Criminal Statutes of Limitations in Colorado

No limit: murder, kidnapping, treason, any sex offense against a child (a felony unlawful sexual offense), and any forgery, and attempt, conspiracy or solicitation to commit them. Vehicular homicide and leaving the scene of an accident resulting in death: five years (ten years when both are charged from the same episode). Other felonies: three years. Misdemeanors: eighteen months. Class 1 and 2 misdemeanor traffic offenses: one year. Petty offenses: six months. The time limit is tolled while the offender is absent from Colorado (up to five years) and while a prosecution for the same conduct is pending; for certain offenses (such as UCC offenses and cybercrime) the period begins on discovery. Other statutes set different periods for specific offenses.