Colorado legal term
Compensated surety in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Compensated surety” is a term defined by statute rather than by its everyday meaning. Its statutory definition — quoted verbatim below — controls how the term is applied throughout the Colorado criminal code.
What does “Compensated surety” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Compensated surety" means any person who is in the business of writing appearance bonds and who is subject to regulation by the division of insurance in the department of regulatory agencies, including bonding agents and bail insurance companies. (C.R.S. § 16-4-114)
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