Disorderly Conduct
C.R.S. 18-9-106 — an offensive display that tends to start a fight, unreasonable noise, or fighting in public
| Done intentionally, knowingly or recklessly | Level |
|---|---|
| Done intentionally, knowingly or recklesslyA coarse and obviously offensive utterance, gesture or display in public that tends to incite an immediate breach of the peace | LevelPetty offense |
| Done intentionally, knowingly or recklesslyUnreasonable noise in a public place, or near a home the person has no right to occupy | LevelPetty offense |
| Done intentionally, knowingly or recklesslyFighting in a public place, outside an athletic contest | LevelPetty offense |
| Done intentionally, knowingly or recklesslyDischarging a firearm in a public place, other than lawful target practice, hunting or a veteran's funeral salute | LevelClass 1 misdemeanor |
Who handles this in Colorado: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Colorado directory.
Conduct aimed at disrupting a funeral, or at causing severe emotional distress to a person attending one, is treated more seriously under the same section.
Sources for this section (1)
- C.R.S. 18-9-106 — Disorderly conduct
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Colorado attorney.