Colorado legal term
Lawful representative in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Lawful representative” 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 “Lawful representative” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Lawful representative" means any person who is designated by the victim or appointed by the court to act in the best interests of the victim. (C.R.S. § 24-4.1-302)
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