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C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 — Petty offense and civil infraction classified - penalties.

Current through 2025 Regular Session

Part of Part 5: MISDEMEANOR AND PETTY OFFENSE SENTENCING, Colorado Revised Statutes.

Full text of C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503

Statutory text current through the 2025 Regular Session. This is an officially sanctioned publication using the official text of the Colorado Revised Statutes; it is not the official statutes of the State of Colorado.

C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503Primary source, current through the 2025 Regular Session

(1) For offenses committed prior to March 1, 2022, a violation of a statute of this state is a petty offense if specifically classified as a class 1 or class 2 petty offense. The penalty for commission of a class 1 petty offense, upon conviction, is a fine of not more than five hundred dollars, or imprisonment for not more than six months other than in state correctional facilities, or both. The penalty for commission of a class 2 petty offense is a fine specified in the section defining the offense. The penalty assessment procedure of section 16-2-201 is available for the payment of fines in class 2 petty offense cases. (1.5) For offenses committed on or after March 1, 2022, a violation of a statute of this state is a petty offense if specifically classified as a petty offense. The penalty for commission of a petty offense, upon conviction, is a fine of not more than three hundred dollars, imprisonment for not more than ten days in a county jail, or both. (1.6) (a) For offenses committed on or after March 1, 2022, a violation of a statute of this state is a civil infraction if specifically classified as a civil infraction. The penalty for commission of a civil infraction, upon conviction, is a fine of not more than one hundred dollars, unless otherwise provided by statute. A civil infraction constitutes a civil matter. (b) A peace officer may apply the penalty assessment notice procedure in section 16-2.3-102 for the payment of a fine in a civil infraction case. (2) Every sentence entered under this section shall include consideration of restitution as required by part 6 of this article and by article 18.5 of title 16, C.R.S.

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What are the penalties for abandonment of a motor vehicle in Colorado?

As a petty offense, abandonment of a motor vehicle 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)).

What are the penalties for abuse of property insurance in Colorado?

As a petty offense, abuse of property insurance 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)).

What are the penalties for abuse of telephone and telegraph service in Colorado?

As a civil infraction, abuse of telephone and telegraph service carries a fine of up to $100 (no mandatory minimum) under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503.

What are the penalties for ammunition sales in Colorado?

Penalties for ammunition sales in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a civil infraction up to a class 1 misdemeanor — with the ranges set by C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 and C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

What are the penalties for attempt to escape in Colorado?

Penalties for attempt to escape in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a petty offense up to a class 4 felony — with the ranges set by C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401, C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501 and C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

What are the penalties for automated dialing systems prohibited in Colorado?

As a petty offense, automated dialing systems prohibited 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)).

What are the penalties for bringing alcohol beverages, bottles, or cans into the major league baseball stadium in Colorado?

As a civil infraction, bringing alcohol beverages, bottles, or cans into the major league baseball stadium carries a fine of up to $100 (no mandatory minimum) under C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503.

What are the penalties for concealment or removal of secured property in Colorado?

Penalties for concealment or removal of secured property in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a petty offense up to a class 2 felony — with the ranges set by C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503, 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.

What are the penalties for criminal attempt in Colorado?

Penalties for criminal attempt in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a petty offense up to a class 2 felony — with the ranges set by C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401, C.R.S. § 18-1.3-501, C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503 and C.R.S. § 18-1.3-401.5; the full table of ranges by variant is published on this page.

What are the penalties for criminal mischief in Colorado?

Penalties for criminal mischief in Colorado depend on how it is classified — from a petty offense up to a class 2 felony — with the ranges set by C.R.S. § 18-1.3-503, 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.

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