Colorado legal term
Useful public service in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Useful public service” 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 “Useful public service” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Useful public service" means any work which is beneficial to the public and which involves a minimum of direct supervision or other public cost. (C.R.S. § 18-18-432)
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