Colorado legal term
Caretaker neglect in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Caretaker neglect” 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 neglect” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Caretaker neglect" means neglect that occurs when adequate food, clothing, shelter, psychological care, physical care, medical care, habilitation, supervision, or any other treatment necessary for the health or safety of an at-risk person is not secured for an at-risk person or is not provided by a caretaker in a timely manner and with the degree of care that a reasonable person in the same situation would exercise, or a caretaker knowingly uses harassment, undue influence, or intimidation to create a hostile or fearful environment for an at-risk person. (C.R.S. § 18-6.5-102)
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