Colorado legal term
Clergy member in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Clergy member” 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 “Clergy member” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Clergy member" means a priest; rabbi; duly ordained, commissioned, or licensed minister of a church; member of a religious order; or recognized leader of any religious body. (C.R.S. § 18-6.5-102)
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