Trespass
C.R.S. 18-4-504 — entering or staying unlawfully is a petty offense, more for fenced land, and more again for a home
| The trespass | Level |
|---|---|
| The trespassUnlawfully entering or remaining on the premises of another | LevelThird degree, a petty offense |
| The trespassPremises enclosed or fenced to keep intruders out, or the common areas of a hotel, motel, condominium or apartment building | LevelSecond degree, a petty offense |
| The trespassKnowingly entering or remaining in someone else's motor vehicle | LevelSecond degree |
| The trespassKnowingly and unlawfully entering or remaining in another's dwelling | LevelFirst degree, a class 1 misdemeanor, or a class 6 felony if the dwelling is inhabited or occupied |
Who handles this in Colorado: legal aid programs and the state offices, listed in the Colorado directory.
Trespass on agricultural land with intent to commit a felony there is a felony under both the second and third degree sections.
Sources for this section (3)
- C.R.S. 18-4-502 — First degree criminal trespass
- C.R.S. 18-4-503 — Second degree criminal trespass
- C.R.S. 18-4-504 — Third degree criminal trespass
Legal information, not legal advice. Verified as of October 2026. Applying it to a particular situation is the work of a licensed Colorado attorney.