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Postconviction review appeal in Colorado Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session

In Colorado criminal law, “Postconviction review appeal” 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 “Postconviction review appeal” mean in Colorado criminal law?

"Postconviction review appeal" means the appeal to the Colorado supreme court of any issues raised in postconviction review proceedings. (C.R.S. § 16-12-203)

Statutes defining or using this term

Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.