Colorado legal term
Bail in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Bail” 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 “Bail” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Bail" means a security, which may include a bond with or without monetary conditions, required by a court for the release of a person in custody set to provide reasonable assurance of public safety and court appearance. (C.R.S. § 16-1-104)
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