Colorado legal term
In-custody in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “In-custody” 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 “In-custody” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"In-custody" means in prison, in a jail, or in any other locked detention facility that does not meet the definition of inpatient. (C.R.S. § 16-8.5-101)
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Related terms in the same statutes
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