Colorado legal term
Co-occurring disorder in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Co-occurring disorder” 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 “Co-occurring disorder” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Co-occurring disorder" means a disorder that commonly coincides with mental health disorders and may include, but is not limited to, substance abuse and substance use disorders, behavioral health disorders, intellectual and developmental disabilities, fetal alcohol syndrome, and traumatic brain injury. (C.R.S. § 18-1.9-102)
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