Colorado legal term
Adjudicated in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Adjudicated” 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 “Adjudicated” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Adjudicated" means having received a verdict of guilty by a judge or jury or having pled guilty or nolo contendere. (C.R.S. § 19-2.5-1119)
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