C.R.S. Section 18-7-901
Unlawful distribution of a suicide recording

  • definitions
  • Lil’ Von Mercado’s Law

(1)

A person commits the offense of posting an image of suicide of a minor if the person intentionally posts or distributes through the use of social media or any website, or disseminates through other means, an image of a minor attempting suicide, dying by suicide, or having died by suicide, with the intent to harass, intimidate, or coerce any person, and the posting or distribution results in serious emotional distress to any person.

(2)

Posting an image of suicide as described in subsection (1) of this section of a minor is a civil infraction and is punishable by a penalty of one hundred dollars per violation; except that posting an image of suicide of a minor is a class 2 misdemeanor if the person was the first or original person to post, distribute, or disseminate the image.

(3)

For purposes of this section, unless the context otherwise requires:

(a)

“Image” means a photograph, film, videotape, recording, digital file, or other reproduction.

(b)

“Social media” means any electronic medium, including an interactive computer service, telephone network, or data network, that allows users to create, share, and view user-generated content, including but not limited to videos, still photographs, blogs, video blogs, podcasts, instant messages, electronic mail, or internet website profiles.

(4)

It is not an offense under this section if the posting or distribution of the image is a fictional work or a documentary; or is related to a matter of public interest or public concern; or related to the reporting of unlawful conduct; or the lawful and common practices of law enforcement, criminal reporting, legal proceedings, or medical treatment.

(5)

This section is known as and may be cited as “Lil’ Von Mercado’s Law”.

Source: Section 18-7-901 — Unlawful distribution of a suicide recording - definitions - Lil’ Von Mercado’s Law, https://leg.­colorado.­gov/sites/default/files/images/olls/crs2023-title-18.­pdf (accessed Dec. 24, 2024).

18‑7‑101
Definitions 18‑7‑102
Obscenity 18‑7‑103
Injunctions to restrain the promotion of obscene materials 18‑7‑104.5
Remedies under the “Colorado Organized Crime Control Act” 18‑7‑105
Severability 18‑7‑107
Posting a private image for harassment - definitions 18‑7‑108
Posting a private image for pecuniary gain - definitions 18‑7‑109
Posting, possession, or exchange of a private image by a juvenile - definitions - penalties 18‑7‑201
Prostitution prohibited 18‑7‑201.3
Affirmative defense - human trafficking - expungement of record protective order - definitions 18‑7‑201.4
Victim of human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude - provision of services - reporting 18‑7‑202
Soliciting for prostitution 18‑7‑203
Pandering 18‑7‑204
Keeping a place of prostitution 18‑7‑205
Patronizing a prostitute 18‑7‑206
Pimping 18‑7‑207
Prostitute making display 18‑7‑209
Immunity from prostitution-related offenses - victims - human trafficking of a minor for involuntary servitude - human trafficking of a minor for sexual servitude 18‑7‑301
Public indecency 18‑7‑302
Indecent exposure - definitions 18‑7‑401
Definitions 18‑7‑402
Soliciting for child prostitution 18‑7‑403
Pandering of a child 18‑7‑403.5
Procurement of a child 18‑7‑404
Keeping a place of child prostitution 18‑7‑405
Pimping of a child 18‑7‑405.5
Inducement of child prostitution 18‑7‑406
Patronizing a prostituted child 18‑7‑407
Criminality of conduct 18‑7‑408
Severability 18‑7‑409
Reports of convictions to department of education 18‑7‑501
Definitions 18‑7‑502
Unlawful acts 18‑7‑503
Applicability 18‑7‑504
Severability 18‑7‑601
Dispensing violent films to minors - misdemeanors 18‑7‑701
Sexual conduct in a correctional institution 18‑7‑801
Criminal invasion of privacy 18‑7‑901
Unlawful distribution of a suicide recording - definitions - Lil’ Von Mercado’s Law
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Current through Fall 2024

§ 18-7-901’s source at colorado​.gov