In Colorado, it is illegal for an adult (someone 18 or older) to have sex with a minor (someone younger than 15), even if the sex is consensual. Those who break the law have committed statutory rape.

What is the legal age difference to date in Colorado?

The Colorado age of sexual consent is 17 years old. Colorado law does not criminalize consensual sex when both parties are 17 years old or older.

What happens if two minors are dating and one turns 18?

There is no law concerning dating at any age. There are laws prohibiting sexual acts with a person under the age of consent (age 16). So it is illegal to perform sex acts with you prior to your 16th birthday, regardless of how old he may be.

What is considered a minor in Colorado?

Colorado law (2-4-401(6)) defines a minor as a person who has not attained the age of 21, except as otherwise provided in the express language of another statute. Colorado, as many other states, has determined the age of majority to be 18 years of age or older.

Whats considered a minor in Colorado?

Colorado law (2-4-401(6)) defines a minor as a person who has not attained the age of 21, except as otherwise provided in the express language of another statute. The age of majority is the age when young people are considered adults for most matters.