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Colorado Disorderly Conduct Laws<\/h1>\n
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Every state has disorderly conduct<\/a> or disturbing the peace<\/a> laws on the books, prohibiting things like obscene language, unreasonable noise, and fighting. These laws are generally aimed at protecting citizens’ safety and enjoyment of public places.<\/p>\r\n

The Rocky Mountain State has 28 such offenses in its criminal code, under the umbrella of Public Peace and Order. Along with its specific disorderly conduct statute, Colorado also has laws prohibiting everything from loitering to inciting or engaging in a riot. Acts that are outlawed in between include interfering with a funeral, hindering public transportation, and desecrating venerated objects.<\/p>\r\n

Colorado Disorderly Conduct Laws at a Glance<\/h2>\r\n

Statutory language is often written in outdated legal jargon, which can take time to understand. For this reason, it can be very helpful to read an overview of the statute in plain English. The following table outlines the specifics of Colorado’s disorderly conduct laws and provides links to applicable statutes.<\/p>\r\n\r\n
Statute(s)<\/b><\/td>\r\n

Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 18. Article 9, Part 1, Section 18-9-106<\/a> (Disorderly Conduct<\/i>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr>

Defining the Offense<\/b><\/td>\r\n

It’s disorderly conduct<\/i> when a person intentionally, knowingly, or recklessly<\/a>:<\/p>\r\n

Charges and Penalties<\/b><\/td>\r\n

Disorderly conduct<\/i> is either a petty offense<\/a> or a misdemeanor<\/a> depending on the circumstances:<\/p>\r\n

Related Statute(s)<\/b><\/td>\r\n

Colorado Revised Statutes, Title 18. Article 9, Part 1, Section 18-9-102<\/a>, et seq. (Public Peace and Order<\/i>)<\/p>\r\n<\/td>\r\n<\/tr><\/tbody><\/table>\r\n

Note:<\/b> State laws are always subject to change through the passage of new legislation, rulings in the higher courts (including federal decisions), ballot initiatives, and other means. While we strive to provide the most current information available, please consult an attorney or conduct your own legal research to verify the state law(s) you are researching.<\/i><\/p>\r\n

Colorado Disorderly Conduct Laws: Related Resources<\/h2>\r\n

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