Colorado legal term
Building in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Building” 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 “Building” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Building" means a structure which has the capacity to contain, and is designed for the shelter of, man, animals, or property, including any house, office building, store, warehouse, or structure of any kind, whether or not such building is permanently affixed to the ground upon which it is situate, and any trailer, semitrailer, trailer coach, mobile home, or other vehicle designed or used for occupancy by persons for any purpose. (C.R.S. § 16-13-301)
Statutes defining or using this term
Charges using this term
- Fourth degree arson
- Second degree arson
- Second degree criminal trespass
- False reporting to authorities
- Obstructing highway or other passageway
- Public buildings
- Second degree burglary
- Unlawful conduct on public property
- Chop shop activity
- Criminal use of a noxious substance
- Designation of insurer prohibited
- Enticement of a child
Related terms in the same statutes
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