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Tier 2 in Colorado Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session

In Colorado criminal law, “Tier 2” 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 “Tier 2” mean in Colorado criminal law?

"Tier 2" means a defendant who has been ordered to receive inpatient restorative treatment and who does not meet the criteria to be a tier 1 defendant. (C.R.S. § 16-8.5-101)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.