Colorado legal term
Check in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Check” 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 “Check” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Check" means a written, unconditional order to pay a sum certain in money, drawn on a bank, payable on demand, and signed by the drawer. (C.R.S. § 18-5-205)
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