Colorado legal term
Long-term care facility in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Long-term care facility” 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 “Long-term care facility” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Long-term care facility" means a facility that is licensed and regulated as a skilled nursing facility or nursing care facility 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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