Colorado legal term
Indian in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Indian” 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 “Indian” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Indian" means a person who is a member of a federally recognized Indian tribe. (C.R.S. § 42-2-126.5)
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