Teenagers' Responsibilities and Rights - About Larimer County

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This booklet is intended to inform you of your legal rights andmore importantly, to emphasize the necessity of showingresponsibility in the way you conduct your life. Your rightswill exist through your demonstration of responsibility in theexercise of those rights.The topics and areas mentioned in this booklet provide youwith a guide and are not exhaustive of any subject or asubstitute for a more detailed analysis of the law. If moreinformation is needed, an attorney should be consulted tofully explore the legal issues with you.
SCHOOL SAFETYAs a student you are entitled to a safe and secure learning environment. Thelearning environment extends beyond the classroom to all school property andto school-sponsored transportation (e.g., school buses) to and from schoolactivities.What is the school Safe Zone?The Colorado Legislature has established a Safe Zone within 1000 feet of theperimeter of any public or private school or housing development. Any person18 years of age or older, who unlawfully uses, sells, distributes, or exchanges acontrolled substance within that zone will be considered by the court as a SpecialOffender and subject to severe penalties.What are the laws that relate to students with weapons?Any student who possesses a deadly weapon on private or public schoolproperty shall also be considered by the court as a Special Offender and subjectto greater penalties. A "deadly weapon," is any gun (including pellet and BB),knife, bludgeon (i.e. bat or club) or other item that is used, or intended to beused, in a manner capable of producing serious bodily injury or death.Most school districts have adopted a "zero tolerance" policy with regard toweapons. This means that there are no exceptions and no excuses accepted forpossessing weapons on school property. As a practical matter, studentsshould be aware that even "innocent" possession of a weapon could resultin criminal prosecution and expulsion. A weapon possessed without anyintent to harm could still fall into the hands of a violent person and thus threatenthe lives and safety of innocent students.Your school policy may also include simulated weapons or toy weapons forpurposes of suspension or expulsion.What is expected of me if I am asked to leave school property?School premises are protected against unlawful trespass. A student or anyperson may be charged with trespass if he or she refuses to leave the propertyof the school when told to by the chief administrator or his or her designee. Thatstudent or person must have been asked to leave because of involvement incommitting or attempting to commit a disruption, interference, or impairment ofthe school's lawful mission or functions. If the person who is asked to leave is18 or older, he can be charged with a crime. A person under 18 would becharged and sentenced as a juvenile delinquent.1
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