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2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 19 - DRUG OFFENDER SURCHARGE (§§ 18-19-101 — 18-19-104) › Section 18-19-104 - Judicial district drug offender treatment boards - creation

(1)
Each judicial district shall create a drug offender treatment board, whose membership is knowledgeable about adult criminal and juvenile justice matters, consisting of:
(a)
The district attorney serving the judicial district or his or her designee;
(b)
The chief public defender serving the judicial district or his or her designee;
(c)
The chair of the local community corrections board or his or her designee;
(d)
A parole officer working in the judicial district chosen by the director of the department of corrections or his or her designee;
(e)
A sheriff that serves the judicial district chosen by the chief judge of the judicial district;
(f)
A representative of a drug court or similar problem-solving court if such a court exists in the judicial district chosen by the chief judge of the judicial district;
(g)
A person with expertise in juvenile matters chosen by the chief judge of the judicial district; and
(h)
A probation officer working in the judicial district chosen by the chief judge of the judicial district.
(1.5)
Effective November 1, 2024, the judicial district drug offender treatment board for the twenty-third judicial district is created. Initial members of the board are appointed pursuant to the provisions of subsection (1) of this section; except that the twenty-third judicial district administrative judge shall appoint the members appointed pursuant to subsections (1)(e) to (1)(h) of this section. Effective January 7, 2025, all members of the judicial district drug offender treatment board for the twenty-third judicial district must be appointed pursuant to subsection (1) of this section.
(2)
The board shall give priority to drug court funding if the jurisdiction operates a drug court and the drug court operates with best evidence-based or promising practices. Each drug offender treatment board shall annually make recommendations to the correctional treatment board for funding local assessed treatment needs.
(3)
Each judicial district's drug offender treatment board may adopt rules and guidelines as necessary to perform the functions of the board.
(4) and (5)
Repealed.
Amended by 2024 Ch. 8,§ 1, eff. 2/27/2024.
L. 2003: Entire section added, p. 2688, § 6, effective July 1. L. 2008: (2) amended, p. 1890, § 58, effective August 5. L. 2009: (5) repealed, (SB 09 -292), ch. 369, p. 1949, § 33, effective August 5. L. 2012: (1) and (2) amended and (4) repealed, (HB 12-1310), ch. 268, p. 1410, § 36, effective June 7.
For the legislative intent contained in the 2003 act enacting this section, see section 1 of chapter 424, Session Laws of Colorado 2003.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 20 - OFFENSES RELATED TO LIMITED GAMING (§§ 18-20-101 — 18-20-115) › Section 18-20-101 - Legislative declaration

The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that the strict control of limited gaming in this state is necessary for the immediate and future preservation of the public peace, health, and safety.
L. 91: Entire article added, p. 1583, § 11, effective June 4.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 20 - OFFENSES RELATED TO LIMITED GAMING (§§ 18-20-101 — 18-20-115) › Section 18-20-102 - Definitions - terms used

(1)
As used in this article 20, unless this article 20 otherwise provides or unless the context otherwise requires, terms used in this article 20 shall have the same meanings as those set forth in article
30
of title
44
.
(2)
The term "repeating gambling offender" means any person who is convicted of an offense under section
18-10-103 (2)
, sections
18-10-105
to
18-10-107
, or sections
18-20-103
to
18-20-114
, or sections
44-30-809
to
44-30-811
or
44-30-818
to
44-30-831
or
44-30-837
, within five years after a previous misdemeanor conviction under said sections or under a former statute prohibiting gambling activities or at any time after a previous felony conviction under any of said sections. A conviction in any jurisdiction of the United States of an offense which, if committed in this state, would be professional gambling shall constitute a previous conviction for purposes of a prosecution in this state as a repeating gambling offender.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 14, § 15, eff. 10/1/2018.
L. 91: Entire article added, p. 1583, § 11, effective June 4. L. 2018: Entire section amended, (SB 18-034), ch. 14, p. 240, § 15, effective October 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 20 - OFFENSES RELATED TO LIMITED GAMING (§§ 18-20-101 — 18-20-115) › Section 18-20-103 - Violations of taxation provisions - penalties

(1)
Any person who:
(a)
Makes any false or fraudulent return in attempting to defeat or evade the tax imposed by article
30
of title
44
commits a class 5 felony;
(b)
Fails to pay tax due under article
30
of title
44
within thirty days after the date the tax becomes due commits a class 2 misdemeanor;
(c)
Fails to file a return required by article
30
of title
44
within thirty days after the date the return is due commits a class 2 misdemeanor;
(d)
[Repealed by 2023 amendment.]
(e)
Willfully aids or assists in, or procures, counsels, or advises the preparation or presentation under or in connection with any matter arising under any title administered by the commission or a return, affidavit, claim, or other document which is fraudulent or is false as to any material fact, whether or not such falsity or fraud is with the knowledge or consent of the person authorized or required to present such return, affidavit, claim, or document commits a class 5 felony.
(2)
For purposes of this section, "person" includes corporate officers having control or supervision of, or responsibility for, completing tax returns or making payments pursuant to article
30
of title
44
.
Amended by 2023 Ch. 298,§ 55, eff. 10/1/2023.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 462, § 380, eff. 3/1/2022.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 14, § 16, eff. 10/1/2018.
L. 91: Entire article added, p. 1583, § 11, effective June 4. L. 2018:(1)(a) to (1)(d), and (2) amended,(SB 18-034), ch. 14, p. 241, § 16, effective October 1. L. 2021:(1)(b) and (1)(c) amended,(SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3218, § 380, effective 3/1/2022. L. 2023:(1)(d) repealed,(HB 23-1293), ch. 298, p. 1795, § 55, effective October 1.
Section 77 of chapter 298 (HB 23-1293), Session Laws of Colorado 2023, provides that the act repealing subsection (1)(d) applies to offenses committed on or after October 1, 2023.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 20 - OFFENSES RELATED TO LIMITED GAMING (§§ 18-20-101 — 18-20-115) › Section 18-20-104 - False statement on application - violations of rules or provisions of article 30 of title 44 as felony

Any person who knowingly makes a false statement in any application for a license or in any statement attached to the application, or who provides any false or misleading information to the commission or the division, or who fails to keep books and records to substantiate the receipts, expenses, or uses resulting from limited gaming conducted under article
30
of title
44
, as prescribed in rules promulgated by the commission, or who falsifies any books or records which relate to any transaction connected with the holding, operating, and conducting of any limited card games or slot machines, or who knowingly violates any of the provisions of article
30
of title
44
, or any rule adopted by the commission or any terms of any license granted under said article 30, commits a class 5 felony.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 14,§ 17, eff. 10/1/2018.
L. 91: Entire article added, p. 1584, § 11, effective June 4. L. 2018: Entire section amended, (SB 18-034), ch. 14, p. 241, § 17, effective October 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 20 - OFFENSES RELATED TO LIMITED GAMING (§§ 18-20-101 — 18-20-115) › Section 18-20-105 - Slot machines - shipping notices

(1)
Any slot machine manufacturer or distributor shipping or importing a slot machine into the state of Colorado shall provide to the Colorado limited gaming control commission created in section
44-30-301
, at the time of shipment a copy of the shipping invoice which shall include, at a minimum, the destination, the serial number of each machine, and a description of each machine. Any person within the state of Colorado receiving a slot machine shall, upon receipt of the machine, provide to the Colorado limited gaming control commission upon a form available from the commission information showing at a minimum the location of each machine, its serial number, and description. The report shall be provided regardless of whether the machine is received from a manufacturer or any other person. Any machine licensed pursuant to section
44-30-803
shall be licensed for a specific location, and movement of the machine from that location shall be reported to said commission within the time period set out in rules promulgated pursuant to section
44-30-803(1)(d)
. Any person violating any provision of section
44-30-803
commits a class 5 felony. Any slot machine that is not in compliance with article
30
of title
44
is declared contraband and may be summarily seized and destroyed after notice and hearing.
(2)
Slot machines which because of age and condition bear no manufacturer serial number shall be assigned a serial number by a remanufacturer of slot machines. Such new serial number shall be duly recorded as required by federal regulations.
(3)
The director of the division of gaming appointed pursuant to section
44-30-201
may approve a change to the registration of a slot machine under circumstances constituting an emergency. If said director approves an emergency change, the registration of the slot machine shall not be suspended pending the filing of a supplemental application.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 14,§ 18, eff. 10/1/2018.
L. 91: Entire article added, p. 1584, § 11, effective June 4. L. 97: (1) amended, p. 1013, § 18, effective August 6. L. 2018: (1) and (3) amended, (SB 18-034), ch. 14, p. 241, § 18, effective October 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 20 - OFFENSES RELATED TO LIMITED GAMING (§§ 18-20-101 — 18-20-115) › Section 18-20-106 - Cheating

(1)
It is unlawful for any person, whether he is an owner or employee of, or a player in, an establishment, to cheat at any limited gaming activity.
(2)
For purposes of article
30
of title
44
, "cheating" means to alter the selection of criteria which determine:
(a)
The result of a game; or
(b)
The amount or frequency of payment in a game.
(3)
Any person issued a license pursuant to article
30
of title
44
, violating any provision of this section commits a class 6 felony, and any other person violating any provision of this section commits a class 2 misdemeanor. If the person is a repeating gambling offender, the person commits a class 5 felony.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 462, § 381, eff. 3/1/2022.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 14, § 19, eff. 10/1/2018.
L. 91: Entire article added, p. 1585, § 11, effective June 4. L. 2018: IP(2) and (3) amended, (SB 18 -034), ch. 242, p. 242, § 19, effective October 1. L. 2021: (3) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 3219, p. 3219, § 381, effective 3/1/2022.
Section 803(2) of chapter 462 (SB 21-271), Session Laws of Colorado 2021, provides that the act changing this section applies to offenses committed on or after March 1, 2022.
2021 Ch. 462, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 20 - OFFENSES RELATED TO LIMITED GAMING (§§ 18-20-101 — 18-20-115) › Section 18-20-108 - Use of device for calculating probabilities

(1)
It is unlawful for any person at a licensed gaming establishment to use, or possess with the intent to use, any device to assist:
(a)
In projecting the outcome of the game;
(b)
In keeping track of the cards played;
(c)
In analyzing the probability of the occurrence of an event relating to the game; or
(d)
In analyzing the strategy for playing or betting to be used in the game, except as permitted by the Colorado limited gaming control commission.
(2)
Any person issued a license pursuant to article
30
of title
44
violating any provision of this section commits a class 6 felony and any other person violating any provision of this section commits a class 2 misdemeanor.
Amended by 2023 Ch. 298,§ 56, eff. 10/1/2023.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 462, § 383, eff. 3/1/2022.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 14, § 21, eff. 10/1/2018.
L. 91: Entire article added, p. 1587, § 11, effective June 4. L. 2018:(2) amended,(SB 18-034), ch. 14, p. 243, § 21, effective October 1. L. 2021:(2) amended,(SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3219, § 383, effective 3/1/2022. L. 2023:(2) amended,(HB 23-1293), ch. 298, p. 1795, § 56, effective October 1.
Section 77 of chapter 298 (HB 23-1293), Session Laws of Colorado 2023, provides that the act changing subsection (2) applies to offenses committed on or after October 1, 2023.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 20 - OFFENSES RELATED TO LIMITED GAMING (§§ 18-20-101 — 18-20-115) › Section 18-20-110 - Cheating game and devices

(1)
It is unlawful for any person playing any licensed game in licensed gaming premises to:
(a)
Knowingly conduct, carry on, operate, or deal or allow to be conducted, carried on, operated, or dealt any cheating or thieving game or device; or
(b)
Knowingly deal, conduct, carry on, operate, or expose for play any game or games played with cards or any mechanical device, or any combination of games or devices, which have in any manner been marked or tampered with or placed in a condition or operated in a manner the result of which tends to deceive the public or tends to alter the normal random selection of characteristics or the normal chance of the game which could determine or alter the result of the game.
(2)
Any person violating any provision of this section commits a class 6 felony; except that, if the person is a repeating gambling offender, the person commits a class 5 felony.
L. 91: Entire article added, p. 1589, § 11, effective June 4. L. 2001: (2) amended, p. 606, § 4, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 20 - OFFENSES RELATED TO LIMITED GAMING (§§ 18-20-101 — 18-20-115) › Section 18-20-111 - Unlawful manufacture, sale, distribution, marking, altering, or modification of equipment and devices related to limited gaming - unlawful instruction

(1)
It is unlawful to manufacture, sell, or distribute any cards, chips, dice, game, or device that is intended to be used to violate any provision of article
30
of title
44
.
(2)
It is unlawful to mark, alter, or otherwise modify related equipment or a limited gaming device in a manner that:
(a)
Affects the result of a wager by determining win or loss; or
(b)
Alters the normal criteria of random selection, which affects the operation of a game or which determines the outcome of a game.
(3)
It is unlawful for any person to instruct another in cheating or in the use of any device for that purpose, with the knowledge or intent that the information or use so conveyed may be employed to violate any provision of article
30
of title
44
.
(4)
Any person issued a license pursuant to article
30
of title
44
violating any provision of this section commits a class 6 felony, and any other person violating any provision of this section commits a class 2 misdemeanor.
Amended by 2023 Ch. 298,§ 58, eff. 10/1/2023.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 462, § 384, eff. 3/1/2022.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 14, § 23, eff. 10/1/2018.
Amended by 2013 Ch. 397, § 19, eff. 7/1/2013.
L. 91: Entire article added, p. 1589, § 11, effective June 4. L. 2013:IP(2) amended,(SB 13-173), ch. 397, p. 2323, § 19, effective July 1. L. 2018:(1), (3), and (4) amended,(SB 18-034), ch. 14, p. 243, § 23, effective October 1. L. 2021:(4) amended,(SB 21-271), ch. 462, p. 3219, § 384, effective 3/1/2022. L. 2023:(4) amended,(HB 23-1293), ch. 298, p. 1795, § 58, effective October 1.
Section 77 of chapter 298 (HB 23-1293), Session Laws of Colorado 2023, provides that the act changing subsection (4) applies to offenses committed on or after October 1, 2023.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 20 - OFFENSES RELATED TO LIMITED GAMING (§§ 18-20-101 — 18-20-115) › Section 18-20-112 - Unlawful entry by excluded and ejected persons

(1)
(a)
It is unlawful for any person whose name is on the list promulgated by the Colorado limited gaming control commission pursuant to section 44-30-1703 (3) or (4) to enter the licensed premises of a limited gaming licensee.
(b)
A person who violates subsection (1)(a) of this section commits a class 6 felony.
(2)
(a)
It is unlawful for any person whose name is on the list promulgated by the Colorado limited gaming control commission pursuant to section 44-30-1703 (3) or (4) to have any personal pecuniary interest, direct or indirect, in any limited gaming licensee, licensed premises, establishment, or business involved in or with limited gaming or in the shares in any corporation, association, or firm licensed pursuant to article
30
of title
44
.
(b)
A person who violates subsection (2)(a) of this section commits a class 5 felony.
(3)
[Deleted by 2023 amendment.]
Amended by 2023 Ch. 298,§ 59, eff. 10/1/2023.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 402, § 11, eff. 8/10/2022.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 14, § 24, eff. 10/1/2018.
L. 91: Entire article added, p. 1590, § 11, effective June 4. L. 2018:(1) and (2) amended,(SB 18-034), ch. 14, p. 244, § 24, effective October 1. L. 2022:(1) and (2) amended,(HB 22-1402), ch. 402, p. 2869, § 11, effective August 10. L. 2023:Entire section amended,(HB 23-1293), ch. 298, p. 1795, § 59, effective October 1.
2022 Ch. 402, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 20 - OFFENSES RELATED TO LIMITED GAMING (§§ 18-20-101 — 18-20-115) › Section 18-20-113 - Personal pecuniary gain or conflict of interest

(1)
It is unlawful for any person to issue, suspend, revoke, or renew any license pursuant to article
30
of title
44
for any personal pecuniary gain or any thing of value, as defined in section
18-1-901(3)(r)
, or for any person to violate any of the provisions of part 4 of article
30
of title
44
.
(2)
Any person violating any of the provisions of this section commits a class 3 felony.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 14,§ 25, eff. 10/1/2018.
L. 91: Entire article added, p. 1590, § 11, effective June 4. L. 2018: (1) amended, (SB 18-034), ch. 14, p. 244, § 25, effective October 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 20 - OFFENSES RELATED TO LIMITED GAMING (§§ 18-20-101 — 18-20-115) › Section 18-20-114 - False or misleading information - unlawful

(1)
It is unlawful for any person to provide any false or misleading information under the provisions of article
30
of title
44
.
(2)
Any person violating any of the provisions of this section commits a class 5 felony.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 14,§ 26, eff. 10/1/2018.
L. 91: Entire article added, p. 1590, § 11, effective June 4. L. 2018: (1) amended, (SB 18-034), ch. 14, p. 244, § 26, effective October 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 20 - OFFENSES RELATED TO LIMITED GAMING (§§ 18-20-101 — 18-20-115) › Section 18-20-115 - Exceptions

Nothing contained in this article shall be construed to modify, amend, or otherwise affect the validity of any provisions contained in article
10
of this title.
L. 91: Entire article added, p. 1590, § 11, effective June 4.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 21 - SEX OFFENDER SURCHARGE (§§ 18-21-101 — 18-21-103) › Section 18-21-101 - Legislative declaration

The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that the commission of sex offenses exacts an unacceptable toll on the fiscal resources of both state and local government and thereby increases the fiscal burden upon the taxpayers of this state. It is the intent of the general assembly in enacting this article to require, as much as possible, that persons convicted of a sex offense pay for the cost of the evaluation, identification, and treatment and continuing monitoring to protect victims and potential victims as described in article
11.7
of title
16
, C.R.S.
L. 92: Entire article added, p. 462, § 10, effective June 2.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 21 - SEX OFFENDER SURCHARGE (§§ 18-21-101 — 18-21-103) › Section 18-21-102 - Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Convicted" and "conviction" means a plea of guilty, including a plea of guilty entered pursuant to a deferred sentence under section
18-1.3-102
or a verdict of guilty by a judge or jury, and includes a plea of no contest accepted by the court.
(2)
"Sex offense" has the same meaning as defined in section
16-11.7-102(3)
, C.R.S.
L. 92: Entire article added, p. 462, § 10, effective June 2. L. 2002: (1) amended, p. 1522, § 219, effective October 1.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2002 act amending subsection (1), see section 1 of chapter 318, Session Laws of Colorado 2002.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 22 - JUVENILE OFFENDER SURCHARGE (§§ 18-22-101 — 18-22-103) › Section 18-22-101 - Legislative declaration

The general assembly hereby finds, determines, and declares that the commission of violent crimes by juveniles exacts an unacceptable toll on the fiscal resources of both state and local government and thereby increases the financial burden upon the taxpayers of this state. It is the intent of the general assembly in enacting this article to require, as much as possible, that juveniles convicted as adults of violent crimes pay for the cost of the rehabilitation, education, and treatment of juveniles sentenced to the youthful offender system or committed to the department of human services.
L. 93, 1st Ex. Sess.: Entire article added, p. 26, § 1, effective September 13. L. 94: Entire section amended, p. 2657, § 142, effective July 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 22 - JUVENILE OFFENDER SURCHARGE (§§ 18-22-101 — 18-22-103) › Section 18-22-102 - Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Convicted" and "conviction" means a plea of guilty, including a plea of guilty entered pursuant to a deferred sentence under section
18-1.3-102
or a verdict of guilty by a judge or jury, and includes a plea of no contest accepted by the court.
(2)
"Juvenile" means a person under the age of eighteen years.
(3)
"Violent crime" means a felony enumerated as a crime of violence pursuant to section
18-1.3-406
or a felony involving a weapon or firearm.
L. 93, 1st Ex. Sess.: Entire article added, p. 26, § 1, effective September 13. L. 2002: (1) and (3) amended, p. 1522, § 221, effective October 1.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2002 act amending subsections (1) and (3), see section 1 of chapter 318, Session Laws of Colorado 2002.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 22 - JUVENILE OFFENDER SURCHARGE (§§ 18-22-101 — 18-22-103) › Section 18-22-103 - Source of revenues - allocation of moneys

(1)
Each juvenile who is convicted as an adult of a violent crime shall be required to pay a surcharge to the clerk of the court in which the conviction occurs in an amount equal to any fine imposed by such court.
(2)
The clerk of the court shall allocate the surcharge required by subsection (1) of this section as follows:
(a)
(I)
Five percent shall be retained by the clerk for administrative costs incurred pursuant to this section. Such amount retained shall be transmitted to the state treasurer, who shall credit the same to the general fund, and such amount shall be subject to appropriation by the general assembly for the costs of such administration.
(II)
Notwithstanding the provisions of subparagraph (I) of this paragraph (a), on and after July 1, 2008, the portion of the surcharge that is retained under this paragraph (a) shall be transmitted to the state treasurer for deposit in the judicial stabilization cash fund created in section
13-32-101 (6)
, C.R.S.
(b)
Ninety-five percent shall be transferred to the state treasurer who shall credit the same to the youthful offender system surcharge fund created pursuant to subsection (3) of this section.
(3)
There is hereby created in the state treasury a youthful offender system surcharge fund which shall consist of moneys received by the state treasurer pursuant to paragraph (b) of subsection (2) of this section. In accordance with section
24-36-114
, C.R.S., all interest derived from the deposit and investment of this fund shall be credited to the general fund. Any moneys not appropriated by the general assembly shall remain in the youthful offender system surcharge fund and shall not be transferred or revert to the general fund of the state at the end of any fiscal year. All moneys in the fund shall be subject to annual appropriation by the general assembly to the department of corrections to cover the direct and indirect costs associated with the rehabilitation, education, and treatment of youthful offenders sentenced to a youthful offender system.
(4)
A surcharge assessed by the court pursuant to this section may be collected in the same manner as a judgment in a civil action and the court shall order the district attorney to institute proceedings to collect such surcharge if the court finds that a juvenile convicted as an adult of a violent crime is financially unable to pay all or any portion of such surcharge at the time of sentencing.
L. 93, 1st Ex. Sess.: Entire article added, p. 27, § 1, effective September 13. L. 94: (3) amended, p. 2657, § 143, effective July 1. L. 96: (3) amended, p. 1693, § 30, effective 1/1/1997. L. 2007: (2)(a) amended, p. 1538, § 30, effective May 31. L. 2008: (2)(a)(II) amended, p. 2146, § 22, effective June 4.
For the legislative declaration contained in the 2008 act amending subsection (2)(a)(II), see section 1 of chapter 417, Session Laws of Colorado 2008.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 23 - GANG RECRUITMENT ACT (§§ 18-23-101 — 18-23-102) › Section 18-23-101 - Definitions

As used in this article, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Criminal street gang" means any ongoing organization, association, or group of three or more persons, whether formal or informal:
(a)
Which has as one of its primary objectives or activities the commission of one or more predicate criminal acts; and
(b)
Whose members individually or collectively engage in or have engaged in a pattern of criminal gang activity.
(2)
"Pattern of criminal gang activity" means the commission, attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation of two or more predicate criminal acts which are committed on separate occasions or by two or more persons.
(3)
"Predicate criminal acts" means the commission of or attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit any of the following:
(a)
Any conduct defined as racketeering activity in section
18-17-103 (5)
;
(b)
Any violation of section
18-8-706
or any criminal act committed in any jurisdiction of the United States which, if committed in this state, would violate section
18-8-706
.
L. 2001: Entire article added, p. 986, § 1, effective 3/1/2002.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 23 - GANG RECRUITMENT ACT (§§ 18-23-101 — 18-23-102) › Section 18-23-102 - Recruitment of juveniles for a criminal street gang

(1)
A person commits recruitment of a juvenile for a criminal street gang if he or she is eighteen years of age or older and:
(a)
Knowingly solicits, invites, recruits, encourages, coerces, or otherwise causes a person younger than eighteen years of age to actively participate in or become a member of a criminal street gang; or
(b)
By use of force, threat, or intimidation directed at any person, or by the infliction of bodily injury upon any person, knowingly prevents a person younger than eighteen years of age from leaving a criminal street gang.
(2)
Recruitment of a juvenile for a criminal street gang in violation of subsection (1)(b) of this section is a class 1 misdemeanor, and recruitment of a juvenile for a criminal street gang in violation of subsection (1)(a) of this section is a class 2 misdemeanor.
(3)
Nothing in this section shall affect the ability to charge criminal offenses under article
17
of this title.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 462, § 385, eff. 3/1/2022.
L. 2001: Entire article added, p. 987, § 1, effective 3/1/2002. L. 2021: (2) amended, (SB 21-271), ch. 3219, p. 3219, § 385, effective 3/1/2022.
Section 803(2) of chapter 462 (SB 21-271), Session Laws of Colorado 2021, provides that the act changing this section applies to offenses committed on or after March 1, 2022.
2021 Ch. 462, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 24 - CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN SURCHARGE (§§ 18-24-101 — 18-24-103) › Section 18-24-101 - Definitions

As used in this article 24, unless the context otherwise requires:
(1)
"Convicted" and "conviction" mean a plea of guilty accepted by the court, including a plea of guilty entered pursuant to a deferred sentence under section
18-1.3-102
, a verdict of guilty by a judge or jury, or a plea of no contest accepted by the court.
(2)
"Crime against a child" means any offense listed in section
18-3-411
, or criminal attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit any of those offenses, and any of the following offenses, or criminal attempt, conspiracy, or solicitation to commit any of the following offenses:
(a)
Incest, in violation of section
18-6-301
;
(b)
Child abuse, in violation of section
18-6-401
;
(c)
Contributing to the delinquency of a minor, in violation of section
18-6-701
;
(d)
Internet luring of a child, in violation of section
18-3-306
;
(e)
Sexual assault on a client by a psychotherapist, in violation of section
18-3-405.5
, when the victim is a child;
(f)
Invasion of privacy for sexual gratification, in violation of section
18-3-405.6
, when the victim is a child;
(g)
Human trafficking of a minor for involuntary servitude, in violation of section
18-3-503
; or
(h)
Human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude, in violation of section
18-3-504
.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 147,§ 3, eff. 8/8/2018.
Amended by 2014 Ch. 282,§ 20, eff. 7/1/2014.
L. 2006: Entire article added, p. 2040, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2007: (2)(b) and (2)(c) amended and (2)(d) added, p. 1688, § 7, effective July 1. L. 2011: (2) amended, (SB 11-232), ch. 199, p. 830, §2, effective July 1. L. 2014: (2)(g) amended, (HB 14-1273), ch. 282, p. 1156, § 20, effective July 1. L. 2018: IP, (2)(f), and (2)(g) amended and (2)(h) added, (SB 18-055), ch. 147, p. 936, § 3, effective August 8.
For the legislative declaration in the 2011 act amending subsection (2), see section 1 of chapter 199, Session Laws of Colorado 2011.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 24 - CRIMES AGAINST CHILDREN SURCHARGE (§§ 18-24-101 — 18-24-103) › Section 18-24-102 - Surcharge

(1)
Each person who is convicted of a crime against a child shall be required to pay a surcharge to the clerk of the court for the judicial district in which the conviction occurs.
(2)
Surcharges pursuant to subsection (1) of this section are in the following amounts:
(a)
For each class 2 felony of which a person is convicted, except as described in subsection (3) of this section, one thousand five hundred dollars;
(b)
For each class 3 felony of which a person is convicted, one thousand dollars;
(c)
For each class 4 felony of which a person is convicted, five hundred dollars;
(d)
For each class 5 felony of which a person is convicted, three hundred seventy-five dollars;
(e)
For each class 6 felony of which a person is convicted, two hundred fifty dollars;
(f)
For each class 1 misdemeanor of which a person is convicted, two hundred dollars;
(g)
For each class 2 misdemeanor of which a person is convicted, one hundred fifty dollars; and
(h)
For each class 3 misdemeanor of which a person is convicted, seventy-five dollars.
(3)
For the purposes of subsection (2)(a) of this section, if the class 2 felony of which the person is convicted is for human trafficking of a minor for involuntary servitude, as described in section
18-3-503
, or for human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude, as described in section
18-3-504
, then the person is required to pay a surcharge in the amount of three thousand dollars.
Amended by 2018 Ch. 147,§ 1, eff. 8/8/2018.
L. 2006: Entire article added, p. 2041, § 1, effective July 1. L. 2018: IP(2) and (2)(a) amended and (3) added, (SB 18-055), ch. 147, p. 935, § 1, effective August 8.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 26 - STATEWIDE DISCOVERY SHARING SYSTEM SURCHARGE (§§ 18-26-101 — 18-26-102) › Section 18-26-101 - Statewide discovery sharing system surcharge

(1)
Each person who is represented by private counsel or appears pro se and is convicted of a felony, misdemeanor, drug felony, or drug misdemeanor shall be required to pay a surcharge to the clerk of the court for the judicial district in which the conviction occurs.
(2)
Surcharges pursuant to subsection (1) of this section are in the following amounts:
(a)
For each felony or drug felony of which a person is convicted, ten dollars; and
(b)
For each misdemeanor or drug misdemeanor of which a person is convicted, five dollars.
(3)
The court may waive all or any portion of the surcharge required by this section if the court finds that a person convicted of a crime is indigent or financially unable to pay all or any portion of the surcharge. The court may waive only that portion of the surcharge that the court finds that the person convicted of a crime is financially unable to pay.
(4)
Repealed.
Amended by 2016 Ch. 52,§ 3, eff. 8/10/2016.
Added by 2014 Ch. 275,§ 4, eff. 5/29/2014.
L. 2014: Entire article added, (SB 14-190), ch. 275, p. 1108, § 4, effective May 29. L. 2016: (4) repealed, (SB 16-091), ch. 52, p. 122, § 3, effective August 10.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 18 - CRIMINAL CODE (§§ 18-1-101 — 18-26-102) › Article 26 - STATEWIDE DISCOVERY SHARING SYSTEM SURCHARGE (§§ 18-26-101 — 18-26-102) › Section 18-26-102 - Collection and distribution of funds - statewide discovery sharing system surcharge fund - creation

(1)
The clerk of the court shall allocate the surcharge required by section
18-26-101
as follows:
(a)
Five percent shall be retained by the clerk of the court for administrative costs incurred pursuant to this subsection (1). The amount retained shall be transmitted to the state treasurer for deposit in the judicial stabilization cash fund created in section
13-32-101(6)
, C.R.S.
(b)
Ninety-five percent shall be transferred to the state treasurer, who shall credit the same to the statewide discovery sharing system surcharge fund created pursuant to subsection (2) of this section.
(2)
(a)
There is created in the state treasury the statewide discovery sharing surcharge fund that consists of moneys received by the state treasurer pursuant to this section. The moneys in the fund are subject to annual appropriation by the general assembly to the judicial department for distribution to the Colorado district attorneys' council for development, continuing enhancement, and maintenance of the statewide discovery sharing system under section
16-9-702
, C.R.S. These moneys are in addition to general fund moneys appropriated to the judicial department for distribution to the Colorado district attorneys' council for development, continuing enhancement, and maintenance of the statewide discovery sharing system under section
16-9-702
, C.R.S.
(b)
The state treasurer shall credit all interest derived from the deposit and investment of moneys in the fund to the fund. Any moneys not appropriated by the general assembly must remain in the fund and shall not be transferred or revert to the general fund of the state at the end of any fiscal year.
Added by 2014 Ch. 275,§ 4, eff. 5/29/2014.
L. 2014: Entire article added, (SB 14-190), ch. 275, p. 1108, § 4, effective May 29.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 19 - CHILDREN'S CODE (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-7-315) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-1-401) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-1-131) › Section 19-1-101 - Short title

This title shall be known and may be cited as the "Colorado Children's Code".
L. 87: Entire title R&RE, p. 695, § 1, effective October 1.
This section was contained in a title that was repealed and reenacted in 1987. This section, as it existed in 1987, is the same as 19-1-101 as said section existed in 1986, the year prior to the repeal and reenactment of this title.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 19 - CHILDREN'S CODE (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-7-315) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-1-401) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-1-131) › Section 19-1-103.5 - [Repealed]

L. 96: Entire section added, p. 82, § 2, effective July 1. L. 97: Entire section repealed, p. 1031, § 67, effective August 6.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 19 - CHILDREN'S CODE (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-7-315) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-1-401) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-1-131) › Section 19-1-105 - Right to counsel and jury trial

(1)
All hearings, including adjudicatory hearings, shall be heard by a judge or magistrate without a jury, except as otherwise provided by this title.
(2)
The right to counsel is provided in this title 19. Nothing in this title 19 prevents the court from appointing counsel in addition to a guardian ad litem for a child if it deems representation by counsel necessary to protect the interests of the child.
(3)
In proceedings pursuant to the "School Attendance Law of 1963", article
33
of title
22
, the court may appoint a guardian ad litem for the child, unless the child is already represented by counsel. If the court finds that it is in the best interest and welfare of the child, the court may appoint both counsel and a guardian ad litem. The court shall make information regarding the truancy process available to the child's parent or guardian ad litem.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 92, § 5, eff. 1/9/2023.
L. 87: Entire title R&RE, p. 700, § 1, effective October 1. L. 91: (1) amended, p. 360, § 25, effective April 9. L. 2003: (2) amended, p. 1320, § 1, effective August 6.
This section was contained in a title that was repealed and reenacted in 1987. Provisions of this section, as it existed in 1987, are similar to those contained in
19-1-106
and
19-1-107
as said sections existed in 1986, the year prior to the repeal and reenactment of this title.
2022 Ch. 92, was passed without a safety clause. See Colo. Const. art. V, § 1(3).
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 19 - CHILDREN'S CODE (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-7-315) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-1-401) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-1-131) › Section 19-1-106 - Hearings - procedure - record

(1)
The Colorado rules of juvenile procedure shall apply in all proceedings under this title.
(2)
Hearings may be conducted in an informal manner. The general public shall not be excluded unless the court determines that it is in the best interest of the child or of the community to exclude the general public, and, in such event, the court shall admit only such persons as have an interest in the case or the work of the court, including persons whom the district attorney, the county or city attorney, the child, or the parents, guardian, or other custodian of the child wish to be present.
(3)
A verbatim record shall be taken of all proceedings.
(4)
When more than one child is named in a petition alleging neglect or dependency, the hearings may be consolidated; except that separate hearings may be held with respect to disposition.
(5)
Children's cases shall be heard separately from adults' cases, and the child or his parents, guardian, or other custodian may be heard separately when deemed necessary by the court.
L. 87: Entire title R&RE, p. 700, § 1, effective October 1.
This section was contained in a title that was repealed and reenacted in 1987. Provisions of this section, as it existed in 1987, are similar to those contained in
19-1-107
as said section existed in 1986, the year prior to the repeal and reenactment of this title.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 19 - CHILDREN'S CODE (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-7-315) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-1-401) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-1-131) › Section 19-1-110 - Previous orders and decrees - force and effect

All orders and decrees in proceedings concerning dependency and neglect, delinquency, relinquishment, adoption, paternity, or contributing to dependency or delinquency entered by the court prior to October 1, 1987, shall remain in full force and effect until modified or terminated by the court, as provided in this title.
L. 87: Entire title R&RE, p. 702, § 1, effective October 1; entire section amended, p. 1827, § 1, effective August 27.
This section was contained in a title that was repealed and reenacted in 1987. Provisions of this section, as it existed in 1987, are similar to those contained in
19-1-113
as said section existed in 1986, the year prior to the repeal and reenactment of this title.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 19 - CHILDREN'S CODE (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-7-315) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-1-401) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-1-131) › Section 19-1-111.5 - Court-appointed special advocate

The court may appoint a CASA volunteer pursuant to the provisions of part 2 of this article if the court finds that the appointment would be in the best interests of the child. The court may direct the manner in which a CASA volunteer and any guardian ad litem appointed in a case shall collaborate.
L. 96: Entire section added, p. 1089, § 3, effective May 23.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 19 - CHILDREN'S CODE (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-7-315) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-1-401) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-1-131) › Section 19-1-112 - Search warrants for the protection of children

(1)
A search warrant may be issued by the juvenile court to search any place for the recovery of any child within the jurisdiction of the court believed to be a delinquent child or a neglected or dependent child.
(2)
Such warrant shall be issued only on the conditions that the application for the warrant shall:
(a)
Be in writing and supported by affidavit sworn to or affirmed before the court;
(b)
Name or describe with particularity the child sought;
(c)
State that the child is believed to be a delinquent child or a neglected or dependent child and the reasons upon which such belief is based;
(d)
State the address or legal description of the place to be searched;
(e)
State the reasons why it is necessary to proceed pursuant to this section.
(3)
If the court is satisfied that grounds for the application exist or that there is probable cause to believe that they exist, it shall issue a search warrant identifying by name or describing with particularity the child sought and the place to be searched for the child.
(4)
The search warrant shall be directed to any officer authorized by law to execute it in the county wherein the place to be searched is located.
(5)
The warrant shall state the grounds or probable cause for its issuance and the names of the persons whose affidavits have been taken in support thereof.
(6)
The warrant shall be served in the daytime unless the application for the warrant alleges that it is necessary to conduct the search at some other time, in which case the court may so direct.
(7)
A copy of the warrant, the application therefor, and the supporting affidavit shall be served upon the person in possession of the place to be searched and where the child is to be sought.
(8)
If the child is found, the child may be taken into custody pursuant to section
19-2.5-209
or
19-3-401
.
(9)
The warrant shall be returned to the issuing court.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 136, § 63, eff. 10/1/2021.
L. 87: Entire title R&RE, p. 703, § 1, effective October 1. L. 2021: (8) amended, (SB 21-059), ch. 727, p. 727, § 63, effective October 1.
This section was contained in a title that was repealed and reenacted in 1987. Provisions of this section, as it existed in 1987, are similar to those contained in
19-2-104
as said section existed in 1986, the year prior to the repeal and reenactment of this title.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 19 - CHILDREN'S CODE (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-7-315) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-1-401) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-1-131) › Section 19-1-115.3 - Missing children and youth from out-of-home placement - required reporting to law enforcement

If a child or youth for whom the department of human services or a county department of human or social services has legal custody pursuant to the provisions of this title 19 is determined by the agency to be missing, the agency having legal custody of the child or youth shall report the disappearance immediately, and in no case later than twenty-four hours after learning of the disappearance, to the National Center for Missing and Exploited Children and to law enforcement. Law enforcement authorities shall notify the Colorado bureau of investigation and enter any relevant information into the Colorado crime information center database pursuant to section
16-2.7-103
. The reporting requirements set forth for foster parents and out-of-home placement facilities in section
19-2.5-1508
apply.
Amended by 2022 Ch. 70, § 4, eff. 4/7/2022.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 136, § 66, eff. 10/1/2021.
Added by 2015 Ch. 41, § 1, eff. 1/1/2016.
L. 2015: Entire section added, (HB 15 -1078), ch. 101, p. 101, § 1, effective 1/1/2016. L. 2021: Entire section amended, (SB 21-059), ch. 728, p. 728, § 66, effective October 1.
2023 Colorado Revised Statutes › Title 19 - CHILDREN'S CODE (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-7-315) › Article 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-1-401) › Part 1 - GENERAL PROVISIONS (§§ 19-1-101 — 19-1-131) › Section 19-1-115.7 - Foster care prevention services - provision of services - rights and remedies - exchange of information

(1)
A county department of human or social services may provide both child welfare and prevention services, including but not limited to foster care prevention services, as defined in section
19-1-103
, to families, kin caregivers, children, juveniles, and youth.
(2)
Nothing in this section affects any existing rights of a child, juvenile, or youth or a parent or legal guardian.
(3)
When prevention services information is exchanged between state agencies, county departments, and service providers to allow for the provision of prevention services, such information is confidential and not available to the public. Any entities providing prevention services shall ensure that all information obtained and exchanged is confidential as required pursuant to this section, sections
19-1-103
and
19-1-307
, and any other applicable state or federal law.
Amended by 2021 Ch. 136,§67, eff. 10/1/2021.
Added by 2020 Ch. 221,§4, eff. 7/2/2020.
L. 2020: Entire section added, (SB 20-162), ch. 1090, p. 1090, § 4, effective July 2. L. 2021: (1) amended, (SB 21-059), ch. 729, p. 729, § 67, effective October 1.