Colorado legal term
Actual or constructive control in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Actual or constructive control” 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 “Actual or constructive control” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Actual or constructive control" means the records are maintained or stored in any form or format on the premises of the business entity or at another location or facility under the custody or control of the business entity or a parent or subsidiary business, including pursuant to an agreement or contract with the business entity or any parent or subsidiary business and third-party service provider, in Colorado or elsewhere. (C.R.S. § 16-3-301.1)
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