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Identification document in Colorado Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session

In Colorado criminal law, “Identification document” 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 “Identification document” mean in Colorado criminal law?

"Identification document" means a real or purported passport, driver's license, immigration document, travel document, or other government-issued identification document, including a document issued by a foreign government. (C.R.S. § 18-3-502)

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