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Colorado

Verified 2026-06-07

AWA compliant
Yes
Tier system
Risk-based (3 levels assessed by Sex Offender Management Board). Level 1 (low), Level 2 (moderate), Level 3 (high/SVP). *C.R.S. § 16-22-101 et seq.*
Registration duration
Level 1: 10 yrs (non-aggravated) or 20 yrs (aggravated); Level 2: 20 yrs; Level 3/SVP: Lifetime. *§ 16-22-108*
Check-in frequency
Level 1: Annually; Level 2: Every 180 days; Level 3: Quarterly. *§ 16-22-108*
Residency restriction
None statewide — local ordinances common in some municipalities. ⁴
Employer listed
Yes (employer name and address). *§ 16-22-111*
Relief available
Yes. Petition after mandatory period; court considers risk, treatment, community impact. *§ 16-22-113*

Statutes and sources

  • § 16-22-108 — Registration duration and check-in frequency· verified 2026-06-16
  • § 16-22-111 — Public registry employer listing· verified 2026-06-16
  • § 16-22-113 — Petition for removal· verified 2026-06-16
  • C.R.S. § 16-22-101 et seq. — Sex offender registration· verified 2026-06-16

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