Colorado legal term
Hearing officer in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Hearing officer” 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 “Hearing officer” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Hearing officer" means the executive director of the department or an authorized representative designated by the executive director. (C.R.S. § 42-2-126)
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