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Arrest number in Colorado Criminal Law

Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session

In Colorado criminal law, “Arrest number” 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 “Arrest number” mean in Colorado criminal law?

"Arrest number" means a number that shall be assigned by the arresting agency to an arrest of the arrestee. (C.R.S. § 16-21-103)

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Related terms in the same statutes

This reference is informational and is not legal advice.