Colorado legal term
Petition in delinquency in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Petition in delinquency” 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 “Petition in delinquency” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Petition in delinquency" means any petition filed by a district attorney pursuant to section 19-2.5-502. (C.R.S. § 16-5-401)
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