The Age of Consent
C.R.S. 18-3-402 — under fifteen with a partner four years older, or fifteen or sixteen with a partner ten years older
| The younger person | The older person | The charge |
|---|---|---|
| The younger personUnder fifteen, not a spouse | The older personAt least four years older | The chargeSexual assault, a class 4 felony |
| The younger personFifteen or sixteen, not a spouse | The older personAt least ten years older | The chargeSexual assault, a class 6 felony |
Who handles this in Colorado: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Colorado directory.
A person convicted under the fifteen or sixteen rule may petition for removal from the registry. Other offenses with younger children are in other sections not covered here. A charge, or the worry of one, is a question for a licensed Colorado attorney.
Sources for this section (1)
- C.R.S. 18-3-402 — Sexual assault
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Colorado attorney.