# C.R.S. § 13-20-1202: 13-20-1202. Civil cause of action for sexual misconduct against a minor - exceptions

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URL: https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T13_A20_P12_S13-20-1202

## Section

- **Citation:** C.R.S. § 13-20-1202
- **Heading:** 13-20-1202. Civil cause of action for sexual misconduct against a minor - exceptions
- **Jurisdiction:** Colorado
- **Kind:** Statutes
- **Status:** In force
- **Text as of:** August 14, 2026
- **Source:** Compiled text
- **Location:** CO Code / Title 13 / Article 20 / Part 12 / Section 13-20-1202

## Text

13-20-1202. Civil cause of action for sexual misconduct against a minor - exceptions. (1) A person who is a victim of sexual misconduct that occurred when the victim was a minor may bring a civil action for damages against:

(a) An actor who committed the sexual misconduct; and

(b) A managing organization that knew or should have known that an actor or youth-related activity or program posed a risk of sexual misconduct against a minor and the sexual misconduct occurred while the victim was participating in the youth-related activity or program operated or managed by the organization.

(2) The civil action described in this section is in addition to, and does not limit or affect, other actions available by statute or common law, before or after January 1, 2022, and must be pleaded as a separate claim for relief if a complaint also asserts a common law claim for relief.

## Nearby sections

- [C.R.S. § 13-20-1201 13-20-1201. Definitions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T13_A20_P12_S13-20-1201.md)
- [C.R.S. § 13-20-1202 13-20-1202. Civil cause of action for sexual misconduct against a minor - exceptions](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T13_A20_P12_S13-20-1202.md)
- [C.R.S. § 13-20-1203 13-20-1203. Limitation on action - retroactive application](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T13_A20_P12_S13-20-1203.md)
- [C.R.S. § 13-20-1204 13-20-1204. Waiver of liability void](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T13_A20_P12_S13-20-1204.md)
- [C.R.S. § 13-20-1205 13-20-1205. No contributory negligence - interest on damages - limitation on damages](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T13_A20_P12_S13-20-1205.md)
- [C.R.S. § 13-20-1206 13-20-1206. Attorney fees](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T13_A20_P12_S13-20-1206.md)
- [C.R.S. § 13-20-1207 13-20-1207. Applicability of part to public entities and public employees - damages - no dut](https://www.frixlaw.com/law-library/statutes/STATE_CO_T13_A20_P12_S13-20-1207.md)

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