The age of consent is the age at which someone is legally considered old enough to make their own decisions about sex. It’s a really important legal benchmark.
In Colorado, the age of consent is 17. This article will explore the details of the Colorado age of consent laws, including the legal definition of consent, any exceptions, and the penalties for violating the law.
Colorado has what are often called “Romeo and Juliet” laws that allow for some consensual sexual activity between people close in age. It’s also important to understand what the law considers “consent.”