Colorado legal term
Complaint in Colorado Criminal Law
Current through 2026 Colorado legislative session
In Colorado criminal law, “Complaint” 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 “Complaint” mean in Colorado criminal law?
"Complaint" means a written statement charging the commission of a crime by an alleged offender, filed in the county court. (C.R.S. § 16-1-104)
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