Colorado criminal charge
Violation of bail bond conditions in Colorado
Violation of bail bond conditions is a criminal offense under Colorado law, defined by C.R.S. § 18-8-212. 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. § 18-8-212.
What is the penalty for violation of bail bond conditions in Colorado?
| Penalty | Range | Basis | Authority |
|---|---|---|---|
| Jail / prison | 12 months to 18 months (Failure to appear on felony bond with intent to avoid prosecution — A person charged with a felony and released on bond knowingly fails to appear in the felony case with intent to avoid prosecution.) | presumptive | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Fine | $1,000 to $100,000 (Failure to appear on felony bond with intent to avoid prosecution — A person charged with a felony and released on bond knowingly fails to appear in the felony case with intent to avoid prosecution.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Parole / supervision | 1 years to 1 years (Failure to appear on felony bond with intent to avoid prosecution — A person charged with a felony and released on bond knowingly fails to appear in the felony case with intent to avoid prosecution.; mandatory parole) | mandatory | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401 |
| Jail / prison | up to 120 days (Failure to appear for proceeding involving victims or witnesses — A person released on bond and charged with a felony or misdemeanor intentionally fails to appear for proceedings for which victims or witnesses have appeared in court.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
| Fine | up to $750 (Failure to appear for proceeding involving victims or witnesses — A person released on bond and charged with a felony or misdemeanor intentionally fails to appear for proceedings for which victims or witnesses have appeared in court.) | discretionary | C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 |
Applies to offenses on/after 2018-07-01.
How is violation of bail bond conditions classified in Colorado?
The classification depends on the circumstances:
| Variant | Classification | When it applies | Statute |
|---|---|---|---|
| Failure to appear on felony bond with intent to avoid prosecution | Class 6 Felony | A person charged with a felony and released on bond knowingly fails to appear in the felony case with intent to avoid prosecution. | 18-8-212(1) |
| Failure to appear for proceeding involving victims or witnesses | Class 2 Misdemeanor | A person released on bond and charged with a felony or misdemeanor intentionally fails to appear for proceedings for which victims or witnesses have appeared in court. | 18-8-212(2) |
Common questions about violation of bail bond conditions in Colorado
Is violation of bail bond conditions a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?
It depends on the circumstances: violation of bail bond conditions ranges from a Class 2 Misdemeanor to a Class 6 Felony in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-8-212.
Failure to appear on felony bond with intent to avoid prosecution: Class 6 Felony (C.R.S. § 18-8-212(1)) · Failure to appear for proceeding involving victims or witnesses: Class 2 Misdemeanor (C.R.S. § 18-8-212(2))
What are the penalties for violation of bail bond conditions in Colorado?
Penalties for violation of bail bond conditions 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. § 18-1.3-401 and C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.
Which Colorado statute covers violation of bail bond conditions?
Violation of bail bond conditions is governed by C.R.S. § 18-8-212 (Violation of bail bond conditions).
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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.