Colorado legal term
Hospice patient in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Hospice patient” 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 “Hospice patient” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Hospice patient" means an individual who is receiving hospice care from an entity licensed and regulated by the department of public health and environment pursuant to sections 25-1.5-103 (1)(a)(I) and 25-3-101, C.R.S. (C.R.S. § 18-18-414)
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