Colo. R. App. P. 8.1 (2026)

(a) Stay of Execution.

(1) Death. A sentence of death will be stayed upon the filing of a notice of appeal.

(2) Imprisonment. A sentence of imprisonment will be stayed if a notice of appeal is filed and a defendant elects, through written notice, not to commence service of the sentence or is admitted to bail. Any stay of a sentence of imprisonment will be for not more than sixty-three days unless the defendant is admitted to bail.

(3) Fine. A sentence to pay a fine or a fine and costs may be stayed by the trial court upon such terms as the trial court deems proper if a notice of appeal is filed. The trial court may require the defendant to deposit the whole or any part of the fine and costs in the registry of the trial court or to give bond for the payment thereof, or to submit to an examination of assets, and it may make an appropriate order to restrain the defendant from dissipating assets.

(4) Probation. An order placing the defendant on probation shall remain in effect pending review by an appellate court unless the trial court grants a stay of probation under section 16-4-201, C.R.S.

Source: (a)(4) amended and effective January 26, 1995.

Amended by Rule Change 2025(02), adopted January 9, 2025, effective immediately.