Colorado legal term
Caretaker in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Caretaker” 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 “Caretaker” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Caretaker" means a person who: (a) Is responsible for the care of an at-risk person as a result of a family or legal relationship; (b) Has assumed responsibility for the care of an at-risk person; or (c) Is paid to provide care or services to an at-risk person. (C.R.S. § 18-6.5-102)
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