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C.R.S. § 18-3-208 — Reckless endangerment.

Current through 2025 Regular Session

Part of Part 2: ASSAULTS, Colorado Revised Statutes.

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Full text of C.R.S. § 18-3-208

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. § 18-3-208Primary source, current through the 2025 Regular Session
A person who recklessly engages in conduct that creates a substantial risk of serious bodily injury to another person commits reckless endangerment, which is a class 2 misdemeanor.

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Is reckless endangerment a felony or a misdemeanor in Colorado?

Reckless endangerment is a class 2 misdemeanor in Colorado under C.R.S. § 18-3-208.

Which Colorado statute covers reckless endangerment?

Reckless endangerment is governed by C.R.S. § 18-3-208 (Reckless endangerment).

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.