misdemeanor traffic offenses in Colorado?
As a petty offense, summons and complaint or penalty assessment notice for misdemeanors, petty offenses, and misdemeanor traffic offenses 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 summons and complaint or penalty assessment notice for misdemeanors, petty offenses, and misdemeanor traffic offenses?
Summons and complaint or penalty assessment notice for misdemeanors, petty offenses, and misdemeanor traffic offenses is governed by C.R.S. § 42-4-1707 (Summons and complaint or penalty assessment notice for misdemeanors, petty offenses, and misdemeanor traffic offenses - release - registration).
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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.