Colorado legal term
Receiving center in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Receiving center” 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 “Receiving center” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Receiving center" means a facility used by the department of human services to provide temporary detention and care for juveniles pending placement in a training school, camp, or other facility. (C.R.S. § 19-2.5-102)
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