Colorado legal term
Mental health disorder in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Mental health disorder” 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 “Mental health disorder” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Mental health disorder" means a substantial disorder of thought, mood, perception, or cognitive ability that results in marked functional disability and significantly interferes with adaptive behavior. (C.R.S. § 19-2.5-102)
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