Colorado legal term
Residence in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Residence” 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 “Residence” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Residence" means a place or dwelling that is used, intended to be used, or usually used for habitation by a person who is required to register pursuant to section 16-22-103. (C.R.S. § 16-22-102)
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