Colorado Legal Ages Laws
By FindLaw Staff | Legally reviewed by Nicole Prebeck, Esq. | Last reviewed December 13, 2022
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Prior to reaching the age of majority, people are known as "minors." When a person reaches the age of majority, they are legally recognized as an adult.
While in most states the age of majority is 18, it's 21 in Colorado. However, most age-related privileges come at the age of 18 in the state.
Continue reading for a breakdown of laws related to age in Colorado.
Laws Related to Age in Colorado
The table below explains some of the legal age laws in Colorado.
Age of Majority & Other Age-Related Rights |
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Eligibility for Emancipation |
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Contracts by Minors |
Children can't enter into contracts, or at least be held responsible for upholding their end of a contract, until they are 18 years old. |
Minor's Ability to Sue |
Children can't sue without a guardian or representative until they reach the age of 18. |
Minor's Consent to Medical Treatment |
While still a minor, children have some control over what happens to their bodies and health. A child of any age can:
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Note: State laws change all the time. Please verify the state law(s) you are researching by conducting your own legal research.
Colorado Legal Ages: Additional Resources
For more information related to age-requirements in Colorado law, consider reviewing the following resources:
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Legal age laws help you understand what you can and cannot do when you are a minor. If you're a minor concerned with your rights under Colorado legal age laws, then you should get legal help from a local family law attorney. An attorney can guide you through the details of the emancipation process or can assist you with other issues that arise under these laws.
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