Colorado legal term
Release examination in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Release examination” 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 “Release examination” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Release examination" means a court-ordered examination of a defendant directed to developing evidence relevant to determining whether the defendant is eligible for release. (C.R.S. § 16-8-102)
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