Colorado legal term
Act of domestic violence in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Act of domestic violence” 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 “Act of domestic violence” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Act of domestic violence" has the same meaning as set forth in section 18-6-800.3 (1), C.R.S. (C.R.S. § 16-21-103)
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