§ 18-6-303 — Sentencing

Colorado § 18-6-303

• Jurisdiction: Colorado
• Title 18: Criminal
• Art.: Offenses Involving the

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(1) The court may suspend a portion of the sentence
of any person who is convicted of a violation committed prior to November 1, 1998,
of any offense listed in this part 3 who is not a habitual sex offender against
children, as described in section 18-3-412, if the offender receives a presentence
evaluation that recommends a treatment program and the offender satisfactorily
completes the recommended treatment program.

(2) In addition to any other penalty provided by law, the court may sentence
a defendant who is convicted of a first offense pursuant to this part 3, committed
prior to November 1, 1998, to a period of probation for purposes of treatment that,
when added to any time served, does not exceed the maximum sentence imposable
for the offense.

(3) The court shall sentence a defendant who is convicted of any offense
specified in this part 3 committed on or after November 1, 1998, pursuant to the
provisions of part 10 of article 1.3 of this title.

Legislative History

Source: L. 83: Entire section added, p. 695, � 8, effective June 15. L. 98: Entire section amended, p. 1293, � 14, effective November 1. L. 2002: (3) amended, p. 1567, � 391, effective October 1.